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Owner information
Owner information
Reading the owner's manual
Complete owner's manual in centre display
Navigate in the owner's manual in the centre display
Your Volvo
Volvo ID
Volvo ID
Creating a Volvo ID
Problems logging in with Volvo ID
Type approvals and licences
License agreement for driver display
Type approval for HomeLink®
Type approval for Radio Equipment Directive
Certificate for wireless charger
Type approval for remote control key system
Approval of terms and conditions and data collection
Displays and controls by the driver in a left-hand drive car
Displays and controls by the driver in a right-hand drive car
Connection of equipment to the car's diagnostic socket
Driver distraction
Getting started with Google services
Change of market when importing or relocating
Showing the car's identification number
Recording data
Online connectivity and entertainment
Important information on accessories and auxiliary equipment
Safety
Seatbelts
Seatbelts
Putting on and taking off seatbelts
Seatbelt tensioner
Resetting the electric seatbelt tensioner
Door and seatbelt reminder
Airbags
Airbags
Driver airbags
Passenger airbag
Activating and deactivating passenger airbag
Inflatable curtains
Near-side airbags
Child safety
Mounting points for child seats
Lower mounting points for child seats
i-Size/ISOFIX mounting points for child seats
Upper mounting points for child seats
Child seat location
Table for location of child seats using the car's seatbelts
Child seat positioning
Child seat mounting
Overview table for location of child seats
Detail information for child seat manufacturers
Table for location of ISOFIX child seats
Table for location of i-Size child seats
Activating and deactivating child safety locks
Child safety
Child seats
Activating and deactivating passenger airbag
Safety mode
Traffic accident
Safety mode
Starting and moving the car after safety mode
Safety
Safety during pregnancy
Whiplash Protection System
Displays and voice control
Driver display
Gauges and indicators in driver display
Battery gauge
Power meter
Outside temperature gauge
Trip computer
Trip computer
Resetting the trip meter
Driver display
Driver display settings
License agreement for driver display
Messages in the driver display
Centre display
Settings
Resetting user data
Changing system units
Changing system language
Settings for unlocking
Setting the speed limit for Care Key
Settings for lock indication
Settings for Keyless entry
User profiles
User profiles
Link key to user profile
Managing user profiles
Profile settings
Link account to user profile
Centre display
Managing the centre display
Information on charging in the centre display
Centre display views
Managing subviews in centre display
Symbols in the centre display's status bar
Moving apps in the centre display
Messages in the centre display
Keyboard in the centre display
Changing keyboard language in centre display
Date and time
Navigate in the owner's manual in the centre display
Symbols and messages
Messages for BLIS
Symbols and messages for electronic stability control
Symbols and messages for Pilot Assist
Symbols and messages for lane assistance
Display mode for lane assistance
Symbols and messages for park assist system and park assist camera
Symbols in the centre display's status bar
Indicator and warning symbols
Symbols and messages for parking climate control
Symbols and messages for the transmission
Voice control
Voice control with Google Assistant
Using voice control
Displays and controls by the driver in a left-hand drive car
Displays and controls by the driver in a right-hand drive car
Lighting
Exterior lighting
Active bending lights
Active main beam
Farewell light
Using direction indicators
Brake lights
Rear fog lamp
Front fog lamps and cornering lights
Dipped beam
Using main beam
Using the guidance light
Adapting the headlamp pattern from the headlamps
Emergency brake lights
Position lamps
Welcome light
Hazard warning flashers
Daytime running lights
Exterior lamp positions
Bulb specifications
Checking trailer lamps
Interior lighting
Interior lighting
Adjusting interior lighting
Adjusting light functions via the centre display
Lighting control
Windows, glass and mirrors
Rearview mirrors
HomeLink®
Rearview and door mirrors
Angling adjustment of the door mirrors
Adjusting rearview mirror dimming
Using a stored position for seat and door mirrors
Storing a position for seat and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors
Windscreen and rear window
Damaged windscreen
Wiper blades and washer fluid
Using the rear window wiper and rear window washer
Using the rain sensor
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
Using windscreen wipers
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors
Side windows and panoramic roof
Power windows
Operating power windows
Panoramic roof
Operating the panoramic roof
Automatic closing of the panoramic roof's sun blind
Windows, glass and mirrors
Pinch protection for windows and sun blinds
Reset sequence for pinch protection
Activating and deactivating max defroster
Seats and steering wheel
Front seat
Climate controls for front seat
Activating and deactivating heated front seat
Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated front seat
Regulating fan level for front seat
Regulating temperature for front seat
Synchronising temperature
Memory function for front seat
Using a stored position for seat and door mirrors
Storing a position for seat and door mirrors
Front seat
Power front seat
Adjusting the power front seat
Manual front seat
Adjusting the length of the seat cushion in the front seat
Adjusting the lumbar support in the front seat
Rear seat
Climate controls for rear seat
Activating and deactivating heated rear seat
Rear seat
Adjusting the head restraints in the rear seat
Lowering the backrests in the rear seat
Through-load hatch in the rear seat
Steering wheel
Speed-dependent steering force
Steering wheel controls and horn
Adjusting the steering wheel
Steering lock
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated steering wheel
Climate control
Climate system controls
Climate controls for passenger compartment
Activating auto climate control
Regulating fan level for front seat
Activating and deactivating air conditioning
Activating and deactivating air recirculation
Activating and deactivating time setting for air recirculation
Regulating temperature for front seat
Synchronising temperature
Changing air distribution
Climate controls for seat and steering wheel
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated steering wheel
Activating and deactivating heated rear seat
Activating and deactivating heated front seat
Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated front seat
Climate controls for windows and mirrors
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating max defroster
Climate controls
Air distribution
Activating and deactivating air recirculation
Activating and deactivating time setting for air recirculation
Activating and deactivating max defroster
Air distribution
Changing air distribution
Opening, closing and aiming the air vents
Air quality
Air quality
CleanZone
Clean Zone Interior Package
Interior Air Quality System
Passenger compartment filter
Air purification
Starting and switching off air purification
Air Quality app
Parking climate
Preconditioning
Preconditioning
Start and switch off preconditioning
Preconditioning time setting
Activating and deactivating time setting for preconditioning
Removing time setting for preconditioning
Adding and editing time setting for preconditioning
Pre-cleaning
Air purification
Starting and switching off air purification
Parking climate
Symbols and messages for parking climate control
Parking heater
Heater
Parking heater
Climate
Servicing the climate control system
Climate control - sensors
Climate zones
Perceived temperature
Key, locks and alarm
Key
User profiles
User profiles
Link key to user profile
Managing user profiles
Profile settings
Link account to user profile
Immobiliser
Keys
Ordering additional keys
Replacing the battery in the key
Locking and unlocking with the key's buttons
Care Key – speed limit key
Setting the speed limit for Care Key
Unlocking the tailgate with a key button
Detachable key blade
Locking and unlocking with the detachable key blade
The key's range
Type approval for remote control key system
Antenna locations for the start and lock systems
Locking and unlocking
Keyless locking and unlocking
Operating the tailgate with foot movement
Antenna locations for the start and lock systems
Keyless locking and unlocking with touch-sensitive surfaces
Keyless locking and unlocking
Settings for Keyless entry
Closing and locking tailgate with button
Keyless unlocking of tailgate
Keys
Locking and unlocking with the key's buttons
Settings for unlocking
Unlocking the tailgate with a key button
Locking and unlocking with the detachable key blade
Automatic locking when driving
Setting the max. opening for electrically operated tailgate
Locking and unlocking from inside the car
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the car
Locking and unlocking
Activating and deactivating child safety locks
Lock confirmation
Settings for lock indication
Alarm
Alarm
Activating and deactivating alarms
Reduced alarm level
Driver support
Cruise control functions
Cruise control
Cruise control
Standby mode for cruise control
Setting the stored speed for cruise control functions
Pilot Assist
Automatic braking with cruise control functions
Setting the stored speed for cruise control functions
Change of target with cruise control functions
Pilot Assist
Display mode for Pilot Assist
Symbols and messages for Pilot Assist
Standby mode for Pilot Assist
Setting time interval to vehicle ahead
Difference between Pilot Assist and lane assistance
Warning from cruise control functions in the event of a collision risk
Overtaking assistance
Overtaking Assistance
Using Overtaking Assistance
Cruise control functions
Steering wheel buttons for the cruise control functions
Selecting and activating cruise control functions
Deactivating cruise control functions
Speed limiter functions
Speed limiter
Speed limiter
Automatic speed limiter
Automatic speed limiter
Distance Warning
Setting time interval to vehicle ahead
Warning from cruise control functions in the event of a collision risk
Blind Spot Information
BLIS
Messages for BLIS
Limitations of BLIS
Cross Traffic Alert
Warning and auto-brake when reversing
Activating and deactivating warning and auto-brake when reversing
Rear Collision Warning
Rear Collision Warning
Limitations of Rear Collision Warning
Assistance at risk of collision
Assistance at risk of collision
Detection of obstacles with assistance at risk of collision
Speed reduction option with assistance at risk of collision
Symbols and messages for assistance at risk of collision
Limitations for assistance at risk of collision
Assistance at risk of collision in crossing traffic
Assistance at risk of collision in oncoming traffic
Collision Avoidance to help avoid impact with a vehicle in the driver's blind spot
Assistance at risk of run-off
Driver Alert Control
Driver Alert
Limitations of Driver Alert
Lane assistance
Lane assistance
Activating and deactivating lane assistance
Difference between Pilot Assist and lane assistance
Symbols and messages for lane assistance
Display mode for lane assistance
Limitations of Lane assistance
Electronic stability control
Electronic stability control
Symbols and messages for electronic stability control
Road Sign Information
Road Sign Information
Limitations of Road Sign Information
Warning for speed limitation and speed camera from road sign information
Activating and deactivating warnings from road sign information
Display mode for road sign information
Parking functions
Parking assistance
Park Assist
Park Assist System front, rear and along the sides
Activating and deactivating Parking Assistance System
Limitations of park assist system
Symbols and messages for park assist system and park assist camera
Park assist camera
Park assist camera
Activating park assist camera
Symbols and messages for park assist system and park assist camera
Park assist lines for park assist camera
Park assist camera locations and surveillance areas
Sensor fields for park assist system
Camera and radar unit
Recommended maintenance for camera, sensor and radar units
Symbols and messages for camera and radar units
Limitations for camera and radar units
Camera unit
Radar units
Type approval for radar units
Driving support systems
Warnings from various driver support systems
General speed warning
Speed-dependent steering force
Ready to drive notification
Auto braking after a collision
Electric operation and charging
Charging the high voltage battery
Charging status in the driver display
Charging status in the car's charging input socket
General information on the charging cable
Ground fault breaker in charging cable
Charging status in the charging cable's control unit
Charging cable temperature monitoring
Charging an electric car via a wall socket
Charging an electric car
Ending charging of an electric car
Charging time
Information on charging in the centre display
Drive systems
General information on charging
Manual release of the charging cable for a key that does not respond
Symbols and messages in the driver display for electric drive
Recommendations for high voltage battery
Range
Range assistant
Recycling the batteries
Starting and driving
Starting and switching off the car
Immobiliser
Starting the car
Using jump starting with another battery
Switching off the car
Usage modes
Alcohol lock
Alcohol lock
Gearbox
Gear positions
Symbols and messages for the transmission
Gear selector inhibitor
Brakes
Foot brake
Brake assistance
Braking on gritted roads
Braking on wet roads
Foot brake
Brake system maintenance
Parking brake
Parking brake
Activating and deactivating the parking brake
Parking on a hill
In the event of a fault in the parking brake
Brake fluid – specifications
Brake functions
Auto braking after a collision
Brake assistance when stationary
Brake when stationary
Drive system
Drive systems
Drive modes
Regenerative braking
One Pedal Drive
Creep mode
Performance
Off road mode
Range
Range assistant
All-wheel drive
Recommendations for driving
Brake assistance when stationary
Braking on gritted roads
Braking on wet roads
Parking on a hill
Range
Economical driving
Range assistant
Preparations for a long trip
Driving in water
Winter driving
Towbar and trailer
Towing capacity and towball load
Towbar
Specifications for towbar
Towbar-mounted bicycle rack
Extendable and retractable towbar
Driving with a trailer
Trailer stability assist
Checking trailer lamps
Electric operation and charging
Charging the high voltage battery
Charging status in the driver display
Charging status in the car's charging input socket
General information on the charging cable
Ground fault breaker in charging cable
Charging status in the charging cable's control unit
Charging cable temperature monitoring
Charging an electric car via a wall socket
Charging an electric car
Ending charging of an electric car
Charging time
Information on charging in the centre display
Drive systems
General information on charging
Manual release of the charging cable for a key that does not respond
Symbols and messages in the driver display for electric drive
Recommendations for high voltage battery
Range
Range assistant
Recycling the batteries
HomeLink
HomeLink®
Using HomeLink®
Programming HomeLink®
Type approval for HomeLink®
Towing and recovery
Towing
Fitting and removing the towing eye
Activating and deactivating towing mode
Recovery
Safety mode
Starting and moving the car after safety mode
Operational disruption
Traffic accident
Sound, media and Internet
Radio
Radio
Start radio
RDS radio
Setting radio favourites
Media player
Bluetooth Media Player
Phone
Phone connection
Connecting a phone to the car
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-connected phone
Switch between Bluetooth-connected phones
Removing devices connected to Bluetooth
Apple CarPlay
Apple® CarPlay®
Using Apple® CarPlay®
Tips for using Apple® CarPlay®
Android Auto
Android Auto®
Using Android Auto®
Tips for using Android Auto®
Connecting to the Internet via Bluetooth
Phone
Managing contacts
Managing phone calls
Managing text messages
Using a wireless charger
Certificate for wireless charger
Apps
Apps
Downloading apps
Deleting apps
Volvo ID
Creating a Volvo ID
Internet connection
Online services
Apps
Volvo ID
Creating a Volvo ID
Connecting to the Internet via Bluetooth
Internet connection
Problems with Internet connection
Connecting to the Internet via Wi-Fi
Markets with Car Modem Internet
Audio and media
Storage space on hard disk
Sound settings
Media playback
Online connectivity and entertainment
Approval of terms and conditions and data collection
Volvo Assistance and the Volvo Cars app
Volvo Assistance
Volvo Assistance
Emergency assistance with Volvo Assistance
Automatic collision alarm with Volvo Assistance
Prioritising between Volvo Assistance and the emergency call centre
Stolen Vehicle Tracking with Volvo Assistance
Volvo Assistance during a trip
Customer service via Volvo Assistance
Standby battery for Volvo Assistance
Volvo Assistance abroad
Volvo Cars app
Getting started with the Volvo Cars app
Devices compatible with the Volvo Cars app
Contact between the Volvo Cars app and the car
Volvo Cars app
Connecting the Volvo Cars app to the car
Lock function in the Volvo Cars app
Shortcuts to the Volvo Cars app
Battery and charging functions in the Volvo Cars app
Remote starting climate control using the Volvo Cars app
Remote starting air purification using the Volvo Cars app
Using the Volvo Cars app with Apple Watch
Disconnecting the link between the Volvo Cars app and the car
Change of ownership when the Volvo Cars app is linked to the car
eCall
eCall
Emergency assistance with eCall
Automatic collision alarm with eCall
Roadside assistance
Navigation
Map update
Downloading maps
Google Maps
Using Google Maps
Updating Google Maps
Settings in Google Maps
Electric car functions with Google Maps
Google Maps in driver display
Destination in Google Maps
Online functions with Google Maps
Getting directions with Google Maps
Wheels and tyres
Changing wheels
Changing wheel
Jack
Wheel bolts
Spare wheel
Handling the spare wheel
Snow chains
Winter tyres
Punctures
Tool kit
Tyres
Dimension designation for tyre
Tyres' rotation direction
Tread wear indicators on the tyres
Dimension designation for wheel rim
Minimum permitted tyre load index and speed rating for tyres
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure monitoring
Tyre pressure monitoring system
See tyre pressure status in the centre display
Action in the event of warning for low tyre pressure
Saving a new reference value for tyre pressure monitoring
Messages for tyre pressure monitoring
Checking tyre pressure
Adjusting tyre pressure
Approved tyre pressures
Location of tyre pressure label
Emergency puncture repair
Emergency puncture repair kit
Inflating tyres with the compressor from the puncture repair kit
Using a puncture repair kit
Winter driving
Snow chains
Winter tyres
Preparations for a long trip
Winter driving
Tyres
Approved wheel and tyre sizes
Loading, storage and passenger compartment
Loading
Recommendations for loading
Bag hooks
Load retaining eyelets
Fitting and removing the safety net
Roof load and loading on load carriers
Towbar-mounted bicycle rack
Cargo area
Safety net, safety grille and cargo cover
Fitting and removing the safety net
Cargo area
Bag hooks
First aid kit
Remove and store the parcel shelf
Folding up the cargo area floor
Load retaining eyelets
Warning triangle
Release folding cargo area floor
Unlocking the tailgate with a key button
Setting the max. opening for electrically operated tailgate
Operating the tailgate with foot movement
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the car
Keyless unlocking of tailgate
Storage and passenger compartment
Passenger compartment interior
Emptying the ashtray
Electrical sockets
Using electrical sockets
Using the glovebox
Sun visors
Tunnel console
USB ports
Use USB ports to charge devices
Through-load hatch in the rear seat
Maintenance and service
Car care
Interior cleaning
Cleaning the centre display
Cleaning the driver display
Cleaning the leather steering wheel
Cleaning the seatbelts
Cleaning the interior
Cleaning textile floor and entrance mats
Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood parts
Cleaning leather upholstery
Cleaning the Microtech upholstery
Cleaning fabric upholstery and headlining
Exterior cleaning
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Cleaning the wiper blades
Car paintwork
Colour codes
Touching up minor paintwork damage
Cleaning the exterior
Rustproofing
Automatic car wash
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components
Cleaning wheel rims
Handwashing
High-pressure washing
Polishing and waxing
Wiper blades and washer fluid
Wiper blades and washer fluid
Setting the wiper blades in service position
Topping up washer fluid
Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
Bulb replacement
Replacing the rear direction indicator bulb
Changing brake light bulb
Replacing the rear fog lamp bulb
Bulb replacement
Exterior lamp positions
Bulb specifications
Checking trailer lamps
Space under the bonnet
Topping up washer fluid
Brake fluid – specifications
Opening and closing the bonnet
Coolant
Tools and accessories
Jack
Emergency puncture repair kit
First aid kit
Warning triangle
Tool kit
Fuses
Fuses and central electrical units
Replacing a fuse
Fuses under glovebox
Fuses under the bonnet
Battery
Replacing the battery in the key
Recommendations for high voltage battery
Using jump starting with another battery
Batteries and power supply
Recycling the batteries
Symbols on the batteries
12V battery
High voltage battery
Service
Servicing the climate control system
Volvo service programme
Recommended maintenance for camera, sensor and radar units
Software updates
Brake system maintenance
Operational disruption
Data transfer between car and workshop via Wi-Fi
Raising the car
Removing the panels under the bonnet
Specifications
Dimensions and weights
Towing capacity and towball load
Dimensions
Weights
Specifications for towbar
Specifications for electric motor
Electric motor specifications
Specifications for fluids and lubricants
Topping up washer fluid
Air conditioning – specifications
Brake fluid – specifications
Specifications for wheels and tyres
Approved tyre pressures
Approved wheel and tyre sizes
Minimum permitted tyre load index and speed rating for tyres
Bulb specifications
Performance
Type designations