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Setting the max. opening for

electrically operated tailgate

*

Adjust the max opening of the tailgate, e.g. to
make it easier if the car is in a garage with
limited space.

To adjust max. opening

1. Open the tailgate manually - and stop it in

the desired opening position.

2. Press and hold 

 button on the bottom

of the tailgate for approx. 3 seconds.
> Two acoustic signals sound to indicate

that the set position has been saved.

NOTE

It is not possible to program an opening
position lower than half-open tailgate.

Reset max. opening

1. Open the tailgate manually to the fully

open position.

2. Press and hold the 

 button on the

underside of the tailgate for approx.
3 seconds.
> Two acoustic signals sound to indicate

that the set position has been cleared.

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.

Operating the tailgate with foot

movement

*

A function which allows the tailgate to open
and close by moving a foot under the rear
bumper makes life easier when your hands
are full.

If the car is equipped with keyless locking and
unlocking

*

 then you can unlock the tailgate

with a foot movement.

The function with both opening and closing of
the tailgate is also available when the car is
equipped with power operated tailgate

*

.

NOTE

The foot-operated tailgate function is avail-
able in two versions:

•

Opening and closing with foot move-
ment

•

Only unlocking with foot movement
(lift up the tailgate manually to open it)

Note that the function for opening and
closing with foot movement requires
power operated tailgate

*

.

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The sensor is located on left of centre in the bumper.

One of the car's remote control keys must be
within range behind the car, approx. 1 metre
(3 feet), for opening and closing to be possi-
ble. This also applies to an already unlocked
car in order to avoid accidental opening e.g. in
a car wash.

Opening and closing with foot
movement

Kicking motion within the detector's activation area.

–

Make 

one

 forward kicking motion under

the left part of the rear bumper. Then take
a step back. The bumper must not be
touched.
> A short acoustic signal sounds when

opening or closing is activated - the
tailgate is opened/closed.

If several kicking motions take place without
an approved remote control key being located
behind the car, opening will not be possible
until after a certain delay.

Do not leave your foot positioned under the
car during the kicking motion. This could
cause activation to fail.

Cancelling opening or closing with foot
movement

–

Make 

one

 forward kicking motion while

opening or closing is in progress in order
to stop the movement of the tailgate.

The remote control key does not have to be in
the vicinity of the car to cancel opening or
closing of the tailgate.

If the tailgate is stopped close to closed posi-
tion, the next activation will open the tailgate.

NOTE

There is a risk of reduced function, or no
function, if the rear bumper is loaded with
large amounts of ice, snow, dirt or similar.
For this reason, make sure you keep it
clean.

NOTE

Pay attention to the possibility that the sys-
tem may be activated in a car wash or sim-
ilar if the remote key is within range.

Related information

•

Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces

*

(p. 256)

•

Remote control key range (p. 231)

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Private locking

The tailgate can be locked with the private
locking function which prevents it from being
opened, e.g. when the car is taken in for serv-
ice, left at a hotel or similar.

The private locking function
button is located in the cen-
tre display function view.
Depending on the current
status of the lock, 

Private

Locking Unlocked

 or

Private Locking Locked

 is

shown.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating private locking
(p. 267)

Activating and deactivating private

locking

Private locking is activated with a function
button in the centre display and an optional
PIN code.

NOTE

The car needs to be in ignition mode 

I

 as a

minimum for the private locking function to
be activated.

Private locking has two codes:

•

A security code is created the first time
the function is used.

•

A new PIN code is selected every time the
function is activated.

Enter the security code before using
for the first time

A security code needs to be selected during
the first time the function is used. It can then
be used to deactivate private locking if the
selected PIN code has been forgotten or lost.
The security code acts as a PUK code for all
subsequent PIN codes set for the private lock-
ing function.

Save the security code in a safe place.

To create a security code:

1. Press the button for private locking in the

function view.

> A pop-up window is shown.

2. Enter the preferred security code and

press 

Confirm

.

> The security code is saved. The private

locking function is now ready for activa-
tion.

Activate private locking

1. Press the button for private locking in the

function view.

> A pop-up window is shown.

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2. Enter the code to be used in order to

unlock the tailgate after locking and tap on

Confirm

.

> The tailgate is locked. Confirmation of

locking takes place by means of a
green indicator being shown by the
button in the function view.

Deactivate private locking

1. Press the button for private locking in the

function view.

> A pop-up window is shown.

2. Enter the code that was used for locking

and tap on 

Confirm

.

> The tailgate is unlocked. Confirmation

of unlocking takes place by means of
the green indicator by the button in the
function view extinguishing.

Forgotten PIN code

If the PIN code has been forgotten or the
wrong PIN code has been entered more than
three times, the security code can be used to
deactivate private locking.

If the car is unlocked via Volvo On Call

*

 or the

Volvo On Call app, private locking will be
deactivated automatically.

Forgotten security code

If the security code has also been forgotten,
contact an authorised Volvo dealer for help
with deactivating private locking.

Related information

•

Private locking (p. 267)

Alarm

*

The alarm provides audible and visual warn-
ings if anyone enters the car without a valid
remote control key or manipulates the starter
battery or alarm siren.

Alarm indicator

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.

•

After the alarm has been disarmed, the
LED flashes rapidly for a maximum of
30 seconds or until ignition position 

I

 has

been activated - the alarm has been trig-
gered.

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When armed, the alarm is triggered if:

•

a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is
opened

17

•

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 disconnected

•

the siren is disconnected.

Alarm signals

When the alarm has been triggered, the fol-
lowing happens:

•

A siren sounds for 30 seconds or until the
alarm is switched off.

•

Hazard warning flashers flash for
5 minutes or until the alarm is switched
off.

If the cause of alarm activation is not rectified,
the alarm cycle is repeated up to 10 times

17

.

Movement and tilt sensors

*

Movement and tilt detectors react to move-
ments inside the car

18

 e.g. if the window is

broken or if anyone tries to tow the car away.

To avoid triggering the alarm unintentionally:

•

Close all windows when leaving the car.

•

Close the panoramic roof.

•

If the climate control is used – aim the air-
flow so that it does not point upwards in
the passenger compartment.

It is also possible to reduce the alarm level in
the centre display.

Symbols and messages

Symbol Message

Specification

Alarm sys-
tem failure
Service
required

Contact a work-
shop – an
authorised Volvo
workshop is rec-
ommended.

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.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating alarms

*

(p. 270)

•

Reduced alarm level

*

 (p. 270)

•

Double lock

*

 (p. 271)

17

Applies to certain markets.

18

Airflows from the climate control are also registered.

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Activating and deactivating

alarms

*

The alarm is activated when the car is locked,
and is deactivated when the car is unlocked.
It is also possible to deactivate the alarm
without a working key.

Activating and deactivating alarms

The alarm is activated when the car is locked,
and is deactivated when the car is unlocked.

Deactivate the alarm without a functioning
remote control key

The car can be unlocked and disarmed even if
the remote control key does not work e.g. if
the remote control key's battery is dead.

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

ble key blade.
> The alarm is triggered.

2.

Place the remote control key on the key
symbol in the backup reader in the tunnel
console's storage compartment.

3. Press the start button.

> The alarm is deactivated.

Switching off a triggered alarm

–

Press the remote control key's unlock but-
ton or set the car in ignition position 

I

 by

pressing the start button.

Related information

•

Alarm

*

 (p. 268)

Reduced alarm level

*

Reduce the alarm level, e.g. when travelling
on a car ferry.

The alarm's movement and tilt detectors react
to movements inside the car. These detectors
are switched off in reduced alarm level.

Activating reduced alarm level

–

Press the 

Reduced Guard

 button in the

centre display function view.
> The function is now activated.

Related information

•

Alarm

*

 (p. 268)

•

Double lock

*

 (p. 271)

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Double lock

*

Double lock means that all opening handles
are released mechanically when locking from
the outside, which makes it impossible to
open the doors from the inside.

Double lock is activated when locking with a
remote control key or with keyless locking

*

,

and takes place with a delay of approx.
10 seconds after the doors have locked. If a
door is opened within the delay time then the
sequence is interrupted and the alarm is deac-
tivated.

The car can only be unlocked with a remote
control key, keyless unlocking

*

 or the Volvo

On Call app 

*

 when double lock is activated.

The front left door can also be unlocked with
the detachable key blade. If the car is
unlocked with the detachable key blade, the
alarm will be triggered.

WARNING

Do not lock the car from the outside while

there is anyone left in the car.

Related information

•

Reduced alarm level

*

 (p. 270)

•

Alarm

*

 (p. 268)

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Driving support systems

The car is equipped with different driver sup-
port systems which can assist the driver in
different situations, either actively or pas-
sively.

For example, the systems can help the driver
to:

•

maintain a set speed

•

maintain a certain time interval to the vehi-
cle ahead

•

prevent a collision by giving a warning to
the driver and braking the car

•

help the driver to park.

Some of the systems are fitted as standard
while others are options – which alternative
applies is market dependent.

Related information

•

IntelliSafe – driver support and safety
(p. 31)

•

Speed-dependent steering force (p. 274)

•

Electronic stability control (p. 275)

•

Connected Safety (p. 280)

•

City Safety

™

 (p. 334)

•

Road Sign Information

*

 (p. 282)

•

Speed limiter (p. 289)

•

Automatic speed limiter (p. 292)

•

Cruise control (p. 295)

•

Adaptive cruise control

*

 (p. 299)

•

Pilot Assist

*

 (p. 309)

•

Overtaking Assistance

*

 (p. 321)

•

Lane assistance (p. 327)

•

Steering assistance at risk of collision
(p. 347)

•

Rear Collision Warning

*

 (p. 353)

•

BLIS

*

 (p. 354)

•

Driver Alert Control (p. 358)

•

Cross Traffic Alert

*

 (p. 360)

•

Park Assist

*

 (p. 365)

•

Park assist camera

*

 (p. 371)

•

Radar unit (p. 390)

•

Camera unit (p. 399)

Speed-dependent steering force

Speed related power steering causes the
steering wheel force to increase with the
speed of the car so as to be able to give the
driver enhanced sensitivity. On motorways
the steering is firmer. When parking and at
low speed steering is light and requires less
effort.

Reduced power

In rare situations, the power steering may
need to work at reduced power, and turning
the steering wheel may then seem slightly
heavier. This may occur when the power steer-
ing becomes too hot and then needs tempo-
rary cooling. It may also occur if the power
supply is disrupted.

In the event of reduced
power, the message 

Power

steering

 

Assistance

temporarily reduced

 is

shown, as well as this symbol
in the driver display.

While the power steering is working at
reduced power, the driver support functions
and steering assistance systems are not avail-
able.

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WARNING

If the temperature increases too much, the

servo may be forced to switch off com-

pletely. In such a situation, the driver dis-

play shows the 

Power steering failure

Stop safely

 message, combined with a

symbol.

Change the steering force level

*

Steering wheel resistance can be adjusted
when using INDIVIDUAL drive mode.

1. Tap on 

Settings

 in the centre display's

top view.

2. Select 

My Car

Drive Modes

Steering Force

.

Steering wheel resistance selection can only
be accessed if the car is stationary or is mov-
ing at low speed and in a straight line.

Related information

•

Driving support systems (p. 274)

•

Drive modes (p. 451)

Electronic stability control

Electronic Stability Control (ESC

1

) helps the

driver to avoid skidding and improves the
car's traction.

The driver display shows this
symbol when the system is
engaged.

Braking from the system may
be heard as a pulsing sound,
and the car may accelerate

more slowly than expected when applying the
throttle.

The system consists of the following subfunc-
tions:

•

Stability function

2

•

Spin control and traction control system

•

Engine Drag Control

•

Roll Stability Control

WARNING

•

The function is supplementary driver
support intended to facilitate driving
and make it safer – it cannot handle all
situations in all traffic, weather and
road conditions.

•

•

Driver support functions are not a sub-
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgement. The driver is always
responsible for ensuring the car is
driven in a safe manner, at the appro-
priate speed, with an appropriate dis-
tance to other vehicles, and in accord-
ance with current traffic rules and reg-
ulations.

Stability function

2

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

1

Electronic Stability Control

2

Also known as Active Yaw Control.

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Spin control and traction control
system

The function is active at low speed and brakes
the drive wheels that spin so that additional
traction shall be transferred to the drive
wheels that are not spinning.

The function can also prevent the driving
wheels from spinning against the road surface
during acceleration.

Engine Drag Control

Engine Drag Control (EDC

3

) can prevent invol-

untary wheel locking, e.g. after shifting down
or engine braking when driving in low gear on
slippery road surfaces.

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

Trailer stability assist

*

4

Trailer stability assist (TSA

5

) stabilises a car

towing a trailer in situations where they begin
snaking.

NOTE

Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if 

ESC

Sport Mode

 is activated.

Roll Stability Control

This function reduces the risk of overturning,
for example during a sudden evasive manoeu-
vre or if the car skids. The system registers if
and how much the car's lateral inclination
changes. This information is used to calculate
the risk of the car overturning. If the car is at
risk, its electronic stability control system
engages, the engine torque is reduced and
one or more wheels are braked until the car
has regained its stability.

WARNING

Under normal driving conditions, the sys-

tem improves the car's road safety, but this

must not be taken as a reason to increase

speed. Always follow the normal precau-

tions for safe driving.

Related information

•

Driving support systems (p. 274)

•

Activating or deactivating sport mode for
electronic stability control (p. 277)

•

Symbols and messages for electronic sta-
bility control (p. 278)

•

Trailer stability assist

*

 (p. 475)

Electronic Stability Control in sport

mode

The stability system (ESC

6

) is always acti-

vated – it cannot be switched off. However,
the driver can select 

ESC Sport Mode

,

which allows for a more active driving experi-
ence.

With the 

ESC Sport Mode

 subfunction

selected, intervention from the system is
reduced and the car is allowed to skid more
and greater control than normal is thus trans-
ferred to the driver.

When 

ESC Sport Mode

 is selected, the func-

tion can be considered as deactivated, despite
the function continuing to help the driver in
many cases.

NOTE

With 

ESC Sport Mode

 selected, Trailer

Stability Assist (TSA

7

) is deactivated.

ESC Sport Mode

 also provides more traction

even if the car has become bogged down or is
driving on a loose surface, such as in sand or
deep snow.

3

Engine Drag Control

4

Trailer stability assist is included when the Volvo genuine towbar is installed.

5

Trailer Stability Assist

6

Electronic Stability Control

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Related information

•

Electronic stability control (p. 275)

•

Activating or deactivating sport mode for
electronic stability control (p. 277)

•

Trailer stability assist

*

 (p. 475)

Activating or deactivating sport

mode for electronic stability

control

The stability system (ESC

8

) is always acti-

vated – it cannot be switched off. However,
the driver can select sport mode, which
allows for a more active driving experience.

Activate or deactivate the
function using this button in
the centre display's function
view.

•

Illuminated button indication – the func-
tion is activated.

•

Extinguished button indication – the func-
tion is deactivated.

The driver display indicates
activated 

ESC Sport Mode

by displaying this symbol
with a constant glow until the
function is deactivated or the
engine is switched off. The
next time the engine is

started, the system is back in its normal mode
again.

The 

ESC Sport Mode

 function cannot be

selected when one of the following functions
is activated:

•

Speed limiter

•

Cruise control

•

Adaptive cruise control

*

•

Pilot Assist

*

Related information

•

Electronic Stability Control in sport mode
(p. 276)

•

Electronic stability control (p. 275)

7

Trailer Stability Assist

8

Electronic Stability Control

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Symbols and messages for

electronic stability control

A number of symbols and messages regar-
ding electronic stability control (ESC

9

) can be

shown on the driver display. Here are some
examples.

Symbol

Message

Specification

Constant glow for approx. 2 seconds System check when the engine is started.

Flashing light

The system is being activated.

Constant glow

Sport mode is activated. 

NOTE:

 The system is not deactivated in this mode – it is partly

reduced.

9

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Symbol

Message

Specification

ESC

Temporarily off

The system has been temporarily reduced due to excessive brake temperature - the func-
tion is reactivated automatically when the brakes have cooled.

ESC

Service required

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

A text message can be cleared by briefly
pressing the 

 button, located in the centre

of the steering wheel's right-hand keypad.

If a message remains: Contact a workshop –
an authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.

Related information

•

Electronic stability control (p. 275)

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Connected Safety

10

Connected Safety communicates information
between your own car and other vehicles via
the Internet

11

. The function is intended to

make a driver aware that there may be a
potentially dangerous traffic situation further
ahead on the same road.

The function can inform the driver whether
another vehicle further ahead on the same
road has activated its hazard warning flashers
or detected slippery driving conditions. Infor-
mation about slippery driving conditions is
also given if your own car detects slippery sur-
faces.

Connected Safety can help the driver with the
following:

•

Alarm on hazard warning flashers

•

Alarm on slippery driving conditions

Connected Safety communication between
vehicles only works for vehicles equipped with
the function and which have it activated.

Alarm on hazard warning flashers

If your own car's hazard warning flashers are
activated, information about this can be sent
to vehicles approaching your own car's posi-
tion.

When your own car is
approaching a vehicle with
flashing hazard warning
flashers, this symbol is
shown on the driver display.

Alarm on slippery driving conditions

If your own car detects reduced friction
between your tyres and the road, information
on this can be sent to vehicles approaching
your own car's position.

If an ice alert is triggered, this
symbol is displayed on the
Driver display when a vehicle
approaches the slippery road
section, both in your own car
and in other vehicles that
have received the information

via Connected Safety.

WARNING

•

The function is supplementary driver
support intended to facilitate driving
and make it safer – it cannot handle all
situations in all traffic, weather and
road conditions.

•

•

Driver support functions are not a sub-
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgement. The driver is always
responsible for ensuring the car is
driven in a safe manner, at the appro-
priate speed, with an appropriate dis-
tance to other vehicles, and in accord-
ance with current traffic rules and reg-
ulations.

Related information

•

Driving support systems (p. 274)

•

Activating or deactivating Connected
Safety (p. 281)

•

Limitations of Connected Safety (p. 281)

•

Internet-connected car

*

 (p. 529)

10

Not available on all markets.

11

Data is transferred (data traffic) when using the Internet, and this may involve a cost.

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Activating or deactivating

Connected Safety

For Connected Safety to be able to share
information on road conditions with other
vehicles, the function needs to be activated.
The function can be deactivated if you do not
want to share information.

Activate or deactivate the
function using this button in
the centre display's function
view.

•

Illuminated button indication – the func-
tion is activated.

•

Extinguished button indication – the func-
tion is deactivated.

When activated, special terms and conditions
that appear on the display must be acknowl-
edged by the driver before a connection to the
Internet

12

 can be made. For example, a situa-

tion where the driver must accept data being
sent from the car using his/her mobile phone.

If there is no Internet connection, your own car
will still inform you, the driver, that slippery
driving conditions have been detected by your
own car. For Connected Safety to work fully,
your own car needs to be connected to the
Internet.

Related information

•

Connected Safety (p. 280)

•

Internet-connected car

*

 (p. 529)

•

User terms and conditions and data shar-
ing (p. 535)

•

Limitations of Connected Safety (p. 281)

Limitations of Connected Safety

Information about vehicles with activated
hazard warning flashers or which have
detected slippery driving conditions is not
always communicated between all vehicles
within the same area.

This can be because for example:

•

Poor or no contact with the Internet.

•

Vehicles on slippery surfaces make
manoeuvres that are too weak for friction
between tyres and road surface to be
detectable, e.g. steering wheel movement,
acceleration or braking.

•

Vehicles that have detected slippery surfa-
ces, or have activated their hazard warn-
ing flashers, do not have the function acti-
vated.

•

Vehicles that have detected slippery surfa-
ces, or have activated their hazard warn-
ing flashers, are not equipped with the
function.

•

There may be no warning due to missing
or defective global positioning/satellite
navigation.

•

Detection of slippery surfaces or activation
of hazard warning flashers has taken place

12

Data is transferred (data traffic) when using the Internet, and this may involve a cost.

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on a road which is missing from Volvo
Cars database.

•

Connected Safety is not available in all
markets and does not cover all areas - a
retailer for Volvo has information on cur-
rent areas.

WARNING

•

In certain situations, the function may
give incorrect warnings for slippery
driving conditions.

•

The function cannot always detect
other vehicles with activated hazard
warning flashers or detect all sections
of road with slippery surfaces.

Related information

•

Connected Safety (p. 280)

•

Internet-connected car

*

 (p. 529)

Road Sign Information

*

The Road Sign Information function (RSI

13

)

can help the driver to observe speed-related
road signs and certain prohibition signs.

Examples of readable signs

14

.

RSI can provide information about such things
as current speed, when a motorway or road is
starting/ending, when overtaking is prohibited
or when the direction of travel is one-way.

If the car passes a speed limit sign, it will be
shown on the driver display.

Road sign information (RSI

15

) also includes

subfunctions that can warn the driver if a
speed limit has been exceeded or in connec-
tion with speed cameras.

NOTE

In certain markets, the Road Sign Informa-
tion function

*

 is only available in combina-

tion with Sensus Navigation

*

.

WARNING

•

The function is supplementary driver
support intended to facilitate driving
and make it safer – it cannot handle all
situations in all traffic, weather and
road conditions.

•

•

Driver support functions are not a sub-
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgement. The driver is always
responsible for ensuring the car is
driven in a safe manner, at the appro-
priate speed, with an appropriate dis-
tance to other vehicles, and in accord-
ance with current traffic rules and reg-
ulations.

13

Road Sign Information

14

Road signs are market-dependent - illustrations in these instructions only show a few examples.

15

Road Sign Information