2013 Volvo C70 Owners Manual

Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.

Child restraints

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Child restraint systems

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Convertible seat

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Infant seat There are three main types of child restraint systems: infant seats, convertible seats, and booster cushions. They are classified accord- ing to the child's age and size. The following section provides general infor- mation on securing a child restraint using a three-point seat belt. Refer to page 48 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.

WARNING

A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag – not even if the Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear- view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equip- ped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated in this posi- tion.

Booster cushion

WARNING

Always refer to the child restraint manufac- turer's instructions for detailed information on securing the restraint.

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Child restraint systems

WARNING

• When not in use, keep the child restraint system secured or remove it from the passenger compartment to help pre- vent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

• A small child's head represents a con- siderable part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak. Volvo recom- mends that children up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recommends that chil- dren should ride rearward facing, prop- erly restrained, as long as possible. • The following text is mandated by

Canadian legislation: The Volvo C70 is not equipped with top tether anchors. Child restraints or booster cushions requiring anchors of this kind cannot be properly fastened and should not be used in this vehicle.

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Securing an infant seat with a seat belt

WARNING

• An infant seat must be in the rear-facing

position only.

• The infant seat should not be positioned

behind the driver's seat unless there is adequate space for safe installation.

1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the

vehicle.

Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng- er's seat

NOTE

Refer to page 48 for information on secur- ing a child restraint using ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.

Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat 2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat

according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions.

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Infant seats

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Fasten the seat belt

WARNING

A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag – not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated in this posi- tion.

3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.

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Infant seats

and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in place.

Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt

out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function.

NOTE

The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully.

5. Press the infant seat firmly in place, let the

seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's automatic locking function will be audible at this time

Ensure that the seat is securely in place

WARNING

It should not be possible to move the child restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction along the seat belt path.

6. Push and pull the infant seat along the seat belt path to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.

7. The infant seat can be removed by unbuck- ling the seat belt and letting it retract com- pletely.

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Convertible seats

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WARNING

WARNING

Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt

Always use a convertible seat that is suita- ble for the child's age and size. See the con- vertible seat manufacturer's recommenda- tions.

Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas- senger's seat

NOTE

Refer to page 48 for information on secur- ing a child restraint using ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.

Convertible seats can be used in either a for- ward or rearward-facing position, depending on the age and size of the child.

Route the seat belt through the convertible seat

A small child's head represents a consider- able part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak. Volvo recommends that chil- dren up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recom- mends that children should ride rearward facing, properly restrained, as long as pos- sible.

WARNING

• Convertible child seats should be instal-

led in the rear seat only.

• A rear-facing convertible seat should not

be positioned behind the driver's seat unless there is adequate space for safe installation.

1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat

of the vehicle.

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Convertible seats

Fasten the seat belt 2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat

according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions.

3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.

4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt

out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function.

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NOTE

WARNING

The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully.

It should not be possible to move the child restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction along the seat belt path.

5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place, let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's auto- matic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in place.

The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.

Ensure that the seat is securely in place

Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 6. Push and pull the convertible seat along the seat belt path to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.

Securing a booster cushion

Booster cushions are recommended for chil- dren who have outgrown convertible seats. 1. Place the booster cushion in the rear seat

of the vehicle.

2. With the child properly seated on the

booster cushion, attach the seat belt to or around the cushion according to the man- ufacturer's instructions.

3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.

4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and

fits snugly around the child.

Position the child correctly on the booster cushion and fasten the seat belt

WARNING

A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag – not even if the Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear- view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equip- ped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated in this posi- tion.

WARNING

• The hip section of the three-point seat belt must fit snugly across the child's hips, not across the stomach.

• The shoulder section of the three-point seat belt should be positioned across the chest and shoulder.

• The shoulder belt must never be placed

behind the child's back or under the arm.

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Booster cushions

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ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors

Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchors

Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped child seats are located in both rear seating positions, hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor positions (see the illustration).

WARNING

The center of the rear seat is not a seating position. This area is not equipped with a seat belt or ISOFIX/LATCH anchors. No one should attempt to sit in this position and child seats should never be placed in the center of the rear seat.

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To access the anchors: 1. Put the child restraint in position. 2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down the seat cushion and locate the anchors by feel.

3. Fasten the attachment on the child

restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors.

4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions.

NOTE

• Always follow your child seat manufac- turer's installation instructions and use ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors when- ever possible.

WARNING

Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer to the child restraint system's manual for weight and size ratings.

Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors

WARNING

Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly to the anchor (see the illustration). If the attachment is not correctly fastened, the child restraint may not be properly secured in the event of a collision.

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Instrument overview................................................................................ 52
Instrument panel..................................................................................... 54
Indicator and warning symbols............................................................... 56
Symbols – instrument panel.................................................................... 58
Information display.................................................................................. 61
12-volt sockets....................................................................................... 63
Lighting panel.......................................................................................... 64
Left-side steering wheel lever................................................................. 68
Trip computer.......................................................................................... 70
Cruise control*........................................................................................ 72
Right-side steering wheel lever............................................................... 74
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers............................. 76
Power windows....................................................................................... 77
Mirrors..................................................................................................... 78
Personal settings.................................................................................... 81
HomeLink® Wireless Control System*.................................................... 83

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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02 Instruments and controls

Instrument overview

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Steering wheel adjustment

Hood opener

Controls in front doors

Left steering wheel lever

Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener

Door open handle and locking button

Lock indicator light

Climate system air vent

Side window air vent

Cruise control

Horn, airbag

Main instrument panel

Audio controls

Right steering wheel lever

Ignition switch

Rear-view mirror

Seat belt reminder and Occupant Weight Sensor indicator

Driver's side reading light

Movement detector*, alarm sensor

Courtesy lighting switch

Position for accessory switch

Passenger's side reading light

Display for climate control, personal settings, and audio system

Controls for personal settings and audio system

Controls for climate system

Hazard warning flashers

Door open handle and locking button

Glove compartment

Gear selector

12-volt socket

Switch for raising/lowering the power retractable hard top

Instrument overview

Parking brake

Position for optional equipment

Position for optional equipment

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Control panel in driver's door

Power windows

Door mirror button, driver's side

Door mirror adjustment control

Door mirror button, passenger's side

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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02 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel

Instrument panel

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Speedometer

Turn signal, left

Warning symbol – See the following pages for additional information. Information display – The display presents information and warning messages, the ambient temperature, clock, etc. When the ambient temperature is between 23 °F and 36 °F (–5 °C and +2 °C), a snowflake sym- bol is shown in the display. This symbol serves as a warning for possible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car. At low speeds, or when the car is not moving,

the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient tempera- ture. Information symbol – See the following pages for additional information. Turn signal, right

Tachometer – Shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not drive continuously with the needle in the red area of the dial, which indicates maximum allowable engine rpm range. Instead, shift to a higher gear or slow the vehicle down. The engine management system will automatically prevent exces-

sively high engines speeds. This will be noticeable as a pronounced unevenness in engine speed. Indicator and information symbols

Fuel gauge, see page 275 for fuel tank vol- ume. When a warning light in the gauge comes on, the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible, see page 70 for more information on fuel level and con- sumption in the "Trip computer” section. High beam indicator

Function display – This window displays information on functions such as the

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odometer, trip odometers, optional rain sensor, and cruise control. Trip odometer reset button – The trip odometers are used to measure short dis- tances. Press the button briefly to switch between the odometer for the car's total mileage and the two trip odometers, T1
and T2. A long press (more than 2 seconds) resets the currently selected trip odometer. Temperature gauge – The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine cooling sys- tem. If the temperature is abnormally high and the needle enters the red zone, a mes- sage is shown in the display. Bear in mind that auxiliary lamps in front of the air intake reduce the cooling capacity at high outside temperatures and high engine loads. Indicator and warning symbols

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Instrument panel

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02 Instruments and controls

Indicator and warning symbols

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Function check The indicator and warning symbols1 light up when you turn the ignition key or the optional keyless drive start control to the driving posi- tion (position II) before starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning.

When the engine starts, all sym- bols go out. If the engine is not started within 5 seconds, all of the symbols except the malfunction indicator light (CHECK ENGINE) and the oil pressure warning light will go out. Certain symbols may

not have their functions illustrated, depending on the car's equipment. The PARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until the parking brake has been released.

Symbols in the center of the instrument panel

If the red warning symbol lights up: 1. Stop the car as soon as possible in a suit-

able location.

2. Read the message in the information dis-

play.

3. Follow the instructions provided, or con- tact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Erase the message by pressing READ, see page 61.

Warning symbol

The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a fault that could affect the car's drivability.This symbol illuminates when the vehicle is traveling at speeds above 5 mph

(7 km/h). A text explaining the nature of the fault will also be shown in the information display. The symbol and accompanying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected. This sym- bol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.

Information symbol

The yellow information symbol lights up to alert the driver to a message in the information dis- play. This symbol illuminates when the vehicle is traveling at speeds

below 5 mph (7 km/h). The message can be erased by pressing the READ button, see page 61, or will disappear automatically (the length of time required for the message to disappear varies, depending on the function indicated). When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE" is displayed, the text can be erased and the information symbol light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. The text will disappear and the symbol light will go out automatically after two minutes.

1 On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see page 219.

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02 Instruments and controls

Indicator and warning symbols

This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.

NOTE

The car can still be driven after the informa- tion symbol has come on. The car can be driven for 1–2 weeks after service-related information has been displayed.

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02 Instruments and controls

Symbols – instrument panel

Symbols – left side

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1. Malfunction indicator light

As you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your car's engine, trans- mission, electrical and emission systems.

The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your car checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.

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A CHECK ENGINE light may have many cau- ses. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission controls, and drivability. Extended driving with- out correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.

NOTE

Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol for the Malfunction Indicator Light.

2. Anti-lock Brake system (ABS)

If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still function). The vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection, see page 154 for additional informa- tion.

NOTE

Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.

3. Rear fog light

This symbol indicates that the rear fog light (located in the driver's side taillight cluster) is on.

4. Stability system DSTC

This indicator symbol flashes when the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction control system) is actively working to stabilize the car, see page 158 for more detailed infor-

mation.

5. Tire Pressure Monitoring System This system monitors inflation pressure in the tires. See page 201 for more information.

6. Fuel level warning light

When this light comes on, the vehi- cle should be refueled as soon as possible.

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Symbols – right side

2. Parking brake applied

This light is on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats, see page 157 for more information.

NOTE

Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.

1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain markets only)

If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not flash when signaling, one of the turn signals on the trailer

or on the car are not functioning properly.

3. SRS system warning light

If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 sec- onds after the car has been started, the SRS system's diag-

nostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pretensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.

Symbols – instrument panel

4. Oil pressure warning light1

If the light comes on while driving, the car, stop the engine immedi- ately, and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is normal and the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest trained and quali- fied Volvo service technician. After hard driv- ing, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.

5. Seat belt reminder

This symbol (and the seat belt reminder light above the rear view mirror) will light up if either front seat occupant has not buckled his/ her seat belt. If the car is not mov- ing, the symbols will go out after approximately 6 seconds.

6. Generator warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charg- ing system checked by an author- ized Volvo workshop.

1 On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressure. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also page 219.

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Hood and trunk

If the hood and/or trunk is not com- pletely closed, the Information symbol in the instrument panel will light up and a message will be dis- played, regardless of the vehicle's

speed.

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Symbols – instrument panel

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7. Brake failure warning light

If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly as possible in a safe place, open the hood, and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir, see page 218 for the location of the reservoir.

NOTE

Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.

WARNING

If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a BRAKE FAILURE STOP SAFELY message is displayed in the infor- mation display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake sys- tem inspected.

If the BRAKES and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system. In this case: 1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch

off the engine.

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2. Restart the engine. 3.

4.

If both warning lights go off, no further action is required and the car can be driven. If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level, see page 218 for the location of the reservoir.

Door open warning The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the hood or the trunk are open or ajar.

At low speeds

If the car is moving at a speed of less than approximately 3 mph (5 km/h), the Information symbol in the instrument panel will light up and a message will be shown in the

information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely closed.

At higher speeds

If the car is moving at a speed above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), the Warning symbol in the instrument panel will light up and a message will be shown in the

information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely closed.

Messages

NOTE

Message

Meaning

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Information display

If a message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip computer, this message must be read before you can access the trip com- puter.

.....SERVICE REQUIREDA

When an indicator or warning light in the instru- ment panel comes on, a message is also shown in the information display. To read a message: 1. Press the READ button (1). 2. Pressing READ repeatedly enables you to scroll to any other messages that may be stored.

Message

.....STOP SAFELYA

HIGH ENGINE TEMP STOP SAFELY

......SERVICE URGENTA

......SEE MAN- UALA

Meaning

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of seri- ous damage.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of seri- ous damage.

Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian for inspection immediately.

Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.

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Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian for inspection as soon as possible (but preferably before the next scheduled mainte- nance service).

BOOK TIME FOR MAINTE- NANCE

Book time for service at an authorized Volvo workshop.

TIME FOR REGULAR MAINTE- NANCE

This message is affec- ted by the number of miles/km driven, by the number of months, or by the number of engine hours since the service reminder was reset at the most recent regu- larly scheduled service.

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Information display

Message

Meaning

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MAINTE- NANCE OVER- DUE

REMINDER CHECK OIL LEVEL

If the vehicle is not serv- iced according to schedule, the warranty may not apply to dam- aged parts, etc.

Stop as soon as possi- ble and switch off the engine, check the oil level and top up if nec- essary, see page 219.

A This is part of the message. Additional information will also

be displayed.

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02 Instruments and controls

12-volt sockets

12-volt socket (front seat)

NOTE

The cover should be kept on when the aux- iliary socket is not in use.

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12-volt socket, auxiliary equipment The 12-volt socket can be used to plug in cer- tain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function. The maximum current consumption is 10A (120W).

Ashtrays/cigarette lighter The auxiliary socket can also be used to power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarette lighters and ashtrays can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.

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02 Instruments and controls

Lighting panel

Overview

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Light switch

Thumb wheel for adjusting brightness of instrument lighting Front fog lights*1

To unlock the fuel filler door

Rear fog light

Pos.

Lighting

NOTE

Daytime running lights (low beam headlights) on. Pull the left-side steering wheel lever to flash the high beam headlights.

Parking lights (the daytime run- ning lights do not function with the switch in this positionA).

Low beam headlights on. Pull the left-side steering wheel lever to toggle between high and low beams.

Active Bending Lights (ABL)*.

A On Canadian models, the daytime running lights (low beam headlights) will remain on with the light switch in this posi- tion.

Headlights 1. To illuminate the headlights, the ignition key must be turned to at least position II.

2. The daytime running lights (low beam

headlights) illuminate automatically, except when the light switch (1) is in the parking light position (

).

See page 68 for information on switching between high and low beams.

Active Bending Lights (ABL)*

Lighting panel, vehicles with Active Bending head- lights When this function is activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curve according to movements of the steering wheel. This function can be activated by turning the lighting switch to the Active Bending Light position (indicated by the arrow in the illustra-

1 Models not equipped with the optional LED daytime running lights only

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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tion). The indicator light Bending Light symbol will illuminate. The func- tion can be deactivated by turning the lighting switch counterclockwise to one of the other lighting positions.

LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* To help conserve fuel by reducing the use of electrical current in the vehicle, DRL can be used in daylight conditions instead of the low beam headlights, which consume more elec- trical current. The daytime running lights are mounted in the front spoiler and use bright, electricity-saving LEDs (light emitting diodes).

Headlight pattern with ABL deactivated (left) and activated (right)

NOTE

• This function can only be activated in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicle is in motion.

• If the indicator light flashes, this indi- cates a fault in the ABL system. A text message will also be displayed.

Position A activates automatic DRL in daylight driving conditions

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Lighting panel

Pos.

Lighting

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Headlights offA. Pull the left- side steering wheel lever to flash the high beam headlights.

Parking lights (the LED daytime running lights do not function with the switch in this positionB)

Low beam headlights and park- ing lights on. Pull the left-side steering wheel lever to toggle between high and low beams.

LED daytime running lights on. Low beam headlights and park- ing lights go on in weak ambient light. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Active Bending Lights (ABL), this feature will also be activated with the light switch in this position.

A On Canadian models, the LED daytime running lights in the

front spoiler will be on.

B On Canadian models, the LED daytime running lights in the front spoiler will remain on with the light switch in this posi- tion.

Putting the light switch in position A activates automatic LED daytime running lights mounted in the front spoiler in daylight driving condi-

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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Lighting panel

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tions. A light sensor then monitors the ambient lighting conditions and automatically switches from LED DRL to the low beam headlights in weaker ambient light (and will switch back to DRL when the ambient light becomes brighter). The LED DRLs will also switch off automatically (and the low beams will switch on) if: • The rear fog light is switched on • The windshield wipers are switched on for

more than 10 seconds

WARNING

• DRL is a driving aid designed to help

conserve electrical current. This system cannot always determine if the ambient lighting conditions are sufficient for switching from low beams to DRL (or vice versa). It is always the driver's responsibility to visually determine if the low beam headlights should be used.

• As the driver, you have full responsibility for operating the vehicle in a safe man- ner.

Parking lights The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignition is switched off. –

Turn the light switch (1) to the parking light position.

The license plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are switched on.

Brake lights The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are applied.

Fog lights

Front fog lights*2
The front fog lights can be used in combination with either the headlights or the parking lights. 1. Turn the ignition key to position II. 2. Press button (3) to turn on the front fog

lights.

An indicator light in the button illuminates when the front fog lights are on.

Rear fog lights The rear fog lights are located in both taillight clusters.

The rear fogs light will only function in combi- nation with the high/low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights. 1. Turn the ignition key to position II. 2. Press button (5) to turn on the rear fog

lights.

An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog lights are on.

NOTE

The rear fog lights are considerably brighter than the normal taillights and should be used only when conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (150 meters).

Instrument panel lighting The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition is in position II and the light or switch (1) is in either position

2 Not available on models equipped with the optional LED Daytime Running LIGHTS

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

NOTE

To make it easier to read the odometer, trip odometer, clock, and ambient temperature, these gauges illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked and when the key has been removed from the ignition switch. The light- ing will go out when the vehicle is locked.

Move the thumb wheel (2) up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness.

Unlocking the fuel filler door With the ignition switched off, press button (4) to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re-locks.

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Manually unlocking the fuel filler door

Lighting panel

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If it should be necessary to manually unlock the fuel filler door from the trunk, the power retract- able hard top should be up. 1. Remove the panel covering the taillight

housing on the right side of the trunk.

2. Gently pull the cord that is attached to a

hook to pop open the fuel filler door.

When the fuel filler door has opened, return the cord to the hook and replace the taillight cover panel.

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Left-side steering wheel lever

Lever positions

Turn signals

High/low beam headlights

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Turn signals, lane change position

Turn signals, position for normal turns

High beam flash

Toggle between high and low beams, Home Safe lighting

When turning – Move the lever as far up or down as pos- sible (to position 2) to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be cancelled automatically by the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be returned to its initial position by hand.

When changing lanes The driver can automatically flash the turn sig- nals 3 times by: • Moving the turn signal lever up or down to

position 1 and releasing it.

• Moving the lever up or down to position 2
and immediately back to its original posi- tion.

NOTE

• This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction.

• If the turn signal indicator flashes faster

than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.

Continuous high beams See page 64 for an illustration of the lighting panel. 1. Turn the ignition key to at least position II. 2. With the light switch pointing to the symbol

* or A*, (see the section

"Lighting panel" beginning on page 64, pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel (position 4) to toggle between high and low beams.

High beam flash See page 64 for an illustration of the lighting panel. 1. Turn the ignition key to position I. 2. With the light switch in position

pull the turn signal lever to position 3 or 4. The high beams will flash for approximately 1 second.

With the light switch in position , pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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Left-side steering wheel lever

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Home safe lighting When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front of the car. 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch (or turn the start control on models with key- less drive* to position 0).

2. Pull the direction indicator lever to position

3 and release it.

3. Exit the car and lock the doors. The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 301, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be changed according to your preferences by using the Personal Settings function, see page 81 for more information.

1 Factory setting.

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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Trip computer

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READ (press to acknowledge/confirm/ erase a message) Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip computer menus) RESET

The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus (five on Canadian models) that can be shown in the information display. • --- MILES TO EMPTY TANK • --.- MPG AVERAGE (average fuel con-

sumption)

• --.- MPG INSTANTANEOUS (current fuel

consumption)

• --- MPH AVERAGE SPEED

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• --- MPH ACTUAL SPEED (current speed

in mph, Canadian models only)

• DSTC-related information, see page 158

NOTE

Warning messages from the car's monitor- ing systems will override the trip computer function.

If a warning message is shown in the informa- tion display while you are using the trip com- puter: 1. Acknowledge the message by pressing the

READ (button 1).

2. Press READ again to return to the trip

computer function.

Controls The trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting the thumb wheel (2) one step at a time in either direction. Twisting a final time returns you to the original function.

Resetting --.- MPG AVERAGE (average fuel consump- tion) and --- MPH AVERAGE SPEED can be reset. 1. Select one of these functions.

2. Press RESET (3). --- MILES TO EMPTY TANK This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. The calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading was taken. When the message --- MILES TO EMPTY TANK appears in the display, refuel as soon as possible. MPG AVERAGE This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset, by press- ing RESET (button 3). When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until RESET (button 3) is pressed again.

MPG INSTANTANEOUS This value indicates the current fuel consump- tion, based on readings taken once per sec- ond. When the car is not moving, "----" will be displayed. MPH AVERAGE SPEED This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset, by press- ing RESET (button 3). When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is

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Trip computer

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stored and remains in system memory until the RESET (button 3) is pressed again. MPH ACTUAL SPEED (Canadian models only) This function provides the driver with an instan- taneous conversion of the car's current speed from km/h to mph.

NOTE

Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car, tire inflation, or driving style.

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Cruise control*

Engaging the cruise control function

Increasing or decreasing speed

NOTE

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The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel hub.

NOTE

This does not set the vehicle's speed.

1. Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will

appear in the function display in the center of the instrument panel.

2. Press + or – to set the current speed.

CRUISE-ONwill be displayed.

Use + or – in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's speed: 1. Press and hold down + or – until the vehicle

reaches the desired speed. This will become the set speed when the button is released.

2. Press + or – for approximately a half sec- ond and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

• Cruise control will not function at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h).

• Momentary acceleration, for less than 1 minute (e.g. when passing another car), does not affect cruise control oper- ation. The car will automatically return to the previously set speed when the accelerator pedal is released.

Temporarily disengaging the cruise control • Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise

control.

CRUISEwill appear in the function display. The currently set speed is stored in the system's memory.

Cruise control is also automatically disengaged: • If the speed drops below approximately

20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill.

• When the brake or clutch pedal is

depressed.

• If the gear selector is moved to position N.

• During wheel spin or wheel lock-up. • If the vehicle's speed is increased by using

the accelerator pedal for more than 1 minute.

Returning to the set speed

Press the button to resume the previously set speed. CRUISE- ON will be displayed.

Disengaging cruise control Cruise control can also be disengaged by: • Pressing the CRUISE button (CRUISE-

ON will no longer be shown in the function display).

• Putting the gear selector in Neutral (N).

WARNING

Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control may not maintain the set speed on steep downgrades.

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Cruise control*

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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Right-side steering wheel lever

Windshield wipers

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Windshield/headlight washers

Rain sensor – on/off, see page 74

Thumb wheel

Windshield wipers off

The windshield wipers are off when the lever is in position 0.

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Manual wiper function

From position 0, move the lever upward. The windshield wipers will sweep one stroke at a time for as long as the lever is held up.

Intermittent wiper function

With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by mov- ing the thumb wheel (C) upward to increase wiper speed or down- ward to decrease the speed.

Continuous wiper function

The wipers operate at "normal" speed. High speed wiper function.

– Windshield washers

Pull the lever toward the steering wheel and release it. The wipers will make 2–3 sweeps across the windshield after the lever has been released.

CAUTION

• Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers are in operation.

• Before using the wipers, ice and snow

should be removed from the wind- shield/rear window. Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in place.

Headlight washers (certain models) When the lever has been pulled, high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the head- lights. The following applies to conserve washer fluid, see page 64 for information on the light switch positions:

Low/high beam headlights on The headlights will be washed the first time the windshield is washed. Thereafter, the head- lights will only be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10 minute period.

Parking lights on The optional Active Bending Lights will be washed once for every five times the wind- shield is washed.

Normal halogen headlights will not be washed. When approx. 1 US quart (1 liter) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir, the headlights will no longer be washed. A text message will also be displayed to remind the driver to fill the washer fluid reservoir.

– Rain sensor*

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down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).

On/Off Activating the rain sensor 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Put the windshield wiper lever in posi-

tion 0.

3. Press button B (see page 74). The rain sen- sor symbol will appear in the lower display.

Manual deactivation The rain sensor can be deactivated by: Pressing button (B). or Moving the windshield wiper lever down.

Right-side steering wheel lever

Automatic deactivation The rain sensor is deactivated automatically in the following situations: • When the key is removed from the ignition. • Five minutes after the ignition is switched

off if the key is left in the ignition.

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– Thumb wheel

The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper inter- val when intermittent wiping is selected, or the sensitivity to the amount of rain on the wind- shield when the rain sensor is selected. Move the wheel upward or downward to increase/ decrease wiper speed when the intermittent function is selected, or to increase/decrease the optional rain sensor's sensitivity when the this function is activated.

NOTE

The rain sensor function will remain acti- vated if the lever is briefly moved up to acti- vate the "manual sweep" function.

The rain sensor regulates windshield wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity of the rain sensor is adjusted by moving the thumb wheel (C in the illustration on the previous page) up (the wipers will sweep the windshield more frequently) or

CAUTION

The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain sensor function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers

Steering wheel adjustment

Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.

2. Press the button again to turn off the flash-

ers.

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WARNING

NOTE

Never adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing.

Hazard warning flashers

• Regulations regarding the use of the

hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.

• The hazard warning flashers will be acti-

vated automatically if an airbag deploys.

Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable posi- tion for the driver. 1. Pull down the lever on the steering column

to release the steering wheel.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable

position.

3. Press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position. If nec- essary, press the steering wheel slightly while pressing the lever into the locked position.

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The four-way flasher should be used to indi- cate that the vehicle has become a traffic haz- ard. 1. Press the triangular button in the center

dash.

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Operation

Control panel in driver's door

Open/close front windows

Open/close rear windows

The power windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests. • The ignition must be ON (ignition key in

position I, II or the engine running) for the power windows to function.

• The power windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors has been opened.

Opening a window Lightly press down the front edge of any of the buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop") to open a window to the position of your choice.

WARNING

• Always remove the ignition key when

the vehicle is unattended.

• Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

• Make sure that the windows are com- pletely unobstructed before they are operated.

1. Press down the front part of one or both

buttons A as far as possible and release to automatically open the front window(s) completely.

2. To stop the window at any time, pull the

button up.

NOTE

To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened, also open the front windows slightly.

Closing a window 1. Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop")

Power windows

to close a window to the position of your choice.

2. Pull up the front part of one or both buttons (A) as far as possible and release to auto- matically close the front window(s) com- pletely.

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Power window control – front passenger's side

The control for the power window in the front passenger's door operates that window only.

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Mirrors

Rearview mirror

Rearview mirror with compass*

Calibrating the compass

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G008130

Auto-dim function An integrated sensor reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare.

The upper right-hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction toward which the car is pointing. Eight different directions can be dis- played: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. The display shows your car's orientation with respect to true north.

The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass is initially set for the zone to which the car was delivered, and should always be adjusted if the car is driven to a new magnetic zone. A "C" will be displayed if cali- bration becomes necessary. To calibrate the compass: 1. Stop the car in a large, open area, away

from traffic.

2. Using a pen or similar object, hold the but-

ton (1) depressed for at least 6 seconds. "C" will be displayed.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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Power door mirrors