Volvo XC70 (2016 year). Instruction - part 15

Park assist – introduction (p. 232)

If any button on the center console control

panel is pressed, the camera image will

disappear from the display. Pressing CAM

will return the camera image to the display.

Settings
By default, PAC is set to activate when the

gear selector is moved to R
To change PAC settings when a camera view

is displayed:
1. Press OK/MENU when a camera view is

on the screen. A menu will be displayed.

2. Turn TUNE to scroll to the desired set-

ting.

3. Press OK/MENU to make the setting and

exit the menu by pressing EXIT.

Summary

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Pressing CAM will activate the camera

even if the gear selector is not in Reverse.

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If there are two cameras installed on the

vehicle*, turn TUNE or press CAM to tog-

gle between the cameras.

Related information

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Park assist – function (p. 232)

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Park assist – troubleshooting (p. 236)

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Park assist – limitations (p. 235)

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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro-

duction (p. 236)

Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) –

guiding and marker lines

Guiding lines

The lines on the screen are projected as if

they were a path on the ground behind the

vehicle and are directly affected by the way in

which the steering wheel is turned. This ena-

bles the driver to see path the vehicle will

take, even if he/she turns the steering wheel

while backing up.

Park Assist system (see Park assist – intro-

When backing up with a trailer, the guiding

lines show the path that the vehicle will

take, not the trailer.

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WARNING

Keep in mind that the image on the screen

only shows the area behind the vehicle.

The driver must always watch for people,

animals, other vehicles, etc., near the sides

of the vehicle when turning while backing

up.

Marker lines

The PAC system's lines

An area approx. 1 ft (30 cm) behind the

vehicle
The line marking the unobstructed area

behind the vehicle

The red line (1) frames an area approx. 1 ft

(30 cm) behind the vehicle from the bumper.
The yellow horizontal line (2) frames an area

up to approx. 5 feet (1.5 m) behind the

bumper.

These lines also indicate the outermost limits

that any object (door mirrors, corners of the

body, etc.) extends out from the vehicle, even

when it turns.

Vehicles equipped with Park Assist

Colored markers (one for each sensor) indicate

distance

If the vehicle is equipped with the optional

duction (p. 232)), the distance to an object

will be indicated more exactly and colored

markers in the display indicate which of the

sensor(s) has detected the object.

Color

Distance to object

Green

2.5–5 ft (0.8–1.5 m)

Yellow

1.3–2.5 ft (0.4–0.8 m)

Red

0–1.3 ft (0–0.4 m)

Related information

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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera-

tion (p. 237)

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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limita-

tions (p. 240)

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) –

limitations

Limitations
Even if a fairly small section of the screen

image appears to be obstructed, this may

mean that a relatively large area behind the

vehicle is hidden and objects there may not

be detected until they are very near the vehi-

cle.

Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro-

Bicycle carriers or other accessories

mounted on the tailgate may obstruct the

camera's field of view.

Keep in mind

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Keep the camera's lens free of dirt, ice

and snow. Remove ice and snow care-

fully to avoid scratching the lens.

•

Clean the lens regularly with warm water

and a suitable car washing detergent.

Related information

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duction (p. 236)

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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera-

tion (p. 237)

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Park assist – introduction (p. 232)

BLIS* – introduction

The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is

an information system that indicates the pres-

ence of another vehicle moving in the same

direction as your vehicle in the side-view mir-

ror's "blind area."

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BLIS camera

Indicator light

BLIS symbol

The BLIS system should only be repaired

by a trained and qualified Volvo service

technician.

WARNING

•

BLIS is an information system, NOT a

warning or safety system.

•

BLIS does not eliminate the need for

you to visually confirm the conditions

around you, and the need for you to

turn your head and shoulders to make

sure that you can safely change lanes.

•

As the driver, you have full responsibil-

ity for changing lanes in a safe man-

ner.

The system is based on digital camera tech-

nology. The cameras are located beneath the

side-view mirrors.
When one (or both) of the cameras have

detected a vehicle in the blind area (up to

approximately 10 ft. (3 meters) from the side

of your vehicle, and up to approximately 31 ft.

(9.5 meters) behind the side-view mirror), see

the illustration, the indicator light in the door

panel illuminates. The light will glow continu-

ously to alert the driver of the vehicle in the

blind area.

table inBLIS* – messages (p. 243)) will

The door panel indicator light illuminates

on the side of the vehicle where the sys-

tem has detected another vehicle. If your

vehicle is passed on both sides at the

same time, both lights will illuminate.

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BLIS has an integrated function that alerts the

driver if a fault should occur with the system.

For example, if one or both of the system's

cameras are obscured, a message (see the

appear in the information display in the instru-

ment panel. If this occurs, clean the camera

lenses. If necessary, the system can be tem-

porarily switched off (for instructions, see

BLIS* – messages (p. 243)).

Areas monitored by BLIS Distance A = approx.

31 ft. (9.5 meters), Distance B = approx. 10 ft.

(3 meters)

Related information

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BLIS* – function

When does BLIS function
The system functions when your vehicle is

moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).

When you pass another vehicle:

The system reacts when you pass another

vehicle at a speed of up to 6 mph (10 km/h)

faster than that vehicle.

When you are passed by another
vehicle:

The system reacts if your vehicle is passed by

another vehicle at a speed of up to 43 mph

(70 km/h) faster than your vehicle.

WARNING

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BLIS does not function in sharp

curves.

•

BLIS does not function when your

vehicle is backing up.

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If you are towing a wide trailer, this

may prevent the BLIS cameras from

detecting other vehicles in adjacent

lanes.

How BLIS functions in daylight and
darkness

Daylight

BLIS reacts to the shape of surrounding vehi-

cles. The system is designed to help detect

motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses,

motorcycles, etc.

Darkness

BLIS reacts to the headlights of surrounding

vehicles. In order to be detected by BLIS, a

vehicle in the blind area must have its head-

lights on. This means, for example, that the

system will not detect a trailer without head-

lights that is being towed behind a car or

truck.

WARNING

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BLIS does not react to cyclists or

mopeds.

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BLIS does not react to vehicles that

are standing still.

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The BLIS cameras have the same limi-

tation as the human eye. In other

words, their "vision is impaired" by

adverse weather conditions such as

heavy snowfall, intense light directly

into the camera, dense fog, etc.

Related information

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ton (see Information display – menu con-

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

BLIS* – operation

Switching BLIS on and off

BLIS is automatically activated when the igni-

tion is switched on. The indicator lights will

provide confirmation by flashing 3 times.

•

The system can be switched off by press-

ing the BLIS button in the center console

(see the illustration). The indicator light in

the button goes out when the system is

switched off, and a text message is dis-

played.

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BLIS can be switched on again by press-

ing the button. The indicator light in the

button will illuminate and a new text mes-

sage will be displayed. Press the OK but-

trols (p. 112)) to erase the message.

Depending on the vehicle's optional equip-

ment, there may not be space for the BLIS

button in the center console. In this case,

BLIS can be switched on and off in the menu

system by pressing MY CAR and going to

Settings

Car settings

BLIS

. See My

Car – introduction (p. 76) for a description of

the menu system.

Related information

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BLIS* – limitations

In certain situations, the BLIS indicator light(s)

may illuminate even when there are no other

vehicles in the area monitored by the system.

If the BLIS indicator lights illuminate occa-

sionally even when there are no other vehi-

cles in the blind area, this does not indi-

cate a fault in the system.
In the event of a fault,

Blind spot syst.

Service required

will be displayed.

The following are several examples of situa-

tions in which the BLIS indicator light(s) may

illuminate even when there are no other vehi-

cles in the area monitored by the system.

Light reflected from a wet road surface

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The vehicle's own shadow against a large, light,

smooth surface such as barriers between lanes

on a highway

Sunlight directly in the camera when the sun is

low on the horizon

Cleaning the BLIS camera lenses
In order to function optimally, the BLIS cam-

era lenses must be kept clean. They can be

wiped clean with a soft cloth or wet sponge.

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Clean the lenses carefully to avoid

scratching.

•

The lenses are electrically heated to

help melt ice or snow. If necessary,

gently brush away snow from the len-

ses.

The BLIS system should only be repaired

by a trained and qualified Volvo service

technician.

Related information

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BLIS* – messages

BLIS system messages
A text message can be erased by pressing

briefly on the OK button on the turn signal

lever.

Text in the

display

System status

Blind spot

syst. Service

required

BLIS not functioning

properly. Contact an

authorized Volvo service

technician.

Blind spot

syst. Camera

blocked

BLIS camera obscured.

Clean the lenses.

Blind-spot

info system

BLIS system on

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Text in the

display

System status

Blind-spot

info system

OFF

BLIS system off

Blind spot

syst. Reduced

function

The BLIS cameras' func-

tion has been reduced

due to weak or impaired

data transfer between

the BLIS system's cam-

eras and the vehicle's

electrical system. The

cameras will reset them-

selves when this data

transfer has returned to

normal.

Related information

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Ignition slot with remote key inserted (see Igni-

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Starting the engine

The engine can be started/switched off using

the remote key and the START/STOP

ENGINE button.

tion modes (p. 79) for more information on igni-

tion modes)

WARNING

Before starting the engine:

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Fasten the seat belt.

•

Check that the seat, steering wheel

and mirrors are adjusted properly.

•

Make sure the brake pedal can be

depressed completely. Adjust the seat

if necessary.

WARNING

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Never use more than one floor mat at

a time on the driver's floor. Before

driving, remove the original mat from

the driver's seat floor before using any

other type of floor mat. Any mat used

in this position should be securely and

properly anchored in the attaching

pins. An extra mat on the driver's floor

can cause the accelerator and/or

brake pedal to catch. Check that the

movement of these pedals is not impe-

ded.

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Volvo's floor mats are specially manu-

factured for your car. They must be

firmly secured in the clips on the floor

so that they cannot slide and become

trapped under the pedals on the driv-

er's side.

1. Press the remote key into the ignition slot

as far as possible, with the metallic key

blade pointing outward (not inserted into
the slot)

2. Depress the brake pedal

3. Press and release the START/STOP

ENGINE button. The autostart function

will operate the starter motor until the

engine starts or until its overheating func-

tion stops it.
The starter motor operates for a maxi-

mum of 10 seconds. If the engine has not

started, repeat the procedure.

If the engine does not start after the third

try, wait for approximately 3 minutes

before trying to start it again to give the

battery time to recover its starting

capacity.

Keyless drive*
To start a vehicle equipped with the key-

less drive feature, one of the remote keys

must be in the passenger compartment.

Follow the instructions in steps 2 and 3 to

start the vehicle.

On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, it is only necessary to have a remote key in the passenger’s compartment.

If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to press the START/STOP ENGINE button to start the vehicle.

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WARNING

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Always remove the remote key from

the ignition slot when leaving the vehi-

cle and ensure that the ignition in

mode 0 (see Ignition modes (p. 79) for

information about the ignition modes).

•

On vehicles with the optional keyless

drive, never remove the remote key

from the vehicle while it is being driven

or towed.

•

Always place the gear selector in Park

and apply the parking brake before

leaving the vehicle. Never leave the

vehicle unattended with the engine

running.

•

Always open garage doors fully before

starting the engine inside a garage to

ensure adequate ventilation. The

exhaust gases contain carbon monox-

ide, which is invisible and odorless but

very poisonous.

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After a cold start, idle speed may be

noticeably higher than normal for a

short period. This is done to help bring

components in the emission control

system to their normal operating tem-

perature as quickly as possible, which

enables them to control emissions and

help reduce the vehicle's impact on
the environment

Switching off the engine (p. 248)

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When starting in cold weather, the

automatic transmission may shift up at

slightly higher engine speeds than nor-

mal until the automatic transmission

fluid reaches normal operating tem-

perature.

•

Do not race a cold engine immediately

after starting. Oil flow may not reach

some lubrication points fast enough to

prevent engine damage.

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The engine should be idling when you

move the gear selector. Never acceler-

ate until after you feel the transmission

engage. Accelerating immediately after

selecting a gear will cause harsh

engagement and premature transmis-

sion wear.

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Selecting P or N when idling at a

standstill for prolonged periods of time

will help prevent overheating of the

automatic transmission fluid.

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If the gear selector is in the D or R positions and the car is not moving, engine speed (rpm) will be lower and it will take longer for the engine to reach normal operating temperature.

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Switching off the engine

Switch off the engine by pressing the START/

STOP ENGINE button.

If the gear selector is not in the P position or

if the vehicle is moving, press the START/

STOP ENGINE button twice or press and

hold it in until the engine switches off.

Related information

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Ignition modes (p. 79)

Engine Remote Start (ERS)* –

introduction

ERS is a feature that makes it possible to

remotely start the engine using the remote

key to cool or heat the passenger compart-

ment before driving.

The climate/ and infotainment systems will

start using the same settings as when the

engine was switched off.
When the engine is started using ERS, it will

run for a maximum of 15 minutes before

automatically switching off again. After 2 ERS

starts, the engine must be started in the nor-

mal way before ERS can be used again.

Remote key – replacing the battery

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Always adhere to applicable State,

Province and/or Local laws regarding

engine idling when using ERS.

•

The service life of the remote key's

battery is affected by ERS use. If this

feature is used frequently, the battery

should be replaced once a year, see

(p. 159).

WARNING

Keep the following in mind before using

ERS:

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The vehicle should be in view.

•

The vehicle should be unoccupied.

•

The vehicle must not be parked

indoors or in an enclosed area.

Exhaust fumes are harmful to the

health.

Related information

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Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – starting the

engine (p. 249)

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Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – switching

off the engine (p. 249)

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Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – starting

the engine

Remote key buttons used for remote engine start

Lock

Approach lighting

Starting the engine
The maximum range for ERS is approximately

100 ft (30 meters) if the view of the vehicle is

unobstructed. The vehicle must also be

locked.
To start the engine:
1. Press the lock button (1 ) briefly.
2. Immediately press the approach lighting

button (2) for approximately 2 seconds.

If the requirements for ERS have been met,

the following will occur:

1. The turn signals will flash several times.
2. The engine will start.
3. The turn signals will illuminate for

3 seconds to indicate that the engine has

started.

After the engine has started, the vehicle

remains locked but the alarm is disarmed.

Active functions

When the engine is started with ERS, the fol-

lowing functions are activated:

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The climate control system

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The infotainment system.

Deactivated functions

When the engine is started with ERS, the fol-

lowing functions are deactivated:

•

Headlights

•

Parking lights

•

License plate lights

•

Windshield wipers

Related information

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Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – switching

off the engine (p. 249)

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Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – introduction

(p. 248)

Engine Remote Start (ERS)* –

switching off the engine

Any of the following will switch off the engine

if it has been started with ERS:

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Pressing the lock button (1) or the unlock

button (2) on the remote key

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Unlocking the vehicle

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Opening a door

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Depressing the accelerator or brake pedal

•

Moving the gear selector from the P posi-

tion

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If there are less than approx. 2.5 gallons

(10 liters) of fuel in the tank

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More than 15 minutes have elapsed.

If the engine has been started with ERS and

switches off, the turn signals will illuminate for

3 seconds.

Message in the instrument panel
display

If ERS is interrupted, a text message will be

displayed in the instrument panel.

Related information

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Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – introduction

(p. 248)

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Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – starting the

engine (p. 249)

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Jump starting

Follow these instructions to jump start your

vehicle's dead battery or to jump start another

vehicle's dead battery using your vehicle.

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Connecting the jumper cables

If the 12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in

another vehicle, check that the vehicles are

not touching to prevent premature comple-

tion of a circuit. Be sure to follow jump star-

ting instructions provided for the other vehi-

cle.
To jump start your vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition (set the ignition to

mode 0, see Ignition modes (p. 79)).

2. First connect the red jumper cable to the

auxiliary battery's positive (+) terminal (1).

3. Fold back the cover over the positive (+)

terminal on your vehicle's battery (2),

marked with a "+" sign, located under a

folding cover.

4. Connect the black jumper cable to the

auxiliary battery's negative (–) terminal (3)

and to the ground point in your vehicle's

engine compartment (right engine mount

at the top, on the outer screw) (4).

5. Start the engine in the assisting vehicle,

then start the engine in the vehicle with

dead battery.

6. After the engine has started, first remove

the negative (–) terminal jumper cable

(black). Then remove the positive (+) ter-

minal jumper cable (red).

WARNING

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related

accessories contain lead and lead com-

pounds, chemicals known to the state of

California to cause cancer and reproduc-

tive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Starting the engine (p. 246)

Connect the jumper cables carefully to

avoid short circuits with other components

in the engine compartment.

WARNING

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Do not connect the jumper cable to

any part of the fuel system or to any

moving parts. Avoid touching hot

manifolds.

•

Batteries generate hydrogen gas,

which is flammable and explosive.

•

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do

not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,

skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If

contact occurs, flush the affected area

immediately with water. Obtain medi-

cal help immediately if eyes are affec-

ted.

•

Never expose the battery to open

flame or electric spark.

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Do not smoke near the battery.

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Failure to follow the instructions for

jump starting can lead to injury.

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Transmission – general information

The transmission automatically shifts between

the various forward gears, based on the level

of acceleration and speed.

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Shiftgate positions

Depress the button on the front of the gear

selector knob to move the gear selector

between the R, N, D, and P positions.
The gear selector can be moved freely

between the Geartronic (manual shifting) and

Drive (D) positions while driving.

Transmission – positions (p. 251)

The transmission’s temperature is moni-

tored to help prevent damage to the trans-

mission or other drivetrain components. If

there is a risk of overheating, the warning

symbol on the instrument panel will illumi-

nate and a text message will be displayed.

Follow the instructions provided there.

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

HSA makes it easier to start or back up on a

hill by retaining pressure on the brake pedal

for several seconds after the pedal has been

released in order to keep the vehicle at a

standstill.
The brakes will be released after several sec-

onds or when the driver presses the accelera-

tor pedal.

Related information

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Transmission – Geartronic (p. 253)

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Transmission – shiftlock override (p. 255)

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 263)

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Fuel tank volume – specification and vol-

ume (p. 377)

Transmission – positions

Park: position P
Select the P position when starting or park-

ing.

Certain models only

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Shiftlock

When P has been selected, the transmission

is mechanically blocked in this position. The

brake pedal must be depressed and the igni-

tion must be in at least mode II (see Ignition

modes (p. 79)) before the gear lever can be

moved from the P position.

WARNING

Always apply the parking brake when the

vehicle is parked, particularly when park-

ing on a hill. The transmission's P mode

may not be able to keep the vehicle sta-

tionary if it is parked on an incline.

Press the control to apply the parking brake,

see Parking brake – general information

(p. 268).

Transmission – general information

The vehicle must be stationary when posi-

tion P is selected.

Gear indicator

The gear currently being

used is displayed on the right

side of the instrument panel.
The "S" symbol turns orange

if Sport mode is being used.

Reverse: position R
The vehicle must be stationary when position

R is selected.

Neutral: position N
No gear is engaged and the engine can be

started with the gear selector in this position.

Apply the parking brake if the vehicle is sta-

tionary with the gear selector in position N. In

order to move the gear selector from the N

position, the brake pedal must be depressed

and the ignition must be in at least mode II.

Drive: position D
D is the normal driving position. The car auto-

matically shifts between the various forward

gears, based on the level of acceleration and

speed. The car must be at a standstill when

shifting from position R to position D.

Related information

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(p. 251)

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Transmission – Geartronic (p. 253)

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Transmission – shiftlock override (p. 255)

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Fuel tank volume – specification and vol-

ume (p. 377)

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Transmission – Geartronic

Geartronic allows you to manually shift among

your vehicle's forward gears. The manual

position (+S–) can be selected at any time.

Geartronic: manual shifting (+S–)

To shift gears manually, move the

gear selector to the side from D

toward +S–. The +S– symbol in the

instrument panel will change from

white to orange and the number of the gear
currently being used (

, etc.) will be dis-

played (see the following illustration)

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To return to automatic shifting mode from

+S–, move the gear selector to the side

toward D.

Gear shift indicator*

Gear shift indicator in a digital instrument panel*

This option indicates when to shift up or

down to help conserve fuel. A white arrow will

appear above or below the number of the

current gear to prompt the driver to shift up

or down.

While driving

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If you select the manual shifting position

while driving, the gear that was being

used in the Drive position will also initially

be selected in the manual shifting posi-

tion.

•

Move the gear selector forward (toward +)

to shift to a higher gear or rearward

(toward –) to shift to a lower gear.

•

If you hold the gear selector toward "–",

the transmission will downshift one gear

at a time and will utilize the braking power

of the engine. If the current speed is too

high for using a lower gear, the downshift

will not occur until the speed has

decreased enough to allow the lower gear

to be used.

•

If you slow to a very low speed, the trans-

mission will automatically shift down.

Shiftlock: Neutral (N)

If the gear selector is in the N position and

the vehicle has been stationary for at least

3 seconds (irrespective of whether the engine

is running) then the gear selector is locked.

In order to move the gear selector from N to

another gear position, the brake pedal must

be depressed and the ignition must be in at

least position II, see Ignition modes (p. 79).

If Sport mode is being used, the symbol will change to "S".

Analog instrument panel: the gear shift indicator is displayed in the center of the speedometer.

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Geartronic: steering wheel paddles*

In addition to the manual gearshift function

using the gear selector, this option makes it

possible to manually shift gears from the

steering wheel.

Steering-wheel mounted gear shift paddles

"–": Shift down to a lower gear.

"+": Shift up to a higher gear.

In order to shift gears with the paddles, they

have to first be activated. The gear selector

can be in either the D or S position.
Activating the paddles:

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Pull either paddle toward the steering

wheel and release it; the D in the instru-

ment panel will change to the number of

the gear currently being used.

Shifting gears:

•

Pull the paddle toward the steering wheel

and release it.

Deactivating the paddles:

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Hold the "+" paddle for approximately

3 seconds.

If the gear selector was in D when paddle

shifting was activated (D changed to the

number of the gear being used), the trans-

mission will automatically revert to D after

approximately 5 seconds if the paddles

are not used to shift gears.
This will not occur:

•

during active driving (e.g., on a wind-

ing road, while accelerating, etc)

•

if the gear selector was in S when the

paddles were activated

If the transmission reverts to D, the pad-

dles will have to be reactivated (pull either

paddle toward the steering wheel and

release it) before they can be used to shift

gears again.
The paddles can also be manually deacti-

vated by pulling both paddles toward the

steering wheel and holding them until the

gear number shown in the instrument

panel changes to D.

Geartronic: Sport mode (S)

This transmission mode provides sportier

shifting characteristics and enables a more

active driving style by making it possible to

drive at higher rpm in each gear before shift-

ing up. The engine also responds faster when

the accelerator pedal is pressed.
To access Sport mode from Drive (D), move

the gear selector to the left. The transmission

will not switch to manual shifting mode until

the gear selector is moved forward or rear-

ward toward + or –.
Sport mode can be selected any time.