Volvo V50 (2012 year). Instruction — part 3

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Combined instrument panel

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G029046

Speedometer.

Direction indicators, left.

Warning symbol.

Information display – Shows information or
warning messages, outside temperature
and clock. When the outside temperature
is between +2 °C to -5 °C a snowflake illu-
minates on the display. This warns of icy
roads. The outside temperature gauge
may show a slightly high reading after the
car has been stationary.

Information symbol.

Direction indicator, right.

Tachometer – Indicates engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).

Indicator and warning symbols.

Fuel gauge, see also trip computer, pag
e 65.

Main beam indicator.

Display – Display for automatic gear posi-
tion, rain sensor, odometer, trip meter and
cruise control.

Also shows gear shift indicator (GSI) and
gear positions in the D2 and DRIVe model,
see page 159.

Button for trip meter – Used to measure
short distances. Short presses on the but-
ton switches between the two trip meters

T1

and

T2

. A long press (more than 2 sec-

onds) resets an active trip meter to zero.

Temperature gauge - Used for the engine
cooling system. A message will appear on
the display if the temperature becomes too
high and the gauge goes into the red zone.
Bear in mind that extra lights placed in front
of the air intake, for example, reduce the
cooling capacity at high outside tempera-
tures and high engine loads.

Indicator and warning symbols.

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Indicator and warning symbols

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Functionality check, symbols

All indicator and warning symbols

1

illuminate

when the remote control key is turned to posi-
tion II before starting. This is to check that the
symbols are working. When the engine starts,
all the symbols should go out except the park-
ing brake symbol, which only goes out when
the brake is disengaged.

If the engine does not start within
five seconds, all symbols extin-
guish except the symbols for a
fault in the car's emissions system
and for low oil pressure. Certain
symbols may have no function,
depending on the car's specifica-
tions.

Symbols in the centre of the instrument
panel

G030755

The red warning symbol illumi-
nates when a fault has been indi-
cated which could affect the safety
and/or driveability of the car. An
explanatory text is shown on the

information display at the same time. The sym-
bol remains visible until the fault has been rec-
tified but the text message can be cleared with
the READ button, see page 56. The warning
symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with
other symbols.

When the symbol illuminates:

1.

Stop in a safe manner. Do not drive the car
further.

2.

Read the information on the information
display. Implement the action in accord-
ance with the message in the display. Clear
the message using READ.

The yellow information symbol illu-
minates and a text appears on the
information display. The message
text is cleared using the READ but-
ton, see page 56, or disappears

automatically after a period of time (time
depending on which function is indicated).

The yellow information symbol can also illumi-
nate in conjunction with other symbols.

NOTE

When a service message is shown, the sym-
bol and message are cleared using the
READ button, or disappear automatically
after a time.

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For certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Warnings are given via display text, see page 56.

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Indicator and warning symbols

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Indicator symbols – left-hand side

G029048

Fault in car's emissions system

ABS fault

Rear fog lamp

Stability system DSTC

No function

Engine preheater (diesel)

Low level in fuel tank

Emissions system

If the symbol illuminates then it
may be due to a fault in the car's
emissions system. Volvo recom-
mends that you seek assistance
from an authorised Volvo work-

shop for inspection.

ABS fault

If this symbol illuminates then the
system is not working. The car's
regular brake system continues to
work, but without the ABS func-
tion.

1.

Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.

2.

Restart the engine.

3.

Drive to a workshop to have the ABS sys-
tem checked if the symbol remains lit.
Volvo recommends that you seek assis-
tance from an authorised Volvo workshop.

Rear fog lamp

This symbol is lit when the rear fog
lamp is on.

Stability system DSTC*

For information on the system's
functions and symbols, see
page 171.

Engine preheater (diesel)

This symbol illuminates during
engine preheating. Preheating
occurs when the temperature is
below -2 °C. The car can be started
once the symbol goes out.

Low level in fuel tank

When the symbol illuminates the
level in the fuel tank is low, refuel
as soon as possible.

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Indicator and warning symbols

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Indicator symbols – right-hand side

G029049

Indicator symbol for trailer

Parking brake applied

Airbags – SRS

Low oil pressure

Seatbelt reminder

Alternator not charging

Fault in brake system

Indicator symbol for trailer

This symbol flashes when the
direction indicators are used and
the trailer is connected. If the sym-
bol does not flash then one of the
lamps on the trailer or the car is

faulty.

Parking brake applied

The symbol illuminates when the
parking brake is applied. Always
pull the parking brake lever to the
end position.

NOTE

The symbol illuminates irrespective of how
hard the parking brake is applied.

Airbags – SRS

If this symbol remains illuminated
or illuminates while driving, it
means a fault has been detected in
the seatbelt buckle, SRS, SIPS or
IC system. Volvo recommends that

drive directly to an authorised Volvo workshop
for inspection.

Low oil pressure

2

If this symbol illuminates during
driving then the engine's oil pres-
sure is too low. Stop the engine
immediately and check the engine
oil level, top up if necessary. If the

symbol illuminates and the oil level is normal
Volvo recommends that you contact an author-
ised Volvo workshop.

Seatbelt reminder

This symbol illuminates if someone
in a front seat has not put on their
seatbelt or if someone in a rear
seat has taken off their seatbelt.

Alternator not charging

If this symbol illuminates while
driving, a fault has occurred in the
electrical system. Volvo recom-
mends that you visit an authorised
Volvo workshop.

Fault in brake system

If this symbol illuminates, the brake
fluid level may be too low.

2

For certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Warnings are given via display text, see page 56.

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Indicator and warning symbols

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–

Stop the car in a safe place and check the
level in the brake fluid reservoir, see
page 226. If the reservoir level is below
MIN then the car should not be driven fur-
ther. Volvo recommends that the car is
transported to an authorised Volvo work-
shop to have the brake system checked.

If the BRAKE and ABS symbols
illuminate at the same time, there
may be a fault in the brake force
distribution system.

1.

Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.

2.

Restart the engine.

3.

If both symbols extinguish, continue driv-
ing.

4.

If the symbols remain illuminated, check
the level in the brake fluid reservoir, see
page 226.

5.

If the brake fluid level is normal but the
symbols are still illuminated, the car can be
driven, with great care, to a workshop to

have the brake system checked. Volvo rec-
ommends that you seek assistance from
an authorised Volvo workshop.

6.

If the level in the reservoir is below MIN
then the car should not be driven any fur-
ther. Have the car transported to a work-
shop to have the brake system checked.
Volvo recommends that you seek assis-
tance from an authorised Volvo workshop.

WARNING

If the BRAKE and ABS symbols are lit at the
same time, there is a risk that the rear end
will skid during heavy braking.

Reminder – doors not closed

If one of the doors, the bonnet

3

or the tailgate

is not properly closed, the driver will be
reminded of this.

Low speed

If the car moves at a speed less
than 5 km/h, the information sym-
bol illuminates and

DRIVER

DOOR OPEN

,

PASSENGER

DOOR OPEN

,

LEFT REAR

DOOR OPEN

,

BONNET OPEN

or

RIGHT

REAR DOOR OPEN

is shown on the display.

Stop the car safely as soon as possible and
close the door or bonnet.

High speed

If the car is moving faster than
10 km/h, the symbol illuminates
and one of the texts indicated in
the preceding paragraph appears
on the display.

Tailgate reminder

If the tailgate is open, this informa-
tion symbol will illuminate and

TAILGATE OPEN

will appear on

the display.

3

Only cars with alarm.

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Information display

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Messages

G029050

When a warning or indicator symbol illuminates
the information display shows a supplemen-
tary message.

–

Press the READ button (1).

Switch between messages with the READ but-
ton. Fault messages are stored in the memory
until the fault is rectified.

NOTE

If a warning message appears while you are
using the trip computer, the message must
be read (press READ) before the previous
activity can be resumed.

Message

Specification

STOP SAFELY

A

Stop the car in a safe
manner and turn off
the engine. Serious
risk of damage.

SERVICE
URGENT

A

Volvo recommends
that an authorised
Volvo workshop
checks the car
immediately.

SEE MANUAL

A

Read the Owner's
Manual.

SERVICE
REQUIRED

A

Volvo recommends
that an authorised
Volvo workshop
checks the car as
soon as possible.

HIGH ENGINE
TEMP STOP
ENGINE

Stop the car in a safe
manner and turn off
the engine. Serious
risk of damage.

BOOK TIME FOR
SERVICE

Time to book regular
service. Volvo rec-
ommends that an
authorised Volvo
workshop carries
out the service.

Message

Specification

TIME FOR REGU-
LAR SERVICE

Time for regular
service. Volvo rec-
ommends that an
authorised Volvo
workshop carries
out the service. The
timing is determined
by the number of kil-
ometres driven,
number of months
since the last serv-
ice, engine running
time and oil grade.

SERVICE OVER-
DUE

If the service inter-
vals are not followed
then the warranty
does not cover any
damaged parts.
Volvo recommends
that an authorised
Volvo workshop car-
ries out the service.

TRANSMISSION
OIL CHANGE NEE-
DED

Volvo recommends
that an authorised
Volvo workshop
checks the car as
soon as possible.

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Information display

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Message

Specification

REMINDER
CHECK OIL LEVEL

Check the oil level.
The message is
shown every 10
000 km (certain
engine variants). For
information on
checking the oil
level, see page 222.

SOOT FILTER
FULL SEE OWNER
MANUAL

Diesel particle filter
requires regenera-
tion, see page 148.

DSTC SPIN CON-
TROL OFF

The function of the
stability and traction
control system is
reduced, see
page 172 for more
variants.

Message

Specification

TRANSMISSION
PERFORMANCE
LOW

The gearbox cannot
handle full capacity.
Drive carefully until
the message clears,
see page 163.

If shown repeatedly
then Volvo recom-
mends that an
authorised Volvo
workshop is contac-
ted.

Message

Specification

TRANSMISSION
OIL TEMP HIGH

Drive more smoothly
or stop the car in a
safe manner. Disen-
gage the gear and
run the engine at
idling speed until the
message clears. For
more information,
see page 163.

TRANSM OIL
TEMP STOP
SAFELY

Critical fault. Stop
the car immediately
in a safe manner.
Volvo recommends
that an authorised
Volvo workshop is
contacted.

B

A

Part of message, shown together with information on where
the problem has arisen.

B

For more messages concerning automatic transmission, see
page 163.

02 Instruments and controls

Electrical socket

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

12 V electrical socket

G019621

Electrical socket and cigarette lighter.

The electrical socket can be used for various
accessories designed for 12 V, e.g. TV screens,
music players and mobile phones. For the
socket to supply current, the remote control
key must be in at least position I, see
page 154.

IMPORTANT

Max. socket is 10 A (120 W) if one socket is
used at a time. If both sockets are used
simultaneously, 7.5 A (90 W) per socket is
applicable.

WARNING

Always leave the plug in the socket when
the socket is not in use.

NOTE

Optional equipment and accessories - e.g.
TV screens, music players and mobile
phones - which are connected to one of the
passenger compartment's 12V electrical
sockets, could be activated by the climate
control system, even when the remote con-
trol key has been removed or when the car
is locked, for example, when the parking
heater is activated at a preset time.

For this reason remove the plugs from the
electrical sockets for optional equipment or
accessories when not in use because the
battery could be drained in the event of such
an occurrence!

Cigarette lighter*

Activate the lighter by pushing in the button.
The button pops out when the lighter is hot. Pull
out the lighter and light a cigarette on the
heated coils.

Electrical socket in the rear seat

G029082

Electrical socket in the rear seat.

The electrical socket in the rear seat can be
used for various accessories, see "12 V elec-
trical socket" above.

NOTE

Cigarette lighter does not work in this
socket.

The electrical socket is designed for 12 V. For
the socket to supply current, the remote con-
trol key must be in at least position I, see
page 154.

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Electrical socket

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WARNING

Always leave the plug in the socket when
the socket is not in use.

02 Instruments and controls

Lighting panel

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

General

G020139

Thumbwheel for headlamp levelling

Light switches

Thumbwheel for adjusting display and
instrument lighting

Front fog lamps*

Opening the fuel filler flap

Rear fog lamp

Posi-

tion

Specification

Automatic/deactivated dipped
beam. Only main beam flash.

Position/parking lamps

Automatic dipped beam. Main
beam and main beam flash
work in this position.

Headlamp levelling

The load in the car changes the vertical align-
ment of the headlamp beam, which could daz-
zle oncoming motorists. Avoid this by adjusting
the height of the beam.

1.

Turn the remote control key to position II.

2.

Turn the headlamp control (2) to one of the
end positions.

3.

Roll the control (1) up or down respectively
to raise or lower beam alignment.

Cars with active Xenon headlamps - ABL* have
automatic headlamp levelling, so there is no
control (1).

Position/parking lamps

Position/parking lamps can be switched on
irrespective of remote control key position.

–

Turn the headlamp control (2) to the centre
position.

When the remote control key is in position II the
position/parking lamps and number plate light-
ing are always on.

Headlamps

Automatic dipped beam*

Dipped beam comes on automatically when
the remote control key is turned to position II,
except when the headlamp control (2) is in the
centre position. If necessary, the automatic
dipped beam can be deactivated. Volvo rec-
ommends that this is performed by an author-
ised Volvo workshop.

Automatic dipped beam, main beam

1.

Turn the remote control key to position II.

2.

Dipped beam is activated by means of
turning the headlamp control (2) clockwise
to the end position.

3.

Main beam is activated by means of mov-
ing the left-hand stalk switch towards the
steering wheel to the end position and
releasing it, see page 64.

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Lighting panel

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The lamps are switched off automatically when
the remote control key is turned to position I or
0.

Instrument lighting

The instrument lighting is switched on when
the remote control key is in position II and the
headlamp control (2) is in one of the end posi-
tions. The lighting is automatically dimmed
during the day and can be controlled manually
at night.

–

Roll the control up or down (3) for brighter
or dimmer lighting.

Enhanced display lighting

To facilitate reading the odometer, trip meter,
clock and outside temperature gauge, these
illuminate when the car is unlocked and when
the remote control key is removed from the
ignition switch. The displays extinguish when
the car is locked.

Fog lamps

NOTE

Regulations for use of fog lamps vary from
country to country.

Front fog lamps*

The front fog lamps can be switched on along
with the headlamps or the position lamps/park-
ing lamps.

–

Press the button (4).

The light in the button (4) illuminates when the
front fog lamps are switched on.

Rear fog lamp

The rear fog lamp can only be switched on with
the headlamps or the front fog lamps.

–

Press the button (6).

The rear fog lamp indicator symbol on the com-
bined instrument panel and the light in the but-
ton (6) illuminate when the rear fog lamp is
switched on.

Fuel filler flap

Press button (5) to open the fuel filler flap when
the car is unlocked, see page 134.

Active Xenon headlamps*

G026507

Lighting panel, for active Xenon headlamps

If the car is equipped with active Xenon head-
lamps (Active Bending Lights, ABL) the light
from the headlamps follows the steering wheel
movement in order to provide maximum light-
ing in bends and junctions and so provide
increased safety.

The LED

illuminates when the function

is activated. The LED flashes and an error mes-
sage is shown on the information display in the

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Lighting panel

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*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

event of a malfunction. The function is only
active in twilight or darkness and only when the
car is moving.

The function can be deactivated/activated with
the headlamp control.

G020789

Headlamp pattern with function deactivated (left)
and activated (right) respectively.

Daytime running lights - DRL*

To save fuel, daytime running lights (Daytime
Running Light) can be selected during the day
instead of the more energy-intensive dipped
beam. The daytime running lights mounted in
the spoiler use bright, low-energy diode tech-
nology.

Position

A automatically gives DRL daytime run-

ning lights during the day.

Posi-

tion

Specification

Daytime running lights

Daytime running lights when the
car is being driven. Automatic
switching to parking lights when
the car is parked.

Headlamps and position lamps

Daytime running lights during
daytime driving. Automatic
switching to headlamps and
position lamps in poor light con-
ditions and when windscreen
wipers or rear fog lamps are
activated.

If the car is equipped with active
Xenon headlamps (Active
Bending Lights, ABL) then this
function is also activated.

With the light switch in position A, the daytime
running lights are activated automatically dur-
ing the day. This is regulated by a light sensor
which switches from daytime running lights to
dipped beam off the main headlamps at dusk
or when the daylight becomes too weak.

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Lighting panel

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NOTE

To achieve minimal energy consumption,
the rear lights are also switched off when
switching automatically from dipped beam
to DRLs.

WARNING

This system help to save energy - it cannot
determine in all situations when daylight is
too weak or sufficiently strong, e.g. in mist
and rain.

The driver is always responsible for ensuring
that the car is driven with its lights in a cor-
rect state and in accordance with applicable
traffic regulations.

Brake light

The brake light automatically comes on during
braking. For information on the Emergency
brake lights and automatic hazard warning
flashers, see page 170.

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Left-hand stalk switch

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Stalk switch positions

3

4

1

2

1

2

G026380

Direction indicators - short flash sequence

Direction indicators - continuous flash
sequence

Main beam flash

Home safe lighting and switching between
main and dipped beam.

Direction indicators

Short flash sequence

–

Move the stalk switch up or down to
position (1) and release.

> The direction indicators flash 3 times

and the stalk switch returns to its origi-
nal position.

Continuous flash sequence

–

Move the stalk switch up or down to
end position (2).

> The stalk switch remains in its end posi-

tion and is moved back manually, or
automatically by steering wheel move-
ment.

Main beam flash

–

Move the stalk switch gently towards the
steering wheel to position (3).

> Main beam comes on until the stalk

switch is released.

Main beam flash only works when the remote
control key is inserted into the ignition switch.

Switching between main and dipped
beam

–

Move the stalk switch to the end position
(4) and release.

The remote control key must be in position II
and the headlamp control in end position, see
page 60, for main beam to be switched on.

Home safe lighting

Some of the exterior lighting can be kept
switched on to work as home safe lighting after
the car has been locked. The standard delay is
30

1

seconds, but can be changed to 60 or 90

seconds, see page 84.

1.

Remove the remote control key from the
ignition switch.

2.

Move the stalk switch towards the steering
wheel to position (3) and release.

3.

Get out of the car and lock the door.

1

Factory settings.

02 Instruments and controls

Left-hand stalk switch

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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Trip computer*

G029052

READ - confirms

Thumbwheel

2

– browse between menus

and options in the trip computer list.

RESET

2

- resets

Controls

To scroll through trip computer information
turn the thumbwheel either up or down in
steps. The menus are in an infinite loop.

NOTE

If a warning message interrupts while you
are using the trip computer, this message
must be acknowledged. Acknowledge by
pressing the READ button and revert to the
trip computer function.

Functions

The trip computer displays the following infor-
mation:

•

--- KM/H AVERAGE SPEED

•

--.- KM/L INSTANTANEOUS

•

--.- L/100 KM AVERAGE

•

--- KILOMETRES TO EMPTY TANK

•

DSTC ON

*, see page 171

•

--- MPH ACTUAL SPEED

3

AVERAGE SPEED

Average speed is calculated from the latest
reset, which is performed with the RESET but-
ton.

INSTANTANEOUS

Current fuel consumption is calculated every
second. The information on the display is
updated every couple of seconds. When the
car is stationary, "

--.-

" appears on the display.

During the period for regeneration

4

fuel con-

sumption may increase, see page 148.

AVERAGE

Average fuel consumption is calculated from
the latest reset, which is performed with the
RESET button.

NOTE

There may be a slight error in the reading if
a fuel-driven heater is used.

KILOMETRES TO EMPTY TANK

The range to empty is calculated based on the
average fuel consumption over the last 30 km.
No guaranteed range remains when the display
shows "

--- KILOMETRES TO EMPTY TANK

". Refuel as soon as possible.

NOTE

There may be a slight error in the reading if
fuel consumption is changed due to a
change in driving style or if a fuel-driven
heater is used for example.

MPH ACTUAL SPEED

3

Current speed is displayed in mph.

2

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

3

Certain markets.

4

Only applies to diesel cars with particle filter.

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Left-hand stalk switch

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Resetting

1.

Select

--- KM/H AVERAGE SPEED

or

--.- L/100 KM AVERAGE

2.

Reset with one press of the RESET button.

3.

One long press of the RESET button (at
least 5 seconds) resets both average
speed and average consumption simulta-
neously.