seats VOLVO V50 2011 Owner´s Manual

04 Interior
Front seats
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WARNING
•If a front seat head restraint has been
removed, it must be put properly back
in place and it must lock (click) into one
of the available adjustment positions
before the seat is occupied.
•The front seat head restraints must be
in position and properly adjusted to the
height of the person sitting in the seat
when the vehicle is driven and when the
front passenger's seat is occupied.

04 Interior
Storage compartments
04
112
Storage pocket (on the rear side of the front
seats)
Compartment in door panel
Storage pocket (on the front side of the
front seat cushion)
Glove compartment
Storage compartment for e.g., CDs and
cup holders
Rear seat storage compartment and cup
holders
Storage pocket (on the front side of the
rear, center seat cushion).
WARNING
•Anchor any heavy objects to prevent
them from moving during sudden stops.
Glove compartment
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The owners manual and maps can be stored
here. There are also holders for coins, pens and
fuel cards. The glove compartment can only be
locked and unlocked using the detachable key
blade from the central locking system's remote
key. See page 124 for information on removing
the key blade from the remote key, and page
131 for information about locking the glove
compartment.
Storage under the front, center armrest
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There are two storage compartments under the
front, center armrest.
•Press the smaller button on the front edge
of the armrest and lift the armrest cover to
access a shallow storage compartment.
•Press the larger button and lift the entire
armrest to access a deeper compartment.

04 Interior
Rear seat
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116
WARNING
•The red lock indicator is VISIBLE when
the backrest is NOT locked in position
and hidden when the backrest is cor-
rectly locked in place. When the back-
rest is in the upright position, push and
pull it to make sure that it is correctly
locked in place.
•When the rear seat is folded down, do
not place heavy objects against the
backs of the front seats. This places a
severe strain on the folded down back-
rest of the rear seat. Be sure to secure
cargo.
•Cargo must not be stacked higher than
the top of seat backs. This will reduce
the possibility of luggage, etc. becom-
ing projectiles during sudden maneu-
vers, rapid braking or an accident.

06 Starting and driving
Parking brake
06
155 Parking brake (hand brake)
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The parking brake lever is located between the
front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will illuminate even if the
parking brake has only been partially
applied.
When applying the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its
full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that
the vehicle is at a standstill.4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever
must be pulled more firmly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear
selector in P.
Parking on a hill
•If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front
wheels so that they point away from the
curb.
•If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the
curb.
Releasing the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button
at the end of the lever and lower the lever
completely.
WARNING
Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to
its full extent.

06 Starting and driving
Transporting loads
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Loading the vehicle
Your vehicle's load-carrying capacity is affec-
ted by factors such as:
•the number of passengers
•tire inflation
•the amount of optional or accessory equip-
ment installed
•the amount of cargo.
See the chapter "Wheels and tires" for more
detailed information.
Before loading the car, turn off the engine, and
apply the parking brake when loading or
unloading long objects. The gear selector can
be inadvertently knocked out of position by
long cargo, causing the car to move.
Keep the following in mind when
loading the vehicle:
•Load objects in the cargo area against the
rear seat backrest.
•Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
•Center wide loads.
•Secure all cargo with restraining straps
anchored to the load securing eyelets.
•Cover sharp edges on the load.
•Seats can be folded down and head
restraints removed to extend the cargo
compartment, see page 114.
WARNING
•Remember that an object weighing
44 lbs (20 kg) produces a force of
2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) in a head-on colli-
sion at 30 mph (50 km/h)!
•When the rear backrest(s) are folded
down, the vehicle should not be loaded
to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below
the upper edge of the rear side win-
dows. Objects placed higher than this
level could impede the function of the
Inflatable Curtain.
Load carriers (accessory)
Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. Follow the installation instructions sup-
plied with the load carriers.
Observe the following points when using load
carriers:
•To avoid damaging your car and to achieve
maximum safety when driving, we recom-
mend using the load carriers that Volvo has
developed especially for your car.
•Volvo-approved removable roof racks are
designed to carry the maximum allowable
roof load for this vehicle: 165 lbs (75 kg).
For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the man-
ufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
•Never exceed the rack manufacturer's
weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-
mum rated roof load of 165 lbs (75 kg).
•Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
•Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
•Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate tie-down equipment.
•Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured.
•Remember that the car's center of gravity
and handling change when you carry a
load on the roof.
•The car's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.
•Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast
cornering and hard braking.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.237
59.Left high beam7.5A
60.Heated driver's seat*15A
61.Heated passenger's seat*15A
62.Moonroof*20A
63.Power window and door
lock – rear passenger's side
door20A
64.Sirius satellite radio*5A
65.Audio system5A
66.Audio system control mod-
ule (ICM), climate system10A
67.Not in use
68.Cruise control5A
69.Climate system, rain sen-
sor*, BLIS button*5A
70.Not in use
71.Not in use
72.Not in use
73.Moonroof, front ceiling
lighting, auto-dim mirror*,
seat belt reminder5A
74.Fuel pump relay15A
75.Not in use
76.Not in use
77.Auxiliary equipment control
module (AEM)15A
78.Not in use
79.Back-up lights5A
80.Not in use
81.Power window and door
lock – rear driver's side door20A
82.Power window – front pas-
senger's side door25A
83.Power window and door
lock – front driver's side
door25A
84.Power passenger's seat25A
85.Power driver's seat25A
86.Interior lighting relay, cargo
area light, power seats5A

12 Index
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283
fluid..................................................... 220
general information............................. 152
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 224
list of................................................... 275
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 224
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 271
Capacity weight............................... 184, 269
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 117
Cargo area cover..................................... 117
Cargo area net................................. 118, 119
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 277
CD player................................................. 254
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 258
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 187
Changing a wheel.................................... 197
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 49Child restraint systems.............................. 39
booster cushions.................................. 45
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 46
top tether anchors................................ 48
Child safety................................................ 37
booster cushions.................................. 45
child restraint systems.......................... 39
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
Child safety locks....................................132
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 101
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
refrigerant.....................................92, 271
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting................................................... 84
Cold weather precautions........................ 139
Compact disc care..................................255
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 79
Conserving electrical current................... 140Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant.................................................... 271
changing............................................. 219
checking level of................................. 219
Courtesy lighting...................................... 109
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control............................................ 71
Cup holders.....................................111, 113
Curb weight.....................................184, 269
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 163
Dimensions.............................................. 268
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display.......................................................61
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 244
Door mirrors............................................... 80
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 138
Driving through water..............................139

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284
DSTC, stability system............................ 156
E
Economical driving.................................. 138
Electrical current – conserving................ 140
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 82
Electrical system...................................... 275
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 153
Electronic Climate Control......................... 93
air distribution table............................ 101
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 98
Emergency brake..................................... 155
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 160
Emergency towing................................... 158
Emission inspection readiness................ 213
Engine
specifications...................................... 273
starting................................................ 146
starting with keyless drive.................. 148
Engine compartment overview................216Engine oil................................................. 217
changing............................................. 217
checking............................................. 217
specifications...................................... 272
volumes.............................................. 271
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 245
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 119
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 212
Flat tires
changing..................................... 190, 197
repairing with tire sealing system....... 192
Fluids and oils.......................................... 271
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 246
Fog lights
front...................................................... 65
rear........................................................ 65
Front airbags.............................................. 24
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 28
Front fog lights........................................... 65
Front seats............................................... 104
adjusting the head restraints.............. 107folding backrests................................ 104
manually operated.............................. 104
power.................................................. 105
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 66
Fuel gauge................................................. 54
Fuel requirements.................................... 142
Fuel tank volume.....................................271
Fuses, replacing......................................231G
Gasoline requirements............................. 142
Geartronic................................................ 150
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 183
Glove compartment................................. 112
locking................................................ 131
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............184, 269
H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 155
Hazard warning flashers............................ 76

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HD digital radio........................................ 248
Headlights.................................................. 64
Active Bending Lights........................... 64
changing bulbs................................... 224
high and low beams............................. 67
high beam flash.................................... 67
Headlight washers..................................... 73
Head restraints, rear seat........................114
High beam flash......................................... 67
High beams................................................ 67
Hoisting the vehicle.................................213
Home safe lighting............................... 67, 85
Hood, opening......................................... 215
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 145
Immobilizer.............................................. 146
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 122
Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols............ 54, 56
Infant seats................................................ 41
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33Inflation pressure..................................... 177
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 177
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 180
US models.......................................... 179
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 278
Information display..............................54, 61
messages in.......................................... 61
Information symbol.................................... 56
Inspection, preparing for......................... 213
Inspection readiness................................ 213
Instrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel.................................. 52, 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 65
Interior lighting......................................... 109
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 242
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 46
J
Jack
location of........................................... 190
Jump starting........................................... 160
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 145
Key blade.........................................124, 128
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 129
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 127
power seat memory............................ 128
starting the engine.............................. 148
Keylock.................................................... 146
Kickdown.................................................150
L
Label information..................................... 266
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 46
Lighting panel............................................ 64
Load anchoring eyelets...........................119
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 164
Locking
from the inside.................................... 131
glove compartment............................. 131
Locking the vehicle.................................. 127

12 Index
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Locks, child safety................................... 132
Long distance trips.................................. 140
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 189
M
Maintenance............................................ 212
hoisting the vehicle............................. 213
performed by the owner.....................213
Manual climate control.............................. 95
Mirrors....................................................... 79
Model plate.............................................. 267
Moonroof................................................... 82
Motor oil........................................... 217, 272
checking............................................. 217
N
Net in cargo area.............................118, 119
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor............................ 28
Octane recommendations.......................142
Oil............................................................. 217
changing............................................. 217
checking............................................. 217
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 280
Opening the hood.................................... 215
Owner maintenance................................. 213
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 65
Park assist............................................... 169
Parking brake........................................... 155
Parking lights............................................. 64
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 213
Permissible axle weight........................... 184
Personal settings....................................... 84
Power door mirrors.................................... 80Power front seat...................................... 105
memory function................................. 106
Power moonroof........................................ 82
Power steering fluid................................. 220
Power windows......................................... 77
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 21
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................250
Radio functions........................................ 246
HD digital radio................................... 248
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 74
Rear fog light............................................. 65
Rear park assist....................................... 169
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 114
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 114
Rearview mirror.......................................... 79
auto-dim function................................. 79
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 79
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 49
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 92, 271