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Wipers and washers

Wipers and washers clean the windscreen

and rear window. The headlamps are cleaned

with high-pressure washing.

Windscreen wipers

Windscreen wipers and windscreen washers.

Rain sensor, On/Off

Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency

Windscreen wipers off

Move the stalk switch to position 0

to switch off the windscreen wipers.

Single sweep

Raise the stalk switch and release to

make one sweep.

Intermittent wiping

Set the number of sweeps per time

unit with the thumbwheel when

intermittent wiping is selected.

Continuous wiping

The wipers sweep at normal speed.

The wipers sweep at high speed.

IMPORTANT

Before activating the wipers during winter

ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen

in, and that any snow or ice on the wind-

screen is scraped away.

IMPORTANT

Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers

are cleaning the windscreen. The wind-

screen must be wet when the windscreen

wipers are operating.

Service position wiper blade
For cleaning the windscreen/wiper blades

and replacement of wiper blades, see Car

wash (p. 398) and Wiper blades (p. 375).

Rain sensor*
The rain sensor automatically starts the wind-

screen wipers based on how much water it

detects on the windscreen. The sensitivity of

the rain sensor can be adjusted using the

thumbwheel.
When the rain sensor is activated a lamp in

the button is illuminated and the rain sensor
symbol

is shown in the combined

instrument panel.

Activating and setting the sensitivity
When activating the rain sensor, the car must

be running or the remote control key in posi-

tion I or II while the windscreen wiper stalk

switch must be in position 0 or in the position

for a single sweep.
Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain
sensor button

. The windscreen wipers

make one sweep.
Press the stalk switch up for the wipers to

make an extra sweep.
Turn the thumbwheel upward for higher sen-

sitivity and downward for lower sensitivity.

(An extra sweep is made when the thumb-

wheel is turned upward.)

Deactivate
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the
rain sensor button

or move the stalk

switch down to another wiper program.

For replacing the wiper blades and service position wiper blades, see Wiper blades (p. 375). For filling washer fluid, see Washer fluid - filling (p. 377).

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The rain sensor is automatically deactivated

when the remote control key is removed from

the ignition switch or five minutes after the

engine has been switched off.

IMPORTANT

The windscreen wipers could start and be

damaged in an automatic car wash.

Switch off the rain sensor while the car is

in motion or when the remote control key

is in position I or II. The symbol in the

combined instrument panel and the lamp

in the button go out.

Washing the headlamps and windows

Washing function.

Washing the windscreen
Move the stalk switch toward the steering

wheel to start the windscreen and headlamp

washers.
The windscreen wipers will make several

more sweeps and the headlamps are washed

once the stalk switch has been released.

Heated washer nozzles*
The washer nozzles are heated automatically

in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid

freezing solid.

High-pressure headlamp washing*
High-pressure headlamp washing consumes

a large quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid,

the headlamps are washed automatically at

every fifth windscreen wash cycle.

Reduced washing
If only approx. 1 litre of washer fluid remains

in the reservoir and the message that you

should fill the washer fluid is shown in the

combined instrument panel, then the supply

of washer fluid to the headlamps is switched

off. This is in order to prioritise cleaning the

windscreen and the visibility through it.

Wiping and washing the rear window

Rear window wiper – intermittent wiping

Rear window wiper – continuous speed

Press the stalk switch forward (see the arrow

in the illustration above) to initiate rear win-

dow washing and wiping.

NOTE

The rear window wiper is equipped with

overheating protection which means that

the motor is switched off if it overheats.

The rear window wiper works again after a

cooling period (30 seconds or longer,

depending on the heat in the motor and

the outside temperature).

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Wiper – reversing
Engaging reverse gear while the windscreen

wipers are on initiates intermittent rear win-
dow wiping

. The function stops when

reverse gear is disengaged.
If the rear window wiper is already on at con-

tinuous speed, no change is made.

NOTE

On cars with rain sensors, the rear wiper is

activated during reversing if the sensor is

activated and it is raining.

Related information

•

Washer fluid - filling (p. 377)

Power windows

All power windows can be operated using the

control panel for the driver's door - the con-

trol panels for the other doors operate their

respective power window.

Driver's door control panel.

Switch for electric child safety locks* and

disengaging rear power window buttons;

see Child safety locks - electrical activa-

tion* (p. 189).
Rear window controls

Front window controls

WARNING

Check that children or other passengers

are not trapped when the windows are

closed from the driver's door.

WARNING

Check that no children or other passen-

gers are trapped if/when the windows are

closed using the remote control key.

WARNING

If there are children in the car - remember

to always switch off the power supply to

the power windows by selecting key posi-

tion 0 and then take the remote control key

with you when leaving the car. For infor-

mation on key positions - see Key posi-

tions - functions at different levels (p. 81).

This function (intermittent wiping when reversing) can be deactivated. Visit a workshop. Volvo recommends an authorised Volvo workshop.

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Operating

Operating the power windows.

Operating without auto

Operating with auto

All power windows can be operated using the

control panel for the driver's door - the con-

trol panels for the other doors can only each

operate their respective power window. Only

one control panel can be operated at a time.
In order for the power windows to be used,

the key position must be at least I - see Key

positions - functions at different levels (p. 81).

The power windows can be operated for a

few minutes after the engine has been

switched off and after the remote control key

has been removed - although not after a door

has been opened.
Closing of the windows is stopped and the

window is opened if anything prevents its

movement. It is possible to force the pinch

protection when closing has been interrupted,

e.g. with ice, by continuously holding the but-

ton up until the window is closed. The pinch

protection is reactivated after a brief pause.

NOTE

One way to reduce the pulsating wind

noise when the rear windows are open is

to also open the front windows slightly.

Operating without auto

Move one of the controls up/down gently.

The power windows move up/down as long

as the control is held in position.

Operating with auto

Move one of the controls up/down to the end

position and release it. The window runs

automatically to its end position.

Operating with the remote control key
and central locking

To remotely operate the power windows from

the outside with the remote control key or

from inside with central locking, see Remote

control key (p. 167) and Locking/unlocking -

from the inside (p. 183).

Resetting
If the battery is disconnected then the func-

tion for automatic opening must be reset so

that it can work correctly.
1. Gently raise the front section of the but-

ton to raise the window to its end position

and hold it there for one second.

2. Release the button briefly.
3. Raise the front section of the button again

for one second.

WARNING

A reset must take place for pinch protec-

tion to work.

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Door mirrors

The door mirror positions are adjusted with

the joystick in the driver's door controls.

Door mirror controls.

Adjusting
1. Press the L button for the left-hand door

mirror or the R button for the right-hand

door mirror. The light in the button illumi-

nates.

2. Adjust the position with the joystick in the

centre.

3. Press the L or R button again. The light

should no longer be illuminated.

WARNING

Both mirrors are the wide-angle type to

provide optimal vision. Objects may

appear further away than they actually are.

Storing settings

The settings for the rearview and door mirrors

and the positions of the driver's seat can be

stored for each remote control key in the car

key memory*, see Remote control key - per-

sonalisation* (p. 168).

Angling the door mirror when parking

The door mirror can be angled down for the

driver to view the side of the road when park-

ing for example.

–

Engage reverse gear and press the L or R

button.

When reverse gear is disengaged the mirror

automatically returns to its original position

after approx. 10 seconds, or earlier by press-

ing the button labelled L or R respectively.

Automatic angling of the door mirror
when parking

When reverse gear is engaged the door mirror

is automatically angled down so that the

driver can see the side of the road when

parking for example. When reverse gear is

disengaged the mirror automatically returns

to its original position after a short time.

The function can be activated/deactivated in

the menu system MY CAR, see MY CAR

(p. 116).

Automatic retraction when locking

When the car is locked/unlocked with the

remote control key the door mirrors are auto-

matically retracted/extended.
The function can be activated/deactivated in

the menu system MY CAR, see MY CAR

(p. 116).

Resetting to neutral
Mirrors that have been moved out of position

by an external force must be reset electrically

to the neutral position for electric retracting/

extending to work correctly:
1. Retract the mirrors with the L and R but-

tons.

2. Fold them out again with the L and R but-

tons.

3. Repeat the above procedure as neces-

sary.

The mirrors are now reset in neutral position.

Retractable power door mirrors*
The mirrors can be retracted for parking/driv-

ing in narrow spaces:
1. Depress the L and R buttons simultane-

ously (key position must be at least I).

Only in combination with power seat with memory, see Seats, front - electrically operated* (p. 83).

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2. Release them after approximately

1 second. The mirrors automatically stop

in the fully retracted position.

Fold out the mirrors by pressing down the L

and R buttons simultaneously. The mirrors

automatically stop in the fully extended posi-

tion.

Home safe and approach lighting
The lamp on the door mirrors illuminates

when approach lighting (p. 99) or home safe

lighting (p. 99) is selected.

Related information

•

Rearview mirror - interior (p. 110)

•

Windows and rearview and door mirrors -

heating (p. 109)

Windows and rearview and door

mirrors - heating

The defroster is used to quickly remove mist-

ing and ice from the windscreen, rear window

and door mirrors.

Heated windscreen*, rear window and
door mirrors

Heating, windscreen

Heating, rear window and door mirrors

The function is used to remove ice and mist-

ing from the windscreen, rear window and

door mirrors.
One press of the respective button starts the

heating. The light in the button indicates that

the function is active. Switch off the heating

as soon as the ice/misting is cleared in order

not to load the battery unnecessarily. How-

ever, the function is switched off automati-

cally after a certain time.

screen (p. 140).
The door mirrors and rear window are demis-

ted/defrosted automatically if the car is

started in an outside temperature lower than

+7 °C. Automatic defrosting can be selected

in the menu system MY CAR, see MY CAR

(p. 116).

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Rearview mirror - interior

The interior rearview mirror can be dimmed

with a control in the mirror's lower edge.

Alternatively, the rearview mirror dims auto-

matically.

Control for dimming

Manual dimming
Bright light from behind could be reflected in

the rearview mirror and dazzle the driver. Use

dimming with the dimming control when

lights from behind are distracting:
1. Use dimming by moving the control in

towards the passenger compartment.

2. Return to normal position by moving the

control towards the windscreen.

Automatic dimming*
Bright light from behind is automatically

dimmed by the rearview mirror. The control

for manual dimming is not available on mir-

rors with automatic dimming.
The rearview mirror contains two sensors -

one forward facing and one rearward facing -

that work together to identify and eliminate

dazzling light. The forward facing sensor

detects ambient light, while the rearward fac-

ing sensor detects the light from vehicle

headlights behind.

NOTE

If the sensors are obscured by e.g. parking

permits, transponders, sun visors or

objects in the seats or in the cargo area in

such a way that light is prevented from

reaching the sensors, then the dimming

function of the rearview mirror is reduced.

Only rearview mirror with automatic dimming

can be equipped with compass (p. 110).

Related information

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Door mirrors (p. 108)

Compass*

The upper right-hand corner of the rearview

mirror contains a display that shows the com-

pass direction in which the front of the car is

pointing.

Operation

Rearview mirror with compass.

Eight different directions are shown with Eng-

lish abbreviations:

(north),

(north east),

(east),

(south east),

(south),

(south

west),

(west) and

(north west).

The compass is activated automatically when

the car is started or when key position II is

active, see Key positions - functions at differ-

ent levels (p. 81). To deactivate/activate the

compass - press in the button on the under-

side of the mirror using a paper clip for exam-

ple.

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Calibration
The compass may need calibrating to show

the correct compass direction.
The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones.

The compass should be calibrated if the car

is moved across several magnetic zones.
Proceed as follows to perform calibration:
1. Stop the car in a large open area free

from steel structures and high-voltage

power lines.

2. Start the car and switch off all electrical

equipment (air conditioning, wipers, etc.)

and ensure that all doors are closed.

NOTE

Calibration may fail or not start at all if

electrical equipment is not switched off.

3. Hold the button on the underside of the

rearview mirror depressed (use a paper

clip or similar) for approx. 3 seconds. The

number of the current magnetic zone is

shown.

Magnetic zones.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the

required magnetic zone (

1–15

) is shown.

See the map of magnetic zones for the

compass.

5. Wait until the display returns to showing

the character

, or hold the button on the

underside of the rearview mirror

depressed for approx. 6 seconds until the

character

is shown.

6. Drive slowly in a circle at a speed of no

more than 10 km/h until a compass direc-

tion is shown in the display, indicating

that calibration is complete. Then drive a

further 2 circles to fine-tune calibration.

7. Cars with heated windscreen*: If the

character

is shown in the display when

the heated windscreen is activated, per-

form the calibration in accordance with

point 6 above with the heated windscreen

activated, see Demisting and defrosting

the windscreen (p. 140).

8. Repeat the above procedure as neces-

sary.

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Sunroof*

The sunroof can be operated with a control in

the roof panel.
The sunroof's inner sunscreen is closed man-

ually.
The sunroof has a wind deflector.

The sunroof controls are located in the roof

panel. The sunroof can be opened vertically

at the rear edge and horizontally. Key position

I or II is required for the sunroof to be

opened.

Horizontal opening

G017823

Horizontal opening, backward/forward.

Opening, automatic

Opening, manual

Closing, manual

Closing, automatic

Opening

For maximum sunroof opening, move the

control back to the position for automatic

opening and release.
Open manually by pulling the control back-

wards to the point of resistance for manual

opening. The sunroof moves to maximum

open position as long as the button is kept

depressed.

Closing

Close manually by pushing the control for-

wards to the point of resistance for manual

closing. The sunroof moves to closed posi-

tion as long as the button is kept depressed.

WARNING

Risk of crushing when the sunroof is

closed. The sunroof's pinch-protection

function only operates during automatic

closing, not manual.

Close automatically by pressing the control to

the position for automatic closing and then

release it.
The power supply to the sunroof is switched

off by selecting key position 0 and removing

the remote control key from the ignition

switch.

WARNING

If there are children in the car:
Remember to always switch off the power

supply to the sunroof by selecting key

position 0 and then take the remote con-

trol key with you when leaving the car. For

information on key positions - see Key

positions - functions at different levels

(p. 81).

Vertical opening

G028900

Vertical opening, raised at the rear edge.

Open by pressing the rear edge of the

control upward.
Close by pulling the rear edge of the con-

trol down.

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Closing using the remote control key or
central locking button

G021345

One long press on the lock button closes the

sunroof and all the windows, see Remote

control key - functions (p. 170) and Locking/

unlocking - from the inside (p. 183). The

doors and the tailgate are locked. To interrupt

closing, press the lock button again.

WARNING

If the sunroof is closed with the remote

control key, check that no one risks being

trapped.

Sunscreen
The sunroof features a manual, sliding interior

sunscreen. The sunscreen slides back auto-

matically when the sunroof is opened. Grip

the handle and slide the screen forward to

close it.

Pinch protection
The sunroof's pinch protection function is

triggered if it is blocked by an object during

automatic closing. If blocked, the sunroof will

stop and automatically open to the previous

position.

Wind deflector

The sunroof has a wind deflector that is

folded up when the sunroof is in the open

position.

Menu navigation - combined

instrument panel

The left-hand stalk controls the menus

(p. 114) shown on the information display in

the combined instrument panel (p. 65). Which

menus are shown depends on the key posi-

tion (p. 81).

Display (analogue combined instrument panel)

and controls for menu navigation.

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Display (digital combined instrument panel) and

controls for menu navigation.

OK – access to message list and mes-

sage confirmation.
Thumbwheel – browse between menu

options.
RESET – reset the active function. Used

in certain cases to select/activate a func-

tion, see the explanation under each

respective function.

If there is a message (p. 115) then it must be

acknowledged with OK in order that the

menus shall be shown.

Related information

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Messages - handling (p. 116)

Menu overview - combined

instrument panel

Which menus are shown in the combined

instrument panel's information display

depends on the key position (p. 81).

Some of the following menu options require

the function and hardware to be installed in

the car.

Analogue combined instrument panel
Digital speed
Parking heater*
Additional heater*
TC options
Service status
Oil level

Messages (##)

Digital combined instrument panel
Settings*
Themes
Contrast mode/Colour mode
Service status
Messages

Oil level

Parking heater*
Trip computer reset

Related information

•

Analogue combined instrument panel -

overview (p. 65)

•

Digital combined instrument panel - over-

view (p. 66)

•

Menu navigation - combined instrument

panel (p. 113)

Certain engines.

The number of messages is indicated in brackets.

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Messages

When a warning, information or indicator

symbol illuminates, a corresponding message

appears on the information display.

Message

Specification

Stop safely

Stop and switch off the

engine. Serious risk of

damage - consult a work-
shop

Stop engine

Stop and switch off the

engine. Serious risk of

damage - consult a work-
shop

Service
urgent

Contact a workshop

check the car immedi-

ately.

Service
required

Contact a workshop

check the car as soon as

possible.

See manual

Read the owner's man-

ual.

Book time

for mainte-

nance

Time to book regular

service - contact a work-
shop

Message

Specification

Time for reg-

ular mainte-

nance

Time for regular service -
contact a workshop

. The

timing is determined by

the number of kilometres

driven, number of months

since the last service,

engine running time and

oil grade.

Maintenance

overdue

If the service intervals are

not followed then the

warranty does not cover

any damaged parts -
contact a workshop

Transmission

Oil change

needed

Contact a workshop

check the car as soon as

possible.

Transmission

Reduced

performance

The gearbox cannot han-

dle full capacity. Drive

carefully until the mes-
sage clears

If shown repeatedly -
contact a workshop

Transmission

hot Reduce

speed

Drive more smoothly or

stop the car in a safe

manner. Disengage the

gear and run the engine

at idling speed until the
message clears

Message

Specification

Transmission

hot Stop

safely Wait

for cooling

Critical fault. Stop the car

immediately in a safe

manner and contact a
workshop

Temporarily
off

A function has been tem-

porarily switched off and

is reset automatically

while driving or after star-

ting again.

Low battery

charge

Power save

mode

The audio system is

switched off to save

energy. Charge the bat-

tery.

Part of message, shown together with information on

where the problem has arisen.

An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

For more information regarding the automatic gearbox, see

Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 273).

Related information

•

Messages - handling (p. 116)

•

Menu navigation - combined instrument

panel (p. 113)

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Messages - handling

Use the left-hand stalk switch to acknowledge

and browse among messages (p. 115) that

are shown in the information display of the

combined instrument panel.

When a warning, information or indicator

symbol illuminates, a corresponding message

appears in the display at the same time. An

error message is stored in a memory list until

the fault has been rectified.
Press OK on the left-hand stalk switch to

acknowledge a message. Scroll through mes-

sages with the thumbwheel (p. 113).

NOTE

If a warning message appears while you

are using the trip computer, the message

must be read (press OK) before the previ-

ous activity can be resumed.

Related information

•

Menu overview - combined instrument

panel (p. 114)

MY CAR

MY CAR is a menu source that handles many

of the car's functions, e.g. City Safety™, locks

and alarm, automatic fan speed, setting the

clock, etc.

Certain functions are standard, others are

optional - the range also varies depending on

the market.

Operation
Navigation in the menus is carried out using

buttons in the centre console or with the

steering wheel's right-hand keypad*.

Control panel in centre console and steering

wheel keypad. The figure is schematic - the num-

ber of functions and layout of the buttons both

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vary, depending on the equipment selected and

the market.

MY CAR - opens the menu system MY

CAR.
OK/MENU - press the button in the cen-

tre console or the thumbwheel on the

steering wheel to select/tick in the high-

lighted menu option or store the selected

function in the memory.
TUNE - turn the knob in the centre con-

sole or the thumbwheel on the steering

wheel to scroll up/down through the

menu options.
EXIT

EXIT functions
Depending on the function the cursor is on

when EXIT is depressed briefly, and on which

menu level, one of the following may occur:

•

phone call is rejected

•

current function is interrupted

•

input characters are deleted

•

most recent selections are undone

•

leads up in the menu system.

A long press on EXIT leads to the normal

view for MY CAR or if you are in the normal

view, to the highest menu level (main source

menu).

Menu options and search paths
For a description of the menu options and

search paths in MY CAR, see the Sensus

Infotainment supplement.

Trip computer

The car's trip computer can record, calculate

and show information while driving.

Trip computer content and appearance varies

depending on whether the combined instru-

ment panel is analogue or digital:

•

Trip computer - analogue combined

instrument panel (p. 119)

•

Trip computer - digital combined instru-

ment panel (p. 123)

Checking and settings of the trip computer

can be made immediately after the combined

instrument panel is automatically illuminated

in connection with unlocking. If none of the

trip computer's controls are actuated within

approx. 30 seconds after the driver's door

has been opened then the instrument extin-

guishes, after which either key position II

(p. 81) or starting the engine is required in

order to operate the trip computer.

NOTE

If a warning message appears when the

trip computer is used then the message

must first be acknowledged before the trip

computer can be reactivated.

•

Acknowledge the message by briefly

pressing the indicator stalk OK button.

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