Get Starting, driving, gearshifting Guide for Volvo Xc70 SUV First Generation (1997-2007)

Starting, driving, gearshifting

Fuel filler flap, Starting the engine 96

Economical driving 97

Starting the engine 98

Manual gearbox 99

Automatic gearbox 100

All Wheel Drive, Active chassis, FOUR-C 102

Parking assistance 103

Towing 105

Jumpstarting 106

Driving with trailer 107

Adjusting the headlamp beam pattern 116

BLIS - Blind Spot Information System 120

Fuel filler flap, Starting the engine

Fuel filling

The fuel cap is inside the fuel filler flap on the

right rear wing.

In high exterior temperatures there can be

overpressure in the fuel tank. Open the filler cap

slowly.

Do not overfill the fuel tank. A maximum of

one automatic cut out by the fuel pump

nozzle is recommended! Too much fuel at

high outside temperatures can cause the tank to

overflow!

After refuelling, replace the fuel cap and turn

until one or more clicks is heard.

Opening fuel tank filler cover

The fuel filler flap is unlocked and can be

opened when the car is unlocked.

NOTE! When the car is locked from outside,

the fuel filler flap remains unlocked for a further

10 minutes.

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Start the engine as follows

(Petrol)

1 Apply the parking brake (handbrake).

2 Automatic gearbox: Gear selector in P or

N position.

Manual gearbox: Gear lever in neutral

and the clutch pedal completely depressed.

This is especially important in severe cold.

3 Turn the ignition key to the start position. If

the engine does not start within

5-10 seconds, release the key and try again.

Refuelling

NOTE! Never add cleaning additives yourself

unless specifically recommended to do so by a

Volvo workshop.

Important!

Petrol-powered cars must always be refuelled

with unleaded petrol so as not to damage the

catalytic converter.

WARNING!

Always switch off your mobile telephone

during refuelling - the ring signal can cause

sparks which may ignite petrol fumes and

lead to fires or personal injury.

How to start the engine

(Diesel)

1 Apply the parking brake (handbrake).

2 Automatic gearbox: Gear selector in P or

N position.

Manual gearbox: Gear lever in neutral

and the clutch pedal completely depressed.

This is especially important in severe cold.

3 Turn the ignition key to the driving position.

A control symbol in the combined instru-

ment panel shows that the engine is pre-

heating. Turn the key to the start position

when the indicator symbol has gone out.

Refuelling with diesel oil

At low temperatures (–5 °C to –40 °C) the

diesel oil can precipitate paraffin, which makes

the engine difficult to start. Make sure that

special winter fuel is used during the cold

period of the year.

NOTE! Depending on the engine temperature

when starting, the idling speed with a cold start

is - for a short period - higher than normal for

some engine types.

The reason for this is Volvo's ambition to

minimise exhaust emissions by bringing up the

engine's exhaust purification system to its correct

working temperature as quickly as possible.

Drive with anticipation

Economical driving results from driving gently

with anticipation and adapting your driving

style and speed to the situation.

Keep in mind the following:

· Drive the engine to operating temperature as

soon as possible! That is to say: do not let

the engine idle, but drive with a light load as

soon as you can.

· A cold engine consumes more fuel than a

warm one.

· Avoid driving short distances where the

engine never has time to reach operating

temperature.

· Drive gently! Avoid unnecessary quick

accelerations and heavy braking.

· Do not drive with unnecessary, heavy loads

in the car.

· Do not drive with winter tyres when the

roads are clear and dry.

· Remove the load carrier when it is not in use.

· Do not open side windows unnecessarily.

Immobilizer

Use the vehicle key. The ignition key must not

hang with other keys on the same key ring

when starting the car.

Economical driving, Some important tips!

Speed-dependent power

steering (option)

If the car is equipped with speed-dependent

power steering it is more easily steered at low

speeds to facilitate parking or the like.

When speed is increased, the steering force will

be adjusted in order to provide the driver with

an improved feeling for the road.

Do not drive with tailgate open!

If you drive with the tailgate open, some of the

exhaust gases and therefore poisonous carbon

monoxide could be sucked into the car through

the cargo compartment. If you are forced to

drive with the tailgate open over a shorter

distance carry out the following:

· Close all windows.

· Distribute the air between the windscreen and

floor while running the fan at high speed.

The new car - slippery road

surface

Driving on a slippery road may feel different

depending on whether you choose a car with a

manual or an automatic gearbox. Practice skid

driving under controlled conditions so that you

know how your new car reacts.

Do not overload the battery

The electrical functions in the car load the

battery to varying degrees. Avoid having the

ignition key in position II when the engine is

off. Use position I instead, as less power is

consumed. The 12-volt socket in the cargo

compartment supplies power even when the

ignition key is removed.

Examples of functions which consume a lot of

power:

· ventilation fan

· windscreen wipers

· audio system

· parking lamps.

Also take note of different accessories that load

the electrical system. Do not use functions the

consume a lot of current when the engine is

switched off. A text is shown on the display in

the combined instrument panel if battery voltage

is low and remains until the engine has started.

The energy economy function shuts down

certain functions or reduces the load on the

battery, e.g. by lowering ventilation fan speed

and switching off the audio system.

Charge the battery by starting the engine.

Starting the engine

Do not allow the engine and

cooling system to overheat

Under certain conditions, e.g. when driving in

hilly terrain and with a heavy load, especially in

warm weather, there is a risk of the engine and

cooling system overheating.

To avoid the cooling system overheating:

· Drive at low speeds if driving with a trailer

up a long incline.

· Switch off the air conditioning temporarily.

· Avoid letting the engine idle.

· Do not turn the engine off immediately when

you stop, if the car has been driven hard.

· Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front

of the grille if driving in extremely high

temperatures.

To avoid the engine overheating:

Do not exceed engine speeds of 4500 rpm if

driving with a trailer or caravan in hilly terrain.

The oil temperature can become too high.

Automatic gearbox

Adaptive system

The gearbox is controlled by what is known as

an adaptive system. The system continually

monitors how the gearbox is behaving and

senses every gear change for optimum change

quality.

Lock-up function

The gears have a lock-up function (locked

gears), which gives better engine braking and

lower fuel consumption.

Safety systems

Cars with automatic gearbox have special safety

systems:

Keylock

To remove the ignition key, the gear selector

must be in the P position. The key is locked in

all other positions.

Park position (P)

Stationary car with engine running:

Hold your foot on the brake pedal when

moving the gear selector to another position.

Shiftlock

Park position (P)

The brake pedal must be depressed to move the

gear selector from position P to other gear

positions when the ignition key is in position I

or II.

Neutral position (N position)

The brake pedal must be depressed to move the

gear selector from position N to other gear

positions when the ignition key is in position I

or II.

Cold start

When starting in cold temperatures, gear shifts

may feel harder. This is due to the viscosity of

the transmission fluid at low temperatures.

To minimise engine emissions, the gearbox

shifts up later than normal if the engine has

been started at low temperatures.

When the engine is cold, the gearbox shifts

gears at higher revs. This allows the catalytic

converter to reach normal operating temperature

more quickly.

”Kick-down”

When the accelerator 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.

When maximum speed for this gear is reached,

or 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.

To prevent over-revving, the gearbox control

program has a protective downshift inhibitor.

The kick-down function cannot be used in

the manual* positions. Return to automatic

position D.

* Refers to Geartronic.

Manual gearbox

Gear positions, 5-speed

Depress the clutch pedal fully with every gear

change. Remove your foot from the clutch

pedal between changes! Be sure to follow this

shifting pattern.

For the best possible fuel economy, use the

highest gear possible as often as possible.

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Reverse gear detent

Only engage reverse gear when the car is

stationary.

To put the car into reverse, the lever must first

be moved to neutral position (between 3rd and

4th gear). Reverse gear cannot be selected

directly from 5th gear because of the reverse

gear inhibitor.

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Gear positions, 6-speed

Depress the clutch pedal fully with each gear

change. Remove your foot from the clutch

pedal between gear changes! Follow the

appropriate shifting pattern.

For the best possible fuel economy, use the

highest gear possible as often as possible.

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Gear selector positions

Automatic gearbox

N – Neutral position

N is the neutral position. The engine can be

started, but no gear is selected. Apply the

parking brake when the car is stationary with

the gear lever in N.

D – Driving position

D is the normal driving position. The car

automatically shifts between the different gears

of the gearbox based on the level of acceleration

and speed. The car should be stationary when

selecting D from position R.

4 – Low gear

Shifting up and down between the 1st, 2nd,

3rd, and 4th occurs automatically.

The 5th gear will not be engaged.

Position 4 can be used:

· for mountain driving

· when driving with a trailer

· to increase engine braking

3 – Low gear

Shifting up and down between 1st, 2nd and 3rd

occurs automatically.

The 4th gear will not be engaged.

Position 3 can be used:

· for mountain driving

· when driving with a trailer

· to increase engine braking

P – Parking

Select this position when you wish to start the

engine or park the car.

The car should be stationary when you

select position P!

In position P the transmission is mechanically

locked. Always apply the parking brake when

parking!

R – Reversing position

The car should be stationary when you

select R!

L – Low gear position

Select L if you wish to drive in 1st or 2nd.

Position L gives the best engine braking for

mountain driving, etc.

W - Winter

The W button by the gear

selector engages and

disengages the winter

programme W. The

symbol W is shown in the

combined instrument

panel when the winter programme is activated.

The winter programme starts the gearbox in 3rd

gear to make it easier to pull off on slippery

roads. When the programme is engaged, lower

gears are activated only by kick-down.

The W programme can only be selected in

position D.

* V70R with Geartronic has an S button

instead.

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Mechanical gear selector

inhibitor

The gear selector can be moved freely between

N and D. Other positions are locked with a

latch that is released with the inhibitor button on

the gear selector.

Press the inhibitor button to move the lever

forward or back between the different gear

positions.

Geartronic

V70R with Geartronic has an S button by the

gear selector instead of the W button. The S

button is used to activate the sport programme

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of the gearbox. An LED in the button lights to

indicate the sport programme is active.

The S programme provides sportier characteris-

tics. It allows higher engine speed for the gears

while responding more quickly to acceleration.

During active driving, the use of a lower gear is

prioritised, leading to a delayed upshift.

Manual positions, Geartronic

Move the gear selector to the right to shift from

automatic driving position D to manual mode.

To shift from the MAN position to automatic

driving position D, move the gear selector left

to position D.

3rd gear is the highest gear that can be used

when starting.

V70 R has Geartronic as standard.

While driving:

The manual gearshift mode can be selected at

any time while driving. The engaged gear is

locked until you choose another gear. The car

will only shift down automatically if you slow

down to a very low speed.

If the gear selector is moved to - (minus) the car

changes down a gear and engine brakes at the

same time. If the gear selector is moved to +

(plus) the car changes up a gear.

The kick-down function cannot be used in

manual mode.

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All-Wheel Drive (four-wheel drive), Active chassis, FOUR-C

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (option)

All-wheel drive is always engaged.

All-wheel drive means that all four road wheels

are driven at the same time. Power is automati-

cally distributed between front and rear wheels.

An electronically controlled clutch system

distributes the power to the pair of wheels that

grips best. This provides the best traction and

prevents wheel spin.

Under normal driving conditions, the majority

of power is transmitted to the front wheels.

The greater traction improves driving safety in

rain, snow and icy conditions.

Active chassis – FOUR-C*

(option)

The car is equipped with an extremely

advanced active chassis system - Continuously

Controlled Chassis Concept - that is regulated

electronically. System functions are based on a

number of sensors which continuously adjust

vehicle movements and reactions, for example

vertical and lateral acceleration, vehicle speed

and wheel movement.

The FOUR-C control unit analyses data from

the sensors and performs the necessary shock

absorber setting adjustments up to 500 times per

second. This results in extremely fast and accurate

individual shock absorber control, which explains

how chassis characteristics can be varied.

Chassis characteristics can

be modified at any time while

driving, when the nature of

the road changes or when

you desire a change in

driving style. This change

occurs in a matter of

milliseconds.

The effect produced by pressing the accelerator

is linked to your choice of chassis characteristics.

Comfort

Comfort adjusts the chassis setting so that the

body is insulated from uneven sections of the

road surface, which allows for better glide.

Shock absorption is softer and body move-

ments are minimal. This setting is recommen-

ded for long-distance driving or driving on

slippery road surfaces.

When the ignition is switched off in Comfort

setting, the chassis will resume the same mode

when the car is re-started.

Sport

In Sport mode, steering responses are quicker

than in Comfort mode. Damping is harder and

the body follows the road surface to minimise

rolling during quick cornering. The car feels

sportier.

When the ignition is switched off in Sport

setting, the chassis will resume the same mode

when the car is re-started.

Advanced*

With the Advanced setting, shock absorber

movements are minimal and optimised for

maximum traction and minimal roll when

cornering. This setting is recommended for flat,

even road surfaces only. Response to accelera-

tion is more direct and the automatic gearbox

shift schedule is sportier.

When the ignition is switched off in Advanced

setting, the chassis will resume the same mode

when the car is re-started.

* Applies to V70 R

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Parking assistance (option)

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Parking assistance, front and rear

General

Parking assistance is used as an aid to parking.

A signal indicates the distance to an object. The

frequency of the signal increases a you come

closer to an object in front* of or behind the car.

The tone becomes constant at a distance of

about 30 cm. If there are objects within this

distance both behind and in front* of the car,

the signal alternates between front and rear

speakers. If the volume of another sound

source from the audio system is high, this is

automatically lowered.

The system is always activated when the car is

started.

*Provided that parking assistance is mounted

both front and rear.

WARNING!

Parking assistance does not relinquish the

driver’s own responsibility during parking.

The sensors have blind spots where objects

cannot be detected. Be aware of children and

animals near the car.

Front parking assistance

The measurement area straight in front of the

car is approx. 0.8 m.

The text message PARK ASSIST ACTIVE

appears in the audio display when the sensors

react to an obstacle in front of the car.

Auxiliary lamps cannot be installed together

with parking assistance because the sensors

will react to the auxiliary lamps.

Rear parking assistance

The measurement area straight behind the car is

approx. 1.5 m.

The text message PARK ASSIST ACTIVE

appears in the audio display when reverse gear

is engaged.

The system must be deactivated when driving

with a trailer, bike carrier on the towbar or the

like as this would trigger the sensors.

Rear parking assistance is deactivated automati-

cally when towing a trailer if a Volvo genuine

trailer cable is used.

Deactivating and reactivating parking

assistance

Parking assistance can be deactivated with the

button in the switch panel. The LED in the

switch goes out. Parking assistance is reacti-

vated when the switch is turned on and the

LED illuminates.

Front parking assistance

The front parking assistance is active at speeds

of below 15 km/h, even when reversing. The

signal comes from the front speakers.

Rear parking assistance

Rear parking assistance is activated when

reverse gear is engaged. The signal comes from

the rear speakers.

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Parking assistance

Fault indicator

The information symbol shines

with a steady glow

PARK ASSIST

SERVICE REQUIRED is

shown in the information

display in the centre of the

combined instrument panel

together with the symbol.

Parking assistance sensors

Cleaning the sensors

The sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure

that they work properly. Clean them with water

and car shampoo.

The sensors may react if covered by ice and

snow.

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Towing – General information

Towing eye, front Towing eye, rear

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If you need to be towed

· Unlock the steering wheel lock so that the car

can be steered.

· Keep in mind the highest legally permis-

sible speed.

· Remember that the brake and power steering

servos do not function with the engine is

switched off! You must exert approximately

five times more pressure on the brake pedal

and steering is considerably harder than usual.

· Drive gently. Keep the towline taut to avoid

unnecessary jerking.

For automatic gearboxes

· The gear selector should be in position N.

· Maximum permitted speed for automatic

gearbox: 80 km/h.

Maximum permitted distance: 80 km

(50 miles).

· Cars equipped with automatic gearboxmust

only be towed facing forward.

· The engine cannot be towed to start (bump

started). See ”Jump starting” on the next page.

To tow start (bump start)

the engine

If you tow start a car with a manual gearbox, the

three-way catalytic converter (TWC) can be

damaged. Cars with automatic gearboxes cannot

be tow started. Use a booster battery if the battery

is discharged.

* The method of opening the cover may vary

depending on the variant.

** Certain models: To be able to screw the

towing eye into place, you must first loosen a

plastic screw in the console for the rear towing

eye. Use the flange of the tool bag to loosen the

plastic screw. Rescrew the plastic screw after

use.

Towing eye

The towing eye is located in the tool kit in the

cargo compartment. You must screw the towing

eye into place before towing. The sockets and

covers for the towing eye are located on the right-

hand side of each bumper.

Remove the cover as follows:

A. Undo the cover* by carefully prising in the

groove with a coin or the like.

B. Screw the towing eye securely into place up

to the flange (C). You can use a wheelbrace.

After use, unscrew the towing eye and refit the

cover.

Towing

NOTE! The towing eye may only be used for

towing on the road, not for salvage after driving

into a ditch or similar. Professional help should

be called for salvage towing.

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WARNING!

Batteries can generate oxyhydrogen gas,

which is highly explosive. One spark,

which can be generated if you connect the

jump leads incorrectly, is sufficient to make

the battery explode.

The battery contains sulphuric acid, which

can cause serious burns.

If the 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.

Jumpstarting

Jumpstarting with a booster battery is as

follows:

If for some reason the battery in your car is discharged, you can “borrow”

current from a spare battery or another car’s battery to start the engine.

Always check that the clamps are secure so that there are no sparks during

the start attempt.

To avoid the risk of explosion, we recommend you do exactly as follows.

· Turn the ignition key to position 0.

· Ensure that the booster battery has 12 volt current.

· If the booster battery is in another car, stop the engine of that car and

make sure the cars are not touching.

· Connect the red cable to the booster battery’s positive terminal (1+)

and the red connection in your car’s engine by (2+).

The clamp should be attached to the contact point located under a little

black cover with a plus sign on it. The cover is connected to the cover

of the fuse box.

Lifting eye - diesel engine

(under bonnet on right in

engine bay)

· Connect one end of the black cable to the booster battery’s negative

terminal (3).

· Connect the other end of the black cable to the lifting eyes on you car.

No. 4 in the illustration.

· Start the engine of the “booster car”. Let the engine run a few minutes

at a speed slightly higher than idle, 1500 rpm.

· Start the engine of the car with the discharged battery.

· NOTE! Do not move the clamps during the start attempt (risk of

spark buildup).

· Remove the clamps in reverse order.

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Driving with braked trailer

Driving with trailer

· The towing bracket on the car must be of an approved type. Your

Volvo dealer can advise you as to which towing bracket to use.

· Distribute the load in the trailer so that the weight on the towing

bracket is approximately 50 kg for trailer weights under 1200 kg and

approximately 75 kg for trailer weights over 1200 kg.

· Increase tyre pressure to correspond to the pressure for full load. See

the tyre pressure table!

· Clean the towing bracket regularly and grease the towball* and all

moving parts to prevent unnecessary wear.

· Do not drive with a heavy trailer when your car is brand new! Wait

until it has gone at least 1000 km (620 miles).

· The brakes are loaded much more than usual on long and steep

downhill slopes. Downshift to a lower gear and adjust your speed.

· If the car is driven with a heavy load in a hot climate, the engine and

gearbox may overheat. The temperature gauge in the combined

instrument panel goes into the red zone when the car overheats. Stop

and let the engine idle a few minutes.

· If the car overheats, the air conditioning system can be temporarily

switched off.

· The gearbox reacts with a built-in protection function if the car

overheats. See the message in the display!

· The engine is loaded more heavily than usual when driving with a

trailer.

· For reasons of safety, you should not drive faster than 80 km/h

(50 mph), even if the laws of certain countries permit higher speeds.

· The highest permissible weight for a trailer without brakes is 750 kg.

· If you park with a trailer, always move the gear selector to the P

position (automatic transmission), or engage a gear (manual gearbox).

If you park on steep hills always put chocks under the wheels.

· Avoid driving with trailer weights above 1200 kg on inclines great

than 12%. You should not drive with a trailer on inclines above 15%.

* Does not apply to ball hitch with vibration damper.

Driving with trailer - automatic transmission

· When parking on a slope you should apply the parking brake before

moving the gear selector to the P position. When starting on a slope

you should first move the gear selector to the driving position and then

release the parking brake.

· Select an appropriate low gear position on the gearbox when driving

on steep slopes or if driving slowly. In doing so, you prevent the

gearbox from changing up if you have an automatic transmission. The

gearbox oil will be cooler.

· If you have a Geartronic transmission, do not use a higher manual gear

than what the engine can ”handle”. It is not always economical to drive

in high gears.

NOTE! Some models must be fitted with an oil cooler for the automatic

transmission when driving with a trailer. You should therefore check with

your closest Volvo dealer about just your car if a towbar has been fitted at

a later date.

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Level control

If you car is equipped with automatic levelling, the rear suspension always

retains the correct ride height regardless of the load. When the car is

stationary, the rear suspension sinks, which is completely normal. When

starting with a load, the level is pumped up after a certain distance.

NOTE! The following are the highest trailer weights permitted by

the Volvo Car Corporation. Remember that national traffic

regulations may further limit trailer weight and speed.

The towbar may be certified for higher tow weights than the car

should tow.

Maximum permitted trailer Recommended

weight for braked trailer ball pressure

0-1200 kg.................................................... 50 kg

1201-1600 kg.............................................. 75 kg

1601-1800 kg.............................................. 75 kg

WARNING!

If you do not follow the given recommendations, the trailer and

car may be difficult to control during evasive manoeuvres and

braking, which can be dangerous to you and others on the road.

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Towing bracket

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Towbars

The towball must be cleaned and greased

regularly. If a towball hitch with vibration

damper is used, it is not necessary to grease the

towball.

If the car is equipped with a detachable towbar,

follow the towball mounting instructions

carefully. See page 111.

NOTE! Always remove the towball section

after use. Store it in the cargo compartment.

WARNING!

Be sure to attach the trailer’s safety cable to

the correct place.

WARNING!

If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable

towbar:

• Follow the towball mounting instructions

carefully.

• The towball must be locked with the key

before driving off.

• Check that the indicator window shows

green.

Trailer cable

An adapter is required if the car’s towbar has a

13-pin connector and the trailer has a 7-pin

connector. Use an adapter cable approved by

Volvo. Make sure the cable does not drag on

the ground.

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Towing bracket

Distance A above:

Fixed tow hitch

V70/V70 AWD: 1094 mm

XC70: 1125 mm

Max. ball pressure: 75 kg

Attachment points

under the car

Distance B above:

V70/V70 AWD: 70 mm

XC70: 70 mm

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Detachable towbar – mounting the ball section

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Mounting the ball section

1. Remove the guard plug.

2. Ensure that the mechanism is in the

unlocked position by turning the key

clockwise.

3. Check that the indicator window (3) shows

red.

If the window does not show red, press in

(1) and turn the locking wheel anticlockwise

(2) until there is an audible click.

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4. Insert the towball section until there is an

audible click.

NOTE! The trailer’s safety cable must be

connected to the attachment on the towbar.

5. Check that the indicator window shows

green.

6. Turn the key anticlockwise to the locked

position. Remove the key from the lock.

7. NOTE! Check that the towball section is

secure by pulling it up, down and back.

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If the towball section is not fitted correctly then

it must be removed and refitted in accordance

with the previous steps.

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Detachable towbar – mounting the ball section

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1. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to the

unlocked position.

2. Push in the locking wheel and turn it

anticlockwise until there is an audible click.

3. Turn the locking wheel down fully until it

comes to a stop. Hold it in this position

while pulling the towball rearward and

upward.

4. Insert the guard plug.

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Load carrier cover

Use the lug on the on the torque wrench (see

illustration) or the ignition key to unscrew or

secure the cover. Turn a quarter turn.

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Roof loads – roof rails and the load carriers

Fitting the load carriers

Make sure that the load carrier is pressed firmly

out against the roof rail. Screw the load carrier

in place. Use the supplied torque wrench,

tightening to the mark on the wrench (cor-

responding to 6 Nm). See illustration!

Position of load carriers

Make sure that the load carriers are placed the

right way round on the roof rails. The load

carriers can be placed anywhere along the roof

rail.

When driving without a roof load, the front load

carrier should be positioned about 50 mm in

front of the centre roof mounting and the rear

load carrier positioned about 35 mm in front of

the rear roof mounting (illustrated above). This

is to keep wind noise to a minimum.

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Load carrier - Roof loads

General

Load capacity is affected by extra accessories

mounted on the car, such as a towbar, the load

on the towball (75 kg with trailer hitched), load

carriers and roof box, as well as the passengers’

combined weight. The load capacity of the car

is reduced by the number of passengers and

their weight.

WARNING!

The car’s driving characteristics change de-

pending on how heavily it is loaded and how

the load is distributed.

Fitting the load carriers

1. Make sure the load carrier is placed in the

right direction (see the marking on the decal

under the cover).

2. Fit the guide pins into the guide holes (1).

3. Carefully lower the bracket on the other side

to the roof.

4. Screw the knob up a bit.

Press the knob against the roof bracket

catch the hook in the roof bracket under

the roof rail.

5. Screw the load carrier in place.

6. Fit the guide pins of the other brackets into

the guide holes.

7. Screw the load carrier in place.

8. Check that the hook is properly secured in

the roof bracket.

9 Tighten the knobs alternately until the

carrier feels secure.

10. Replace the cover.

11. Regularly check that the knobs are

securely tightened.

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Load carrier attachment points

If you use load carriers

· To avoid damaging your car and to achieve

the best level of safety when driving, we

recommend that you only use load carriers

that Volvo has specially designed for your

car.

· Check periodically that the load carriers

and load are properly secured. Lash the

load securely with suitable straps.

· Distribute the load evenly over the load

carriers. Do not load lopsidedly. Place the

heaviest items at the bottom.

· Keep in mind that the car’s wind resistance

and fuel consumption increase in proportion

to the size of the load.

· Drive gently. Avoid quick accelerations,

heavy braking and taking curves hard.

WARNING!

Load no more than 100 kg on the roof, in-

clusive of the load carriers or roof box.

The car’s centre of gravity and driving char-

acteristics are altered by roof loads.

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Adjusting the headlamp beam pattern

Correct beam pattern for left

or right-hand traffic

So as not to dazzle oncoming drivers, the

headlamp beam pattern can be altered by

masking the headlamps. The quality of the

beam pattern may not be as good.

Headlamp masking

Copy the templates and transfer the pattern to a

self-adhesive, waterproof material such as

opaque tape or the like.

The mask is positioned using the dot (5) in the

headlamp lens as a reference point. The

reference measurement (X) indicates the

distance from the dot (5) to the corner of the

mask marked with an arrow.

After copying the templates located on the next

page, check the measurements so that the

reference measurements cover enough of the

beam pattern.

Halogen headlamps, LHD

variant

Copy templates 1 and 2. Check the measure-

ments to ensure they are correct. Transfer the

template to a self-adhesive, waterproof material

and cut it out.

Reference measurement:

Template 1.) (3) = 70 mm, (4) = 40 mm

Distance to dot in headlamp lens: 5=13 mm.

Template 2.) (6) = 55 mm, (7) = 40 mm

Distance to dot in headlamp lens: (8) =18 mm.

Halogen headlamps, RHD

variant

Copy templates 3 and 4. Check the

measurements to ensure they are correct.

Transfer the template to a self-adhesive,

waterproof material and cut it out.

Reference measurement:

Template 3.) (1) = 55 mm, (2) = 41 mm

Distance to dot in headlamp lens: (5) = 17 mm.

Template 4.) (6) = 70 mm, (7) = 39 mm

Distance to dot in headlamp lens: (8) = 14 mm.

A. Headlamp beam pattern for left-hand traffic

B. Right-hand traffic

Location of headlamp masks on halogen headlamps

- 1 and 2 = LHD variant, 3 and 4 = RHD variant

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Masking templates for halogen headlamps, LHD variant

Masking templates for halogen headlamps, RHD variant

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Adjusting the headlamp beam pattern

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Adjusting the headlamp beam pattern

Headlamp masking

Copy the templates and transfer the pattern to a

self-adhesive, waterproof material such as

opaque tape or the like.

The mask is positioned using the dot (5) in the

headlamp lens as a reference point. The

reference measurement (X) indicates the

distance from the dot (5) to the corner of the

mask marked with an arrow.

After copying the templates located on the next

page, check the measurements so that the

reference measurements cover enough of the

beam pattern.

Bi-Xenon headlamps, LHD

variant

Copy templates 1 and 2. Check the

measurements to ensure they are correct.

Transfer the template to a self-adhesive,

waterproof material and cut it out.

Reference measurement:

Template 1.) (3) = 56 mm, (4) = 43 mm

Distance to dot in headlamp lens: 5 = 29 mm.

Template 2.) (6) = 56 mm, (7) = 42 mm

Distance to dot in headlamp lens: (8) = 6 mm.

Bi-Xenon headlamps, RHD

variant

Copy templates 3 and 4. Check the

measurements to ensure they are correct.

Transfer the template to a self-adhesive,

waterproof material and cut it out.

Reference measurement:

Template 3.) (1) = 56 mm, (2) = 42 mm

Distance to dot in headlamp lens: (5) = 29 mm.

Template 4.) (6) = 56 mm, (7) = 41 mm

Distance to dot in headlamp lens: (8) = 0 mm.

Location of headlamp masks on Bi-Xenon headlamps - 1 and 2 = LHD variant, 3 and 4 = RHD variant

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Masking templates for Bi-Xenon headlamps, LHD variant

Masking templates for Bi-Xenon headlamps, RHD variant

Adjusting the headlamp beam pattern

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1 - BLIS camera, 2 - Indicator lamp, 3 - BLIS symbol

BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)

BLIS

BLIS is an information system which indicates

whether there is another vehicle moving in the

same direction in the "blind spot".

The system is based on digital camera technolo-

gy. The cameras (1) are fitted under the door

mirrors.

When a camera has detected a vehicle inside the

blind spot zone (up to approx. 3 metres from

the side of the car and up to approx. 9.5 metres

behind the rearview mirror, see illustration in

the right-hand column) then an indicator lamp is

lit in the door panel (2). The light comes on

with a constant glow to draw the driver's

attention to a vehicle in the blind spot.

WARNING!

- BLIS is an information system, NOT a

warning or safety system.

- The system is a complement to, and not a

replacement for, the existing rearview

mirrors. It can never replace the awareness

and responsibility of the driver.

- The responsibility for changing lanes safely

rests with the driver.

NOTE! The lamp comes on on the side of the

car where the system has detected the vehicle. If

the car is overtaken on both sides at the same

time then both lamps come on.

When BLIS operates

The system operates when the car is driven at a

speed between 10 km/h and 250 km/h.

When you overtake another vehicle:

• The system reacts if you overtake another

vehicle at a speed of up to 20 km/h faster

than the other vehicle.

• The system does not react if you drive at a

speed of more than 20 km/h faster than

the other vehicle.

When you are overtaken by another vehicle:

• The system reacts if you are overtaken by a

vehicle travelling up to 70 km/h faster

than you are travelling.

• The system does not react if you are

overtaken by a vehicle travelling more

than 70 km/h faster than you are travel-

ling.

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"Blind spots" covered by BLIS

Distance A = approx. 9.5 m Distance B = approx. 3 m

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WARNING!

- BLIS does not work in sharp bends.

- The system does not work if the camera

lenses are covered. In this case the BLIS

indicator lamps flash and a text message is

shown in the display (see table on page 122).

- BLIS does not work when the car is re-

versing.

System function in daylight

and darkness

• Daylight: In daylight the system reacts to

the shape of the surrounding vehicles. The

system is designed to detect motor vehicles

such as cars, trucks, motorcycles etc.

WARNING!

- The system does not react to bicycles or

mopeds.

- BLIS does not react to stationary vehicles.

• Darkness: In darkness the system reacts to

the headlamps of surrounding vehicles. A

vehicle in the blind spot must at least have

its daytime running lights on to be detected

by the system. This means for example that

the system does not react to a trailer without

headlamps/daytime running lights which is

towed behind a car or truck.

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Switching off and

reactivating BLIS

BLIS is always active when the ignition is

switched on.

• The system can be switched off by

pressing the BLIS button in the switch

panel in the centre console (see illustration

above). The LED in the button goes out

when the system is switched off and a text

message is shown in the display in the

dashboard.

• BLIS can be reactivated by pressing the

button. An LED in the button then lights

and a new text message is shown in the

display. Press the READ button, see

page 35, to clear the text message.

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System status Text in the display

BLIS not functioning BLIND-SPOT SYST SERVICE REQUIRED

Right-hand camera blocked BLIND-SPOT SYST R CAMERA BLOCKED

Left-hand camera blocked BLIND-SPOT SYST L CAMERA BLOCKED

Both cameras blocked BLIND-SPOT SYST CAMERAS BLOCKED

BLIS system off BLIND-SPOT INFO SYSTEM OFF

BLIS system on BLIND-SPOT INFO SYSTEM ON

WARNING!

The BLIS cameras have the same limitations as the human eye, i.e.

they "see" worse in heavy snowfall or thick fog for example.

NOTE! The messages above are only shown if the ignition key is in

position II and BLIS is active (i.e. if the driver has not switched off the

system).

BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)

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