Volvo V50 (2012 year). Manual

03 Climate control

Fuel-driven engine block heater and passenger compartment heater*

102

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Activating the heater

G029052

READ button

Thumbwheel

RESET button

Symbols and display messages

When one of the timer's settings or

Direct start

is activated, the infor-

mation symbol in the combined
instrument panel illuminates and
the information display shows an

explanatory text.

Display

Specification

FUEL HEATER ON

The heater is
switched on and
running.

TIMER IS SET FOR
FUEL HEATER

Reminder that the
heater will start at
the set time after the
car has been left,
when the remote
control key is
removed from the
ignition switch.

Display

Specification

HEATER STOP-
PED LOW BAT-
TERY

The heater has been
stopped by the car's
electronics in order
to facilitate starting
the engine.

HEATER STOP-
PED LOW FUEL
LEVEL

The heater has been
stopped by the car's
electronics in order
to facilitate starting
the engine as well as
50 km driving.

Direct start and immediate stop

Scroll with the thumbwheel to

DIRECT

START PARK HEAT OFF

DIRECT

START PARK HEAT ON

Long presses on the RESET button
change between the two alternatives.

DIRECT START PARK HEAT ON

: Parking

heater switched on manually or with pro-
grammed timer.

DIRECT START PARK HEAT OFF

: Parking

heater switched off.

No function in cars without trip computer, fuel-driven parking heater as well as stability and traction control system.

03 Climate control

Fuel-driven engine block heater and passenger compartment heater*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

103

With the direct start of the heater it will be acti-
vated for 50 minutes.

Heating of the passenger compartment will
begin as soon as the engine coolant has
reached the correct temperature.

NOTE

The car can be started and driven while the
parking heater is running.

Setting the timer

The time when the car shall be used and heated
is specified with the timer.

Select between

TIMER 1

and

TIMER 2

Scroll with the thumbwheel to

PARK

HEAT TIMER --:-- ON

Give a long press (approx. 2 seconds) on
the RESET button in order to access the
flashing time setting.

Select the required hour using the thumb-
wheel.

Briefly press RESET to move to the flash-
ing minutes setting.

Select the required minute using the
thumbwheel.

Briefly press RESET to confirm the setting.

Press RESET to activate the timer.

After setting

TIMER 1

a second start time can

be programmed with

TIMER 2

by scrolling with

the thumbwheel.

Set the alternative time in the same way as

TIMER 1

Deactivating a timer-started heater

A timer-started heater can be switched off
manually before the set time has elapsed. Pro-
ceed as follows:

Press the READ button.

Use the thumbwheel to scroll to the text

PARK HEAT TIMER 1

PARK HEAT

TIMER 2

The text

flashes on the display.

Press RESET.

The text

OFF

is shown with a constant

glow and the heater is switched OFF.

A timer-started heater can be switched off in
accordance with the instructions in the section
"Direct start and immediate stop".

Clock/timer

The heater's time is connected to the car's
clock.

NOTE

All timer programming will be cleared if the
car's clock is reset.

03 Climate control

Fuel-driven auxiliary heater* (diesel)

104

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Auxiliary heater (diesel)

In diesel-engined cars the auxiliary heater may
be required for achieving the correct tempera-
ture in the engine and passenger compartment
during cold weather.

The heater starts automatically when extra
heat is required when the engine is running.

The heater is switched off automatically when
the correct temperature is reached or when the
engine is switched off.

NOTE

The auxiliary heater cannot be switched on
or off manually but is only controlled by the
car's electronics.

When the auxiliary heater is active there may
be smoke from underneath the car, which is
perfectly normal.

04 Interior

Front seats

108

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Seating position, manual seat

The driver's and passenger seats can be
adjusted to the optimum sitting and driving
positions.

Forward/backward: lift the handle to adjust
the distance to the steering wheel and ped-
als. Check that the seat is locked after
changing the position setting.

Raise/lower the front of the seat cushion
(driver's and passenger seat*), pump up/
down.

Raise/lower the seat (driver's and passen-
ger seat*), pump up/down.

Lumbar support

(driver's and passenger

seat*), turn the wheel.

Backrest rake: turn the wheel.

Control panel for power seat*.

WARNING

Adjust the position of the driver's seat and
adjust the seatbelt, see page 16, before set-
ting off, never while driving.

Check that the seat is locked in position.

Seating position, power seat*

G020199

The seats can be adjusted for a certain time
after unlocking the door with the remote con-
trol key without the key being inserted into the
ignition switch. The seat can always be
adjusted in key position I or II.

Front edge of seat cushion up/down

Seat, forwards/backwards

Seat, up/down

Backrest rake

An overload protection is deployed if one of the
seats is blocked. If this happens, turn off the
ignition and wait a short time before adjusting
the seat again. Only one of the seat's settings
can be adjusted at a time.

Also applies to power seat.

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Front seats

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

109

Memory function

G020200

Buttons for memory function.

Store setting

Adjust seat.

Press and hold button M while pressing
button 1, 2 or 3 simultaneously.

Using a stored setting

Press one of the memory buttons 1–3 until the
seat stops. If you release the button then the
movement of the seat will stop.

Emergency stop

If the seat accidentally begins to move, press
one of the setting buttons for the seat or mem-
ory buttons in order to stop the seat.

WARNING

Risk of crushing. Make sure that children do
not play with the controls.

Check that there are no objects in front of,
behind or under the seat during adjustment.

Ensure that none of the rear seat passen-
gers is in danger of becoming trapped.

Memory in remote control key

The settings for the driver's seat are stored in
the memory for the remote control key with
which the car is locked. When the car is
unlocked with the same remote control key the
driver's seat adopts the stored settings when
the driver's door is opened.

NOTE

The remote control key memory is inde-
pendent of seat memory.

Tipping the front seat backrest*

The passenger seat backrest can be folded
forward to make room for long loads.

Move the seat as far back as possible.

Adjust the backrest to an upright position
90 degrees.

Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest
while folding it forwards.

Push the seat forward so that the head
restraint "locks" in under the glovebox.

04 Interior

Interior lighting

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

111

Reading lamps and interior lighting

G020201

Controls in roof console for front reading lamps
and passenger compartment lighting.

Reading lamp left-hand, On/Off

Interior lighting

Reading lamp right-hand, On/Off

All lighting in the passenger compartment can
be switched on in key position I and II as well
as when the engine is running. The lighting can
also be activated within 30 minutes after:

•

the engine has been switched off and the
remote control key is in position 0

•

the car has been unlocked but the engine
has not been started.

Front roof lighting

The front reading lamps are switched on or off
by pressing the relevant button in the roof con-
sole.

Rear roof lighting

G030855

Reading lamps, rear.

Reading lamp left-hand rear, On/Off

Reading lamp right-hand rear, On/Off

The lamps are switched on or off by pressing
the relevant button.

Courtesy lighting

Courtesy lighting (and passenger compart-
ment lighting) is switched on and off respec-
tively when a side door is opened or closed.

Vanity mirror*

G020210

The lamp is automatically switched on and off
respectively when the cover is opened or
closed.

Glovebox lighting

Glovebox lighting is switched on and off
respectively when the lid is opened or closed.

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Interior lighting

112

Cargo area lighting

The lighting in the cargo area is switched on
and off respectively when the tailgate is
opened or closed.

Automatic lighting

Using the switch (2), see page 111, three posi-
tions can be selected for the lighting the pas-
senger compartment:

•

Off – right-hand side (marked with 0)
depressed, automatic lighting switched
off.

•

Neutral position – automatic lighting acti-
vated. The dimmer function is active.

•

On – left-hand side depressed, passenger
compartment lighting on.

Neutral position

When the switch (2) is in neutral position pas-
senger compartment lighting is switched on
and off automatically in accordance with the
below.

The passenger compartment lighting is
switched on and remains on for 30 seconds if:

•

the car is unlocked with the remote control
key or key blade.

•

the engine is stopped and the remote con-
trol key is turned to position 0.

Passenger compartment lighting is switched
off when:

•

the engine is started

•

the car is locked with the key or remote
control key.

Passenger compartment lighting comes on
and remains on for 5 minutes if one of the doors
is open.

If any lighting is switched on manually and the
car is locked then it will be switched off auto-
matically after 5 minutes.

04 Interior

Storage spaces in the passenger compartment

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115

Storage pocket on rear of front seats.

Storage compartment in door panel with
cup holder.

Ticket clip

Storage pocket on front edge of front seat
cushions.

Glovebox

Storage compartment (e.g. for CD discs
and cup holder,*) and storage compart-
ment behind the centre console.

Bottle holder*

Coat hanger, only for light garments.

Storage compartment and cup holder.

Storage pocket* on front edge of centre
rear seat cushion.

WARNING

Ensure that no hard, sharp or heavy objects
lie or protrude in such a way that they could
cause injury during heavy braking.

Always secure large and heavy objects with
a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.

Glovebox

G024208

The owner's manual and maps can be kept
here for example. There are also holders for
coins, pens and fuel cards.

The glovebox can be locked with the remote
control key's detachable key blade. Further
information is available on page 127.

Coat hanger

The coat hanger is located on the passenger
seat head restraint. Only hang light garments
on the hanger.

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Storage spaces in the passenger compartment

116

Storage under the front armrest

G018371

There is a storage space under the armrest.
There is also a smaller storage space in the
detachable armrest. Press the small button
and lift the armrest to open the shallow com-
partment. Press the large button and lift the
armrest to open the deeper compartment.

G026704

In the deeper compartment there is space for
10 normal CD cases. The cases must be stored
vertically on the top edge for all 10 to have
space.

Cup holder in centre console

G018372

There is space for a double cup holder under
the roller cover. The space can be used for
storage by lifting out the cup holder. Lift at the
rear edge of the cup holder where there is a
recess.

If the cup holder is being fitted - first align its
two guide lugs in the two recesses in the front
edge of the space and then press down the
rear edge of the cup holder.

Close the roller cover by gripping its front edge
from below and pulling forward.

04 Interior

Storage spaces in the passenger compartment

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

117

Storage compartment behind the gear
lever

When there are no buttons for parking assis-
tance and BLIS, see page 173 and page
175, the space can be used as a storage com-
partment.

WARNING

Objects placed in the storage compart-
ments must not obstruct the parking brake
lever when it is applied.

Bottle holder*

G017441

A bottle holder for larger bottles is located on
the rear of the tunnel console.

Ashtray*

G019622

An ashtray is located towards the rear of the
tunnel console.

Open the ashtray by pulling the top edge of the
cover.

Emptying the ashtray:

Press in the catch, see preceding illustra-
tion, and tilt the cover up.

Then lift the ashtray out.

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Rear seat

118

Head restraint, rear

All head restraints can be adjusted vertically to
suit the height of the passenger. The upper
edge of the head restraint should be aligned
with middle of the back of the head. Raise the
head restraint as necessary.

To lower the head restraint, press the button by
the right-hand pillar at the same time as push-
ing down the head restraint. To remove the
head restraint, the button by the right-hand pil-
lar must be pressed while lifting out the head
restraint.

Tipping the rear seat backrest

IMPORTANT

There must be no objects on the rear seat
when the backrest is to be folded down. The
seat belts must not be connected either.
Otherwise there is a risk of damaging the
rear seat upholstery.

Lowering the backrest.

Rear edge of seat cushion

Lock catch

Lowering the backrest

Location of head restraint under seat cush-
ion

IMPORTANT

The head restraints could be damaged if
they are not removed for loading. The head
restraint in the centre must also be removed
for heavy loads.

G020790

The rear seat backrests can be tipped forwards
together, or individually, to make it easier to
transport long objects. To avoid damaging the
seatbelts when folding the backrests up or
down, these should be hooked onto the grab
handles.

Hang the seatbelts on the hooks before
lowering or raising the backrests.

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Rear seat

119

Lift the rear edge of the seat cushion (1) to
fold the seat cushions forward.

Pull the lock (2) catch up and forward to
release the backrest. A red indicator on the
lock catch shows that the backrest is no
longer locked in place.

Fold the backrests (3) forward halfway and
remove the head restraints on the outside
seats. The centre seat's head restraint
must be removed for a fully level floor.

Place the head restraints in the plastic
sleeves on the undersides (4) of the raised
seat cushions.

NOTE

When the backrest has been raised, the red
indicator should no longer be showing. If it
is still showing then the backrest is not
locked in place.

WARNING

Remember to take down the seatbelts once
you have raised the backrest.

04 Interior

Cargo area

120

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Safety net*

G020768

The retractable safety net storage cassette is
mounted on the rear of the backrest.

Using the safety net with raised
backrests.

Pull out the safety net horizontally back-
ward. Extend the right hand attachment
and hold it extended. Insert the attachment
into the rear keyed notch in the roof panel.
Then press the attachment forward to the
front notch. The attachment must be
pressed so far that the flange rides over the
restriction between the front and rear
notches.

Do the same on the other side. The attach-
ments on the net spring shut. Pull the net
over towards the left bracket to fit it in
place.

Check that the attachments on the safety
net are securely fastened in the keyed
recesses in the roof panel.

Using the safety net with lowered
backrests

The safety net can also be used when the back-
rests are lowered. In this case, use the front
attachment points in the roof panel.

Removing the safety net

Pull one of the net's attachments rearward
to the large notch and pull it out.

Detach the other attachment in the same
way.

Removing the safety net storage
cassette.

Lower the entire backrest.

Press the cassette outward to release it
from the mounting brackets.

WARNING

Loads in the cargo area must be firmly
secured even if the safety net is correctly
fitted.

Safety grille*

G014730

The safety grille is designed to help prevent
loads or pets from being thrown forward in the
passenger compartment in the event of sud-
den braking. For safety reasons, the grille must
always be correctly fastened and secured.

Folding up

If the safety grille is in the way it can be folded
up to the roof:

Take hold of the bottom of the safety grille.

Pull straight backward and upward. Then
release. The gas struts prevent the grille
from dropping down.

To fold down the grille, do the reverse.

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Cargo area

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Removing

Remove the safety grille as follows:

Fold the rear seat backrest forward slightly
(to relieve the load from the gas struts).

Remove the caps from the nuts on either
side that secure the safety grille.

Unscrew the nuts until the threads are flush
with the edge of the nuts.

Turn the grille backward in the car slightly
to release it from the trim. Do not angle the
grille too much as it can become wedged,
making it difficult to pull out.

Repeat for the other mounting and then
carefully lift the grille out of the car.

Attaching

To fit the safety grille:

Follow the instructions in the reverse order.

Tighten the two nuts to 24 Nm.

In the event of uncertainty about attaching or
removing the safety grille, consult a workshop
- an authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.

Cargo cover*

G020766

Cargo cover.

Fitting the cargo cover.

Fit the cargo cover as follows:

Move the front section of the cargo cover
backwards/over the cassette.

Following which, fit the cargo cover in its
tracks along the side panels, furthest into
the cargo area.

Push the button forward so that the
catches are retracted. Following which,
press the cargo cover down in the track.

The button springs back when the cargo
cover is correctly located.

Repeat the procedure on the opposite
side.

G020767

Check that the cargo cover is fitted firmly
in the cargo area.

Fit the front section of the cargo cover in
the wedge shaped tracks on the side pan-
els, against the rear seat.

The cargo cover is now ready for use.

WARNING

Do not place objects on the cargo cover or
on its front section.

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Cargo area

122

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Use

Pull the cargo cover over the cargo area and
hook it into the tracks in the rear pillars in the
cargo area.

Removing the cargo cover.

Lift up the front section of the cargo cover,
move it backwards and then allow it to
hang free.

Move the button forwards, lift up one end
of the cargo cover. Repeat on the opposite
side. Following which, pull out the cargo
cover.

Using the safety net together with the
cargo cover

G020769

Tip the backrests slightly forward to
access the safety net cassette. Start with
the 40% section.

Extend the safety net rearward.

Fold the backrests back up.

Hook the net into the attachment points in
the roof panel as described for raised
backrests.

NOTE

When the backrest has been raised, the red
indicator should no longer be showing. If it
is still showing then the backrest is not
locked in place.

Load retaining eyelets*

G014757

The load retaining eyelets are used to fasten
straps or nets to anchor items in the cargo
area.

Volvo V50 (2012 year). Manual - part 6