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Foot movement operation

Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.

–

Make 

one

 forward kicking motion with

your foot under the left section of the rear
bumper. Take a step back. Do not touch
the bumper.
> A brief audible signal will be heard

when opening or closing is activated -
the tailgate will open/close.

If several opening attempts have been made
without the remote key in range behind the
vehicle, foot movement operation will not be
available for a short period of time.

Do not keep your foot under the vehicle in a
kicking motion. This may prevent activation.

Interrupting opening or closing with a foot
movement

–

Make 

one

 forward kicking motion while

the tailgate is opening or closing to stop
its movement.

The remote key does not need to be within
range of the vehicle to interrupt opening or
closing of the tailgate.

If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it
will open the next time it is activated.

NOTE

There is a risk of reduced or lost function if
there are large amounts of snow, ice, dirt,
etc. on the rear bumper. Make sure to keep
the bumper clean.

NOTE

Please note that the system could be inad-
vertently activated in a car wash or similar
if the remote key is within range.

Vehicle with skid plate accessory

*

If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate, the
sensor is located towards the left corner of the
bumper.

To activate opening and closing using a foot
movement on a vehicle with skid plate, make a
kicking motion from the side of the vehicle.
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range (approx. 1 meter (3 feet)) for
opening and closing to be possible.

17

If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate

*

, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.

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Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.

Related information

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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces

*

(p. 266)

•

Remote key range (p. 255)

Private Locking

The tailgate and the glove compartment can
be locked using the private locking function
to prevent them from being opened, e.g.
when the vehicle is left at a workshop or with
a valet.

The function button for pri-
vate locking is located in the
center display's Function
view. Depending on the cur-
rent status of the lock,

Private Locking Unlocked

or 

Private Locking Locked

will be displayed.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating private locking
(p. 277)

Activating and deactivating private

locking

Private locking is activated using the function
button in the center display and a PIN code.

NOTE

For the valet lock function to be activated
the car must be in at least ignition mode 

I

.

Two codes are used for private locking:

•

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

•

A PIN code, which is changed each time
the function is activated.

Entering security code before initial
use

The first time the function is used, a security
code must be selected. This code can then be
used to deactivate private locking if the
selected PIN code has been forgotten or lost.
The security code functions as a PUK (secur-
ity) code for all PIN codes used for private
locking.

Save the security code in a safe place.

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To create a security code:

1. Tap the button for private locking in Func-

tion view.

> A pop-up window will appear.

2. Enter the desired security code and press

Confirm

.

> The security code is saved. The private

locking function is now ready for activa-
tion.

Activating private locking

1. Tap the button for private locking in Func-

tion view.

> A pop-up window will appear.

2. Enter the code you would like to use to

unlock the glove compartment and the
tailgate and tap 

Confirm

.

> The glove compartment and tailgate

will lock. A green indicator light will illu-
minate next to the button in Function
view to confirm locked status.

Deactivating private locking

1. Tap the button for private locking in Func-

tion view.

> A pop-up window will appear.

2. Enter the code used for locking and tap

Confirm

.

> The glove compartment and tailgate

will unlock. The green indicator light
next to the button in Function view will
go out to confirm unlocked status.

Forgotten PIN code

If you have forgotten your PIN code or entered
it incorrectly more than three times, the secur-
ity code can be used to deactivate private
locking.

If the vehicle is unlocked using Volvo On Call
or the Volvo On Call app, private locking will
be automatically deactivated.

Forgotten security code

If you have forgotten your security code, con-
tact an authorized Volvo retailer for assistance
deactivating private locking.

Related information

•

Private Locking (p. 277)

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Alarm

The alarm emits sound and light signals if
anyone without a valid remote key attempts
to break into the vehicle or interferes with the
start battery or alarm siren.

Alarm indicator

A red indicator light on the dashboard shows
the status of the alarm:

•

Indicator off - the alarm is disarmed.

•

Indicator flashes once every two seconds -
the alarm is armed.

•

The indicator flashes quickly after the
alarm has been disabled for up to
30 seconds or until the ignition is put in 

I

mode – the alarm has been triggered.

When armed, the alarm will be triggered if:

•

the hood, tailgate or any door is opened.

•

a battery cable is disconnected.

•

the alarm siren is disconnected.

Alarm signals

The following occurs if the alarm is triggered:

•

A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until
the alarm is turned off.

•

The hazard warning flashers will flash for
5 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.

If the reason the alarm was triggered is not
rectified, the alarm cycle will repeat up to 10
times

18

.

Symbols and messages

Symbol Message

Meaning

Alarm sys-
tem failure
Service
required

Contact a work-
shop 

‒ 

an

authorized Volvo
workshop is rec-
ommended.

NOTE

Do not attempt to repair or alter any of the
components in the alarm system yourself.
Any such attempt could affect the terms
and conditions of your insurance policy.

Related information

•

Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 280)

18

Certain markets only.

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Arming and disarming the alarm

The alarm is armed when the vehicle is
locked and disarmed when the vehicle is
unlocked. The alarm can also be disarmed
without a functioning key.

Arming and disarming the alarm

The alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked
and disarmed when the vehicle is unlocked.

Disarming the alarm without a functioning
remote key

The vehicle can be unlocked and disarmed
even if the remote key is not functioning e.g. if
the battery is discharged.

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

ble key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.

Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.

2. Place the remote key on the key symbol in

the backup reader in the tunnel console's
cup holder.

3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release.

> The alarm will be disarmed.

Turning off a triggered alarm

–

Press the unlock button on the remote key
or put the ignition into mode 

I

 by turning

the start knob clockwise and then releas-
ing it.

Related information

•

Alarm (p. 279)

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Driver support systems

The vehicle is equipped with a number of
driver support systems that can provide the
driver with active or passive assistance in var-
ious situations.

The systems can, for example, help the driver:

•

maintain a set speed

•

maintain a set time interval to the vehicle
ahead

•

help prevent a collision by warning the
driver and applying the brakes

•

park the vehicle.

Some of the systems are standard and others
are options. This also varies from market to
market.

Related information

•

IntelliSafe – driver support and safety
(p. 29)

•

Speed-dependent steering wheel resis-
tance (p. 282)

•

Electronic Stability Control (p. 283)

•

Connected Safety (p. 288)

•

City Safety

™

 (p. 335)

•

Road Sign Information

*

 (p. 290)

•

Cruise control (p. 295)

•

Adaptive Cruise Control

*

 (p. 298)

•

Pilot Assist

*

 (p. 308)

•

Curve Speed Assist (CSA)

*

 (p. 320)

•

Passing assistance

*

 (p. 322)

•

Lane Keeping Aid (p. 328)

•

Steering assistance at risk of collision
(p. 349)

•

Rear Collision Warning

*

 (p. 355)

•

BLIS

*

 (p. 356)

•

Driver Alert Control (p. 360)

•

Distance Alert

*

 (p. 362)

•

Cross Traffic Alert

*

 (p. 364)

•

Park Assist

*

 (p. 368)

•

Park Assist Camera

*

 (p. 373)

•

Radar sensor (p. 392)

•

Camera (p. 395)

Speed-dependent steering wheel

resistance

Speed-dependent power steering increases
the steering wheel resistance in pace with
the vehicle's speed, which can help give the
driver an enhanced feeling of control and sta-
bility. Steering is stiffer on highways. When
parking and at low speeds, it will be easier to
move the steering wheel.

Reduced power

In rare situations, the power steering may
need to work at reduced power and the steer-
ing wheel may then feel more difficult to
move. This may happen when the power
steering becomes too hot and needs to be
temporarily cooled. It can also happen if there
is a disturbance in power supply.

If there is reduced power, the
message 

Power steering

Assistance temporarily
reduced

 and this symbol are

shown in the instrument
panel.

While the power steering is working at
reduced power, the driver support functions
and systems with steering assistance are not
available.

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WARNING

If the temperature rises too high, the power

steering may be forced to switch off com-

pletely. In such a situation, the driver dis-

play shows the message 

Power steering

failure

 

Stop safely

 along with a symbol.

Changing the level of steering wheel
resistance

*

In INDIVIDUAL drive mode, the level of steer-
ing wheel resistance can be adjusted.

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the center display's Top

view.

2. Select 

My Car

Drive Modes

Steering Force

.

Steering wheel resistance settings can only be
accessed if the vehicle is stationary or is mov-
ing straight ahead at a low speed.

Related information

•

Driver support systems (p. 282)

•

Drive modes

*

 (p. 425)

Electronic Stability Control

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC

1

) func-

tion helps the driver avoid skidding and
improves the vehicle's directional stability.

This symbol will be displayed
in the instrument panel when
the system is intervening.

When the system has inter-
vened to apply the brakes, a
pulsing sound may be heard

and the vehicle may accelerate more slowly
than expected when the accelerator pedal is
depressed.

The system consists of the following sub-func-
tions:

•

Stability control

2

•

Spin control and active yaw control

•

Engine drag control

•

Trailer Stability Assist

•

Roll Stability Control

WARNING

•

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

•

•

Driver support functions are not a sub-
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgment. The driver is always respon-
sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate
speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.

Stability control

2

This function helps control the driving and
braking force of each individual wheel in an
attempt to stabilize the vehicle.

Spin control and active yaw control

This function is active at low speeds and
brakes the wheels that are spinning to transfer

1

Electronic Stability Control

2

Also called traction control.

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additional power to wheels that are not spin-
ning.

This function can also help prevent the wheels
from spinning while the vehicle is accelerating.

Engine drag control

Engine drag control (EDC

3

) can help prevent

inadvertent wheel lock, e.g. after downshifting
or using engine braking when driving at low
speeds on a slippery surface.

Inadvertent wheel lock while driving could
impair the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.

Trailer Stability Assist

*

4

Trailer Stability Assist (TSA

5

) is designed to

help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer if
the vehicle and trailer have begun to sway.

NOTE

Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if 

ESC

Sport Mode

 is activated.

Roll Stability Control

This function helps reduce the risk of a rollover
in the event of e.g. a sudden evasive maneuver
or if the vehicle begins to skid. The system
monitors the lateral angle at which the vehicle

is leaning and registers any changes. Using
this information, the system calculates the
likelihood of a rollover. If there is an imminent
risk of a rollover, Electronic Stability Control is
activated, engine torque is reduced and brakes
are applied to one or more of the wheels until
the vehicle has regained stability.

WARNING

The vehicle’s stability systems help

improve vehicle safety but do not replace

the driver’s responsibility for operating the

vehicle in a safe manner. Speed and driving

style should always be adapted to the cur-

rent road, traffic and weather conditions.

Posted speed limits should always be

respected.

Related information

•

Driver support systems (p. 282)

•

Activating or deactivating Sport mode for
Electronic Stability Control (p. 285)

•

Electronic Stability Control symbols and
messages (p. 286)

•

Trailer Stability Assist

*

 (p. 459)

Electronic Stability Control in sport

mode

The stability system (ESC

6

) is always acti-

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

ESC Sport Mode

,

which offers more active driving characteris-
tics.

With the 

ESC Sport Mode

 sub-function

selected, intervention from the system is
reduced and more lateral movement is permit-
ted, giving the driver more control of the vehi-
cle than usual.

When 

ESC Sport Mode

 is selected, the func-

tion may seem to be disabled even though it
continues to assist the driver.

NOTE

When 

ESC Sport Mode

 is selected, the

trailer stabilizer (TSA

7

) is switched off.

ESC Sport Mode

 also helps provide more

traction, even if the vehicle gets stuck or is
driving on a loose surface such as deep snow
or loose sand.

3

Engine Drag Control

4

Trailer Stability Assist is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original towbar.

5

Trailer Stability Assist

6

Electronic Stability Control

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Related information

•

Electronic Stability Control (p. 283)

•

Activating or deactivating Sport mode for
Electronic Stability Control (p. 285)

•

Trailer Stability Assist

*

 (p. 459)

Activating or deactivating Sport

mode for Electronic Stability

Control

The stability system (ESC

8

) is always acti-

vated and cannot be switched off. However,
the driver can select Sport mode, which
offers more active driving characteristics.

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

•

Illuminated button indicator light – the
function is activated.

•

Extinguished button indicator light – the
function is deactivated.

When 

ESC Sport Mode

 is

activated, this symbol will
illuminate with a steady glow
in the instrument panel. It will
remain on until the driver
deactivates the function or
until the engine is turned off.

The system will return to normal mode the
next time the engine is started.

The 

ESC Sport Mode

 function cannot be

selected when any of the following functions
are activated:

•

Cruise control

•

Adaptive Cruise Control

*

•

Pilot Assist

*

Related information

•

Electronic Stability Control in sport mode
(p. 284)

•

Electronic Stability Control (p. 283)

7

Trailer Stability Assist

8

Electronic Stability Control

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Electronic Stability Control

symbols and messages

A number of symbols and messages related
to Electronic Stability Control (ESC

9

) may be

displayed in the instrument panel. Several
examples are provided below.

Symbol

Message

Meaning

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

Flashing light

The system is actively operating.

Steady glow

Sport mode is activated. 

NOTE!

 The system is not deactivated in this mode, but has parti-

ally reduced functionality.

9

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Symbol

Message

Meaning

ESC

Temporarily off

The system's functionality has been temporarily reduced due to high brake system tempera-
tures. The function will be automatically reactivated when the brakes have cooled.

ESC

Service required

The system is not functioning properly. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine
and then restart it.

A text message can be erased by briefly press-
ing the 

 button in the center of the right-

side steering wheel keypad.

If the message persists: Contact a workshop 

‒

an authorized Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.

Related information

•

Electronic Stability Control (p. 283)

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Connected Safety

10

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

11

. The function is designed to

notify the driver of any hazardous road condi-
tions ahead.

The function can notify the driver if another
vehicle further down the road has activated its
hazard warning flashers or detected slippery
road conditions. You will also be notified if
your own vehicle detects slippery road condi-
tions.

Connected Safety can assist the driver with
the following:

•

Hazard warning flashers alert

•

Slippery road alerts

Connected Safety communication between
vehicles only works for vehicles that are equip-
ped with the function and have it activated.

Hazard warning flashers alert

If your vehicle's hazard warning flashers are
activated, information on this can be sent to
other vehicles approaching your location.

When your vehicle
approaches a vehicle with its
hazard warning flashers on,
this symbol will appear in the
instrument panel.

In vehicles equipped with a head-up display,
the warning symbols for Connected Safety
will also be displayed there.

Slippery road alerts

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

As the vehicle approaches
the area affected, this symbol
will be displayed in the instru-
ment panel to alert the driver
of slippery road conditions.
Drivers of other vehicles
receiving information via

Connected Safety will receive similar notifica-
tions as they approach the area.

In vehicles equipped with a head-up display,
the warning symbols for Connected Safety
will also be displayed there.

WARNING

•

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

•

•

Driver support functions are not a sub-
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgment. The driver is always respon-
sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate
speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.

Related information

•

Driver support systems (p. 282)

•

Activating or deactivating Connected
Safety (p. 289)

•

Connected Safety limitations (p. 289)

•

Internet-connected vehicle

*

 (p. 524)

10

Not available in all markets.

11

There may be a charge for transmitting data over the Internet, depending on your service plan.

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Activating or deactivating

Connected Safety

For Connected Safety to be able to share
information about road conditions with other
drivers, the function must be activated. If you
do not wish to share information, the function
can be deactivated.

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

•

Illuminated button indicator light – the
function is activated.

•

Extinguished button indicator light – the
function is deactivated.

At activation, the driver must accept the spe-
cial terms and conditions shown in the display
before an Internet connection

12

 can be estab-

lished. The driver must, for example, accept
that data is sent from the vehicle using the
driver's cellular phone.

Even when your vehicle is not connected to
the Internet, you will still be notified if the sys-
tem in your own vehicle detects slippery road
conditions. For Connected Safety to function
at full capacity, your vehicle needs to be con-
nected to the Internet.

Related information

•

Connected Safety (p. 288)

•

Internet-connected vehicle

*

 (p. 524)

•

Terms of use and data sharing (p. 530)

•

Connected Safety limitations (p. 289)

Connected Safety limitations

Information on vehicles with activated hazard
warning flashers or which have detected slip-
pery road conditions is not always communi-
cated between all vehicles in the affected
area.

This may be the case if:

•

No or insufficient Internet connection.

•

The maneuvers (steering wheel move-
ments, acceleration or braking) made by
the vehicles on slippery surfaces are too
weak for friction between the tires and
road to be detected.

•

Vehicles that have detected slippery road
conditions or activated hazard warning
flashers have not activated the function.

•

Vehicles that have detected slippery road
conditions or activated hazard warning
flashers are not equipped with the func-
tion.

•

Insufficient GPS/satellite navigation may
prevent warnings.

•

Slippery road conditions were detected or
hazard warning flashers were activated on
a road that is not registered in the Volvo
Cars database.

•

Connected Safety is not developed on all
markets and does not cover all areas. Con-

12

There may be a charge for transmitting data over the Internet, depending on your service plan.

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sult a Volvo retailer for more information
on covered areas.

WARNING

•

In certain situations, the function may
give false warnings of slippery road
conditions.

•

The function cannot always detect
other vehicles with activated hazard
warning factors or detect all stretches
of road with slippery conditions.

Related information

•

Connected Safety (p. 288)

•

Internet-connected vehicle

*

 (p. 524)

Road Sign Information

*

The Road Sign Information (RSI

13

) function

can help the driver observe speed-related
road signs.

Examples of signs that can be detected

14

.

If the vehicle passes a speed limit sign, it will
be displayed in the instrument panel and the
head-up display

*

.

There are also subfunctions for Road Sign
Information (RSI

15

) that can alert the driver if

the speed limit has been exceeded or if there
are speed cameras nearby.

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 help make it safer – it cannot han-
dle all situations in all traffic, weather
and road conditions.

•

•

Driver support functions are not a sub-
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgment. The driver is always respon-
sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate
speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.

13

Road Sign Information

14

Road signs differ according to market 

‒ 

the illustrations shown here are just some examples.

15

Road Sign Information

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Related information

•

Driver support systems (p. 282)

•

Activating or deactivating Road Sign Infor-
mation

*

 (p. 291)

•

Road Sign Information

*

 display (p. 291)

•

Road Sign Information and Sensus
Navigation

*

 (p. 292)

•

Speed limit and speed camera warnings
from Road Sign Information

*

 (p. 292)

•

Road Sign Information

*

 limitations

(p. 294)

Activating or deactivating Road

Sign Information

*

The Road Sign Information (RSI

16

) function is

optional – the driver can choose to have the
function activated or deactivated.

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

•

Illuminated button indicator light – the
function is activated.

•

Extinguished button indicator light – the
function is deactivated.

Related information

•

Road Sign Information

*

 (p. 290)

•

Road Sign Information

*

 limitations

(p. 294)

Road Sign Information

*

 display

Road Sign Information (RSI

17

) displays road

signs in different ways depending on the sign
and situation.

Example

18

 of registered speed information.

When the function has registered a speed
limit sign, the sign will be displayed as a sym-
bol in the instrument panel and a colored
marking will be shown in the speedometer's
speed scale.

If the vehicle is equipped with Sensus
Navigation

*

, speed-related information will

also be retrieved from map data, which means
that the instrument panel can display or
change information about speed limits even if
the vehicle has not passed a speed-related
sign.

16

Road Sign Information

17

Road Sign Information

18

Road signs differ according to market 

‒ 

the illustrations shown here are just examples.

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Signs for "School" and "Children
playing"

If the warning sign "School"
or "Children playing" is
included in the satellite navi-
gator's map data

19

, a symbol

of this type will be displayed
in the instrument panel.

Related information

•

Road Sign Information

*

 (p. 290)

•

Road Sign Information

*

 limitations

(p. 294)

Road Sign Information and Sensus

Navigation

*

If the vehicle is equipped with Sensus
Navigation

*

, speed-related information will be

provided in the following situations:

•

In cases where the speed limit is given
indirectly, e.g. signs for highways or other
major roads.

•

If a previously detected speed sign is
deemed to be no longer valid and no new
sign has been passed.

NOTE

In certain markets, the Road Sign Informa-
tion

*

 function is only available in combina-

tion with Sensus Navigation

*

.

NOTE

If a downloaded third-party app is used for
navigation, there is no support for speed-
related information.

Related information

•

Road Sign Information

*

 (p. 290)

Speed limit and speed camera

warnings from Road Sign

Information

*

There are subfunctions for Road Sign Infor-
mation (RSI

20

) that can alert the driver if the

speed limit has been exceeded or if there are
speed cameras nearby.

Example of speed camera and speed limit informa-

tion in the instrument panel

Speed limit warning

When Speed Warning is acti-
vated, the symbol for the cur-
rent speed limit in the instru-
ment panel

21

 will flash tem-

porarily if that speed is excee-
ded.

19

Only vehicles with Sensus Navigation

*

.

20

Road Sign Information

21

Road signs differ by market – the illustration shown here is just an example.