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pg. 24 Instruments and controls 
Instrument panel
1. Turn signal indicators - right - left 
2. Text window 
The text window displays information and warning messages. 
3. Temperature gauge 
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving. Do not drive the vehicle if 
the warning light is on. The text window will provide you with additional information. If the en\
gine 
temperature remains high, check coolant level - see 
page 125. 
4. Trip odometer 
The trip odometers are used for measuring shorter distances. The right-h\
and digit gives tenth of a mile/
kilometer. Press the button for more than 2 seconds to reset. Change bet\
ween trip odometers 1 and 2 
using one short press on the button. 
5. Odometer 
6. Speedometer 
7. Warning symbol 
8. High beam indicator 
9. Tachometer 
The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute\
 (rpm). Do not drive 
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continuously with the needle in the red area of the dial, which indicate\
s maximum allowable engine rpm 
range. Instead, shift to a higher gear or slow the vehicle down. The eng\
ine management system will 
automatically prevent excessively high engines speeds. This will be noti\
ceable as a pronounced 
unevenness in engine speed. 
10. Gear and driving mode indicator 
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the op\
tional Geartronic function on the 
automatic transmission, the currently selected gear will be displayed. 
11. Ambient temperature gauge 
This display indicates the air temperature outside your vehicle. A "snow\
flake" 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 vehicle. At low speeds or whe\
n the vehicle is not moving, the 
temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temp\
erature. 
12. Clock/set button 
Turn the button to set the clock. 
13. Fuel gauge 
The fuel tank holds approximately 19 US gals (72 liters). When a warni\
ng light in the gauge comes on, 
there are approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining in th\
e tank. 
14. Indicator and warning symbols 
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Indicator and warning symbols
The indicator and warning symbols light up when you turn the ignition ke\
y to the driving position 
(position II) before starting. This shows that the symbols are functio\
ning. When the engine starts, all 
symbols go out. If the engine is not started within 5 seconds, all symbo\
ls except CHECK ENGINE and 
 go out. The symbol for the parking brake goes out when the parking brak\
e is released. 
Warning symbol 
 in center of instrument panel 
This symbol shines as a red or yellow light depending on the severity of\
 the fault that has been detected.
Red symbol -Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a suitable location and read th\
e message shown in 
the text window.
Yellow symbol -Follow the instructions shown in the text window. 
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WARNING! 
The If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "B\
rake failure - Service urgent" 
message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle \
towed to an authorized 
Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected. 
l     If the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark, drive carefully to an au\
thorized Volvo retailer and 
have the brake system inspected Volvo retailer and have the brake system\
 inspected.
DSTC 
The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system (DSTC) is explained \
in greater detail on 
pages 95 
and 96. This system consists of several functions: 
 Risk for slippery conditions 
If the warning light comes on and stays on, this indicates that traction\
 with the road surface is reduced. 
Drive with caution.
If this light flashes, it indicates that the DSTC system is working to restore traction to on\
e or more of the 
wheels.
Reduced Stability Control 
If the green indicator light in the DSTC button goes out, DSTC has reduc\
ed effect because the system 
had been switched off with the button in the center console. The text DS\
TC SPIN CONTROL OFF will 
be displayed in the text window.
Reduced anti-spin function 
If the yellow indicator light comes on and remains on, DSTC's Stability \
Control function has been 
switched off due to excessively high brake temperature. The text TRACTIO\
N CONTROL 
TEMPORARILY OFF will be displayed in the text window. 
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Fault in the DSTC system 
If the yellow indicator light remains on, there is a fault in the system\
. The text ANTI-SKID SERVICE 
REQUIRED will be displayed. 
l     Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine. Restart the \
engine. 
l     If the indicator light goes off, no further action is necessary. 
If the indicator light remains on, drive to an authorized Volvo retailer\
 to have the system inspected. 
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Indicator and warning symbols (contd)
 Supplemental Restraint system (SRS) 
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the\
 SRS diagnostic system has detected a 
fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the sy\
stem. See the SRS section for more 
information. 
 Generator warning light 
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging sys\
tem checked. 
 Seat belt reminder This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/\
her seat 
belt. 
 
PARKING BRAKE 
This light will be on when the parking brake is applied. The parking bra\
ke lever is situated between the 
front seats. 
 Canadian models are equipped with this symbol. 
 Rear fog light 
This light indicates that the fog light is on. 
 Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models) 
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with t\
he turn signals on the trailer. If the 
light does not flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals \
nor the vehicle's turn signals are 
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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). 
NOTE: Certain messages cannot be erased until the condition has been correcte\
d.
If a warning message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip compu\
ter, this message must be 
erased before you can access the function of your choice. Press button A\
 to erase the warning message.
You can scroll through the stored messages by pressing button A (see il\
lustration). The text window can 
be cleared (the message will be returned to memory) by pressing button\
 A again. Message  Meaning: 
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 vehicle 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 vehicle to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at 
your convenience (but preferably before the next scheduled 
maintenance).
FIX NEXT SERVICE:  Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled 
maintenance.
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 maintenance interval has been exceeded. 
The light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the 
servicing retailer.
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Switches in center console
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l     The front seat heating can be switched on and off as required. 
l     Press the switch once for maximum seat heating. Both LED's in the switch\
 will be lit. 
l     Press the switch a second time for comfort heating. One LED in the switc\
h will be lit. 
l     Press the switch a third time to turn the heating off completely.
The seat heating for the passenger seat should be switched off when the \
seat is not occupied. 
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Trip computer (option)
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in yo\
ur vehicle and has four menus 
that can be displayed in the text window. 
l     Driving distance on current fuel reserve 
l     Average fuel consumption 
l     Current fuel consumption 
l     Average speed 
l     Current speed in mph (Canadian models only) 
NOTE: Warning messages from the vehicle'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 ag\
ain 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 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 
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(button C).
1. Driving distance on current fuel reserve 
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the f\
uel remaining in the tank. This 
calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 12 mile\
s (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 compu\
ter 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 tak\
en once per second. When the 
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 circumfe\
rence of the tires on the 
vehicle. 
* Five functions on Canadian models  
** A sixth time on Canadian models 
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Cruise control
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Cruise control 
The cruise control panel is located on the left side of the steering whe\
el hub.
Engaging cruise control/setting speed 
l     Press the CRUISE button. The word CRUISE will be displayed in the window\
 in the lower section of 
the speedometer. 
l     Press + or - to set the current speed 
l     Increase or decrease speed as desired 
NOTE: Cruise control will not function at speeds below 22 mph (35 km/h).
Braking 
Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depre\
ssed. The currently set speed is 
stored in memory. Quickly pressing "resume" 
 will return the vehicle to the previously set speed.
Acceleration 
l     Momentary acceleration, such as when passing another vehicle, does not a\
ffect cruise control 
operation. The vehicle will automatically return to the previously set s\
peed when you release the 
accelerator pedal. 
l     When the cruise control is already engaged, the vehicle's speed can be i\
ncreased or decreased by 
holding down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. One sho\
rt press on either symbol 
corresponds to a speed change of approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Disengaging cruise control 
Cruise control can also be disengaged by: 
l     Pressing the CRUISE button. 
l     Putting the gear selector in (N)eutral. 
NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if the engine is switched off\
, if the gear selector is 
placed in (N)eutral, if the vehicle's speed drops to under 70% of the \
currently set speed or if the wheels 
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12-volt socket in the cargo compartment
l     If the ignition is switched off and a device drawing more than 0.1A is c\
onnected to a socket, a battery 
warning will be displayed in the text window. 
l     The covers should be kept on when the auxiliary sockets are not in use. \
l     Maximum current from the sockets is 15A.
Ashtrays/cigarette lighter 
The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters. 
Ashtrays and lighters are available as accessories. Please contact your \
Volvo retailer. 
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Electrically operated windows
The electrically operated windows are controlled by buttons in the arm r\
ests. 
l     The ignition switch must be ON* (ignition key in position I, II or the \
engine running) for the 
electrically operated windows to function. 
l     To lower: Press down the front edge of the button to the first detent (\
"stop"). 
l     To raise: Lightly pull up the front edge of the button to the first dete\
nt ("stop").
* The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignitio\
n has been switched off as long as 
neither of the front doors has been opened.
Auto up/down function (front doors only): 
Either front door window can be opened or closed automatically. 
Auto down: Press the front part of the button as far down as possible and release i\
t immediately. To 
stop the window at any time, pull the button up. 
Auto up: Pull the front part of the button up as far as possible and release it i\
mmediately. To stop the 
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Acceleration 
The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acce\
leration.
Climate control maintenance 
All maintenance on the climate control systems should be carried out by \
an authorized Volvo service technician only.
Refrigerant 
Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your v\
ehicle contains a CFC-free refrigerant - R134a. 
This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 2.2\
 lbs (1000 g) R134a and uses PAG oil.
Passenger compartment blower 
Approximately 50 minutes after the ignition is turned off, the blower ma\
y come on automatically, and run for seven 
minutes, to remove condensation in the A/C evaporator.
Blower function to reduce battery drain 
The climate system's blower functions normally while the engine is runni\
ng.
However, when the engine is switched off (even if the ignition is switc\
hed to positions I or II), the blower control will be 
automatically switched off to avoid unnecessary battery drain. The follo\
wing points pertain if the ignition key is on but the 
engine is not running: 
l     To restart the blower, turn the control knob to the setting of your choi\
ce. 
l     After approximately 2 minutes, the blower speed will be reduced to avoid\
 battery drain.
You can reset the blower speed at any time. Please be aware that the sys\
tem has been designed to reduce the blower's speed 
again after 2 minutes, until the engine is started. If the battery becom\
es drained: 
l     LOW BATTERY, FAN IS REDUCED will be displayed in the text window in the \
instrument panel. 
l     The yellow warning light in the instrument panel (see page 25) will also light up. 
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Air distribution
Air distribution 
The incoming air is distributed through the ventilation points in the pa\
ssenger compartment shown above. 
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