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Related information

•

Locking/unlocking - from the inside

(p. 183)

•

Locking/unlocking - from the outside

(p. 183)

Power operated tailgate*

The car's tailgate can be opened using a but-

ton on the lighting panel, with the rubberised

pressure plate under the outside handle or

with the remote control key. Closing takes

place using the close button at the bottom of

the tailgate.

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Close button

NOTE

Consider the roof height when using elec-

trical operation. Do not use electrical oper-

ation of the tailgate under a low roof

height, see under the heading "Interrupt

opening/closing of tailgate".

NOTE

•

If the system has been operating con-

tinuously for a long time, it is switched

off to avoid overload. It can be used

again after about 2 minutes.

•

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected then the tailgate must be

opened and closed again to reset the

system.

Programmable max. opening
Tailgate maximum opening position can be

programmed. Can be used for e.g. low roof

height in a garage. Proceed as follows:

•

Open the tailgate manually, hold it in the

desired position and give the button on

the tailgate one long press (at least 3 sec-

onds) and then release the tailgate - the

programming is complete.

•

To delete the programming - move the

tailgate manually to a higher position and

give the button on the tailgate one long

press (at least 3 seconds) and then

release the tailgate - the programming is

complete.

Pinch protection
If something with sufficient resistance pre-

vents the tailgate from opening/closing then

the pinch protection is activated.

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During opening - power tailgate operation

is deactivated and the tailgate stops.

•

When closing - the tailgate stops and

backs off from the obstacle a couple of

centimetres.

WARNING

Observe the risk of trapping when open-

ing/closing. Before starting opening/clos-

ing, check that there is nobody near to the

tailgate as trapping may have serious con-

sequences.
Always operate the tailgate with caution.

Opening the tailgate

The tailgate can be opened three

ways (two of which involve this but-

ton):

•

Long press on the button in the lighting

panel - hold the button depressed until

the tailgate starts to open.

•

Long press on the button on the remote

control key - hold the button depressed

until the tailgate starts to open.

•

Push down gently on the rubberised

pressure plate under the outer handle.

Closing the tailgate

Close using this button on the tail-

gate or manually.

•

Press the button – the tailgate closes

automatically.

Stop the opening/closing of the tailgate

This can be done four ways (of

which three involve this button):

•

Press the lighting panel button

•

Press the remote control key button

•

Press the tailgate's button

•

Press the rubberised pressure plate

beneath the outside handle.

- The tailgate's movement is interrupted and

it stops.

Manual tailgate operation

IMPORTANT

During manual tailgate operation, open or

close it slowly. Do not use force to open/

close it if there is resistance. It may be

damaged and stop working correctly.

The system is disengaged if the opening/

closing sequence is interrupted in accord-

ance with the preceding section.

•

The tailgate can then be operated man-

ually.

Related information

•

Locking/unlocking - tailgate (p. 185)

Deadlocks*

Deadlocks means that all lock buttons and

door handles are mechanically disengaged,

which prevents doors being opened from

both inside and outside.

The deadlocks are activated with the remote

control key (p. 167) and are set after an

approx. ten seconds delay after the doors

have been locked.

NOTE

If a door is opened within the delay time

then the sequence is interrupted and the

alarm is deactivated.

The car can only be unlocked with the remote

control key when the deadlocks function is

activated. The front left door can also be

unlocked with the detachable key blade

(p. 174). In addition, it is possible to unlock

and open the doors and tailgate on cars

equipped with the Keyless Drive* by touching

door handles or the handle on the tailgate.

WARNING

Do not allow anyone to remain in the car

without first deactivating the deadlocks in

order to avoid the risk of anyone being

locked in.

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Temporary deactivation

Active menu options are indicated with a cross.

MY CAR

OK MENU

TUNE knob control

EXIT

If someone is going to stay in the car but the

doors must be locked from the outside, then

the deadlocks function can be temporarily

switched off. This takes place the menu sys-

tem MY CAR. For a description of the menu

system, see MY CAR (p. 116).

NOTE

•

Remember that the alarm is activated

when the car is locked.

•

If any of the doors are opened from

the inside then the alarm is triggered.

The above applies if the deadlocks have

not been deactivated temporarily.

Related information

•

Keyless drive* - unlocking with the key

blade (p. 181)

•

Remote control key (p. 167)

Child safety locks - manual activation

The child safety locks prevent children from

being able to open a rear door from the

inside.

Activate/deactivate child safety locks

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The child safety locks are located on the trail-

ing edge of the rear doors and are only

accessible when the doors are open.
To activate/deactivate the child safety locks:

–

Use the remote control key's detachable

key blade (p. 174) to turn the knob.
The door is blocked against opening from

the inside.
The door can be opened from both the

outside and the inside.

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NOTE

•

A door's knob control only blocks that

particular door - not both rear doors

simultaneously.

•

Cars with an electric child safety lock

do not have a manual child lock.

Related information

•

Child safety locks - electrical activation*

(p. 189)

•

Locking/unlocking - from the inside

(p. 183)

•

Locking/unlocking - from the outside

(p. 183)

Child safety locks - electrical

activation*

Child safety locks with electrical activation

prevent children from opening the rear doors

or windows from the inside.

Activation
The child safety locks can be activated/deac-

tivated in all key positions (p. 80) higher than

0. Activation/deactivation can be performed

up to 2 minutes after switching off the engine,

provided that no door is opened.
To activate the child safety locks:

Control panel driver's door.

1. Start the engine or choose a key position

higher than 0.

2. Press the button in the driver's door con-

trol panel.
> The combined instrument panel's

information display shows the mes-

sage

Rear child lock activated

and

the button's lamp illuminates - the

locks are active.

When the child safety lock is active then the

rear:

•

windows can only be opened with the

driver's door control panel

•

doors cannot be opened from inside.

The current setting is stored when the engine

is switched off - if the child safety locks are

activated at engine shutdown, the function

will remain activated the next time the engine

is started.

Related information

•

Child safety locks - manual activation

(p. 188)

•

Locking/unlocking - from the inside

(p. 183)

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Alarm

The alarm is a device that warns in the event

of e.g. a break-in in the car.

Activated alarm is triggered if:

•

a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is

opened

•

a movement is detected in the passenger

compartment (if fitted with a movement

detector*)

•

the car is raised or towed away (if fitted

with a tilt detector*)

•

the starter battery's cable is discon-

nected

•

the siren is disconnected.

If there is a fault in the alarm system then the

information display in the combined instru-

ment panel shows a message. In which case,

contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo

workshop is recommended.

NOTE

The movement sensors trigger an alarm in

the event of movement in the passenger

compartment - air currents are also regis-

tered. For this reason the alarm is trig-

gered if the car is left with a window or the

sunroof open or if the passenger compart-

ment heater is used.
To avoid this: Close the window/sunroof

when leaving the car. If the car's inte-

grated passenger compartment heater (or

a portable electric heater) shall be used -

direct the airflow from the air vents so that

they are not pointing upwards in the pas-

senger compartment. Alternatively,

reduced alarm level can be used, see

Reduced alarm level (p. 192).

NOTE

Do not attempt to repair or alter compo-

nents in the alarm system yourself. Any

such attempts may affect the terms of the

insurance.

Arming the alarm

–

Press the remote control key lock button.

Deactivate the alarm

–

Press the remote control key unlock but-

ton.

Deactivating a triggered alarm

–

Press the remote control key unlock but-

ton or insert the remote control key in the

ignition switch.

Related information

•

Alarm indicator (p. 191)

•

Alarm - automatic re-arming (p. 191)

•

Alarm - remote control key not working

(p. 191)

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Alarm indicator

The alarm indicator shows alarm system

(p. 190) status.

A red LED on the instrument panel indicates

the alarm system's status:

•

LED not lit – Alarm not armed

•

The LED flashes once every other second

– Alarm is armed

•

The LED flashes rapidly after disarming

the alarm (and until the remote control

key is inserted in the ignition switch and

key position I is selected) – Alarm has

been triggered.

Alarm - automatic re-arming

Automatic re-arming of the alarm (p. 190) pre-

vents the car being left with the alarm dis-

armed 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. 192)

Alarm - remote control key not

working

If the alarm (p. 190) cannot be deactivated

with the remote control key, e.g. if the key's

battery (p. 177) is discharged - the car can be

unlocked, disarmed and the engine started as

follows:

1. Open the driver's door with the detacha-

ble key blade (p. 181).
> The alarm is triggered, the alarm indi-

cator (p. 191) flashes rapidly and the

siren sounds.

2. Insert the remote control key in the igni-

tion switch.
> The alarm is deactivated and the alarm

indicator goes out.

3. Start the engine.

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Alarm signals

When the alarm (p. 190) 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 deacti-

vated.

To avoid accidental triggering of the alarm

(p. 190) - e.g. if a dog is left in a locked car or

during transport on a car train or car ferry -

temporarily deactivate the movement and tilt

detectors.
The procedure is the same as with the tem-
porary disengaging of deadlocks (p. 187)

Related information

•

Alarm indicator (p. 191)

Type approval - remote control key

system

Type approval for the remote control key sys-

tem can be read in the table.

Lock system, standard

Country/Area

EU, China

Keyless lock system (Keyless drive)

Country/Area

Korea

Only in combination with alarm.

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Active chassis - Four C*

Active chassis "Four-C" (Continously

Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates the

characteristics of the shock absorbers so that

the car's driving characteristics can be

adjusted. There are three settings: Comfort,

Sport and Advanced.

Comfort
This setting means that the car is perceived

as being more comfortable on rough and

uneven road surfaces. Shock absorption is

soft and the movement of the body is smooth

and gentle.

Sport
This setting means that the car is perceived

as being more sporty and is recommended

for more active driving. Steering response is

faster than in the Comfort mode. Shock

absorption is harder and the body follows the

road in order to reduce rolling during corner-

ing.

Advanced
This setting is only recommended on very

even and smooth road surfaces.
The shock absorbers are optimised for maxi-

mum roadholding and rolling in bends is fur-

ther minimised.

Operation

Control buttons.

The required chassis setting is selected using

the centre console buttons. The setting used

when the engine was switched off is re-acti-

vated when the engine is next started. The

exception is Advanced - it is restarted as

Sport.

Adjustable steering force*

Speed related power steering causes the

steering wheel force to increase with the

speed of the car in order to give the driver

enhanced sensitivity.

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 differ-

ent levels of steering force for road respon-

siveness or steering sensitivity in the menu

system MY CAR, MY CAR (p. 116):

•

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

temporarily cooled - during this time the

power steering operates with reduced

power and turning the steering wheel may

then be perceived to be slightly heavier.
In parallel with the temporarily reduced

steering assistance the combined instru-

ment panel shows a message.

Related information

•

MY CAR (p. 116)

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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

during braking may be noticed as a

throbbing sound. The car may

accelerate slower than expected

when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

WARNING

The stability system ESC is supplementary

assistance - it cannot handle all situations

in all road conditions.
The driver always bears responsibility that

the vehicle is driven safely and that appli-

cable road traffic rules and regulations are

followed.

The ESC system consists of the following

functions:

•

Active Yaw Control

•

Spin Control

•

Traction control system

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

acceleration.

Traction control system
The function is active at low speed and trans-

fers power from the driving wheel that is spin-

ning to the one that is not.

Related information

•

Electronic stability control (ESC) - opera-

tion (p. 196)

•

Electronic stability control (ESC) - sym-

bols and messages (p. 198)

Electronic stability control (ESC) -

operation

Selection of level - Sport mode
The ESC system is always activated - it can-

not be deactivated.

However, the driver can

select the Sport mode,

which allows for a more

active driving experience.
Sport mode is selected in

the menu system MY CAR.

For a description of the menu system, see

MY CAR (p. 116).
In Sport mode the system detects whether

the accelerator pedal, steering wheel move-

ments 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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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. 65) - 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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Road Sign Information (RSI)*

The road sign information function (RSI –

Road Sign Information) helps the driver to

remember which speed-related road signs the

car has passed.

Examples of readable speed related signs

The RSI function gives information on current

speed, e.g. that a motorway or road is star-

ting/ending and when overtaking is prohibi-

ted.
If both a sign for motorway/road for motor-

ised traffic and a sign showing the maximum

permitted speed are passed, RSI decides to

show the sign symbol for maximum permitted

speed.

WARNING

RSI does not work in all situations but is

designed merely as a supplementary aid.
The driver always bears ultimate responsi-

bility for ensuring that the vehicle is driven

safely and that applicable road traffic rules

and regulations are followed.

Related information

•

Road sign information (RSI)* - operation

(p. 200)

•

Road sign information (RSI)* - limitations

(p. 202)

Road sign information (RSI)* -

operation

The road sign information function (RSI –

Road Sign Information) helps the driver to

remember which speed-related road signs the

car has passed.
The function is operated as follows:

Recorded speed information

When RSI has recorded a road sign with an

imposed speed, the combined instrument

panel displays the sign as a symbol.

Together with the symbol for

the current speed limit, a

sign showing that overtaking

is prohibited may also be

displayed where appropriate.

Road signs shown in the combined instrument panel are market-dependent - the illustrations in these instructions only show a few examples.

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End of restriction or motorway
A corresponding road sign is shown in the

combined instrument panel for

approx. 10 seconds in situations where RSI

detects a sign that involves the end of a

speed limit - or other speed-related informa-

tion, e.g. end of a motorway.
Examples of such signs are:

End of all restrictions.

End of motorway.
Following which, the sign information is hid-

den until the next speed-related sign is

detected.

Additional signs

Examples of additional signs

Sometimes different speed limits are signpos-

ted for the same road - an additional sign

then indicates the circumstances under which

the different speeds apply. The road section

may be particularly susceptible to accidents

in rain and/or fog, for example.
An additional sign relating to rain is displayed

only if the windscreen wipers are in use.

The speed applicable on an

exit is indicated in certain

markets by means of an

additional sign containing an

arrow.
Speed signs linked to this

type of additional sign are displayed only if

the driver is using the direction indicator.

Some speeds are applicable only after e.g. a

specific distance or at a certain time of day.

The driver's attention is drawn to the situation

by means of a symbol for an additional sign

under the symbol showing speed.

Display of additional information

A symbol for additional sign in the form of an

empty frame under the combined instrument

panel's speed symbol means that the RSI has

detected an additional sign with supplemen-

tary information for the current speed limit.

Setting in MY CAR
There are options for RSI in the MY CAR

menu system; see MY CAR (p. 116).

Road signs shown in the combined instrument panel are market-dependent - the illustrations in these instructions only show a few examples.

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Road sign information On/Off

The combined instrument panel's speed sym-

bol display can be disabled. The function can

be activated/deactivated in the menu system

MY CAR. For a description of the menu sys-

tem, see MY CAR (p. 116).

Speed warning

The driver can opt to receive a warning when

the applicable speed limit is exceeded by

5 km/h or more. This warning is given by the

symbol showing the applicable maximum

speed temporarily flashing when this speed is

exceeded. The function can be activated/

deactivated in the menu system MY CAR. For

a description of the menu system, see MY

CAR (p. 116).

Related information

•

Road Sign Information (RSI)* (p. 200)

•

Road sign information (RSI)* - limitations

(p. 202)

•

MY CAR (p. 116)

Road sign information (RSI)* -

limitations

The road sign information function (RSI –

Road Sign Information) helps the driver to

remember which speed-related road signs the

car has passed. The function has the follow-

ing limitations.

The RSI function's camera sensor has limita-

tions just like the human eye - read more

about camera sensor limitations (p. 236)).
Signs which indirectly provide information on

a prevailing speed limit, e.g. name signs for

towns/districts, are not recorded by the RSI

function.
Here are several examples of what can dis-

rupt the function:

•

Faded signs

•

Signs positioned on bends

•

Rotated or damaged signs

•

Concealed or poorly positioned signs

•

Signs completely or partly covered with

frost, snow and/or dirt.

Related information

•

Road Sign Information (RSI)* (p. 200)

•

Road sign information (RSI)* - operation

(p. 200)

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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

Steering wheel keypad and combined instrument

panel.

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 inter-

vene when the cruise control is not main-

taining a suitable speed and/or suitable

distance.
The driver always bears ultimate responsi-

bility for ensuring that the vehicle is driven

safely.

Related information

•

Cruise control* - managing speed

(p. 203)

•

Cruise control* temporary deactivation

and standby mode (p. 204)

•

Cruise control* - resume set speed

(p. 205)

•

Cruise control* - deactivate (p. 205)

•

Adaptive cruise control - ACC* (p. 205)

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.

Changing the stored speed
Stored speed is changed with short or long
presses on the

steering wheel but-

ton.

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To adjust +/- 5 km/h:

•

Use short presses - each press gives

+/- 5 km/h.

To adjust +/- 1 km/h:

•

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 accel-

erator 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

reactivate Cruise Control, the car must be

stopped and the engine restarted.

Related information

•

Cruise control* (p. 203)

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

temporarily 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 clutch pedal is depressed for longer
than 1 minute

•

the gear lever/selector is moved to N

position

•

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 accel-

erator pedal, e.g. during overtaking, does not

affect the setting - the car returns to the last

stored speed when the accelerator pedal is

released.

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 approx. 30 km/h.

The driver must then regulate the speed.

Related information

•

Cruise control* (p. 203)

•

Cruise control* - managing speed (p. 203)

•

Cruise control* - resume set speed

(p. 205)

•

Cruise control* - deactivate (p. 205)

Disengaging and selecting a higher or lower gear does not involve standby mode.

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