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vehicle 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 spee\
d 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 th\
e vehicle's current speed from
km/h to mph.
NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference \
of the tires on the
vehicle and driving style.
1. Five functions on Canadian models.
2. A sixth time on Canadian models.
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Cruise control
Cruise control
The cruise control panel is located on the left side of the steering whe\
el hub and may differ in
appearance, depending on the model.
Engaging cruise control
Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will be displayed in the information win\
dow in the instrument panel.
NOTE: This does not set the vehicle's speed.
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Setting speed
Press + or - to set the current speed. CRUISE-ON will be displayed in th\
e information window in the
instrument panel.
Increasing or decreasing speed
Use + or - in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's s\
peed:
l Press and hold down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. \
l Press + or - for approximately a half second and release the button to i\
ncrease or decrease vehicle
speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE: Cruise control will not function at speeds below approximately 20 mph (\
30 km/h).
Braking
l Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depre\
ssed. The currently set speed
is stored in memory.
l Pressing resume will return the vehicle to the previously set speed.
Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as when passing another vehicle, does not a\
ffect cruise control operation.
The vehicle will automatically return to the previously set speed when y\
ou release the accelerator pedal.
Disengaging cruise control
To disengage cruise control, press the CRUISE button. CRUISE or CRUISE-O\
N will no longer be
displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.
NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if:
l the engine is switched off
l the gear selector is placed in (N)eutral
l the wheels start to spin or lock
l if an increase in speed is maintained for more than one minute
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l if the vehicle's speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
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Cruise control
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
l Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. CRUISE will be displaye\
d in the information window
in the instrument panel.
l Press the brake pedal.
Press "resume"
to return to the previously set speed.
WARNING!
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on we\
t or slippery roads, or when
driving on unpaved or uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may not maint\
ain set speed on steep
downgrades.
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Parking brake, auxiliary socket/cigarette lighter
Parking brake (hand brake)
The lever is located between the front seats. The brake is applied to th\
e rear wheels.
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Rearview mirror
To reduce glare from the headlights of following vehicles, use the contr\
ol to switch between the normal
and night-driving positions.
A. Normal position
B. Night position, reduces glare from following headlights
Autodim function (option)
The autodim function reacts to headlights from following traffic and aut\
omatically reduces glare.
NOTE: This function is automatically switched off when the gear selector is p\
laced in the Reverse
position.
Rearview mirror with compass (option)
The upper left-hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated disp\
lay that shows the compass
direction toward which the car is pointing. Eight different directions c\
an be displayed: N, NE, E, SE, S,
SW, W and NW. The display shows your car's orientation with respect to t\
rue north.
If the compass is activated, it will be displayed automatically when the\
ignition is in postilion II or when
the engine is running. The compass can be switched off or on by pressing\
the inset button on the rear
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side of the mirror (see the inset illustration). This can be done with\
straightened paper clip or similar
object. The button is recessed approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm) in the mir\
ror.
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Rearview mirror/sideview mirrors
Magnetic zones
The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass is initially se\
t for the zone to which the car
was delivered, and should always be adjusted if the car is driven to a n\
ew magnetic zone. To do so:
- Switch the ignition to position II.
- Press the button on the rear side of the mirror with straightened pape\
r clip or similar object for
approximately 3 seconds until ZONE is displayed. The number of the curre\
nt magnetic zone will also be
displayed.
- Press the button repeatedly until the number for the desired zone (1-\
15) is displayed.
After several seconds, the compass heading will again be displayed, and \
the change of magnetic zones is
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complete.
Calibrating the compass
- Stop the car in a large, open area, away from traffic.
- Turn off as many electrical devices in the car as possible to avoid in\
terference with the compass (e.g.
audio system, etc).
- Using a pen or similar object, hold the button (1) depressed for at \
least 6 seconds. "CAL" will be
displayed.
- Drive slowly in a circle at a maximum speed of 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h) unt\
il CAL is no longer displayed.
NOTE: This step can also be done by driving normally until CAL is no longer d\
isplayed. Calibration is
complete.
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Rearview mirror/sideview mirrors
Power sideview mirrors
The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.
Driver's side: Press the L switch (an LED in the switch will light up) to activate t\
he adjustment control
and then use this control to adjust the driver's door mirror.
Passenger's door: Press the R switch (an LED in the switch will light up) and then use \
the adjustment
control to adjust the passenger's door mirror.
After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (\
the LED will go out) to deactivate
the adjustment control.
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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
The switch on the driver's door armrest can be used to lock or unlock al\
l doors and the tailgate, and to
set the alarm.
Each door can also be locked with the lock button on the respective door\
and opened by pulling the door
handle on the door.
Automatic locking
The function locks the doors automatically when the vehicle's speed exce\
eds approximately 5 mph (7
km/h). The doors will then remain locked until a door in opened from th\
e inside or if all of the doors are
unlocked from the control panel in the driver's door.
This function can be activated/deactivated from the control panel in the\
driver's door.
Activating/deactivating automatic locking
- Turn the ignition key to position I or II.
- Press the READ button on the left-side steering wheel lever to erase a\
ny messages that may be
displayed in the information display.
- Depress the central locking button on the control panel until a new me\
ssage about the locking status is
displayed.
The message AUTOLOCK ON (the doors will be locked when the vehicle begi\
ns to move) or
AUTOLOCK OFF will be displayed.
Unlocking/locking the tailgate with the remote control
Do as follows to unlock the tailgate only:
- Press the "Unlock tailgate" button on the remote control.
- Relock the tailgate using the remote's "Lock" button.
If all doors are locked when you close the tailgate, it locks automatica\
lly.
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Temporarily turning off the inclination and movement alarm sensor(s) -\
accessory
This button will only be found in vehicles equipped with the accessory i\
nclination and/ or movement
sensors. FCC ID: MAYDA5823
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this dev\
ice must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian IC: 4405A-DA5823
Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may \
not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that ma\
y cause undesired operation of
the device.
In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory incl\
ination and movement alarm
sensors if, for example, you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the r\
ocking of the boat could trigger
the alarm or if a pet is left in the vehicle 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 (posit\
ion II) until you lock the vehicle,
you can press the button in the center console. The LED in the switch wi\
ll light up and a message will be
displayed in the text window to indicate that the sensors are disconnect\
ed.
The vehicle can then be locked in the usual way to set the alarm.
NOTE:
l This function will not turn off the vehicle's standard alarm.
l The optional sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system t\
he next time the vehicle is
unlocked and then locked again.
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LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED at the top of\
the dash:
l LED off - the alarm is not armed
l LED flashes once per second - the alarm is armed
l LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has b\
een triggered
l 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 your Volvo retailer.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm system
If the vehicle is unlocked with the remote, the vehicle will re-lock and\
the alarm will re-arm after 2
minutes unless a door or the tailgate has been opened.
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D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position and should be used as often as possible\
to help improve fuel economy.
The vehicle should not be moving when shifting from R to the D position.
4 (Intermediate gear)
The transmission will shift automatically between gears 4, 3, 2 or 1 fro\
m this position. The transmission
cannot shift up to (D)rive from fourth gear.
3 (Intermediate gear)
The transmission will shift automatically between gears 3, 2 and 1 from \
this position. The transmission
cannot shift up to fourth gear or (D)rive from third gear.
L (Low gears)
The transmission is locked in gears 1 and 2 when the selector is in this\
position.
NOTE: Gears 4, 3, or L can be used if you are driving in a mountainous area, \
towing a trailer or to
increase engine braking effect. The transmission has a built-in limiter \
designed to help prevent excessive
engine speeds (high rpm) when gears 4, 3 or L are selected.
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Automatic transmission (option)
W - Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction
l Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position.
l Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage th\
is driving mode (see
illustration).
l When the W driving mode is engaged, this is displayed in the instrument \
panel (see page 46).
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