Volvo V50 (2012 year). Instruction - part 5

02 Instruments and controls

Personal preferences

Possible settings

Personal preferences can be set for some of
the car's functions. This applies to locks, cli-
mate control and audio functions. For audio
functions, see page 254.

Control panel

Control panel.

Display

MENU

EXIT

ENTER

Navigation

Use

The settings are shown on the display (A).

Open the menu to enter settings:

Press MENU (B).

Scroll, for example, to

Car settings…

with

the navigation button (E).

Press ENTER (D).

Select an alternative with the navigation
button (E).

Press ENTER to activate the selection.

Activated function is shown in the display
with

. Deactivated function is shown in

the display with

Close the menu:

–

Press EXIT (C) for approximately one sec-
ond.

Clock, adjustment

The hour and minute are each adjusted sepa-
rately.

Use the numbers on the keypad or "arrow
up" or "arrow down" on the navigation but-
ton (E).

Select the number for adjustment using
"arrow right" or "arrow left" on the naviga-
tion button.

Press ENTER to start the clock.

NOTE

If the car has a 12-hour clock then AM/PM
is selected using "arrow up" or "arrow
down" after the final minute number has
been adjusted.

Climate settings

Automatic blower adjust

The fan speed can be set to AUTO mode in
cars equipped with ECC:

–

Select from

Low

Normal

and

High

Recirculation timer

When the timer is active, the air recirculates for
3-12 minutes, depending on the outside air
temperature.

02 Instruments and controls

Personal preferences

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

–

Select On/Off depending on whether or not
you wish the recirculation timer to be
active.

Reset all

Resets the climate function options to the fac-
tory settings.

Car settings

Retract mirrors when locking*

When the car is locked/unlocked with the
remote control the door mirrors can be retrac-
ted/extended automatically. The On/Off option
is available.

Reduced guard*

The deadlocks function can be temporarily
deactivated and the alarm level reduced if
someone wishes to remain in the car and the
doors have to be locked from the outside. The

Activate once

and

Ask on exit

options are

available, see pages 135 and 139.

Unlock confirm. light

The hazard warning flashers can provide feed-
back when the car is unlocked with the remote
control. The On/Off option is available.

Lock confirm. light

The hazard warning flashers can provide feed-
back when the car is locked with the remote
control. The On/Off option is available.

Doors – auto lock

When the speed of the car exceeds 7 km/h the
doors and tailgate can be locked automatically.
The On/Off option is available. Pulling the door
handle twice unlocks and opens the doors
from the inside.

Doors unlock

There are two alternatives for unlocking:

•

All doors

– one press of the remote control

unlocks all doors and the tailgate.

•

Driver door, then all

– one press of the

remote control unlocks the driver's door. A
second press then unlocks all doors and
the tailgate.

Keyless entry*

•

All doors

- all doors are unlocked simul-

taneously.

•

Doors on same side

– front and rear

doors on the same side are unlocked
simultaneously.

•

Both front doors

– both front doors are

unlocked simultaneously.

•

Any door

– any door or the tailgate can be

unlocked separately.

Simultaneous closing/opening of all
windows

This function can be selected for the lock but-
ton on the remote control and the front doors'

central locking button, as well as the outside
door handle button on cars with the keyless
system:

•

Auto. close all windows

- all windows

and the sunroof are closed simultaneously
with one long press on the lock button.

This function can be selected for the unlock
button on the remote control and the front
doors' central locking button:

•

Auto. open all windows

– all windows are

opened simultaneously with one long
press on the unlock button.

Approach lighting

Select the time the car's lights should remain
switched on when the approach lighting button
is pressed - see page 126.

The following alternatives are available:

•

30 seconds

•

60 seconds

•

90 seconds

Home safe lighting

Select the time the car's lights should remain
on when the left-hand stalk switch is pulled
back after the remote control key has been
removed - see page 64.

The following alternatives are available:

02 Instruments and controls

Personal preferences

•

30 seconds

•

60 seconds

•

90 seconds

Information

•

VIN number…

- (Vehicle Identification

Number) is the car's unique identity num-
ber.

•

Number of keys…

- The number of keys

registered for the car is shown.

02 Instruments and controls

HomeLink

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

General

G030070

HomeLink

is a programmable remote control

which can control up to three different devices
(e.g. garage door, alarm system, outdoor light-
ing and indoor lighting etc.) and in doing so
replace their remote controls. HomeLink

supplied built into the left-hand sun visor.

The HomeLink

panel consists of three pro-

grammable buttons and one indicator lamp.

NOTE

HomeLink

is designed not to work if the car

is locked from the outside.

Save the original remote controls for future
programming (e.g. when switching to
another car).

Delete the button programming when the
car is to be sold.

Metallic sun visors should not be used in
cars fitted with HomeLink

. This may have

an adverse effect on its function.

Operation

When HomeLink

is fully programmed it can be

used in place of the separate original remote
controls.

Depress the programmed button to activate
the garage door, alarm system etc. The indi-
cator lamp illuminates for the time that the but-
ton is kept depressed.

NOTE

If the ignition is not activated, HomeLink

will work for 30 minutes after the driver's
door has been opened.

The original remote controls can of course be
used in parallel with HomeLink

WARNING

If HomeLink

is used to operate a garage

door or gate, ensure that nobody is in the
vicinity of the door or gate while it is in
motion.

Do not use the HomeLink

remote control

for any garage door that does not have
safety stop and safety reverse. The garage
door must react immediately when it
detects that something is preventing its
movement, and stop directly and reverse. A
garage door without these characteristics
could cause personal injury. For further
information - contact the supplier via the
Internet: www.homelink.com.

Programming for the first time

The first step erases the memory in
HomeLink

and must not be carried out when

only one individual button is being reprogram-
med.

Depress the two outer buttons and do not
release until the indicator lamp starts to
flash after approx. 20 seconds. The flash-
ing indicates that HomeLink

is set in

"learn mode" and is ready to be pro-
grammed.

Position the original remote control
5-30 cm from HomeLink

. Monitor the indi-

cator lamp.

02 Instruments and controls

HomeLink

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

The particular distance that is required
between the original remote control and
HomeLink

depends on the programming

of the device in question. Perhaps several
attempts will be required at different dis-
tances. Maintain each position for approx.
15 seconds before trying a new one.

Depress the button for the original remote
control and the button to be programmed
on HomeLink

simultaneously. Do not

release the buttons until the indicator lamp
has changed over from slow to rapid flash-
ing. The rapid flashing indicates successful
programming.

Test the programming by depressing the
programmed button on HomeLink

and

watching the indicator lamp:

•

Constant glow: The indicator lamp illu-
minates with a constant glow when the
button is kept depressed, this indicates
that the programming is complete. The
garage door, gate or similar should now
be activated when the programmed
HomeLink

button is depressed.

•

Glow not constant: The indicator lamp
flashes quickly for approx. 2 seconds
and then changes over to a constant
glow for approx. 3 seconds. This proc-

ess is repeated for approx. 20 seconds
and indicates that the device has a "roll-
ing code". The garage door, gate or sim-
ilar is not activated when the pro-
grammed HomeLink

button is

depressed. Continue the programming
in accordance with the following.

Locate the "programming button

" on the

receiver for the garage door for example,
normally located close to the antenna's
bracket on the receiver. If you have diffi-
culty in finding the button - consult the
supplier's manual, or contact the supplier
via the Internet: www.homelink.com.

Depress and release the "programming
button". The button flashes for
approx. 30 seconds and the next step must
be carried out within this period.

Depress the programmed button on
HomeLink

, while the "programming but-

ton" is still flashing, keep it depressed for
approx. 3 seconds and then release.
Repeat the press/hold/release sequence
up to 3 times to conclude the program-
ming.

Programming individual buttons

To reprogram an individual button, proceed in
accordance with the following:

Depress the required button on
HomeLink

and do not release until step 3

has been completed.

When the indicator lamp on HomeLink

starts to flash, after approx. 20 seconds,
position the original remote control
5-30 cm from HomeLink

. Monitor the indi-

cator lamp.

The particular distance that is required
between the original remote control and
HomeLink depends on the programming of
the device in question. Perhaps several
attempts will be required at different dis-
tances. Maintain each position for approx.
15 seconds before trying a new one.

Depress the button on the original remote
control. The indicator lamp will start to
flash. When the flashing has changed over
from a slow to a rapid flashing - release
both buttons. The rapid flashing indicates
successful programming.

Test the programming by depressing the
programmed button on HomeLink and
watching the indicator lamp:

Button designation and colour vary depending on manufacturer.

02 Instruments and controls

HomeLink

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

•

button is depressed.

•

Glow not constant: The indicator lamp
flashes quickly for approx. 2 seconds
and then changes over to a constant
glow for approx. 3 seconds. This proc-
ess is repeated for approx. 20 seconds
and indicates that the device has a "roll-
ing code". The garage door, gate or sim-
ilar is not activated when the pro-
grammed HomeLink

button is

depressed. Continue the programming
in accordance with the following.

Locate the "programming button

" on the

Depress and release the "programming
button". The button flashes for approx. 30
seconds and the next step must be carried
out within this period.

Depress the programmed button on
HomeLink

, while the "programming but-

ton" is still flashing, keep it depressed for
approx. 3 seconds and then release.
Repeat the press/hold/release sequence
up to 3 times to conclude the program-
ming.

Erasing programming

It is only possible to erase the programming for
all the buttons on HomeLink

, not for individual

buttons.

–

Depress the two outer buttons and do not
release until the indicator lamp starts to
flash after approx. 20 seconds.

> HomeLink

is now set in so-called

"learn mode" and is ready to be pro-
grammed once more, see page 86.

Button designation and colour vary depending on manufacturer.

03 Climate control

General information on climate control

Air conditioning

The climate control system cools or heats as
well as dehumidifies the air in the passenger
compartment. The car is equipped with either
manual (AC) or electronic climate control (ECC,
Electronic Climate Control).

NOTE

The air conditioning system can be
switched off, but to ensure the best possible
air in the passenger compartment and pre-
vent the windows from misting, it should
always be on.

Misting windows

Remove misting on the insides of the windows
by first using the defroster function.

To reduce the risk of misting, clean the win-
dows with a normal window cleaning agent.

Ice and snow

Remove ice and snow from the climate control
air intake (the grille between the bonnet and the
windscreen).

Fault tracing and repair

Volvo recommends that you only entrust fault
tracing and repair of the climate control system
to an authorised Volvo workshop.

Refrigerant

The air conditioning system contains R134a
refrigerant. This refrigerant contains no chlo-
rine, which means that it is harmless to the
ozone layer. The system must only be charged
with R134a refrigerant, see also page 294.
Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo
workshop carries out this work.

Passenger compartment filter

All air entering the car's passenger compart-
ment is only cleaned with one filter. This must
be replaced at regular intervals. Follow the
Volvo Service Programme for the recom-
mended replacement intervals. If the car is
used in a severely contaminated environment,
it may be necessary to replace the filter more
often.

NOTE

There are different types of passenger com-
partment filter. Make sure that the correct
filter is fitted.

Display

There is a display above the climate control
panel. This displays climate control settings.

Personal preferences

You can set preferences for two climate control
functions:

•

Fan speed in AUTO mode (applies only to
cars with ECC).

•

Recirculation timer for passenger com-
partment air.

For information about these settings, see
page 83.

03 Climate control

General information on climate control

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Air vents in the dashboard

G019942

Open

Closed

Lateral airflow

Vertical airflow

Aim the outer vents towards the side windows
to remove misting from the front side windows.

During cold weather - Close the centre vents
for optimum comfort and best demisting.

ECC*

Actual temperature

The temperature you select corresponds to the
physical experience with reference to factors
such as air speed, humidity and solar radiation
in and around the car.

The system includes a sun sensor which
detects the side from which the sun is shining
into the passenger compartment. This means
that the temperature can differ between the
right and left-hand air vents despite the con-
trols being set for the same temperature on
both sides.

Sensor location

•

The sun sensor is on the top side of the
dashboard.

•

The temperature sensor for the passenger
compartment is behind the climate control
panel.

•

The outside temperature sensor is located
on the door mirror.

•

The humidity sensor is located in the inte-
rior rearview mirror.

NOTE

Do not cover or block the sensors with
clothing or other objects.

Side windows and sunroof

To ensure that the air conditioning works sat-
isfactorily, close all side windows and the sun-
roof (if fitted).

Acceleration

The air conditioning system switches off tem-
porarily at full throttle. You may briefly feel a
temporary rise in temperature.

Condensation

In warm weather, condensation from the air
conditioning may drip under the car. This is
normal.

03 Climate control

Manual climate control, AC

Control panel

Fan

Recirculation

Defroster

Air distribution

AC ON/OFF – Air conditioning On/Off

Heated front left seat

Heated front right seat

Rear window and door mirror defrosters

Temperature

Functions

1. Fan

Increase or decrease the fan
speed by turning the knob.

If the knob is turned anticlock-
wise and the fan indicator in
the display goes out, the fan
and the air conditioning are

switched off. The display shows the fan symbol
and

OFF

2. Recirculation

Recirculation can be used to
shut out bad air, exhaust
fumes, etc. from the passen-
ger compartment. The air in
the passenger compartment
is recirculated. No outside air
is taken into the car. Recircu-

lation (together with the air conditioning sys-
tem) cools the passenger compartment more
quickly in hot weather. If the air in the car recir-
culates for too long then there is a risk of the
windows misting.

03 Climate control

Manual climate control, AC

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Timer

The timer function reduces the risk of icing,
misting and bad air (if recirculation is selected).
See page 83, for activating/deactivating the
function. When the Defroster (3) program is
selected, recirculation is deactivated.

3. Defroster

Used to quickly remove mist-
ing and ice from the wind-
screen and side windows. Air
flows to the windows at high
fan speed. The light in the
defroster button illuminates
when the function is active.

The following also takes place when the
defroster function is activated in order to pro-
vide maximum dehumidification in the passen-
ger compartment:

•

the air conditioning (AC) is automatically
switched on (can be switched off with the
AC button (5)

•

recirculation is automatically disengaged.

When the defroster is switched off the climate
control returns to the previous settings.

4. Air distribution

The airflow can be distributed
to the windows, dashboard
vents or floor by pressing the
air distribution buttons.

A symbol on the display
above the climate control

panel and an illuminated light in the relevant
button indicate which function has been
selected.

Refer to the table on page 100.

5. AC – On/Off (ON/OFF)

ON: The air conditioning is on.
It is controlled by the system's
AUTO function. This way,
incoming air is cooled and
dehumidified.

OFF: The air conditioning is

off.

When the defroster function is activated the air
conditioning is automatically switched on (can
be switched off with the AC button). An illumi-
nated lamp above ON and OFF respectively in
the button shows the function selected.

6. and 7. Heated front seats*

Higher heat:

–

Press the button once – both lights illumi-
nate.

Lower heat:

–

Press the button once – one light illumi-
nates.

Heat off:

–

Press the button three times – light not illu-
minated.

8. Rear window and door mirror
defrosters

Heating is used to quickly
remove misting and ice from
the rear window and door mir-
rors. Press the button once to
start simultaneous rear win-
dow and rearview mirror
defrosting. The function is

active if one lamp is illuminated in the button.

The function is switched off manually or auto-
matically. Switch off manually with one press

03 Climate control

Manual climate control, AC

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

on the button. Automatic switching off discon-
nects the rear window and door mirrors after
12 – 20 minutes depending on outside tem-
perature.

During cold weather the defrosting* also con-
tinues after 20 minutes in order to keep the rear
window and door mirrors free of ice and mist.
The intensity of the defrosting can be adapted
to the outside temperature. This function must
be switched off manually.

9. Temperature

Select cooling or heating for
both driver and passenger
side.

03 Climate control

Electronic climate control, ECC*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Control panel

AUTO

Fan

Recirculation/Air quality system

Defroster

Air distribution

AC ON/OFF – Air conditioning On/Off

Heated front left seat

Heated front right seat

Rear window and door mirror defrosters

Temperature selector

Functions

1. AUTO

The AUTO function automat-
ically regulates climate con-
trol and maintains the
selected temperature. The
AUTO function controls heat-
ing, air conditioning, fan
speed, recirculation, and air

distribution.

If you select one or more manual functions, the
other functions continue to be controlled auto-
matically. All manual settings are switched off
when AUTO is switched on. The display shows

AUTO CLIMATE

2. Fan

Turn the knob to increase or
decrease fan speed. If AUTO
is selected then fan speed is
regulated automatically. The
previously set fan speed is
disengaged.

NOTE

If the knob is turned anticlockwise and the
fan indicator in the display goes out, the fan
and the air conditioning are switched off.
The display shows the fan symbol and

OFF

03 Climate control

Electronic climate control, ECC*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

3. Recirculation

The function is selected to
shut out bad air, exhaust
gases etc. from the passen-
ger compartment. The air in
the passenger compartment
is recirculated, i.e. no outside
air is taken into the car when

this function is activated. If the air in the car
recirculates for too long, there is a risk of mist-
ing on the insides of the windows.

Timer

The timer function reduces the risk of icing,
misting and bad air (if recirculation is selected).
To activate/deactivate the function see
page 83.

NOTE

When Defroster (4) is selected, recirculation
is always deactivated.

3. Air quality system*

Same button as recirculation.

The air quality system consists of a multi-filter
and a sensor. The filter separates gases and
particles to reduce the levels of odours and
pollution in the passenger compartment. When
the sensor detects polluted outside air, the air
intakes are closed and the air in the passenger
compartment is recirculated. A green light (A)
illuminates in the button when the air quality
sensor is active.

Activating the air quality sensor:

–

Press AUTO (1) to activate the air quality
sensor (normal setting).

Or:

–

Switch between three functions by press-
ing repeatedly the recirculation button.

•

Air quality sensor engaged – the light (A)
illuminates.

•

No recirculation engaged, provided it is not
required for cooling in hot weather – light
not illuminated.

•

Recirculation engaged – the light (M) illu-
minates.

Keep the following in mind:

•

As a rule, the air quality sensor should
always be engaged.

•

Recirculation is limited in cold weather to
avoid misting.

•

The defroster functions for the front, side
and rear windows can be used to demist
the windows.

4. Defroster

Used to quickly remove mist-
ing and ice from the wind-
screen and side windows. Air
flows to the windows at high
fan speed. The light in the
defroster button illuminates
when the function is active.

The following also takes place when the
defroster function is activated in order to pro-
vide maximum dehumidification in the passen-
ger compartment:

•

the air conditioning (AC) is automatically
switched on (can be switched off with the
AC button (6)

•

recirculation is automatically disengaged.

When the defroster is switched off the climate
control returns to the previous settings.

5. Air distribution

The airflow can be distributed
to the windows, dashboard
vents or floor by pressing the
air distribution buttons.

03 Climate control

Electronic climate control, ECC*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

A symbol on the display above the climate con-
trol panel and an illuminated light in the relevant
button indicate which function has been
selected.

Refer to the table on page 100.

6. AC – On/Off (ON/OFF)

ON: The air conditioning is on.
It is controlled by the system's
AUTO function. This way,
incoming air is cooled and
dehumidified.

OFF: Off

When the defroster function is activated the air
conditioning is automatically switched on (can
be switched off with the AC button).

NOTE

The climate control system's demisting
function with humidity sensor is significantly
reduced with the air conditioning in deacti-
vated mode (OFF), as well as with manually
selected air distribution and fan speed.

7 and 8. Heated front seats*

To activate front seat heating:

Higher heat:

–

Press the button once – both lights illumi-
nate.

Lower heat:

–

Press the button once – one light illumi-
nates.

Heat off:

–

Press the button three times – light not illu-
minated.

9. Rear window and door mirror
defrosters

Heating is used to quickly
remove misting and ice from
the rear window and door mir-
rors. Press the button once to
start simultaneous rear win-
dow and rearview mirror
defrosting. The function is

active if one lamp is illuminated in the button.

The function is switched off manually or auto-
matically. Switch off manually with one press

on the button. Automatic switching off discon-
nects the rear window and door mirrors after
12 – 20 minutes depending on outside tem-
perature.

10. Temperature selector

The temperatures on the
driver and passenger sides
can be set independently.

Press the button once to acti-
vate one side only. Press
again to activate the other

side. Press the button a third time to activate
both sides.

The active side is indicated by the button's light
and in the display above the climate control
panel.

When the car is started, the most recent setting
is resumed.

NOTE

Heating or cooling cannot be hastened by
selecting a higher or lower temperature than
the actual desired temperature.

03 Climate control

Air distribution

100

Air distribution

Use:

Air distribution

Use:

Air to windows. Some air
flows from the air vents. The
air is not recirculated. Air
conditioning is always
engaged.

to remove ice and
misting quickly.

Air to the floor and windows.
Some air flows from the dash-
board air vents.

to ensure comfortable
conditions and good
demisting in cold or
humid weather.

Air to windscreen and side
windows. Some air flows
from the air vents.

to prevent misting
and icing in a cold and
humid climate. (Not
for low fan speed.)

Air to floor and from dash-
board air vents.

in sunny weather with
cool outside tempera-
tures.

Airflow to windows and from
dashboard air vents.

to ensure good com-
fort in warm, dry
weather.

Air to floor. Some air flows to
the dashboard air vents and
windows.

to warm the feet.

Airflow to the head and
chest from the dashboard
air vents.

to ensure efficient
cooling in warm
weather.

Airflow to windows, from
dashboard air vents and to
the floor.

to provide cooler air for
the feet or warmer air
to the upper body in
cold weather or hot,
dry weather.

03 Climate control

Fuel-driven engine block heater and passenger compartment heater*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

101

General information about heaters

The parking heater heats the engine and pas-
senger compartment and can be started
directly or with the timer.

Two different times can be selected using the
timer. Here, time refers to the time when the car
is heated and ready. The car's electronic sys-
tem calculates when heating should be started
based on the outside temperature.

At -10 °C or lower the maximum running time
of the parking heater is 50 minutes.

WARNING

The car must be outdoors when the petrol
or diesel heater is used.

NOTE

When the parking heater is active there may
be smoke from underneath the car, which is
perfectly normal.

Refuelling

Warning decal on fuel filler flap.

WARNING

Fuel which spills out could be ignited.
Switch off the fuel-driven heater before star-
ting to refuel.

Check on the information display that the
parking heater is switched off. When it is
running, the information display shows

PARK HEAT ON

Parking on a hill

If the car is parked on a steep hill, the front of
the car should point downhill to ensure that
there is a supply of fuel to the parking heater.

Battery and fuel

If the battery has insufficient charge or the fuel
level is too low, the parking heater is switched
off automatically and a message appears on
the information display.

–

Acknowledge the message by pressing the
indicator stalk READ button once.

IMPORTANT

Repeated use of the parking heater com-
bined with short journeys may discharge the
battery and impair starting.

The car should be driven for the same time
as the heater is used to ensure that the car's
battery is recharged adequately to replace
the energy consumed by the heater when it
is used on a regular basis.

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