Volvo XC90 2007 Owner's Manual Page 1

2006VOLVOOWNERS MANUAL XC90WEB EDITION

9SafetySeatbelts 10Airbag system 13Airbags (SRS) 14Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS) 17Side airbags (SIPS bags) 19Inflatable Curtain (IC) 21WHI

99Locks and alarmKeys and remote controls 100Locking and unlocking 103Child safety locks 106Alarm (option) 108

100Locks and alarmKeys and remote controls1. Master keyKey for all locks.2. Service key1Key to front door, ignition switch andsteering wheel lock.Keys

101Locks and alarmKeys and remote controls1. Unlock2. Open tailgate3. Alarm function4. Approach lighting5. Locks6. Folding/opening the keyRemote contr

102Locks and alarmKeys and remote controlsChanging the remote controlbatteryIf the locks repeatedly fail to react to signalsfrom the remote control at

103Locks and alarmLocking and unlockingLocking and unlocking the carfrom the outsideUsing the master key or its remote control, alldoors and the tailg

104Locks and alarmLocking and unlockingLocking the gloveboxThe glovebox can be locked/opened with themaster key only – not with the service key.Lockin

105Locks and alarmLocking and unlockingTemporary deactivation of thedeadlocks and any detectorsIf others prefer to remain seated in the carwith the do

106Locks and alarmChild safety locksControl for child safety lock – tailgate.Mechanical child safety locks –tailgate and rear doorsThe controls for th

107Locks and alarmChild safety locksElectric child safety locks – reardoors (option in certainmarkets)Use the button in the centre console toactivate

108Locks and alarmAlarm (option)Activating the alarmPress the LOCK button on the remotecontrol. A long flash from the car’s directionindicators confir

10SafetySeatbeltsTensioning the hip strap. The belt must bepositioned low down.Always use a seatbeltHeavy braking can have serious conse-quences if th

109Locks and alarmAlarm (option)temporary deactivation ends the next timeyou switch on the ignition.If your car has deadlocks, they are reactivatedat

110Locks and alarm

111Starting and drivingGeneral 112Refuelling 114Starting the car 115Manual gearbox 117Automatic gearbox 118All-wheel drive 121Brake system 122Stabilit

112Starting and drivingGeneralEconomical drivingEconomical driving results from driving gentlywith anticipation and adapting your drivingstyle and spe

113Starting and drivingGeneralDo not overload the batteryThe electrical functions in the car load thebattery to varying degrees. Avoid having theignit

114Starting and drivingRefuellingThe fuel cap is inside the fuel filler flap on theright-hand rear wing and hangs up on theinside of the fuel filler f

115Starting and drivingStarting the carStarting the engine (Petrol)– Depress the parking brake.– Automatic gearbox: Gear selector inposition P or N.Ma

116Starting and drivingStarting the carIgnition keys and electronicimmobiliserThe ignition key must not hang with otherkeys or metal objects on the sa

117Starting and drivingManual gearboxGear positionsDepress the clutch pedal fully with each gearchange. Remove your foot from the clutchpedal between

118Starting and drivingAutomatic gearboxCold startWhen starting in low temperatures, the gearchanges can sometimes feel hard. This is dueto the gearbo

11SafetySeatbeltsSeatbelt reminderThe seatbelt warning symbol in the combinedinstrument panel and above the rearviewmirror comes on until the driver a

119Starting and drivingAutomatic gearboxP – ParkSelect this position when you wish to startthe engine or park the car.The car should be stationary whe

120Starting and drivingAutomatic gearboxGear selector manual positionsManual positionsTo move from the automatic drivingposition D to a manual positio

121Starting and drivingAll-wheel driveAll-wheel drive – AWDAll-wheel drive is always engaged.All-wheel drive means that all four roadwheels are driven

122Starting and drivingBrake systemBrake servoIf the car is rolling or is being towed with theengine turned off, the brake pedal must bepressed about

123Starting and drivingBrake systemElectronic brake force distributionsystem – EBDThe Electronic Brakeforce Distributionsystem (EBD) is an integrated

124Starting and drivingStability systemWhen the stability system is in action, it mayseem like the car does not respond normallyto acceleration. This

125Starting and drivingParking assistance (option)Parking assistance front and rearGeneralParking assistance is used as an aid toparking. A signal ind

126Starting and drivingParking assistance (option)Deactivating and reactivating theparking assistanceParking assistance can be deactivated withthe but

127Starting and drivingTowing and recoveryDo not bump start the engineIf you bump start a car with manual gearbox,the catalytic converter may be damag

128Starting and drivingTowing and recoveryTowing eyeThe towing eye is in the tool kit in the cargocompartment. You must screw the towingeye into place

12SafetySeatbeltsLabel on seatbelts with seatbelt tensioner.Seatbelt tensionerAll the seatbelts (except the centre rear belt)are equipped with belt te

129Starting and drivingStart assistanceStarting with a booster batteryIf for some reason the battery in your car isdischarged, you can "borrow&qu

130Starting and drivingDriving with a trailerThe load capacity is affected by extra acces-sories mounted on the car, such as a towbar,the load on the

131Starting and drivingDriving with a trailerDriving with trailer and automaticgearboxWhen parking on hills, you should apply theparking brake before

132Starting and drivingDriving with a trailerTowing bracket (option)NOTE! Check that the car is equipped withtransmission oil cooling if the towing br

133Starting and drivingDriving with a trailerSpecificationsDistance A above:Fixed towbar: 1124 mmDetachable towbar: 1124 mmMax. permissible ball press

134Starting and drivingDetachable towbar – mounting– Remove the connector pin cover. – Insert the key into the detachable part andturn it clockwise to

135Starting and drivingDetachable towbar – mounting– Push the towball to the locked position.Do not hold the lever.NOTE! The lever changes position qu

136Starting and drivingDetachable towbar – removing– Insert the key into the detachable part andturn it clockwise to the unlocked position.– Turn the

137Starting and drivingDetachable towbar – removing– Turn the key anticlockwise to the lockedposition and remove it from the lock.– Refit the connecto

138Starting and drivingLoadingGeneralThe load capacity is affected by extra acces-sories mounted on the car, such as a towbar,the load on the towball

13SafetyAirbag systemWarning symbol in combinedinstrument panelThe Airbag system1is monitored continu-ously by the control module and there is awarnin

139Starting and drivingLoadingLoad carrier coverUse the end of the torque wrench (see illus-tration) or the ignition key to loosen or securethe cover.

140Starting and drivingAdjusting headlamp patternA. Headlamp pattern for left-hand trafficB. Right-hand trafficCorrect light pattern for left orright-

141Starting and drivingAdjusting headlamp patternFitting the mask to the headlamps. The upper illustration is for LHD variants and the lower illustrat

142Starting and drivingAdjusting headlamp patternMasking templates

143Starting and drivingBLIS (Blind Spot Information System) – option1. BLIS camera 2. Indicator lamp 3. BLISsymbolBLISBLIS is an information system wh

144Starting and drivingBLIS (Blind Spot Information System) – optionSystem function in daylight anddarknessDaylightIn daylight the system reacts to th

145Starting and drivingBLIS (Blind Spot Information System) – optionSwitching off and reactivating BLIS• BLIS is activated automatically each timethe

146Starting and driving

147Wheels and tyresGeneral 148Tyre pressure 151Warning triangle and spare wheel 152Changing wheels 154Emergency puncture repair 157

148Wheels and tyresGeneralDriving characteristics and tyresThe tyres greatly affect the car’s drivingcharacteristics. The type of tyre, dimensions,tyr

14SafetyAirbags (SRS)Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s sideThe car has an SRS airbag (SupplementalRestraint System) in the steering wheel tosupplement the

149Wheels and tyresGeneralTyres with tread wear indicatorsTread wear indicators are narrow treadlessbands across the width of the tread. On theside of

150Wheels and tyresGeneralThe arrow shows the tyre’s direction ofrotation.Summer and winter wheelsWhen summer and winter wheels arechanged they should

151Wheels and tyresTyre pressureRecommended tyre pressureThe tyre pressure decal on the inside of thefuel filler flap sho ws what pressure the tyressh

152Wheels and tyresWarning triangle and spare wheelWarning triangle (certaincountries)Follow the warning triangle regulations of thecountry you are in

153Wheels and tyresWarning triangle and spare wheel1. Cars seating seven2. Cars seating fiveSpare wheel – removingThe spare wheel1is located under the

154Wheels and tyresChanging wheelsSpare wheel – refittingIt is best to have two people put the sparewheel back in place. One person to crankand the ot

155Wheels and tyresChanging wheelsWARNING!Never crawl under the car when it is raisedon a jack! The car could fall, causinginjuries.The car’s original

156Wheels and tyresChanging wheels– Place the jack under the jacking point andcrank it up towards the car floor. Checkthat the jack sits securely in t

157Wheels and tyresEmergency puncture repairCars seating fiveGeneralCars which do not have a spare wheel areinstead equipped with an emergencypuncture

158Wheels and tyresEmergency puncture repairInflating tyresSet up the warning triangle if a tyre must beinflated in an area close to traffic.– Ensure

15SafetyAirbags (SRS)SRS system, left-hand drive.SRS systemThe airbag is equipped with a gas generator.A sufficiently violent collision trips sensorsa

159Wheels and tyresEmergency puncture repairSealing punctured tyresSet up the warning triangle if emergency tyrerepairs must be carried out in an area

160Wheels and tyresEmergency puncture repairoriginal position and secure the catch (6).Keep the emergency repair kit in a safeplace in the car.– Immed

161Wheels and tyresEmergency puncture repairChanging the sealing fluidcanisterThe canister of sealing fluid should bechanged before the best-before da

162Wheels and tyresEmergency puncture repair– Push down the button (8) while turningthe canister (6) and the holder (9)clockwise. Remove them.– Pull o

163Car careCleaning 164Touching up paintwork 166Rustproofing 168

164Car careCleaningWashing the carWash the car as soon as it becomes dirty.Use car shampoo. Dirt and road salt can leadto corrosion.• Do not park the

165Car careCleaningCleaning the interiorTreating spots on fabric upholsteryA special cleaning agent, available from Volvodealers, is recommended for c

166Car careTouching up paintworkPaintworkPaint is an important part of the car’srustproofing and should therefore bechecked regularly. Repair paintwor

167Car careTouching up paintworkDo as follows if the stone chip wentdown to the bare metal:• Fasten a piece of masking tape over thedamaged surface. T

168Car careRustproofingRustproofing – check and repairYour car received a thorough and completerustproofing at the factory. Parts of the bodyare made

16SafetyAirbags (SRS)Location of the passenger airbag in left-handdrive and right-hand drive cars.WARNING!Never interfere with SRS components inthe st

169Maintenance and serviceVolvo service 170Self-maintenance 171Bonnet and engine compartment 172Diesel 173Oils and fluids 174Wiper blades 178Battery 1

170Maintenance and serviceVolvo serviceVolvo service programmeBefore the car left the factory, it wasthoroughly test driven. It was checked againin ac

171Maintenance and serviceSelf-maintenanceBefore starting work on the carBatteryCheck that the battery cables are correctlyconnected and tightened.Nev

172Maintenance and serviceBonnet and engine compartmentOpening the bonnet– Pull the handle on the far left (or right ifthe car is RHD) under the dashb

173Maintenance and serviceDieselFuel systemDiesel engines are sensitive to contaminants.O nly use diesel fuel from a well-known oilcompany that fulfil

174Maintenance and serviceOils and fluidsEngine compartment decal for oil gradeVolvo recommends oil products.Using oil of a higher than specified grad

175Maintenance and serviceOils and fluidsThe oil level must be within the area markedon the dipstickChecking the oil in a cold engine:– Wipe the dipst

176Maintenance and serviceOils and fluidsWasher fluid reservoirThe windscreen and headlamp washers havethe same reservoir. See capacities andrecommend

177Maintenance and serviceOils and fluidsChecking and topping up thebrake and clutch fluidThe brake and clutch fluid have a commonreservoir1. The flui

178Maintenance and serviceWiper bladesChanging the wiper blades– Fold out the wiper arm and hold the wiperblade at 45° to the wiper arm. Press in thes

17SafetyActivating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)Indicator showing that the passenger airbag(SRS) is deactivated.PACOS (option)The airbag (SRS) for the

179Maintenance and serviceBatteryBattery careThe function and life of the battery is affectedby number of starts, number of timesdischarged, driving s

180Maintenance and serviceBatteryDraining oxyhydrogen gasThe battery can develop oxyhydrogen, whichis highly explosive. An evacuation hose drawsany ox

181Maintenance and serviceBatteryWARNING!The battery contains oxyhydrogen, whichis highly explosive. Be sure that the evacu-ation hose is correctly co

182Maintenance and serviceReplacing bulbsGeneralAll bulb specifications are given onpage 247.The following list contains bulbs and point-source lamps

183Maintenance and serviceReplacing bulbsDipped beam, main beam,direction indicator, parking lampand side marker lightThe entire lamp insert must firs

184Maintenance and serviceReplacing bulbsDipped beam lamp– Undo the outer cover by turning itanticlockwise.– Unplug the connector.– Disconnect the spr

185Maintenance and serviceReplacing bulbsDirection indicatorsThe bulbs are housed in bayonet holders.– Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise andremove.–

186Maintenance and serviceReplacing bulbsLocation of bulbs in rear lampcluster1. Direction indicator2. Brake light3. Reversing lamp4. Position lampsNO

187Maintenance and serviceReplacing bulbsBulbs in rear lamp cluster– Switch off all lights and turn the ignitionkey to position 0.– Lower the bottom o

188Maintenance and serviceReplacing bulbsRear fog lamp– Insert a slotted screwdriver as indicatedby the arrow in the illustration.– Prise out the lamp

18SafetyActivating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)Switch for SRS in ON position.Switch positionON = Airbag (SRS) activated. With theswitch in this posit

189Maintenance and serviceReplacing bulbsCourtesy lightingCourtesy lighting is found under thedashboard on the driver and passengersides. Do as follow

190Maintenance and serviceFusesCable routing may vary slightly due to engine variant. However, the components listed are in the same positions.All ele

191Maintenance and serviceFusesPress in the plastic catches on the short sides of the box and pull the cover upward.Relay/Fuse box in the engine compa

192Maintenance and serviceFusesA decal which indicates the positions and amperages of the fuses is located in the end box cover.Fuses in the passenger

193Maintenance and serviceFusesFuses in the passenger compartment within thesound barrier on the driver’s side1. Seat heating, right side...

194Maintenance and serviceFuses27. Reserve...-28. Powe

195Maintenance and serviceFusesFuses in the cargo compartment1. Reversing lamp...

196Maintenance and serviceFuses27. Main fuse: Towing bracket wiring, parking assistance,AWD ...

197Infotainment systemInfotainment system 198Control panels, audio 199Audio system functions 204Radio functions 208CD/MD (option) 216CD changer (optio

198Infotainment systemInfotainment systemInformation – EntertainmentInfotainment is a system with integratedaudio and telephone functions. You caneasi

1Dear Volvo ownerWe hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your Volvo. The car has been designed for the safety and comfort of you and

19SafetySide airbags (SIPS bags)Side airbag locationsSide airbags – (SIPS bags)A large proportion of the collision force istransferred by the SIPS (Si

199Infotainment systemControl panels, audio1. On/Off – Audio2. Volume3. CD – shortcut button4. AM/FM -shortcut button to switchbetween FM1, FM2 and AM

200Infotainment systemControl panels, audioSteering wheel keypadAudio – TelephoneThe four buttons at the bottom of the steeringwheel keypad control bo

201Infotainment systemControl panels, audioHeadphone sockets (option)The door panels behind the second row ofseats contain headphone sockets. Thismean

202Infotainment systemControl panels, audioDisplayThe display (2) shows the current function,such as menu alternatives, messages,telephone numbers, or

203Infotainment systemControl panels, audioDirect the remote control towards the IRreceiver (see illustration) that is located in thedashboard.NOTE! T

204Infotainment systemAudio system functionsOn/Off switch – AudioPress the POWER button (1) to switch theaudio system on or off.If the audio system is

205Infotainment systemAudio system functionsVolume control – TP/PTY/NEWS/ALARMIf a CD or the like is playing when the radioreceives a traffic bulletin

206Infotainment systemAudio system functionsSURROUND (option)Dolby Surround Pro Logic IIDolby Surround Pro Logic II1together with acentre speaker in t

207Infotainment systemAudio system functions– Select Equalizer FR and press ENTER.– Use the menu selection buttons or theSELECTOR knob to set the leve

208Infotainment systemRadio functionsTuning– Choose radio mode AM/FM1/FM2 usingthe SELECTOR knob (2) or the AM/FMbutton (1).– A short press on the or

20SafetySide airbags (SIPS bags)Left-hand drive.SIPS bagsThe side airbag is equipped with a gas gen-erator. A sufficiently violent collision trips the

209Infotainment systemRadio functionsYou can store up to 10 stations each for AM,FM1 and FM2, i.e. a total of 30 stations.Storing stations automatical

210Infotainment systemRadio functionsScanning – SCANThe scan function automatically searches forAM or FM station signals. When the radiofinds a statio

211Infotainment systemRadio functionsTraffic information – TPThis function interrupts other audio sourcesin order to broadcast traffic information fro

212Infotainment systemRadio functionsAlarmAlarms are transmitted automatically and thefunction cannot be deactivated."Alarm!" is shown in th

213Infotainment systemRadio functionsSearch for a specific programmetype – PTYThis function helps you find programmes witha specific focus by searchin

214Infotainment systemRadio functionsTraffic information – TP STATIONHere, you set from which station traffic infor-mation is to be heeded.Note that )

215Infotainment systemRadio functionsEON – LOCAL/DISTANT(Enhanced Other Networks)Normally, the EON function is in DISTANTmode and determines if it is

216Infotainment systemCD/MD (option)Starting the CD/MD player– Start the CD player with the SELECTORknob (3) or by pressing the CDbutton (1). Insert a

217Infotainment systemCD/MD (option)– If information is stored on the disc, it isshown in the display.– To deactivate the function, selectDISCTEXT and

218Infotainment systemCD changer (option)Starting the CD changerThe CD changer can hold up to six discs.– Choose CD mode using the SELECTORknob (2) or

21SafetyInflatable Curtain (IC)PropertiesThe inflatable curtain, IC (Inflatable Curtain),is a supplement to the SIPS system. It is con-cealed in the h

219Infotainment systemCD changer (option)CD ejectIf you press the button (1) the CD playerstops and ejects the disc.For reasons of traffic safety, you

220Infotainment systemMenu structure – AudioAM/FM Menu1. Autostore11. AST Search2. AST Mode2. Scan13. News1(On/Off2)4. TP1(On/Off2)5. Radio Text1(On/O

221Infotainment systemMenu structure – AudioMy own shortcut button –MY KEYThe MY KEY button (1) can be used to storeyour favourite menu functions, suc

222Infotainment systemTelephone (option)

223Infotainment systemTelephone (option)Telephone system components1. Steering wheel keypadYou can control the majority of telephonefunctions using th

224Infotainment systemTelephone functions1. Display2. ENTER – accept a call, make a menuselection or activate the telephone fromstandby mode3. On/Off/

225Infotainment systemTelephone functionsSwitch, On/Off/Standby –TelephoneTo activate the system:– Press the PHONE button (1) to activatethe telephone

226Infotainment systemTelephone functionsTraffic safetyFor reasons of safety, parts of the telephonemenu system cannot be accessed at speedsin excess

227Infotainment systemTelephone functionsPrivacy handsetIf you wish to speak without disruptions, usethe privacy handset. Lift the handset andpress (A

228Infotainment systemTelephone functionsThe following functions are available whenyou have a current call and a parked call(scroll with the arrows an

22SafetyWHIPSProtection against whiplashinjury – WHIPSThe WHIPS system (Whiplash ProtectionSystem) consists of energy absorbing back-rests and special

229Infotainment systemTelephone functionsQuitting text input:– Clear all entered characters with a longpress on the EXIT/CLEAR button.– Return to the

230Infotainment systemTelephone functionsDouble SIM cardsMany network operators offer double SIMcards - one for your car and one for anothertelephone.

231Infotainment systemMenu settings and options – Telephone1. Call log – CALL1.1. Missed calls1.2. Received calls1.3. Outgoing calls1.4. Erase list1.4

232Infotainment systemMenu settings and options – Telephone1. Call log1.1. Missed callsA list of missed calls is shown here. You canchoose to call, er

233Infotainment systemMenu settings and options – Telephone4.2. Call waitingChoose whether or not you want to bealerted during a phone call that there

234Infotainment system

235Technical dataType designation 236Dimensions and weights 237Engine specifications 238Engine oil 239Other fluids and lubricants 242Fuel 243Catalytic

236Technical dataType designationWhenever contacting your Volvo dealer andwhen ordering spare parts and accessoriesfor your car, it makes things easie

237Technical dataDimensions and weightsDimensionsLength: 480 cmWidth: 190 cmHeight: 178 cmWheelbase: 286 cmFront track: 163 cmRear track: 162 cmWeight

238Technical dataEngine specificationsEngine type designation, component andserial number can be read on the engine, seepage 236.Specification Engine

23SafetyWHIPSDo not obstruct the WHIPSsystemWARNING!Do not squeeze rigid objects between therear seat cushion and the front seat back-rest. Make sure

239Technical dataEngine oilAdverse driving conditionsCheck the oil level more frequently for longjourneys:• towing a caravan or trailer.• in mountaino

240Technical dataEngine oilOil decalWhen the oil decal shown alongside here isin the car’s engine compartment, thefollowing applies. See location on p

241Technical dataEngine oilOil decalWhen the oil decal shown alongside here isin the car’s engine compartment, thefollowing applies. See location on p

242Technical dataOther fluids and lubricantsIMPORTANT!The recommended transmission fluid must be used to prevent damage to the gearbox. Do not mix wit

243Technical dataFuelConsumption, emissionsEngine GearboxConsumptionlitre/100 kmEmissions ofcarbon dioxide(CO2) g/kmTankvolumelitres2.5T B5254T2 Manua

244Technical dataFuelFuel consumption and emissionsof carbon dioxideOfficial fuel consumption figures are basedon a standard driving cycle in accordan

245Technical dataCatalytic converterGeneralThe purpose of the catalytic converter is topurify exhaust gases. It is located in the flowof exhaust gasse

246Technical dataElectrical systemGeneral12 V system with a voltage-regulated alternator. Single pole system inwhich the chassis and engine block are

247Technical dataElectrical systemBulbsLighting Output W Socket1. Main beam/dipped beam 55 H72. Bi-Xenon 35 D2R3. Fog lamp, front 55 H14. Front positi

248Technical data

24SafetyROPSVolvo’s Roll-Over Protection System hasbeen designed to reduce the risk of the caroverturning and to provide the best possibleprotection i

249Alphabetical indexAABS ...45Adaptive system ...

250Alphabetical indexEnvironmental philosophy ... 3EON ... 215

251Alphabetical indexOOdometer ...43Oil filter ...

252Alphabetical indexSwitch, telephone ... 225TTachometer ...43

2006TP 8193 (English). AT 0540. Printed in Sweden, Elanders Infologistics Väst AB, Mölnlycke 2005

25SafetyWhen are the safety systems activated?If the airbags have been deployed, the follow-ing is recommended:• Have the car transported to an author

26SafetyInspecting the airbags and inflatable curtainsInspection intervalsThe decal on the door pillar(s) shows thedates (year, month) when you should

27SafetyChild safetyChildren should sit comfortablyand safelyThe position of a child in the car and thechoice of equipment is dictated by the child’sh

28SafetyChild safetyChild seats and airbags are not compatible.Child seats and airbagsAlways place a child in the rear seat if thepassenger airbag is

2IntroductionOwner’s ManualA good way of getting to know your new caris to read the owner’s manual, ideally beforeyour first journey. This will give y

29SafetyChild safetyLocation of airbag decal in door opening onfront passenger side.Decal located on dashboard end face. Decal located on dashboard en

30SafetyChild safetyPlacement of children in the carWeight/ageFront passenger seat with activated1airbag (SRS)Front passenger seat without (or with de

31SafetyChild safetyPlacement of children in the carWeight/ageSecond row of seats, outer seats1Second row of seats,centre seat1Third row of seats inca

32SafetyChild safetyIntegrated booster cushions(option in cars seating five,standard in cars seating seven)Volvo’s integrated booster cushion for theo

33SafetyChild safetyLowering the booster cushion– Pull the handle (1).– Lower the seat and press until it locks (2).NOTE! Remember to stow away the bo

34SafetyChild safetyFitting a child seatVolvo has child safety products that aredesigned for and tested by Volvo.When using other products that are av

35SafetyChild safetyExtra locking function in seatbelt(ALR/ELR1)The seatbelt in the centre of the second rowof seats has an extra locking function(ALR

36Safety

37Instruments and controlsOverview, left-hand drive car 38Overview, right-hand drive car 40Driver’s door control panel 42Combined instrument panel 43I

38Instruments and controlsOverview, left-hand drive car

3Volvo Car Corporation and the environmentVolvo Cars’ environmentalphilosophyEnvironmental care, safety and quality are thethree core values which inf

39Instruments and controlsOverview, left-hand drive car1. Lighting panel ...page

40Instruments and controlsOverview, right-hand drive car

41Instruments and controlsOverview, right-hand drive car1. Lighting panel ...pag

42Instruments and controlsDriver’s door control panel1. Lock button for all doors2. Blocking power windows in the reardoors3. Power window controls4.

43Instruments and controlsCombined instrument panel1. Temperature gaugeDisplays the temperature of the enginecooling system. If the temperature is abn

44Instruments and controlsIndicator and warning symbolsIndicator and warning symbolsAll indicator and warning symbols1light upwhen the ignition key is

45Instruments and controlsIndicator and warning symbolsABS faultIf the ABS symbol lights, the ABSsystem is not functioning. The car’snormal braking sy

46Instruments and controlsIndicator and warning symbolsParking brake appliedThe lamp comes on when theparking brake is depressed. Alwaysdepress the pa

47Instruments and controlsInformation displayMessages on the displayAny warning or indicator symbol that appearsis accompanied by a message in the dis

48Instruments and controlsInformation displayMessage SpecificationSTOP SAFELY Stop and switch off the engine. Serious risk of damage.STOP ENGINE Stop

4Volvo Car Corporation and the environmentClean air in the passengercompartmentA sophisticated air cleaning system, IAQS1(Interior Air Quality System)

49Instruments and controlsSwitches in the centre consoleNOTE! The order of the buttons may vary.DSTC systemThis button is used toreduce or reactivate

50Instruments and controlsSwitches in the centre consoleRetractable door mirrors(option)This button is used to fold inthe door mirrors if they arefold

51Instruments and controlsSwitches in the centre consoleHazard warning flashersUse the hazard warning flashers (all directionindicators flash) when th

52Instruments and controlsLighting panelHeadlamp levellingThe load in the car changes the verticalalignment of the headlamp beam, whichcould dazzle on

53Instruments and controlsLeft-hand stalk switchStalk switch positions1. Short flash sequence, directionindicators2. Continuous flash sequence, direct

54Instruments and controlsRight-hand stalk switchWiper/washer function – windscreen.Windscreen wipersWindscreen wipers off.If the lever is in the 0 po

55Instruments and controlsRight-hand stalk switchWindscreen washerPull the lever towards the steering wheel toactivate the windscreen washer.Headlamp

56Instruments and controlsTrip computerControlsTo access the trip computer information, youmust turn the ring (B) in steps, either forwardor backward.

57Instruments and controlsCruise controlActivatingThe controls for cruise control are to the leftof the steering wheel.Setting the desired speed:– Pre

58Instruments and controlsParking brake, bonnet, electric socket, etc.Parking brake, LHD car.Parking brakeThe parking brake is located to the left at

5Volvo Car Corporation and the environment• Drive in the highest gearpossible. Low enginespeeds result in lowerfuel consumption.• Ease back on the acc

59Instruments and controlsParking brake, bonnet, electric socket, etc.Opening the bonnetPull the handle towards you to release thebonnet lock mechanis

60Instruments and controlsParking brake, bonnet, electric socket, etc.Opening the tailgateOpen the tailgate by pulling the handleindicated in the illu

61Instruments and controlsPower windowsThe power windows are operated using thecontrols in the door armrests. The ignition keymust be turned to positi

62Instruments and controlsPower windowsLED in the switch is litThe rear door windows can only be operatedfrom the driver’s door.Power window in the fr

63Instruments and controlsRearview mirror, door mirrors and side windowsInterior rearview mirrorA. Normal position.B. Dimming position. Use this if he

64Instruments and controlsRearview mirror, door mirrors and side windowsWater and dirt-repellent coatingon the front windows and/ordoor mirrors (optio

65Instruments and controlsPower sunroof (option)Open positionsSunroof controls are located in theheadlining. The sunroof can be opened in twodifferent

66Instruments and controlsPower sunroof (option)Automatic operationMove the control over the resistance pointposition (3) to the rearmost end position

67Climate controlGeneral information on climate control 68Manual climate control, A/C 70Electronic Climate Control, ECC 73Parking heater (option) 76

68Climate controlGeneral information on climate controlMisting windowsReduce the problem of windows misting upon the inside by cleaning the windows. U

6

69Climate controlGeneral information on climate controlAir distributionIncoming air is distributed through severaldifferent vents located throughout t

70Climate controlManual climate control, A/C1. A/C – ON/OFF2. Recirculation3. Air distribution4. Rear window and door mirror defroster5. Heated front

71Climate controlManual climate control, A/C– The timer function is activated each timeyou press .To switch off the timer function:– Press again for m

72Climate controlManual climate control, A/CAir distribution UseAir throughfront andrear airvents.When you wantgood cooling in awarm climate.Air towin

73Climate controlElectronic Climate Control, ECC1. A/C – ON/OFF2. Recirculation/Multifilter with sensor3. Recirculation4. AUTO5. Air distribution6. Pa

74Climate controlElectronic Climate Control, ECCOr:Select one of the following three functions bypressing repeatedly.• MAN LED lit: Recirculation is n

75Climate controlElectronic Climate Control, ECC7. Defroster, windscreen andside windowsUsed to quickly remove misting and ice fromthe windscreen and

76Climate controlParking heater (option)GeneralThe electrical system must be "awakened"before the parking heater can beprogrammed.This is mo

77Climate controlParking heater (option)Car clock/timerFor safety reasons, all timer settings will becleared if the car clock is reset after timersett

78Climate control

7ContentsSafety 9Instruments and controls 37Climate control 67Interior 79Locks and alarm 99Starting and driving 111Wheels and tyres 147Car care 163Mai

79InteriorFront seats 80Interior lighting 83Storage spaces in the passenger compartment 85Rear seat 90Cargo compartment 92

80InteriorFront seatsSeating positionThe driver’s and passenger seats can beadjusted to the optimum sitting and drivingpositions.1. Forward/rearward:

81InteriorFront seatsPower seat (option)PreparationsThe seat is normally adjusted with the ignitionkey is in position I or II. It can also beadjusted

82InteriorFront seatsSetting preset positionsPress and hold one of the memorybuttons (5), (6) or (7) until the seat stops. Ifyou release the button, t

83InteriorInterior lightingGeneral lightingGeneral lighting is activated and deactivatedby pressing the centre button. A brief presson this button wil

84InteriorInterior lightingVanity mirror1The light comes on automatically when thecover is lifted.1. Option on certain markets.

85InteriorStorage spaces in the passenger compartment12345678

86InteriorStorage spaces in the passenger compartmentStorage spaces1. Storage compartment in third row ofseats.2. Storage compartment and cup holder.3

87InteriorStorage spaces in the passenger compartmentCoat hangerThe coat hanger is only intended for lightgarments.Ashtray for rear seat passengers(op

88InteriorStorage spaces in the passenger compartmentStorage compartment and cupholder (cars seating seven)This storage compartment can be used forCDs

8

89InteriorStorage spaces in the passenger compartmentStorage compartment in thethird row of seats (cars seatingseven)This storage compartment can be u

90InteriorRear seatRear seats – second row (carsseating seven)Lowering the backrest for entry into thecarLift the handle (1) up while pushing thebackr

91InteriorRear seatHead restraint, rear seat – centreseatThe centre seat head restraint can beadjusted to four different heights. Slide thehead restra

92InteriorCargo compartmentExtending the cargocompartment – second row ofseats– Set the seats in their rearmost positions(applies only to cars seating

93InteriorCargo compartmentGeneralPayload depends on the car’s total kerbweight, including any accessories that aremounted. Kerb weight includes the d

94InteriorCargo compartmentSafety netThe safety net prevents luggage and cargofrom being thrown forward in the passengercompartment during heavy braki

95InteriorCargo compartmentFolding up the safety netThe safety net can be folded up and placed inthe cargo compartment floor (for cars seatingfive).Pr

96InteriorCargo compartment– Fit the attaching brace hook in the loadanchorage and tighten the knob until theattaching brace takes hold in the loadanc

97InteriorCargo compartmentGrocery bag holderOpen the tailgate. Hang or secure yourgrocery bags using the tensioning straps orholders.1. Cars seating

98Interior