The LED flashes rapidly after disarming the
alarm (and until the remote control key is
inserted in the ignition switch and key posi-
tion I is selected) – Alarm has been trig-
gered.

Alarm* - automatic re-arming

Automatic re-arming of the alarm (p. 185) pre-
vents the car being left with the alarm disarmed
unintentionally.

If the car is unlocked with the remote control key
(and the alarm is disarmed) but none of the
doors or the tailgate is opened within 2 minutes,
then the alarm is automatically re-armed. The car
is relocked at the same time.

Related information

•

Reduced alarm level

* (p. 187)

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* Option/accessory.

187

Alarm* - remote control key not

working

If the alarm (p. 185) cannot be deactivated with
the remote control key, e.g. if the key's battery
(p. 172) is discharged - the car can be
unlocked, disarmed and the engine started as
follows:

1. Open the driver's door with the detachable

key blade (p. 176).
> The alarm is triggered, the alarm indicator

(p. 186) flashes rapidly and the siren
sounds.

2. Insert the remote control key in the ignition

switch.
> The alarm is deactivated and the alarm

indicator goes out.

3. Start the engine.

Alarm signals*

When the alarm (p. 185) is triggered a siren
sounds and all direction indicators flash.

•

A siren sounds for 30 seconds or until the
alarm is switched off. The siren has its own
battery and works independently of the car
battery.

•

The direction indicators flash for 5 minutes
or until the alarm is switched off.

Reduced alarm level*

Reduced guard means that the movement and
tilt detectors can be temporarily deactivated.

To avoid accidental triggering of the alarm
(p. 185) - e.g. if a dog is left in a locked car or
during transport on a car train or car ferry - tem-
porarily deactivate the movement and tilt detec-
tors.

The procedure is the same as with the temporary
disengaging of deadlocks (p. 183)

Related information

•

Alarm indicator

* (p. 186)

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188

Type approval - remote control key

system

Type approval for the remote control key system
can be read in the table.

Lock system, standard

Country/Area

Keyless lock system (Keyless drive)

Country/Area

Related information

•

Remote control key (p. 162)

Only in combination with alarm.

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Adjustable steering force*

Speed related power steering causes the steer-
ing wheel force to increase with the speed of the
car in order to give the driver enhanced sensitiv-
ity.

On motorways the steering feels firmer. Steering
is light and requires no extra effort when parking
and at low speed.

The driver can choose between three different
levels of steering force for road responsiveness
or steering sensitivity in the menu system MY
CAR (p. 115):

•

Once there, search for

Steering force level

and select

Low

Medium

High

This setting is not accessible when the car is
moving.

NOTE

In certain situations the power steering may
become too hot and then needs to be tempo-
rarily cooled - during this time the power
steering operates with reduced power and
turning the steering wheel may then be per-
ceived to be slightly heavier.

In parallel with the temporarily reduced steer-
ing assistance the combined instrument panel
shows a message.

Related information

•

MY CAR (p. 115)

Electronic stability control (ESC) -

general

Stability system ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) helps the driver to avoid skidding and
improves the car's traction.

The activation of the ESC system dur-
ing braking may be noticed as a throb-
bing sound. The car may accelerate
slower than expected when the accel-

erator pedal is depressed.

WARNING

•

The stability system ESC is supplemen-
tary driver support intended to facilitate
driving and make it safer – it cannot han-
dle all situations in all traffic, weather and
road conditions.

•

ESC is not a substitute for the driver's
attention and judgement. The driver is
always responsible for ensuring the car is
driven in a safe manner, at the appropri-
ate speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.

The ESC system consists of the following func-
tions:

•

Active Yaw Control

•

Spin Control

•

Traction control system

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•

Engine drag control - EDC

•

Corner Traction Control - CTC

•

Trailer Stability Assist - TSA

Active Yaw Control

The function checks the driving and brake force
of the wheels individually in order to stabilise the
car.

Spin Control

The function prevents the driving wheels from
spinning against the road surface during acceler-
ation.

Traction control system

The function is active at low speed and transfers
power from the driving wheel that is spinning to
the one that is not.

Engine drag control - EDC

EDC (Engine Drag Control) prevents involuntary
wheel locking, e.g. after shifting down or engine
braking when driving in low gears on slippery
road surfaces.

Involuntary wheel locking while driving can,
amongst other things, impair the driver's ability to
steer the car.

Corner Traction Control - CTC

CTC compensates for understeer and allows
higher than normal acceleration in a bend without
wheelspin on the inner wheel, e.g. on an arcing

motorway entrance road to quickly reach the pre-
vailing traffic speed.

Trailer Stability Assist

* - TSA

Trailer stability assist (p. 318) function is to sta-
bilise the car and trailer combination if it begins
to snake. For more information, see Driving with a
trailer

* (p. 312).

NOTE

The function is deactivated if the driver
selects Sport mode.

Related information

•

Electronic stability control (ESC) - operation
(p. 191)

•

Electronic stability control (ESC) - symbols
and messages (p. 193)

Electronic stability control (ESC) -

operation

Selection of level - Sport mode

The ESC system is always activated - it cannot be
deactivated.

However, the driver can select
the Sport mode, which allows
for a more active driving experi-
ence.

Sport mode is selected in the
menu system MY CAR. For a

description of the menu system, see MY CAR
(p. 115).

In Sport mode the system detects whether the
accelerator pedal, steering wheel movements and
cornering are more active than in normal driving
and then allows controlled skidding with the rear
section up to a certain level before it intervenes
and stabilises the car.

If, for example, the driver stops a controlled skid
by releasing the accelerator pedal, then the ESC
system intervenes and stabilises the car.

With Sport mode, maximum traction is also
obtained if the car has become stuck, or when
driving on a loose surface - e.g. sand or deep
snow.

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Sport mode is indicated in the com-
bined instrument panel by means of
this symbol illuminating with a constant
glow until the driver deselects the

function or until the engine is switched off - after
the next time the engine is started the ESC sys-
tem is back in its normal mode again.

Related information

•

Electronic stability control (ESC) - general
(p. 190)

•

Electronic stability control (ESC) - symbols
and messages (p. 193)

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Electronic stability control (ESC) -

symbols and messages

Table

Symbol

Message

Specification

ESC Temporarily OFF

ESC system has been temporarily reduced due to excessive brake disc temperature - the function is reactivated
automatically when the brakes have cooled.

ESC Service required

ESC system disengaged.

•

Stop the car in a safe place, switch off the engine and start it again.

•

Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

and

"Message"

There is a text message in the combined instrument panel (p. 68) - Read it!

Constant glow for
2 seconds.

System check when the engine is started.

Flashing light.

ESC system is being activated.

Constant glow.

Sport mode is activated.

NOTE: The ESC system is not deactivated in this mode - it is partially reduced.

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Speed limiter*

A Speed Limiter (Speed Limiter) can be regar-
ded as a reverse cruise control - the driver regu-
lates the speed using the accelerator pedal but
is prevented from accidentally exceeding a pre-
selected/set speed by the speed limiter.

Overview

Steering wheel keypad and combined instrument panel.

Speed limiter - On/Off.

Standby mode ceases and the stored speed
is resumed.
Standby mode.

Activate and adjust the max. speed.

Selected speed.

Speed limiter active.

Related information

•

Speed limiter

* - getting started (p. 195)

•

Speed limiter

* - temporary deactivation and

standby mode (p. 196)

•

Speed limiter

* - alarm for speed exceeded

(p. 197)

•

Speed limiter

* - deactivation (p. 197)

Speed limiter* - getting started

Switch on and activate

When the speed limiter is active, its symbol (6) is
shown in combination with a mark (5) by the set
maximum speed in the combined instrument
panel.

Selection and storage of the highest possible
speed in the memory can be made both during a
journey and while stationary.

While driving

1. Press the steering wheel button to switch

on the speed limiter.
> The symbol (6) for speed limiter illumi-

nates in the combined instrument panel.

2. When the car is moving at the desired high-

est possible speed: Press one of the steering
wheel buttons

until the combined

instrument panel shows a mark (5) by the
desired maximum speed.
> The speed limiter is then active and the

selected max. speed is stored in the
memory.

When stationary

1. Press the steering wheel button to switch

on the speed limiter.

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2. Scroll with the button until the combined

instrument panel shows a mark (5) by the
desired maximum speed.
> The speed limiter is then active and the

selected max. speed is stored in the
memory.

Related information

•

Speed limiter

* (p. 195)

Speed limiter* - changing speed

Changing the stored speed

Stored max. speed is changed with short or long
presses on the

steering wheel button.

To adjust +/- 5 km/h (+/- 5 mph):

•

Use short presses - each press gives
+/- 5 km/h (+/- 5 mph).

To adjust +/- 1 km/h (+/- 1 mph):

•

Hold down the button and release it at the
required max. speed.

Last press made is stored in the memory.

Related information

•

Speed limiter

* (p. 195)

Speed limiter* - temporary

deactivation and standby mode

Temporary deactivation - standby mode

To temporarily deactivate the speed limiter and
set it in standby mode:

–

Press

> The mark (5) in the combined instrument

panel changes colour from GREEN to
WHITE and the driver can temporarily
exceed the set maximum speed.

The speed limiter is reactivated with one
press on

. The mark (5) then changes

colour from WHITE to GREEN and the
car's maximum speed is limited once
again.

Temporary deactivation with the
accelerator pedal

The speed limiter can also be set in standby
mode with the accelerator pedal, e.g. for rapidly
accelerating the car out of a situation:

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–

Depress the accelerator pedal fully.
> The combined instrument panel shows

the stored maximum speed with a col-
oured mark (5) and the driver can tempo-
rarily exceed the set maximum speed -
the mark (5) changes colour during this
time from GREEN to WHITE.

The speed limiter is automatically reacti-
vated after the release of the accelerator
pedal and the car's speed is slowed down
to below the selected/stored maximum
speed - the display's mark (5) changes
colour from WHITE to GREEN and the
car's maximum speed is again limited.

Related information

•

Speed limiter

* (p. 195)

•

Speed limiter

* - getting started (p. 195)

•

Speed limiter

* - changing speed (p. 196)

•

Speed limiter

* - deactivation (p. 197)

•

Speed limiter

* - alarm for speed exceeded

(p. 197)

Speed limiter* - alarm for speed

exceeded

A Speed Limiter (Speed Limiter) can be regar-
ded as a reverse cruise control - the driver regu-
lates the speed using the accelerator pedal but
is prevented by the speed limiter from acciden-
tally exceeding a speed that is selected/set in
advance.

On a steep downhill gradient the speed limiter's
engine braking effect may be inadequate and the
selected maximum speed is exceeded. The driver
is alerted about this with an acoustic signal.

The signal is active until the driver has slowed to
below the selected maximum speed.

NOTE

The alarm is only activated after 5 seconds if
the speed has been exceeded by at least
3 km/h (approx. 2 mph), provided that neither
of the

buttons has been depressed

during the last half minute.

Related information

•

Speed limiter

* (p. 195)

•

Speed limiter

* - changing speed (p. 196)

•

Speed limiter

* - getting started (p. 195)

•

Speed limiter

* - temporary deactivation and

standby mode (p. 196)

•

Speed limiter

* - deactivation (p. 197)

Speed limiter* - deactivation

To deactivate the speed limiter:

–

Press the steering wheel button

> The combined instrument panel's symbol

for speed limiter (6) and the selection of
the set speed (5) both extinguish - the
set/stored speed is thus cleared and can-
not then be resumed with the

button.

The driver can then use the accelerator
pedal to choose a speed without limita-
tion.

Related information

•

Speed limiter

* (p. 195)

•

Speed limiter

* - getting started (p. 195)

•

Speed limiter

* - temporary deactivation and

standby mode (p. 196)

•

Speed limiter

* - alarm for speed exceeded

(p. 197)

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Cruise control*

The cruise control (CC – Cruise Control) helps
the driver maintain an even speed, resulting in a
more relaxed driving on motorways and long,
straight roads in regular traffic flows.

Overview

The steering wheel buttons and combined instrument
panel in cars without speed limiter

The steering wheel buttons and combined instrument
panel in cars with speed limiter

Cruise control - On/Off.

Standby mode ceases and the stored speed
is resumed.
Standby mode.

Activate and adjust the speed.

Selected speed (GREY = Standby mode).

Cruise control active - WHITE symbol (GREY
= Standby mode).

WARNING

The driver must always be observant with

regard to the traffic conditions and intervene

when the cruise control is not maintaining a

suitable speed and/or suitable distance.
The driver always bears ultimate responsibility

for ensuring that the vehicle is driven safely.

Related information

•

Cruise control

* - managing speed (p. 199)

•

Cruise control

* temporary deactivation and

standby mode (p. 199)

•

Cruise control

* - resume set speed (p. 200)

•

Cruise control

* - deactivate (p. 200)

•

Adaptive cruise control - ACC

* (p. 204)

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Cruise control* - managing speed

It is possible to activate, set and change the
stored speed.

Activating and setting the speed

To start the cruise control:

•

Press the steering wheel button for CRUISE
(without speed limiter) or

(with speed

limiter).

The cruise control symbol (6) in the com-
bined instrument panel illuminates - cruise
control is in standby mode.

To activate cruise control:

•

At the required speed - press the steering
wheel button

The current speed is stored in memory and
the combined instrument panel's marking (5)
illuminates at the selected speed and the
symbol (6) changes from GREY to WHITE -
the car then follows the stored speed.

NOTE

Cruise Control cannot be enabled at speeds
below 30 km/h (20 mph).

Changing the stored speed

Stored speed is changed with short or long
presses on the

steering wheel button.

To adjust 5 km/h (5 mph):

•

Use short presses - each press gives 5 km/h
(5 mph).

To adjust 1 km/h (1 mph):

•

Hold down the button and release it at the
required speed.

Last press made is stored in the memory.

If speed is increased using the accelerator pedal
prior to pressing the

button, then it is the

car's current speed when the button is pressed
that is stored.

A temporary increase in speed with the accelera-
tor pedal, e.g. during overtaking, does not affect
the cruise control setting - the car returns to the
last stored speed when the accelerator pedal is
released.

NOTE

If any of the Cruise Control buttons are held
depressed for several minutes then it is
blocked and deactivated. To be able to reacti-
vate Cruise Control, the car must be stopped
and the engine restarted.

Related information

•

Cruise control

* (p. 198)

Cruise control* temporary

deactivation and standby mode

The function can be temporarily deactivated and
set in standby mode.

Temporary deactivation - standby mode

To temporarily disengage cruise control and set it
in standby mode:

•

Press the steering wheel button

The combined instrument panel's
marking (5) and symbol (6) change colour
from WHITE to GREY - cruise control is tem-
porarily disengaged.

Standby mode due to driver
intervention

Cruise control is temporarily disengaged and
automatically set in standby mode if:

•

the foot brake is used

•

the gear lever/selector is moved to N posi-
tion

•

the driver maintains speed higher than the
stored speed for longer than 1 minute.

The driver must then regulate the speed.

A temporary increase in speed with the accelera-
tor pedal, e.g. during overtaking, does not affect
the setting - the car returns to the last stored
speed when the accelerator pedal is released.

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Automatic standby mode

Cruise control is temporarily disengaged and set
in standby mode if:

•

wheels lose traction

•

engine speed is too low/high

•

speed falls below 30 km/h (20 mph).

The driver must then regulate the speed.

Related information

•

Cruise control

* (p. 198)

•

Cruise control

* - managing speed (p. 199)

•

Cruise control

* - resume set speed (p. 200)

•

Cruise control

* - deactivate (p. 200)

Cruise control* - resume set speed

The cruise control (CC – Cruise Control) helps
the driver to maintain an even speed.

After temporary deactivation and standby
mode (p. 199) it is possible to resume the set
speed.

To reactivate the cruise control from standby
mode:

•

Press the steering wheel button

The combined instrument panel's
marking (5) and symbol (6) change colour
from GREY to WHITE - the car then follows
the last stored speed.

NOTE

A marked speed increase may occur once the
speed has been resumed by selecting the
button.

Related information

•

Cruise control

* (p. 198)

•

Cruise control

* - managing speed (p. 199)

•

Cruise control

* temporary deactivation and

standby mode (p. 199)

•

Cruise control

* - deactivate (p. 200)

Cruise control* - deactivate

How it is deactivated is described here.

Cruise control is switched off with the steering
wheel button (1) or by switching off the engine -
the set/stored speed is thus cleared and cannot
then be resumed with the

button.

Related information

•

Cruise control

* (p. 198)

•

Cruise control

* - managing speed (p. 199)

•

Cruise control

* temporary deactivation and

standby mode (p. 199)

•

Cruise control

* - resume set speed (p. 200)

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Distance Warning*

The Distance Warning function (Distance Alert)
warns the driver if the time interval to the vehicle
ahead becomes too short.

Distance Warning is active at speeds above
30 km/h (20 mph) and only reacts to vehicles
driving in front of the car, in the same direction.
No distance information is provided for oncoming,
slow or stationary vehicles.

Orange-coloured warning lamp

An orange-coloured warning lamp in the wind-
screen illuminates with a constant glow if the dis-
tance to the vehicle in front is shorter than the
set time interval.

NOTE

Distance warning is deactivated during the
time the adaptive cruise control is active.

WARNING

Distance warning only reacts if the time win-

dow to the vehicle ahead is shorter than the

preset value – the speed of the driver's vehi-

cle is not affected.

Operation

Press the button in the centre console to switch
the function on or off. The function is switched on
if one lamp is illuminated in the button.

Some combinations of the selected equipment
leave no vacant space for a button in the centre

console - in which case, the function is operated
in the car's menu system MY CAR (p. 115) -
once there, search for the

Distance Alert

func-

tion.

Set time interval

Controls and symbol for time interval.

Time interval - Increase/decrease.

Time interval - On.

NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.

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Different time intervals to the
vehicle in front can be selected
and shown in the combined
instrument panel as 1-5 hori-
zontal lines - the more lines the
longer the time interval. One
line corresponds to approxi-

mately 1 second to the vehicle in front, 5 lines
approximately 3 seconds.

The same symbol is also shown when Adaptive
cruise control (p. 205) is activated.

NOTE

The higher the speed the longer the calcula-
ted distance in metres for a given time inter-
val.

The set time interval is also used by the func-
tion adaptive cruise control (p. 205).

Only use the time intervals permitted by local
traffic regulations.

Related information

•

Distance Warning

* - limitations (p. 202)

•

Distance Warning

* - symbols and messages

(p. 203)

Distance Warning* - limitations

This function, which uses the same radar sensor
as Adaptive cruise control (p. 204) and Collision
warning with auto brake (p. 229), has certain lim-
itations.

NOTE

Strong sunlight, reflections or strong varia-
tions in light intensity, as well as wearing sun-
glasses, could mean that the warning light in
the windscreen cannot be seen.

Poor weather or winding roads could affect
the radar sensor's capacity to detect vehicles
in front.

The size of other vehicles could also affect
detection capacity, e.g. motorcycles. This
could mean that the warning lamp illuminates
at a shorter distance than the setting or that
the warning is temporarily absent.

Extremely high speeds can also cause the
lamp to illuminate at a shorter distance than
that set due to limitations in sensor range.

For further information on radar sensor limita-
tions, see Radar sensor - limitations (p. 217) and
(p. 234).

Related information

•

Distance Warning

* (p. 201)

•

Distance Warning

* - symbols and messages

(p. 203)

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Distance Warning* - symbols and

messages

The function has certain symbols and messages
that can be shown in the combined instrument

panel if the function is reduced due to its limita-
tions.

Symbol

Message

Specification

Radar blocked See
manual

Distance Warning temporarily disengaged.

The radar sensor is blocked and cannot detect other vehicles, e.g. in the event of heavy rain or if slush has collected
in front of the radar sensor.

Read about radar sensor limitations (p. 217).

Collision warning
Service required

Distance Warning and Collision Warning with Auto Brake fully or partially disengaged.

Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

Symbols are schematic - may vary by market and car model.

Related information

•

Distance Warning

* (p. 201)

•

Distance Warning

* - limitations (p. 202)

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