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Do not touch the crocodile clips during the

start procedure. There is a risk of sparks

forming.

12. Remove the jump leads in reverse order -

first the black and then the red.
> Make sure that none of the black jump

lead's clamps comes into contact with

the battery's positive terminal or the

clamp connected to the red jump lead.

WARNING

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The battery can generate oxyhydrogen

gas, which is highly explosive. A spark

can be formed if a jump lead is con-

nected incorrectly, and this can be

enough for the battery to explode.

•

The battery contains sulphuric acid,

which can cause serious burns.

•

If sulphuric acid comes into contact

with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with

large quantities of water. If acid

splashes into the eyes - seek medical

attention immediately.

Related information

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Automatic gearbox - Geartronic (p. 273)

Gearboxes

There are two main types of gearbox. Manual

gearbox and automatic gearbox.

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Manual gearbox (p. 271)

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and Powershift (p. 276)

Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic*

To prevent damage to any drive system

components, the working temperature of

the gearbox is checked. If there is a risk of

overheating, a warning symbol is illumi-

nated in the combined instrument panel in

conjunction with a text message being

shown. Follow the recommendation given

in the text message.

Related information

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(p. 273)

Manual gearbox

The function of the gearbox is to change the

gear ratio depending on speed and power

requirements.

Gearshift pattern 6-speed gearbox.

The 6-speed box is available in two versions -

reverse gear position differs between them.

Look at the actual gearshift pattern imprinted

on the gear lever.

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Depress the clutch pedal fully during

each gear change.

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Take your foot off the clutch pedal

between gear changes.

WARNING

Always apply the parking brake when

parking on a slope - leaving the car in gear

is not sufficient to hold the car in all situa-

tions.

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Reverse gear inhibitor
The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possi-

bility of mistakenly attempting to engage

reverse gear during normal forward travel.

•

Follow the gearing pattern printed on the

gear lever and start from neutral position,

N before moving it to R position.

•

Engage reverse gear only when the car is

stationary.

Transmission fluid - grade and volume

With the upper variant of the shifting pat-

tern for 6-speed gearbox (see previous

illustration) - first press down the gear

lever in the N position in order to engage

reverse gear.

Related information

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Gearboxes (p. 271)

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(p. 420)

Gear shift indicator*

The gear shift indicator notifies the driver

when it is appropriate to engage the next

higher or lower gear.

An essential detail in connection with environ-

mental driving is to drive in the right gear and

to change gear in good time.
An indicator is available as an aid on certain

variants - GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) - which

notifies the driver when it is appropriate to

engage the next higher or lower gear in order

to obtain the lowest possible fuel consump-

tion.
However, taking into consideration characte-

ristics such as performance and vibration-free

running, it may be advantageous to change

gear at a higher engine speed. The framed

number indicates the current gear.

Manual gearbox

Gear shift indicator for man-

ual gearbox. Only one

marker is illuminated at a

time - during normal driving

it is only illuminated in the

centre.

At the recommended upshift the cursor illumi-

nates "+", and at the recommended down-

shift the cursor illuminates "-" (marked red in

the illustration).

Automatic gearbox

Combined instrument panel "Digital" with

gear shift indicator.
The framed number indicates the current

gear.

With "Analogue" combined

instrument panel, the gear

positions and indicator

arrows are displayed in its

centre.

Related information

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Manual gearbox (p. 271)

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Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic*

(p. 273)

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Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic*

The Geartronic gearbox has two different gear

modes - Automatic and Manual.

D: Automatic gear positions. +/–: Manual gear

positions. S: Sport mode*.

Combined instrument panel (p. 65) shows the

position of the gear selector using the follow-

ing indications:

etc.

Gear positions

Automatic gear positions are

indicated on the right of the

combined instrument panel.

(Only one marker is illumi-

nated at a time - the one

showing the current gear

selector position.)

Symbol "S" for Sport mode is ORANGE when

the mode is active.

Parking position - P
Select P position when starting the engine or

when the car is parked.
In order to be able to move the gear selector

from the P position, the brake pedal must be

depressed and key position must be II, see

Key positions - functions at different levels

(p. 81).
The gearbox is mechanically blocked when

the P position is engaged. Also apply the

parking brake (p. 295) when the car is

parked.

The gear selector must be in P position to

allow the car to be locked and alarmed.

different levels (p. 81).

The car must be stationary when posi-

tion P is selected.

WARNING

Always apply the parking brake when

parking on a slope - the automatic trans-

mission's P position is not sufficient to

hold the car in all situation.

Reverse position - R
The car must be stationary when R position is

selected.

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

started. Apply the parking brake if the car is

stationary with the gear selector in N position.
In order to be able to move the gear selector

from N to another gear position, the brake

pedal must be depressed and key position

must be II, see Key positions - functions at

Drive position - D
D is the normal driving position. Shifting up

and down takes place automatically based on

the level of acceleration and speed. The car

must be stationary when the gear selector is

moved to D position from R position.

Geartronic – Manual gear positions
(+S-)
The driver can also change gear manually

using the Geartronic automatic gearbox. The

car engine-brakes when the accelerator pedal

is released.

The manual gear position is reached

by moving the lever to the side from

position D to the end position at

"+S-". The combined instrument

panel's symbol "+S-" changes colour from
WHITE to ORANGE and the digits

etc.

are displayed in a box, corresponding to the

gear that has just been selected.

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Move the lever forwards towards "+"

(plus) to change up a gear and release the

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lever, which returns to its rest position

between + and –.

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Pull the lever back towards "–" (minus) to

change down a gear and release it.

The manual gearshift mode "+S–" can be

selected at any time while driving.
Geartronic automatically shifts down if the

driver allows the speed to decrease lower

than a level suitable for the selected gear, in

order to avoid jerking and stalling.
To return to automatic driving mode:

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Move the lever to the side to the end

position at D.

If the gearbox has a Sport programme

then the gearbox will only become manual

after the gear selector has been moved

forwards or backwards in its "+S–" posi-

tion. The combined instrument panel then

changes indication from

to show which

of the gears

etc. is engaged.

Paddles*
As a supplement to manual gear changing

with the gear selector there are also controls

located on the steering wheel, so-called

"paddles".

To be able to change gear with the steering

wheel paddles they must first be activated.

This is by means of pulling one of the paddles

toward the steering wheel - the combined

instrument panel then changes indication

from "D" to a figure, which indicates the cur-

rent gear.
To then change gear one step:

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Pull one of the paddles backwards -

towards the steering wheel - and release.

Both steering wheel "paddles".

"-": Selects the next lower gear.

"+": Selects the next higher gear.

A gear change occurs at each pull of the pad-

dle provided that the engine speed does not

leave the permitted range.

After each gear change the combined instru-

ment panel changes figure to show the cur-

rent gear.

information in the section Towing (p. 316).

Automatic deactivation
If the steering wheel paddles are not used

then they are deactivated after a short time

- this is indicated when the combined

instrument panel switches indication, from

the figure for the current gear back to "D".
The exception is during engine braking -

then the paddles are activated as long as

engine braking is in progress.
Manual deactivation
The steering wheel paddle shifters can

also be deactivated manually:

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Pull both paddles toward the steering

wheel and hold until the combined

instrument panel changes character

from the figure for the current gear to

"D".

The paddles can also be used with the gear

selector in Sport mode* - then the paddles

are constantly activated without being deacti-

vated.

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Geartronic - Sport mode* (S)

The Sport programme provides

sportier characteristics and allows

higher engine speed for the gears.

At the same time it responds more

quickly to acceleration. During active driving,

the use of a lower gear is prioritised, leading

to a delayed upshift.
To activate Sport mode:

•

Move the gear selector to the side from D

position to the end position at "+S–" - the

combined instrument panel changes indi-

cation from

Sport mode can be selected at any time while

driving.

Geartronic - Winter mode
It can be easier to pull away on slippery roads

if 3rd gear is engaged manually.
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the

gear selector from D position to the end

position at "+S–" - the combined instru-

ment panel changes indication from

the figure

2. Scroll up to gear 3 by pushing the lever

forward towards "+" (plus) twice - the dis-

play shifts the indication from

3. Release the brake and accelerate care-

fully.

The gearbox "winter mode" means that the

car moves off with a lower engine speed and

reduced engine power on the drive wheels.

Kick-down
When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the

way to the floor (beyond the position normally

regarded as full acceleration) a lower gear is

immediately engaged. This is known as kick-

down.
If the accelerator is released from the kick-

down position, the gearbox automatically

changes up.
Kick-down is used when maximum accelera-

tion is needed, such as for overtaking.
Safety function
To prevent overrevving the engine, the gear-

box control program has a protective down-

shift inhibitor which prevents the kick-down

function.
Geartronic does not permit downshifting/

kick-down which would result in an engine

speed high enough to damage the engine.

Nothing happens if the driver still tries to shift

down in this way at high engine speed – the

original gear remains engaged.
When kick-down is activated the car can

change one or more gears at a time depend-

ing on engine speed. The car changes up

when the engine reaches its maximum speed

in order to prevent damage to the engine.

Towing
If the car has to be towed - see important

Related information

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Transmission fluid - grade and volume

(p. 420)

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Automatic gearbox -- Powershift*

(p. 276)

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Gearboxes (p. 271)

With certain engines only.

If the car has Sport mode* then "S" is shown first.

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Automatic gearbox -- Powershift*

The Powershift automatic gearbox transmits

the motive force from the engine to the drive

wheels with double mechanical clutch discs,

as opposed to Geartronic which instead uses

a hydraulic torque converter.

D: Automatic gear positions. +S–: Manual gear

positions. S: Sport mode*.

Powershift transmission operates in the same

way and has similar controls and functions as

the Geartronic automatic transmission.
One exception is the function "Geartronic -

Winter mode" (p. 273):

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Powershift enables driving away on a

slippery road surface if 2nd gear is

engaged manually - instead of 3rd gear

with Geartronic.

Towing
The model with Powershift transmission

should not be towed as it is dependent on the

engine running in order to receive sufficient

lubrication. If towing (p. 316) still has to take

place, the route must be as short as possible

and then at very low speed.
In the event of uncertainty as to whether the

car is equipped with Powershift or Geartronic

transmission, this can be verified by checking

the designation on the gearbox label under

the bonnet, Type designations (p. 405). The

designation ”MPS6” means that it is

Powershift transmission - otherwise it is

Geartronic automatic transmission.
See also important information in section

Towing (p. 316).

To bear in mind
The transmission's double clutch has over-

load protection that is activated if it becomes

too hot, e.g. if the car is held stationary with

the accelerator pedal on an uphill gradient for

a long time.
Overheated transmission causes the car to

shake and vibrate, and the warning symbol

illuminates and the combined instrument

panel shows a message. The transmission

can also overheat during slow driving in

queues (10 km/h or slower) on an uphill gradi-

ent, or with a trailer hitched. The gearbox

cools down when the car is stationary, with

foot brake depressed and the engine running

at idling speed.
Overheating during slow driving in queues

can be avoided by driving in stages:

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Stop the car and wait with your foot on

the brake pedal until there is a moderate

distance to the traffic ahead, drive for-

ward a short distance, and then wait

another moment with your foot on the

brake pedal.

Use the foot brake to hold the car station-

ary on an uphill gradient - do not hold the

car with the accelerator pedal. The gear-

box could then overheat.

Text message and action
In some situations the combined instrument

panel may show a text message at the same

time as a symbol is illuminated.

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Symbol Message

Driving characteristics

Action

Transmission hot Brake to

hold

Difficulty in maintaining even speed

at constant engine speed.

Transmission overheated. Keep the car stationary using the
foot brake

Transmission hot Park

safely Let engine run

Significant pulling in the car's trac-

tion.

Transmission overheated. Park the car immediately in a safe
manner

Transmission cooling Let

engine run

No drive due to overheated gearbox.

Transmission overheated. For fastest cooling: Run the

engine at idling speed with the gear lever in the N or P posi-

tion until the message clears.

For fastest cooling: run the engine at idling speed with the gear lever in the N or P position, until the message clears.

The table shows three steps with an

increased degree of seriousness should the

transmission become too hot. In parallel with

the text message, the driver is also advised

that the car's electronics are temporarily

changing the driving characteristics. Follow

the instructions in the text message where

appropriate.

Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 273)

The examples in the table are no indication

of the car being defective, but show that a

safety function has been activated with a

view to preventing damage to any of the

car's components.

WARNING

If a warning symbol combined with the text

Transmission hot Park safely Let

engine run

is ignored then the heat in the

gearbox may become so high that the

power transmission between engine and

gearbox is temporarily halted in order to

prevent the clutch from malfunctioning -

the car then loses drive and is stationary

until gearbox temperature has cooled to

an acceptable level.

For more possible text messages with their

respective proposals for solutions concerning

automatic gearbox, see Messages (p. 115).
A text message extinguishes automatically

after the action has been carried out or after

one press on the indicator stalk OK button.

Related information

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Transmission fluid - grade and volume

(p. 420)

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Gear selector inhibitor

There are two different types of gear selector

inhibitor - mechanical and automatic.

Mechanical gear selector inhibitor

G021351

M: Manual shifting

- "+/-"- or "-Sport mode.

The gear selector can be moved forward and

back freely between N and D. Other positions

are locked with a latch that is released with

the inhibitor button on the gear selector.
With the inhibitor button depressed the lever

can be moved forwards or backwards

between P, R, N and D.

Automatic gear selector inhibitor
The automatic gearbox has special safety

systems:

Parking position (P)

Stationary car with engine running:

•

Keep your foot on the brake pedal when

moving the gear selector to another posi-

tion.

Electric gear inhibitor – Shiftlock
Parking position (P)

In order to be able to move the gear selector

from P to other gear positions, the brake

pedal must be depressed and the key posi-

tion (p. 81) must be II.

Shiftlock – Neutral (N)

If the gear selector is in N position and the

car has been stationary for at least 3 seconds

(irrespective of whether the engine is running)

then the gear selector is locked.
In order to be able to move the gear selector

from the N position to another gear position,

the brake pedal must be depressed and the

key position (p. 81) must be II.

Deactivate automatic gear selector
inhibitor

If the car cannot be driven, e.g. due to a flat

starter battery, the gear selector must be

moved from the P position so that the car can

be moved.

Lift the rubber mat in the compartment

behind the centre console and locate a
hole

for the key blade (p. 174) in the

bottom of the compartment.
Search for a spring-loaded button down

in the hole with the key blade; depress

the button with the blade and hold.
Move the gear selector from the P posi-

tion and pull up the key blade.

4. Set the rubber mat back in place.

The illustration is schematic.

There may be 2 holes - one for the key blade and one that fixes the rubber mat.

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Related information

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Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 273)

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Automatic gearbox -- Powershift* (p. 276)

Hill start assist (HSA)*

The foot brake can be released before setting

off or reversing uphill - the HSA (Hill Start

Assist) function means that the car does not

roll backwards.

The function means that the pedal pressure in

the brake system remains for several seconds

while the driver's foot is moved from brake

pedal to accelerator pedal.
The temporary braking effect releases after

several seconds or when the driver acceler-

ates.

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bined instrument panel, see Automatic gear-

All-wheel drive - (AWD)*

Optimal traction is achieved with all-wheel

drive.

All-wheel drive is always available

All-wheel drive (All Wheel Drive) means that

the car is driving all four wheels at the same

time.
The power is automatically distributed

between the front and rear wheels. An elec-

tronically controlled clutch system distributes

the power to the wheels that have the best

grip on the current road surface. This pro-

vides the best traction and prevents wheel

spin. Under normal driving conditions, the

majority of power is transmitted to the front

wheels.
All-wheel drive improves driving safety in rain,

snow and icy conditions.

Depends on engine and gearbox combination. HSA not possible with some combinations.

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Hill Descent Control (HDC)*

HDC can be compared to an automatic

engine brake. When you release the accelera-

tor on downhill gradients the car is normally

braked by means of the engine striving for low

engine idling speeds, so-called engine brak-

ing. But the steeper the roadway and the

more load in the car, the faster the car coasts

despite engine braking - the HDC function

compensates for this with automatic brake

intervention.

General information on HDC
HDC makes it possible to increase/reduce

speed on steep downhill gradients, with a

foot only on the accelerator pedal, without

using the foot brake. The sensitivity of the

accelerator pedal decreases and becomes

more precise by means of the full actuation of

the pedal being restricted to adjusting engine

speed within a limited range. The brake sys-

tem brakes itself and provides the car with a

low and even speed, so allowing the driver to

fully focus on steering.
HDC is particularly helpful on steep gradients

with an uneven road surface and slippery

sections. E.g. when launching a boat on a

trailer from a ramp.

WARNING

HDC 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.

Function

HDC On/Off.

HDC is activated or deactivated with one of

the centre console's switches. The lamp

within it illuminates when the function is acti-

vated.

When HDC is operating, the combined

instrument panel's symbol illuminates

combined with the text message

Hill

descent control ON

The function only operates in first gear posi-

tion and in reverse gear. For an automatic

gearbox, gear position 1 must be selected,
which is shown with the figure

in the com-

box -- Geartronic* (p. 273).

HDC cannot be activated on an automatic

gearbox when the gear selector is in posi-

tion D.

Operation
HDC allows the car to roll at a maximum of

10 km/h forwards with engine braking and

7 km/h backwards. However, any speed

within the gear's speed register can be

selected using the accelerator pedal. When

the accelerator pedal is released, the car is

braked quickly to 10 or 7 km/h respectively,

irrespective of the hill's gradient and without

the need for the foot brake.
The brake lights come on automatically when

the function is operating. The driver can brake

or stop the car at any time by using the foot

brake.
HDC is deactivated:

Only possible on the XC70 AWD.

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with the centre console's On/Off button

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if a gear higher than 1 is selected on a

manual gearbox

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if a gear higher than 1 is selected on an

automatic gearbox, or if the gear selector

is moved to position D.

The function can be disengaged at any time.

If it takes place on a steep downhill gradient

then the braking effect will not release

directly, but slowly instead.

All-wheel drive - (AWD)* (p. 279)

With HDC activated you may experience a

delay between acceleration pedal activa-

tion and engine response.

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Start/Stop*

Some engine and gearbox combinations

come fitted with a Start/Stop function which

engages in the event of e.g. stationary traffic

or waiting at traffic lights - the engine is then

switched off temporarily and restarts auto-

matically when the journey is due to continue.

Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Cor-

poration's core values and it influences all of

our operations. This target orientation has

resulted in several separate energy-saving

functions of which Start/Stop is one, all with

the collective task of reducing fuel consump-

tion, which in turn helps to reduce exhaust

emissions.

General information on Start/Stop

The engine is switched off - it becomes quieter

and cleaner.

The Start/Stop function gives the driver the

opportunity for a more active environmentally

conscious way of driving the car by means of

being able to allow the engine to stop auto-

matically, whenever appropriate.

Manual or Automatic

Note that there are differences in the

Start/Stop function depending on whether the

gearbox is manual or automatic.

Related information

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Start/Stop* - function and operation

The Start/Stop function is activated automati-

cally when the engine is started with the key.

The Start/Stop function is

activated automatically when

the engine is started with the

key. The driver is made

aware of this by the func-

tion's symbol illuminating in

the combined instrument

panel and the On/Off button

lamp illuminating.
All of the car's normal sys-

tems such as lighting, radio, etc. work as nor-

mal even with an engine that has stopped

automatically, except that some equipment

may have the function temporarily reduced,

e.g. the climate control system's fan speed or

extremely high volume on the audio system.

Auto-stopping the engine
The following is required for the engine to

auto-stop:

Conditions

M/A

Declutch, set the gear lever in neu-

tral position and release the clutch

pedal - the engine stops automati-

cally.

Stop the car with the foot brake

and then keep your foot on the

pedal - the engine stops automati-

cally.

M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

If the ECO function is acti-

vated then the engine may

auto-stop before the car is

completely stationary.

For certain engine variants the engine may

auto-stop before the car is stationary regard-

less of whether the ECO function is activated.

When the engine is auto-stopped,

the combined instrument panel's

symbol for the Start/Stop function

illuminates.

Auto-starting the engine

Conditions

With the gear lever in neutral posi-

tion:
1. Depress the clutch pedal or

press the accelerator pedal -

the engine starts.

2. Engage a suitable gear and

drive.

Release the foot pressure on the

foot brake - the engine starts auto-

matically and the journey can con-

tinue.

Maintain foot pressure on the foot

brake and depress the accelerator

pedal - the engine auto-starts.

The following option is also availa-

ble on a downhill gradient:
Release the foot brake and let the

car move off - the engine starts

automatically when the speed

exceeds normal walking pace.

M +

M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

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Deactivating the Start/Stop function

In certain situations, it may

advisable to temporarily

switch off the automatic

Start/Stop function - this is

carried out with a push of

this button.

Disengaged function is indicated by

the combined instrument panel's

Start/Stop symbol and the On/Off

button's lamp extinguishing.

The Start/Stop function is disengaged until it

is reactivated with the button or until the next

time the engine is started with the key.

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formed (see Diesel particle filter

Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop

Although the Start/Stop function is activated,

the engine does not always stop automati-

cally.

The engine does not auto-stop if:

Conditions

M/A

the car has not first achieved

approx. 8 km/h after a key start or

the last auto-stop.

M +

the driver has opened the seat-

belt's buckle.

M +

the capacity of the starter battery

is below the minimum permissible

level.

M +

the engine does not have normal

operating temperature.

M +

ambient temperature is around

freezing point or above

approx. 30 °C.

M +

the windscreen's electric heating

is activated.

M +

the environment in the passenger

compartment differs from the pre-

set values - indicated by the venti-

lation fan running at a high speed.

M +

Conditions

M/A

the car is reversed.

M +

the starter battery temperature is

below the freezing point or is too

high.

M +

the driver makes greater steering

wheel movements.

M +

the exhaust system's particulate

filter is full - the temporarily disen-

gaged Start/Stop function is reac-

tivated as soon as an automatic

cleaning cycle has been per-

(DPF) (p. 306)).

M +

the road is very steep.

M +

a trailer is connected electrically to

the car’s electrical system.

M +

the bonnet has been opened

M +

the gearbox does not have normal

operating temperature.

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Conditions

M/A

the atmospheric air pressure is

less than equivalent to

1500-2500 metres above sea level

- the current air pressure varies

with the prevailing weather condi-

tions.

adaptive cruise control Queue

Assist is activated.

the gear selector is in S position

or "+/-".

M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

With certain engines only.

Sport mode.

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Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts

An auto-stopped engine may restart in certain

cases without the driver having decided that

the journey should continue.

In the following cases the engine also starts

automatically if the driver has not depressed

the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or takes

his/her foot off the brake pedal (automatic

gearbox):

Conditions

M/A

Misting forms on the windows.

M + A

The environment in the passenger

compartment deviates from the

preset values.

M + A

There is a temporarily high current

take-off or starter battery capacity

drops below the lowest permissi-

ble level.

M + A

Repeated pumping of the brake

pedal.

M + A

The bonnet is opened

M + A

The car starts to roll, or there is a

small increase in speed if the car

auto-stopped without being com-

pletely stationary.

M + A

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Conditions

M/A

The driver's seatbelt buckle is

opened with the gear selector in D

or N position.

Steering wheel movements

The gear selector is moved out of
the D position to S position

, R or

"+/-".

The driver's door is opened with

the gear selector in D position - a

"ping" sound and text message

inform that the Start/Stop function

is active.

M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

With certain engines only.

Sport mode.

WARNING

Do not open the bonnet when the engine

has stopped automatically - the engine

may suddenly start automatically. First

switch off the engine as normal using the

START/STOP ENGINE button before

opening the bonnet.

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Start/Stop* - the engine does not

auto-start

The engine does not always auto-start after

having auto-stopped.

In the following cases the engine does not

auto-start after having auto-stopped:

Conditions

M/A

A gear is engaged without

declutching - a display text

prompts the driver to set the gear

lever in neutral position in order to

enable auto-start.

The driver is unrestrained.

The driver is unrestrained, the gear

selector is in P position and the

driver’s door is open - a normal

engine start must take place.

M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

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Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual

gearbox

If a start-up fails and the engine stops, pro-

ceed in accordance with the below:
1. Check that the driver side's seatbelt is

locked in the seatbelt buckle.

2. Depress the clutch pedal again - the

engine starts automatically.

3. In certain cases the gear lever must be

set in neutral position. The combined

instrument panel then shows the text

Put

gear in neutral

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The car's MY CAR menu system, under the

Start/Stop* - settings

DRIVe

heading, contains information about

Volvo's Start/Stop system, as well as recom-

mendations for energy-saving driving techni-

ques.

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