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7 General  warning light  (see see page 26).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an
built-in function preventing too high an  engine speed. When this  function operates, you may discern some pulsation,
which  in that case is quite normal.
10 Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the geartronic function on the automatic  transmission,
the currently selected gear will be  displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator
This display indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol  in the text window is displayed
when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C).
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be  slightly  higher than the actual ambient
temperature.
12 Clock/reset button
Turn  the button to adjust the clock.
13 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters)*. When the warning light comes on there are approximately
1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining.
14 Indicator and warning lights
* 18.5 US gals (70 liters) on V70 AWD, V70 XC and  V70 with non-turbo engine. 
pg. 26 Instruments, switches and controls
The indicator and warning  lights described on pages 26 and 27 should never stay on when driving*
When the ignition key  is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand  side of the instrument panel should
go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a  light does not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated
should be  inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released. 
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Stability Traction Control (STC) system (option)
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system (option)
An LED  in the STC or DSTC switch in the center  console will light up to indicate that the system is activated. See
page 20
 for further information.
Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a  trailer, this  light will flash  simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash  when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals nor the car's turn signals are functioning.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol  lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt. 
pg. 28 Instruments, switches and controls
Messages in the text window
When a  warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a  message is also displayed in the text window. After you
have read the message, you can erase it by pressing button A (see illustration above).
NOTE: Certain  messages cannot be  erased until the condition has been corrected.
Warning messages override text messages from  any  car feature that also uses the text window. A warning message
must  be  acknowledged (erased) before you can access the feature of your choice. Press button A to erase the warning
message.
Erased messages are stored  in the system's memory until the required action  has been taken. You can scroll through
the stored  messages by pressing button A. The text window can be  cleared  (the message will be  returned to memory)
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by pressing button A again.
General  messages
STOP SAFELY: Stop and  switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
STOP ENGINE:  Stop and  switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
SERVICE  URGENT: Take your car to an  authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
SEE MANUAL: Refer to your owner's  manual.  For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.
SERVICE  REQUIRED: Take your car to an  authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your convenience (but
preferably before the next scheduled maintenance service).
FIX NEXT SERVICE: Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance service.
TIME FOR REGULAR  SERVICE: This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals,  after 750 hours of
driving or after 12 months,  whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The
light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer. 
pg. 29 Instruments, switches and controls
1. Not in use
2. Not in use
3. Not in use
4. Stability Traction Control (STC) -option
Press this  switch for at least half a  second to turn the STC system on or off. An LED  in the switch will light up to
indicate that the system is on. See  page 20 for more information on STC. This system should be  switched off if you,
for any  reason, temporarily have to drive with tires of different  dimensions (e.g., spare tire).
NOTE: To help reduce the risk that this  system is turned off inadvertently, the switch must  be  held in for at least half
a  second to turn STC off. The warning symbol  in the instrument panel will light up to indicate that STC is OFF.
4. Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) - option
DSTC comes on automatically  each time the car is started.
The DSTC button is used to turn DSTC off or to turn it back on. Manually turn DSTC off or on by pressing and
holding the button for at least half a  second.
A green LED  in the button shows  that DSTC is truned on.
The LED  in the button will go off if DSTC is turned off.
Steady illumination of a  warning symbol
 in the instrument display shows  that DSTC has been turned off manually
or because of a  system fault.
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WARNING!
Please be  aware  that the car's handling characteristics may be  affected if Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)
is switched off. 
5. Not in use
6. This button is used to temporarily disconnect alarm sensors.  See  page 77
 for further information.
7. Not in use
8. Auxiliary socket
This 12 volt socket can be  used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The ignition key  must  be
in position 1 (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE: The auxiliary sockets  can also be  used for cigarette  lighters, which  are available at your Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Please be  aware  that the car's handling characteristics may be  affected if Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)
is switched off. 
pg. 30 Instruments, switches and controls
Trip computer
The trip computer stores information gathered  from  several systems in your car and  has four menus that can be
displayed in the text window.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average  fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Average  speed
Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)
NOTE: Warning messages from  the car's monitoring  systems will override the trip computer function. If a  warning
message is displayed in the text window while you are using the trip computer, you must  acknowledge the message by
pressing button A. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Trip computer controls and functions
The four* trip computer functions can be  accessed by twisting control B one  step at a  time in either direction. Twisting
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a  fifth time** returns you to the original function.
The trip computer can be  reset (current data will be  erased from  system memory) by pressing RESET (button C). 1.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve This function shows  the approximate distance that can be  driven on the fuel
remaining in the tank. This calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 12 miles (20 km) of
driving and  the amount of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading was taken. When the driving distance on current
fuel reserve  is less than 12 miles (20 km), "----" will be  displayed in the text window.
2. Average fuel consumption  This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (by
pressing RESET, button C). When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored  and  remains in
system memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
3. Current fuel consumption  This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken once per
second. When the car is not moving, "----" will be  displayed.
4. Average speed  This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing
RESET, button C). When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is stored  and  remains in system
memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
5. Current speed in miles per  hour (Canadian  models only)  This function provides  the driver with an  instantaneous
conversion of the car's current speed from  km/h to mph.
*Five functions on Canadiam models
**A sixth  time on Canadiam models 
   
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Temporarily turning off the alarm sensor(s) -option
This button will only be  found in cars equipped with the optional inclination and/or movement sensors.  In certain
situations it may be  desirable to turn off the optional inclination and  movement alarm sensors  if, for example, you
drive your car onto a  ferry  where  the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a  pet is left in the car with the
doors locked.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and movement  alarm sensors from the alarm system:
From the time the ignition key  is turned from  the Drive position (position II) until you lock the car, you can press the
button in the center  console *. The LED  in the switch will light up and  a  message will be  displayed in the text window
to indicate that the sensors  are disconnected.
The car can then be  locked in the usual way to set the alarm. NOTE:  The optional sensors  are automatically
reconnected to the alarm system the next time the car is unlocked and  then locked again.
LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED  at the top of the dash:
LED  off - the alarm is not armed
LED  flashes once per second - the alarm is armed
LED  flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered
Fault in the alarm system: If a  fault has been detected in the alarm system, a  message will be  displayed in the text
window. Contact a  Volvo retailer.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm system
If the car is unlocked with the remote, the car will re-lock and  the alarm will re-arm after 2 minutes unless a  door or
the tailgate  has been opened.
* The position of this  button may vary, depending on the specifications of your car. 
pg. 78 Child  safety locks - rear doors
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pg. 86 Automatic transmission  AW5
Automatic transmission -shift gate positions
The gear selector can be  moved freely between N and  D.
Depressing the button on the front  of the gear selector knob enables you to move the gear selector to positions P, R, N,
D, 4, 3 and  L. 
W Winter/Wet driving mode -enhanced vehicle  traction
Mode W  will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive  position.
Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this  driving mode (see illustration).
An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that W  is engaged and  this  will also be  displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 25
).
This mode may be  selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads.
Kickdown
Automatic shift to a  lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator  pedal fully and  briskly. An
upshift will occur when approaching  the top speed for a  particular gear or by releasing the accelerator  pedal slightly.
Kickdown can be  used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway  speeds.
Cold starts
When driving before the engine has reached its  normal operating temperature, the transmission will shift up at slightly
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Automatic transmission -adaptive system
The automatic  transmission is controlled by an  adaptive control system that constantly monitors the way in which  the
transmission functions. It senses and  adapts each gear shift for optimal performance. The system also monitors your
particular driving style and  adapts gear shifting accordingly. 
Automatic transmission -shift gate positions
You can move the gear selector freely between the (MAN)ual and  (D)rive  positions while driving.
Depress the button on the front  of the gear selector knob to move between the R, N, D, and  P positions.
Please see the following  page for information on using the Geartronic manual shift mode. 
pg. 88 Automatic transmission  (Geartronic)
Manual shifting - Geartronic
You can move the gear selector freely between the (MAN)ual and  (D)rive  positions while driving. Gears 2, 3, and  4
have a  "lock -up" function which  reduces engine speed and  helps save fuel. The currently selected gear will be
displayed in the instrument panel (see page 25
).
To access the (MAN)ual shifting position from  (D)rive,  pull the gear selector back slightly  from  D and  move it to
the left to MAN.
To return to the (D)rive  position from  MAN, move the gear selector to the right and  push it forward to the (D)rive
position.
While driving  If you select the (MAN)ual position while driving, the gear that was being used in the (D)rive  position
will also initially be  selected in (MAN)ual position.
Move the gear selector forward (toward "+") to shift to a  higher gear or rearward (toward "-") to shift to a  lower
gear.
If you hold the gear selector toward "-", the transmission will downshift, one  gear at a  time, and  will utilize the
braking power of the engine. If the current speed is too high for using a  lower gear, the downshift will not occur until
the speed has decreased  enough  to allow the lower gear to be  used.
If you slow down to a  very low speed, the transmission will automatically  shift down.
When starting in the (MAN)ual position, 3rd gear is the highest gear that may be  selected.
NOTE: Kickdown (see previous  page) does not function  when the transmission is in the manual  shift (geartronic)
mode. 
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W Winter/Wet driving mode -enhanced vehicle  traction
Mode W  will function only if the gear selector is in the (D)rive  position.
Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this  driving mode (see illustration).
An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and  this  will also be  displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 25
).
This mode may be  selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads. 
pg. 89 Driving economy
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better  driving economy may be  obtained  by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and  stops and  adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic  conditions. Observe the following rules:
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a  light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and  is subject to increased wear.
Whenever possible, avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.
Drive carefully and  avoid rapid acceleration and  hard braking.
Do not exceed posted speed limits.
Avoid carrying unnecessary  items (extra load) in the car.
Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
Note  that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance  and  also fuel consumption.
Avoid using automatic  transmission kickdown  feature unless necessary.
Avoid using the air conditioning when it is not required. When engaged, the conditioner's compressor places an
additional load on the engine. However, at higher driving speeds, fuel consumption will be  lower with the air
conditioning on and  the windows closed than with the air conditioning off and  the windows open.
Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease  gas mileage are:
Worn or dirty spark plugs
Incorrect spark plug gap
Dirty air cleaner
Dirty engine oil and  clogged oil filter
Dragging brakes
Incorrect front  end  alignment Some of the above mentioned items and  others  are checked at the standard
Maintenance Service intervals.
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6 Power passenger's  seat30A
7 Heated front  seat - left15A
8 Heated front  seat - right 15A
9 ABS 5A
10 -
11 -
12 Headlight  wipers 15A
13 Electric socket 12 V 20A
14 Power passenger's  seat, seat belt buckle switches,  SRS 5A
15 Audio system 5A
16 Audio system 20A
17 Radio amplifier 30A
18 Front fog lights 15A
19 VNS  display (option) 15A
20 -
21 Transmission module 10A
22 Direction indicators 20A
23 Headlight  switch module, module for electrical connections, climate  control system, onboard diagnostic
connector,  steering wheel lever modules 5A
24 Relay for extended X-feed: climate  control system, power driver's seat, text window, shiftlock
geartronic 10A
25 Ignition switch, Relay starter motor 10A
26 Control module - climate  control blower 30A
27 Central  locking system, power windows 15A
28 Power sun roof, courtesy lights, vanity mirror lights 10A
29 Telephone (option) 10A
30 Left front/rear parking lights 10A
31 Right front/rear parking lights, license plate  lights 10A
32 Central  electrical module, interior  courtesy lights, power steering 10A
33 Fuel pump 15A
34 Power sun roof 15A
35 Defroster, Lighting,  Sideview mirrors,  central locking system, power windows - left front 25A
36 Defroster, Lighting,  Sideview mirrors,  central locking system, power windows - right front 25A
37 Power windows - rear doors 30A
38 Siren alarm 5A
pg. 115 Fuses  in  the cargo area
Fuses in the cargo area
The fuses in the cargo area are located on the trim on the left-hand  side. When replacing a  blown fuse, be  sure to
replace  it with a  new one  of the same color and  amperage  (written on the fuse). 
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