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VOLVO
Cross Country
| Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls |
1 Turn signals
2 Text window
3 Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving.
Do not drive the car if the warning light is on. The text window will provide you with additional information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see page 125.
4 Trip odometer/reset button
The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. Press the button quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and 2. Hold in the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 General warning light (see see page 26).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an built-in function preventing too high an engine speed. When this function operates, you may discern some pulsation, which in that case is quite normal.
10 Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the geartronic function on the automatic transmission, the currently selected gear will be displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator
This display indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol in the text window is displayed when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36¡ F (-5 - +2¡ C).
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 temperature.
12 Clock/reset button
Turn the button to adjust the clock.
13 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters)*. When the warning light comes on there are approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining.
14 Indicator and warning lights
* 18.5 US gals (70 liters) on V70 AWD,
V70 XC and V70 with non-turbo engine.
When the ignition key is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand side of the instrument panel should go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a light does not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the
parking brake has been fully released.
in the
center of the instrument
panelOrange light: Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
Red light: Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text window.
Canadian models are equipped with this
warning light:
* Rear fog light, if used, and trailer turn signal,
if towing a trailer, will go on while driving.
NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not closed
tightly or if the engine is running when the is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's
performance will not be affected. Use only
Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system (option) An LED in the STC or DSTC switch in the center console will light up to indicate that the system is activated. See page 20 for further information.
NOTE: Certain messages cannot be erased until the condition has been corrected.
If a warning message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip computer or would like to use the telephone, this message must be erased before you can access the function of your choice. Press button A to erase the warning message.
Erased messages are stored in the system's memory until the required action has been taken. You can scroll through the stored messages by pressing button A. The text window can be cleared (the message will be returned to memory) by pressing button A again.
General messages
SLOW DOWN: Reduce speed to help prevent damage.
DRIVE SLOWLY: Drive the car carefully to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection.
STOP SAFELY ASAP: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
SERVICE URGENT: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
SERVICE REQUIRED: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your convenience (but preferably before the next scheduled maintenance service).
FIX NEXT SERVICE: Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance service.
SEE MANUAL: Refer to your owner's manual. For
additional information, please contact
your Volvo retailer.
1. Not in use
2. Not in use
3. Not in use
4. Stability Traction Control (STC) -option
Press this switch for at least half a second to turn the STC system on or off. An LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the system is on. See page 20 for more information on STC. This system should be switched off if you, for any reason, temporarily have to drive with tires of different dimensions (e.g., spare tire).
NOTE: To help reduce the risk that this system is turned off inadvertently, the switch must be held in for at least half a second to turn STC off. The warning symbol in the instrument panel will light up to indicate that STC is OFF.
5. Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) - option
This button is used to switch DSTC off. When the LED in the button is ON, this indicates that the system is ON (the light will also come on if a fault has been detected in the system).
NOTE: To avoid inadvertently switching the system off, the button must be pressed for at least half a second before DSTC is deactivated.
The warning symbol 
will come on to
indicate that DSTC has been switched off. The
system is automatically switched on when the
engine is started. DSTC should be switched
off if the steering wheel position or the
front wheels are not properly aligned.
6. This button is used to temporarily disconnect alarm sensors. See page 75 for further information.
7. Not in use
8. Auxiliary socket
This 12 volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The ignition key must be in position 1 (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE: The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are available at your Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
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NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning message is displayed in the text window while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the message by pressing button A. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Average fuel consumption This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C). When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
Current fuel consumption This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken once per second. When the car is not moving, "----" will be displayed.
Average speed
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer
was reset (by pressing RESET, button C). When the engine is switched
off, information on average speed is stored and remains in system
memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
