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From the rear seat
Temperature controls on the climate panel on the rear side of the tunnel console
–Tap the left or right side's buttons on cli-
mate panel to lower/raise the temperature.
> The temperature will change and the cli- mate panel screen will show the new tem- perature.
NOTE
Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by selecting a higher/lower temperature thanthe actual temperature required.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 182)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 183) •
Rear climate system controls on the tunnel console
* (p. 185)
• Perceived temperature (p. 178)
Turning recirculation on and off
Recirculation can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, etc., from the passenger com-partment.
Recirculation button in Climate view
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2. Press
Recirc.
> Recirculation is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off)
NOTE
• If recirculation is on for too long, there is a risk of condensation forming on theinsides of the windows, especially in win-ter.
• Recirculation cannot be deactivated ifmax. defroster is being used.

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Seat heating indicator and control on the climate panel on the rear side of the tunnel console
–Tap repeatedly on the left or right side seat heating buttons on the climate panel on therear side of the tunnel console to select one of four levels:
Off, High, Medium or Low.
> The level changes and is displayed on the screen in the climate panel.
Automatically activating/deactivating the seat heating function when theengine is started
The seat heating * can be set to start automati-
cally when the engine is started. The automatic function starts heating the seats when the ambient temperature is sufficiently cold. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
Climate. 3.
Under
Auto Driver Seat Heating Level andAuto Passenger Seat Heating Level,
select Off, Low, Medium or High to acti-
vate/deactivate the automatic function and select a level for the driver's and passenger'sseats.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 182)
• Climate system controls in the center display(p. 183)
• Rear climate system controls on the tunnel console
* (p. 185)
Turning front seat ventilation * on
and off
Seat ventilation can be used e.g., to help remove dampness from the seat occupant's clothing.
The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrests that draw air through theseat upholstery. The cooling effect increases asthe air in the passenger compartment becomescooler. This feature can be activated when theengine is running and it monitors the seat's tem-perature, sunlight in the passenger compartmentand the ambient temperature.

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Air distribution table
Air distribution can be adjusted manually.
Air distribution Use
If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate system will revert to automatic mode.
Main air flow from the defroster vents, some flow from the other vents. To remove ice and condensation (with moderate
blower speed).
Main air flow from the dashboard vents, some flow from the other vents. For best comfort in hot weather.
Main air flow from the floor vents, some flow from the other vents. For heating/cooling near the floor.

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Air distributionUse
Main air flow from the defroster and dashboard vents, some flow from the other vents.For best comfort in hot and dry weather.
Main air flow from the defroster and floor vents, some flow from the other vents. For best comfort and defrosting in cold or humid con-
ditions.
Main air flow from the dashboard and floor vents, some flow from the other vents.For good comfort in sunny, cool weather. For cooling or heat to the floor.
Main air flow from the defroster, dashboard and floor vents. For cooler air toward the floor in warm weather or
warmer air upward in cold weather.
Related information
•Air distribution (p. 196)
• Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 197) •
Climate system controls in the center display (p. 183)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 198)

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LOADING AND STORAGE
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To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key into the lock.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key from the lock.
–Unlock the glove compartment in the reverse order.
Using the glove compartment as a cooler *
The glove compartment can be used to cool drinks or food and the cooling feature functionswhen the climate system is active (i.e., when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is run-
ning).
Cooling activated
Cooling deactivated
–Activate/deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward the passen-ger compartment/glove compartment.
Related information
• Passenger compartment storage spaces(p. 204)
• Private (valet) locking (p. 236)
Tunnel console The tunnel console, located between the front seats, contains a 12-volt electrical socket, cupholders and storage spaces, etc.
Storage space
*. Press the handle to open
the cover.
Storage space with cup holders for the driver and passenger and a 12-volt socket
Storage space and USB/AUX sockets under the armrest
Climate control panel for the rear seats * or
storage space

DRIVER SUPPORT
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Driver support systems
The vehicle is equipped with a number of driver support systems that help provide the driver withactive/passive support.
Some of these systems are standard while others are optional and they are designed to e.g., helpthe driver maintain a set speed or a set distanceto a vehicle ahead, or warn the driver of a poten-tial collision situation and in certain cases applythe brakes if necessary. Certain optional systemscan also assist in various parking situations.
Related information
• Adjustable steering force
* (p. 244)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (p. 245)
• Roll stability control (RSC) (p. 249)
• Speed limiter (SL)
* (p. 249)
• Distance Alert
* (p. 261)
• Cruise Control (CC) (p. 256)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 263)
• Pilot Assist
* (p. 277)
• Driver support system radar sensor (p. 290)
• Driver support system camera (p. 294)
• City Safety
™ (p. 298)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* (p. 311)
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 313)
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* (p. 318) •
Driver Alert Control (DAC) (p. 320)
• Driving lane assistance (p. 322)
• Run-off Mitigation (p. 327)
• Park Assist
* (p. 330)
• Park Assist Camera (PAC)
* (p. 334)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 340)
Adjustable steering force *
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver an enhanced sense ofcontrol and stability. At low speed the vehicle iseasier to steer in order to facilitate parking, etc.
Changing the steering force levelTo change the level of steering force, see theinformation under the heading "individual" in arti-cle "Drive modes" for additional information. On models not equipped with the drive mode control in the center console, the selection ismade in the center display's Top view under:
SettingsMy CarDrive ModesSteering force
NOTE
•This steering force level menu function cannot be accessed when the vehicle isin motion.
• In certain situations, the power steeringfunction may become too hot and mustbe temporarily cooled. During cooling,power steering effect will be reduced andmore force may be necessary to turn thesteering wheel and a message will bedisplayed in the instrument panel.

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Related information
•Towing recommendations (p. 363)
Overheating the engine and transmission
In demanding driving conditions, such as when transporting heavy loads, driving in mountainousareas or in very hot weather there is a risk ofoverheating the engine or transmission.
• The engine's output may be slightly limited if there is a risk of overheating.
• Remove e.g., auxiliary lights mounted in frontof the grille in hot weather.
• If the temperature of the engine coolantbecomes too high, the warning symbol will illuminate and the message
Engine
temperature/Stop safely will be displayed.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a safe place and let the engine idle for severalminutes.
• If the message
Engine temperature/High
temperature Turn off engine or Engine
coolant/Stop safely is displayed, stop
safely and turn off the engine.
• If the transmission begins to overheat, an alternative gear shifting program will beselected. An integrated protective functionwill also by activated, the warning symbol will illuminate and the message
Transmission
warmHigh temperature Reduce speed
or Transmission warmStop safely, wait
for cooling will be displayed in the instru-
ment panel. •
The air conditioning may be switched off temporarily.
• After a prolonged period of driving, do notturn off the engine immediately after stop-ping.
• The engine cooling fan commonly continuesto run for several minutes after the enginehas been turned off.
WARNING
The cooling fan (located at the front of the engine compartment, behind the radiator) maystart or continue to operate (for up to6 minutes) after the engine has beenswitched off.
Related information
•
Driving with a trailer (p. 370)
• Before a long distance trip (p. 357)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Related information
•Engine compartment overview (p. 507)
• Door and seat belt reminders (p. 64)
Engine compartment overview
The engine compartment overview shows some maintenance points.
The layout of the engine compartment may differ slightly from model to model
Coolant expansion tank
Brake fluid reservoir
Washer fluid reservoir
Relay/fuse box
Air cleaner
Engine oil filler cap
WARNING
• The cooling fan (located at the front of the engine compartment, behind the radi-ator) may start or continue to operate (forup to 6 minutes) after the engine hasbeen switched off.
• Engine cleaning should only be done by aworkshop. If engine cleaning agents areused when the engine has been running,there may a fire risk.
• Before performing any operations in theengine compartment, the ignition shouldalways be completely switched off (in mode
0) and there should be no remote
keys in the passenger compartment. Thegear selector should be in the P (park)
position. If the engine has been running, wait until it has cooled before touchingany components in the engine compart-ment.
• The distributor ignition system operatesat very high voltages. Special safety pre-cautions must be followed to preventinjury. Always turn the ignition off whenreplacing distributor ignition componentse.g. plugs, coil, etc.
• Do not touch any part of the distributorignition system while the engine is run-ning. This may result in unintended move-ments and body injury.

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Unscrew the cover in the bulkhead.
Unscrew the expansion tank cap and add coolant. The level should not exceed the yel- low MAX marker in the tank.
Put the other components back in place in the reverse order.
CAUTION
• High levels of chlorine, chlorides and other salts may cause corrosion in thecooling system.
• Only use coolants with corrosion protec-tion recommended by Volvo.
• The ratio of coolant to water is 50/50.
• Mix the coolant with tap water of drinka-ble quality.
• If maintenance is performed on the cool-ing system or if the coolant is replaced,flush the cooling system with clean waterbefore adding new a new coolant/watermixture.
• The engine may only be operated with aproperly filled cooling system. Otherwise,high temperatures and cracks in the cyl-inders may occur.
Related information
•Coolant specifications (p. 532)
Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir
Washer fluid helps keep the windshield and headlights clean.
The windshield and headlight washers * share a
common reservoir. Open the blue cap to refill washer fluid (see the illustration for the locationof the reservoir). During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing anti-freeze. Use Volvo Original Washer Fluid or theequivalent with a recommended pH valuebetween 6 and 8 in a 1:1 solution. When there is approx. 1 qt (1 liter) of washer fluid remaining in the reservoir, a text message and the
symbol will be displayed in the
instrument panel.