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Front fog lights*
143
Brake lights 143
Rear fog lights 144
Hazard warning flashers 144
Parking lights 145
Approach lighting 145
Home safe lighting 146
Passenger compartment lighting 146
Using turn signals 148
Messages in the instrument panel and center display 149
Handling messages in the instru-ment panel and center display 151
Handling messages stored from theinstrument panel and center display 152
Using the instrument panel App menu 153
Using the windshield wipers 154
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor 155
Windshield and headlight washers 156
Tailgate window wiper and washer 157
Steering wheel 157
Adjusting the steering wheel 159
Seats 159
Manually operated front seats 160
Power front seats *
161

Adjusting power front seats *
161
Adjusting the passenger's seat from the driver's seat * 162
Using the power seat memory function *
162
Multifunctional front seats *
163
Operating multifunctional front seats *
164
Adjusting function settings in themultifunctional front seats *165
Rear seats 166
Easy access to and from the driver seat 167
Adjusting the second row head restraints 167
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt 169
Folding the second row backrests 170
Moving the second row seats for- ward/rearward 171
Getting into and out of the third rowof seats 172
Folding the third row * backrests
172
CLIMATE
Climate control system
176
Perceived temperature 176
Climate system sensors 177
Air quality 177
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) *
178
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) *
178
Passenger compartment air filter 179
Automatic climate control 179
Climate system controls 180
Climate system controls in the center display 180
Rear climate system controls on thetunnel console 182
Setting the blower speed 183
Setting the temperature 184
Turning recirculation on and off 186
Defrosting windows and mirrors 187
Turning steering wheel heating * on
and off 189
Air conditioning 190
Turning seat heating * on and off
191
Turning front seat ventilation * on and off
193
Air distribution 194
Opening/closing/directing air vents 194
Adjusting air distribution 195

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DRIVER SUPPORT
Driver support systems240
Driver support system camera 240
Camera limitations 241
Driver support system radar unit 244
Radar sensor limitations 245
Cruise Control (CC) 248
Starting and activating Cruise Control 248
Changing Cruise Control speed 249
Deactivating/resuming Cruise Control (CC) 250
Turning Cruise Control off 251
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) *
252
Starting and activating AdaptiveCruise Control (ACC) 254
Deactivating/resuming AdaptiveCruise Control (ACC) 255
Changing Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) speed 257
Setting an Adaptive Cruise Controltime interval 258
Pilot Assist *
259
Starting and activating Pilot Assist 262
Deactivating/resuming Pilot Assist 263
Setting a Pilot Assist time interval 265
Pilot Assistauto-hold brake function 266
Pilot Assist limitations 266

Other Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) functions268
Radar sensor 269
Radar sensor - type approval 270
Adaptive cruise control passingassistance 270
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - faulttracing 271
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) sym-bols and messages 272
City Safety ™
273
City Safety warning level settings 275
Detecting cyclists and pedestrianswith City Safety 275
City Safety in crossing traffic 277
Rear Collision Warning (RCW) 277
City Safety limitations 278
City Safety ™ troubleshooting
280
City Safety symbols and messages 282
Speed limiter (SL) *
283
Starting and activating the Speed Limiter (SL) * 284
Changing a Speed Limiter (SL) *
maximum speed 285
Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL) *
285
Activating/deactivating theAutomatic Speed Limiter (ASL) *286

Changing tolerance for the Automatic Speed Limiter
287
Deactivating/reactivating the Speed Limiter * 288
Turning the Speed Limiter * off
290
Road Sign Information (RSI) *
290
Road Sign Assistance (RSI) * operation
291
Road Sign Assistance (RSI) * limitations
291
Park Assist *
292
Activating/deactivating Park Assist 293
Park Assist limitations 294
Park assist symbols and messages 295
Park Assist Camera (PAC) *
296
Park Assist Camera (PAC) * guiding
lines and fields 298
Starting the Park Assist Camera (PAC) *
300
Park Assist Camera (PAC) * limitations
300
Park Assist Pilot (PAP) *
301
Using Park Assist Pilot (PAP) *
302
Park Assist Pilot (PAP) * limitations
305
Park Assist Pilot (PAP) * symbols and
messages 307
Adjustable steering force *
308
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 308
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sport mode 309

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) symbols and messages310
Driver Alert Control (DAC) 312
Driver Alert Control limitations 313
Using Driver Alert Control (DAC) 313
Distance Alert *
314
Using Distance Alert *
314
Distance Alert * limitations
315
Blind Spot Information (BLIS) *
315
Blind Spot Information (BLIS) * On/Off
317
Blind Spot Information (BLIS) * limitations
317
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) *
318
Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) * 319
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) * limitations
320
Blind Spot Information (BLIS) * with
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) * symbols
and messages 322
Driving lane assistance 323
Activating/deactivating Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 325
Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) * 325
Driving lane assistance symbols and messages 327
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
330
Brakes 330
Brake functions 332
Auto-hold brake function 332
Brake assist system 333
Braking effect after a collision 333
Emergency brake lights 334
Hill Descent Control (HDC) 334
Hill Start Assist 335
Parking brake 335
Using the parking brake 336
Parking brake malfunctions 338
Before a long distance trip 339
Driving economically 339
Driving through standing water 340
Overheating the engine and transmission 341
Winter driving 342
Towing eyelet 343
Towing recommendations 344
Fuel 346
Octane rating 347
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 348
Emission controls 349
Jump starting 350

Driving with a trailer351
Detachable trailer hitch 353
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) 354
Ignition modes 355
Battery drain 356
Starting the engine 356
Turning the engine off 359
Drive modes *
359
ECO drive mode 362
Start/Stop 364
Using the Start/Stop function 364
Conditions for Start/Stop 365
Automatic transmission 367
Gear selector positions 367
Shiftlock 369
Gear shift indicator 370
Steering wheel paddles *
370
Low Speed Control (LSC) 371
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 372
Suspension and leveling control *
372

INTRODUCTION
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.19
Head-up-display*
The head up-display presents information in the windshield to help the driver keep his/her eyeson the road. The type of information shown hererequires the driver's immediate attention, such astraffic warnings, speed information and naviga-tion. Road sign information and incoming phonecalls are also displayed here. The head-up displayis controlled from the right-side steering wheelkeypad and the center display.
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays information such as speed, an incoming phone call or the trackthat is currently playing. It is controlled using bothsteering wheel keypads.
Center display
Many of the vehicle's main functions are con- trolled from the center display, a touchscreen thatreacts to taps or other gestures. The number ofphysical buttons is thereby minimized. The screencan be operated with or without gloves. The center display is used to control e.g., the cli- mate and infotainment systems and to adjust the power seats*. The information shown here can be
dealt with by the driver or the front seat passen- ger when there is an opportunity.

INTRODUCTION
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Voice control systemThe voice control system ena- bles the driver to operate cer-tain vehicle functions withoutremoving his/her hands fromthe steering wheel and itunderstands natural speech.Use voice commands to e.g.,
play a track on the infotainment system, make aphone call, raise the passenger compartmenttemperature or to read a text message.
For additional information about all of the func- tions/system, see the respective articles in theon-board owner's manual or the printed supple-ment.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 46)
• Center display overview (p. 29)
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 39)
• Head-up display (HUD)
* (p. 117)
• Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Voice control (p. 120)

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Options and accessories
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved accesso-ries, and that accessory installations be per-formed only by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Optional or accessory equipment described in this manual is indicated by an asterisk. Optional or accessory equipment may not be available in all countries or markets. Please notethat some vehicles may be equipped differently,depending on special legal requirements. Contact your Volvo retailer for additional informa- tion.
NOTE
• Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that coun-try's applicable safety and exhaust emis-sion requirements. In some cases it maybe difficult or impossible to comply withthese requirements. Modifications to theemission control system(s) may renderyour Volvo not certifiable for legal opera-tion in the U.S., Canada and other coun-tries.
• All information, illustrations and specifica-tions contained in this manual are basedon the latest product information availa-ble at the time of publication. Please notethat some vehicles may be equipped dif-ferently, depending on special legalrequirements. Optional equipment descri-bed in this manual may not be available inall markets.
• Some of the illustrations shown aregeneric and may not depict the exactmodel for which this manual is intended.
• Volvo reserves the right to make modelchanges at any time, or to change speci-fications or design without notice andwithout incurring obligation.
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its drivability andsafety.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA proposition 65 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emitchemicals known to the state of California tocause cancer, and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluidscontained in vehicles and certain products ofcomponent wear contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause can-cer, and birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
WARNING
Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adap-tive steering columns, and button cell batter-ies may contain Perchlorate material. Specialhandling may apply for service or vehicle endof life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
• Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance,safety, and emission systems in your vehicle.Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvo

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Function view: vehicle functions can be acti- vated/deactivated by tapping. Certain func-tions are called "trigger functions", which open settings windows, e.g.,
Camera and
parking functions. Settings for the head-up display * are also started from Function view
but the actual interaction is controlled from the steering wheel keypad buttons and theinstrument panel.
Home view: the initial view shown when the center display is started.
App (Application) view: shows apps that have been downloaded (third-party apps) as well as ones for integrated functions such as
FM
radio. Tap an icon to open the app.
Status bar: vehicle activities are shown at the top of the screen. Network/connection infor-mation is shown on the left side of the bar.Media-related information, the clock andinformation about background activities areshown to the right.
Top view: pull down the tab to open Top view. From here, you can access Settings,Owner's manual, Driver Profile and stored
messages.
Navigation: leads to map navigation. Tap the sub-view to expand it.
Media: the most recently used media-related apps. Tap the sub-view to expand it.
Phone: used to access phone-related func- tions. Tap the sub-view to expand it.
The extra sub-view: the most recently used apps/vehicle functions that do not belong inany of the other sub-views are listed here.Tap the sub-view to expand it.
Climate bar: information and direct access to settings such as temperature, seat heating *
and blower speed. Tap the symbol at the center of the Climate bar to open Climateview for additional settings.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 46)
• Function view buttons (p. 37)
• Symbols in the center display status bar (p. 44)
• Settings view (p. 106)
• Media player (p. 393)
• Phone (p. 387)
• Climate system controls in the center display(p. 180)
• Cleaning the center display (p. 529)

SAFETY
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4. Tighten the lap section of the seat belt by
pulling the diagonal section upward toward the shoulder.
The lap section of the belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen)
Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder andlap belts are taut.
WARNING
Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear the shoulder portion ofthe belt under the arm, behind the back orotherwise out of position. Such use couldcause injury in the event of an accident. Asseat belts lose much of their strength whenexposed to violent stretching, they should bereplaced after any collision, even if theyappear to be undamaged.
Unbuckling the seat beltTo remove the seat belt, press the red section on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the vehi-cle, check that the seat belt retracts fully afterbeing unbuckled. If necessary, guide the beltback into the retractor slot.
Related information
• Door and seat belt reminders (p. 61)
• Seat belts (p. 58)
Door and seat belt reminders
The door and seat belt reminders are intended to alert all occupants of the vehicle that theirseat belts should be buckled before the vehiclebegins to move or if a door, the hood, tailgate orfuel filler door have not been closed properly.
Graphics in the instrument panel
Warning colors for doors/tailgate vary depending on the vehicle's speed
The instrument panel graphic shows the seats where seat belts are not buckled. The same graphic also indicates if a door, the hood, tailgate or fuel filler door is/are open. This graphic disappears automatically after approx. 30 seconds or if the if the O button on
the steering wheel keypad is pressed.

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Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder light in ceiling console
The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light nearthe rearview mirror and a symbol in theinstrument panel that alert all occu-
pants of the vehicle to buckle their seat belts.
The audible signal is speed-dependent and will sound for several seconds. If the driver's or a passenger's seat belt is not buckled, this will be indicated in the instrumentpanel. Child seats are not included in the seat belt reminder system.
Front seatsAn audible signal and an indicator light will remind the driver and front seat passenger tobuckle their seat belts.
Rear seatsThe rear seat belt reminder has two functions.
• It indicates which seat belts are buckled in the rear seats. This will also be displayed inan instrument panel graphic.
• It also provides audio and visual reminders ifa rear seat belt is unbuckled while the vehi-cle is in motion. The reminders will disappearwhen the seat belt has been buckled again or can be erased by pressing the
O button
on the steering wheel keypad.
Door/hood/tailgate/fuel filler door
reminder
If a door, the hood, tailgate or fuel filler door is/are not properly closed, this will be indicated ina graphic in the instrument panel. Stop the vehi-cle safely and close the source of the reminder.
If the vehicle is moving at a speedunder approx.6 mph (10 km/h), theinformation symbol will illuminate in theinstrument panel.
At speeds above approx. 6 mph (10 km/h), the warning symbol will illu-minate in the instrument panel.
Related information
•Seat belts (p. 58)
• Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 59)
Safety during pregnancy The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. However, it is crucial that it be worncorrectly.
The diagonal section should wrap over the shoul- der then be routed between the breasts and tothe side of the belly. The lap section should layflat over the thighs and as low as possible underthe belly. It must never be allowed to ride upward.Remove all slack from the belt and ensure that itfits close to the body without any twists. As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel suchthat they can easily maintain control of the vehi-cle as they drive (which means they must be ableto easily operate the foot pedals and steeringwheel). Within this context, they should strive toposition the seat with as large a distance as pos-sible between their belly and the steering wheel.

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Driver/passenger side airbags
The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the pro-tection intended, seat belts must be worn at alltimes.
Driver's and passenger's side airbags
The front airbag systemThe front airbag system includes gas generators surrounded by the airbags, and deceleration sen-sors that activate the gas generators, causing theairbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas. As the movement of the seats' occupants com- presses the airbags, some of the gas is expelledat a controlled rate to provide better cushioning.Both seat belt pretensioners also deploy, mini-mizing seat belt slack. The entire process, includ-ing inflation and deflation of the airbags, takesapproximately one fifth of a second. The location of the front airbags is indicated by SRS AIRBAG
embossed on the steering wheel
pad and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the front andfar right side of the dash. The driver's side front airbag is folded and located in the steering wheel hub. The passenger's side front airbag is folded behind a panel located above the glove compart-ment.
WARNING
• The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to–not a replace-ment for–the three-point seat belts. Formaximum protection, wear seat belts at alltimes. Be aware that no system can pre-vent all possible injuries that may occur inan accident.
• Never drive with your hands on the steer-ing wheel pad/airbag housing.
• The front airbags are designed to helpprevent serious injury. Deployment occursvery quickly and with considerable force.During normal deployment and depend-ing on variables such as seating position,one may experience abrasions, bruises,swellings, or other injuries as a resultfrom deployment of one or both of theairbags.
• When installing any accessory equipment,make sure that the front airbag system isnot damaged. Any interference in the sys-tem could cause malfunction.
Front airbag deployment
•The front airbags are designed to deploy dur-ing certain frontal or front-angular collisions,impacts, or decelerations, depending on thecrash severity, angle, speed and objectimpacted. The airbags may also deploy in