Volvo 2021 Owner's manual

XC40

OWNER'S MANUAL

VÄLKOMMEN!

We hope your Volvo will give you many years of happy motoring.

The vehicle is designed for the safety and comfort of you and your

passengers. Volvo strives to design one of the world's safest pas-

senger vehicles. Your Volvo is also designed to meet applicable

safety and environmental requirements.

To increase your enjoyment of your Volvo, we recommend that you

read the instructions and maintenance information contained in this

owner's manual. The owner's manual is also available as a mobile

app (Volvo Manual) and on Volvo Cars support page

(support.volvocars.com).

We also encourage everyone to always use seat belts in this and

other vehicles. You should also not drive if you are under the influ-

ence of alcohol or medicines or if your ability to drive is for some

other reason impaired.

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OWNER'S INFORMATION
Owner's information
16
Owner's Manual in the center display
17
Navigate in the Owner's Manual
in the center display
19
Owner's manual in mobile devices
21
Volvo Cars support site
21
Using the Owner's Manual
22
The Owner's Manual and the envi-
ronment
24
YOUR VOLVO
Contacting Volvo
26
Volvo ID
26
Creating and registering a Volvo ID
27
Drive-E ‒ purer driving pleasure
28
IntelliSafe – driver support and safety
29
Sensus - connection and enter-
tainment
30
Software Updates
33
Data recording
33
Terms & Conditions for Services
35
Customer Privacy Policy
35
Important information on acces-
sories and extra equipment
36
Accessory installation
37
Connecting equipment to the
vehicle's data link connector
37
Technician certification
38
Viewing the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
39
Volvo Structural Parts Statement
39
Driver distraction
40
SAFETY
Safety
42
Safety during pregnancy
43
Occupant safety
43
Reporting safety defects
44
Recall information
45
Whiplash Protection System
46
Seat belts
47
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts
48
Seat belt tensioners
50
Resetting the electric seat belt
tensioners*
51
Door and seat belt reminders
51
Airbags
52
Driver/passenger side front airbags
53
Occupant Classification System
57
Side airbags
60
Inflatable curtain
61
Safety mode
62
Starting and moving the vehicle
when it is in safety mode
63
Child safety
64
Child restraints
66
Infant seats
68
Convertible seats
70
Booster cushions
72
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Top tether anchors
73
Lower child seat attachment points
75
ISOFIXLATCH lower anchors
75
DISPLAYS AND VOICE
CONTROL
Displays and controls by the driver
in a left-hand drive vehicle
78
Instrument panel
80
Instrument panel settings
82
Fuel gauge
83
Trip computer
83
Displaying trip data in the instru-
ment panel
84
Resetting the trip odometer
85
Displaying trip statistics in the
center display
86
Trip statistics settings
86
Date and time
87
Ambient temperature sensor
88
Indicator symbols in the instru-
ment panel
88
Warning symbols in the instru-
ment panel
91
Instrument panel licenses
92
App menu in instrument panel
97
Handling the App menu in the
instrument panel
97
Messages in the instrument panel
98
Handling messages in the instru-
ment panel
100
 
Handling messages saved from
the instrument panel
101
Center display overview
103
Handling the center display
105
Activating and deactivating the
center display
108
Navigating in the center display's
views
108
Handling tiles in the center display
112
Function view in the center display
115
Moving apps and buttons in the
center display
117
Symbols in the center display sta-
tus bar
117
Using the center display keyboard
119
Changing keyboard language in
the center display
122
Entering characters, letters and
words by hand in the center display
122
Changing the appearance of the
center display
124
Turning off and adjusting the vol-
ume of the center display system
sounds
124
Changing system units of meas-
urement
125
Changing system language
125
Changing settings in the center
display's Top view
125

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Opening contextual setting in the
center display
126
Resetting user data when the
vehicle changes owners
127
Resetting center display settings
127
Table of settings in the center display
128
Driver profiles
129
Selecting a driver profile
130
Changing a driver profile's name
130
Protecting a driver profile
131
Linking a remote key to a driver profile
131
Resetting driver profile settings
133
Messages in the center display
133
Handling messages in the center
display
134
Handling messages saved from
the center display
134
Voice Control
135
Use voice recognition
136
Voice control for cellular phones
138
Voice control for radio and media
139
Voice control settings
139
LIGHTING
Lighting control and panel
142
Adjusting light functions via the
center display
143
Parking lights
144
Daytime running lights
144
Low beams
145
Using high beam
146
Active high beam
147
Using turn signals
148
Active Bending Lights*
148
Front fog lights/corner illumination*
149
Rear fog light
150
Brake lights
151
Emergency brake lights
151
Hazard warning flashers
151
Using home safe lighting
152
Welcome Light
152
Interior Lighting
152
Adjusting interior lighting
154
WINDOWS, GLASS AND
MIRRORS
Windows, glass and mirrors
156
Pinch protection for windows and
sun curtains
156
Reset procedure for pinch protection
156
Power windows
157
Operating the power windows
157
Rearview/door mirrors
159
Adjusting the rearview mirror dim-
ming function
159
Adjusting the door mirrors
160
Panoramic roof*
161
Operating the panoramic roof*
163
Auto closing the panoramic roof*
sun curtain
165
Wiper blades and washer fluid
166
Using the windshield wipers
166
Using the rain sensor
167
Using the rain sensor's memory
function
168
Using the windshield and head-
light washers
169
Using the rear window wiper/washer
170
Using automatic rear window
wiping when backing up
171

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SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
Manual front seats
174
Power* front seats
175
Adjusting the power* front seats
175
Using stored positions for seats
and mirrors
176
Adjusting* front seat cushion length
177
Adjusting front seat lumbar support*
178
Folding down the rear seat backrests
178
Adjusting the rear seat head restraints
180
Steering wheel controls and horn
181
Adjusting the steering wheel
182
CLIMATE CONTROL
Climate
184
Climate zones
184
Climate control sensors
185
Perceived temperature
185
Climate control system voice
commands
186
Air quality
187
Clean Zone*
187
Clean Zone Interior Package*
188
Interior Air Quality System*
188
Activating and deactivating the air
quality sensor*
189
Passenger compartment air filter
189
Air distribution
190
Adjusting air distribution
191
Opening, closing and directing air
vents
191
Air distribution options
192
Climate system controls
195
Activating and deactivating power
front seats*
197
Activating and deactivating the
heated front seat*
197
Activating and deactivating the
heated rear seats*
197
Activating and deactivating the
heated steering wheel*
198
 
Activating and deactivating auto-
matic steering wheel heating*
198
Activating auto climate control
198
Activating and deactivating recir-
culation
199
Activating and deactivating the
recirculation timer setting
200
Activating and deactivating max
defroster
200
Activating and deactivating the
heated rear window and door mirrors
201
Automatically activating and deac-
tivating the heated rear window
and door mirrors
202
Setting the blower speed for the
front seats
202
Setting the temperature for the
front seats
203
Synchronize temperature
204
Activating and deactivating air
conditioning
205
Parking climate*
205
Preconditioning*
206
Starting and stopping precondi-
tioning*
206
Preconditioning timer*
207
Adding and editing timer settings
for preconditioning*
207

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Activating and deactivating pre-
conditioning timer*
208
Deleting preconditioning timer
settings*
209
Climate comfort retaining function*
209
Starting and switching off the cli-
mate retaining function when parking*
210
Parking climate symbols and mes-
sages*
211
KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
Lock indication
214
Lock confirmation settings
215
Remote key
216
Locking and unlocking using the
remote key
218
Settings for remote and inside
door unlock
219
Unlocking the tailgate using the
remote key
219
Remote key range
220
Replacing the remote key's battery
221
Ordering additional remote keys
225
Detachable key blade
225
Locking and unlocking with
detachable key blade
226
Electronic immobilizer
228
Start and lock system type desig-
nations
229
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
230
Keyless locking and unlocking*
231
Keyless unlock settings*
232
Keyless tailgate unlock*
232
Antenna locations for the start
and lock system
233
Locking and unlocking from inside
the vehicle
234
 
Unlocking the tailgate from inside
the vehicle
235
Activating and deactivating child
safety locks
235
Automatic locking when driving
237
Opening and closing the power
tailgate*
237
Setting a maximum height for the
power tailgate*
240
Operating the tailgate with a foot
movement*
241
Private Locking
242
Activating and deactivating pri-
vate locking
242
Alarm
243
Arming and disarming the alarm
244

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DRIVER SUPPORT
Driver support systems
248
Speed-dependent steering wheel
resistance
248
Electronic Stability Control
249
Electronic Stability Control in
sport mode
250
Activating or deactivating Sport
mode for Electronic Stability Control
251
Electronic Stability Control sym-
bols and messages
252
City Safety™
253
City Safety sub-functions
254
Setting a warning distance for
City Safety
256
Detecting obstacles with City Safety
257
City Safety in crossing traffic
259
Limitations of City Safety in cross-
ing traffic
260
Automatic braking during delayed
evasive maneuvers with City Safety
260
City Safety braking for oncoming
vehicles
261
City Safety limitations
262
City Safety messages
265
Road Sign Information*
266
Activating or deactivating Road
Sign Information*
267
Road Sign Information* display
267
 
Road Sign Information and
Sensus Navigation*
268
Speed limit and speed camera
warnings from Road Sign Information*
268
Activating or deactivating warn-
ings from Road Sign Information*
269
Road Sign Information* limitations
270
Cruise control
271
Selecting and activating cruise control
272
Deactivating cruise control
273
Cruise control standby mode
273
Adaptive Cruise Control*
274
Adaptive Cruise Control* controls
275
Adaptive Cruise Control* displays
276
Selecting and activating Adaptive
Cruise Control*
277
Deactivating Adaptive Cruise Control*
278
Adaptive Cruise Control* standby
mode
279
Adaptive Cruise Control* limitations
280
Switching between cruise control
and Adaptive Cruise Control* in
the center display
281
Symbols and messages for Adap-
tive Cruise Control*
282
Pilot Assist*
283
Pilot Assist* controls
285
 
Pilot Assist* displays
286
Selecting and activating Pilot Assist*
287
Deactivating Pilot Assist*
288
Pilot Assist* standby mode
289
Temporarily deactivating steering
assistance with Pilot Assist*
290
Pilot Assist* limitations
290
Pilot Assist* symbols and messages
293
Passing assistance*
294
Using passing assistance
294
Collision risk warning from driver
support
295
Switching target vehicles with
driver support
296
Adjusting set speed for driver support
296
Setting time interval to the vehicle
ahead
297
Drive modes when using time
interval to vehicle
299
Auto-hold braking with driver support
299
Lane Keeping Aid
300
Activating or deactivating Lane
Keeping Aid
302
Selecting type of assistance for
Lane Keeping Aid
303
Lane Keeping Aid limitations
303

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Lane Keeping Aid symbols and
messages
304
Lane Keeping Aid display
306
Steering assistance at risk of collision
307
Activating or deactivating steering
assistance during collision risks
308
Run-Off Mitigation with steering
assistance
308
Steering assistance during colli-
sion risks from oncoming traffic
309
Steering assistance during colli-
sion risks from behind*
310
Steering assistance during colli-
sion risks limitations
311
Symbols and messages for steer-
ing assistance during collision risks
312
Rear Collision Warning*
313
Rear Collision Warning* limitations
313
BLIS*
314
Activating or deactivating BLIS
315
BLIS limitations
316
BLIS messages
317
Driver Alert Control
318
Activating or deactivating Driver
Alert Control
319
Selecting guidance to a rest area if
the Driver Alert Control warning
has been given
319
 
Driver Alert Control limitations
320
Cross Traffic Alert*
320
Activating or deactivating Cross
Traffic Alert*
321
Cross Traffic Alert* limitations
322
Cross Traffic Alert* messages
323
Park Assist*
324
Park Assist front, rear and sides*
325
Activating or deactivating Park Assist*
326
Park Assist limitations
327
Park Assist symbols and messages
328
Park Assist Camera*
329
Location and field of vision of Park
Assist Cameras*
330
Park Assist Camera trajectory lines*
332
Park Assist sensor field
334
Activating Park Assist Camera
335
Park Assist Camera symbols and
messages
337
Park Assist Pilot* 
339
Types of parking with Park Assist
Pilot*
340
Using Park Assist Pilot*
341
Leaving a parallel parking space
with Park Assist Pilot*
344
Park Assist Pilot* limitations 
344
 
Park Assist Pilot* messages
347
Radar sensor
348
Radar sensor type approval
349
Camera
351
Camera/radar sensor limitations
351
Recommended camera and radar
sensor maintenance
354
Camera and radar unit symbols
and messages
356

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the vehicle
360
Switching off the vehicle
362
Ignition modes
362
Selecting ignition mode
364
Brake functions
364
Brakes
365
Brake Assist System
366
Braking on wet roads
366
Braking on salted roads
367
Maintenance of the brake system
367
Parking brake
367
Activating and deactivating the
parking brake
368
Settings for automatically activat-
ing the parking brake
369
Parking on a hill
370
Parking brake malfunction
370
Auto-hold brakes
371
Activating and deactivating Auto-
hold at a standstill
372
Hill Start Assist
372
Braking assist after a collision
373
Regenerative braking*
373
Transmission
373
Automatic transmission
374
 
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission
374
Using the steering wheel paddles*
to shift
376
Shiftlock
377
The kickdown function
377
Automatic transmission symbols
and messages
378
All Wheel Drive (AWD)*
378
Drive modes*
379
Changing drive mode*
381
Eco drive mode
381
Activating and deactivating Eco
drive mode using the function button
383
Start/Stop function
384
Driving with the Start/Stop function
384
Deactivating the Start/Stop function
385
Conditions for the Start/Stop function
386
Leveling control* and suspension
388
Low Speed Control*
389
Activating and deactivating Low
Speed Control* using the function
button
389
Hill Descent Control*
390
Activating and deactivating Hill
Descent Control* using the func-
tion button
391
 
Economical driving
392
Preparing for a long trip
393
Winter driving
393
Driving through standing water
394
Opening/closing the fuel filler door
394
Refueling
395
Fuel
396
Octane rating
397
Emission controls
398
Overheating of engine and trans-
mission
399
Battery drain
400
Jump starting using another battery
400
Detachable towbar*
403
Driving with a trailer
404
Trailer Stability Assist*
406
Checking trailer lights
407
Towing using a towline
408
Attaching and removing the tow-
ing eyelet
409
Recovery
411
HomeLink
®
*
412
Programming HomeLink
®
*
413
Using HomeLink
®
*
415
Type approval for HomeLink
®
*
415

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Compass*
416
Activating and deactivating the
compass*
416
Calibrating the compass*
417
AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
Audio, media and Internet
420
Sound settings
420
Sound experience*
421
Apps
421
Download apps
422
Updating apps
423
Deleting apps
424
Radio
424
Starting the radio
425
Changing waveband and radio station
425
Searching for a radio station
426
Storing radio channels in the
Radio favorites app
427
Radio settings
427
RBDS
428
HD Radio™
428
Activating and deactivating the HD
Radio™
430
HD Radio™ sub-channels
430
HD Radio™ limitations
431
SiriusXM
®
 Satellite radio*
432
Using SiriusXM
®
 Satellite radio*
433
Settings for SiriusXM
®
 Satellite radio*
434
SiriusXM Travel Link
®
*
436
SiriusXM Travel Link
®
* - Weather
437
 
SiriusXM Travel Link
®
* - Notifications
438
SiriusXM Travel Link
®
* - Fuel
439
SiriusXM Travel Link
®
* - Sports
440
Media player
441
Playing media
442
Controlling and changing media
443
Media searches
444
Gracenote
®
445
Video
445
Playing video
446
Playing DivX
®
 
446
Video settings
446
Streaming media via Bluetooth
®
447
Connecting a device via Bluetooth
®
447
Playing media via the USB port
447
Connecting a device via the USB port
448
Technical specifications for USB
devices
448
Compatible file formats for media
449
Apple
®
 CarPlay
®
*
450
Using Apple
®
 CarPlay
®
*
451
Settings for Apple
®
 CarPlay
®
*
453
Tips for using Apple
®
 CarPlay
®
*
453
Android Auto*
454

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Using Android Auto*
455
Settings for Android Auto*
456
Tips for using Android Auto*
456
Phone
457
Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth for the first time
458
Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth automatically
460
Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth manually
460
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-con-
nected phone
460
Switch between phones con-
nected via Bluetooth
461
Disconnecting Bluetooth-con-
nected devices
461
Handling phone calls
461
Handling text messages
462
Text message settings
463
Managing the phone book
464
Phone settings
464
Settings for Bluetooth devices
465
Wireless phone charger*
465
Using the wireless phone charger*
466
Certificate for wireless charger
467
Internet-connected vehicle*
468
 
Connecting the vehicle to the
Internet via a Bluetooth-connected
phone
469
Connecting the vehicle to the
Internet via a phone (Wi-Fi)
469
Connecting the vehicle to the
Internet via vehicle modem (SIM card)
470
Vehicle modem settings
471
Sharing Internet from the vehicle
via Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering)
472
No or poor Internet connection
473
Deleting Wi-Fi networks
473
Wi-Fi technology and security
474
Terms of use and data sharing
474
Activating and deactivating data
sharing
475
Data sharing for services
475
Hard disk storage space
476
License agreement for audio and
media
477
WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires
488
Tire direction of rotation
490
Tread wear indicator
491
Tire terminology
491
Tire sidewall designations
492
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
494
Checking tire pressure
495
Adjusting tire pressure
496
Recommended tire pressure
497
Tire pressure monitoring system*
497
Saving a new inflation pressure in
the monitoring system*
499
Viewing tire pressure status in the
center display*
500
Action when warned of low tire
pressure
501
Tire inflation pressure monitoring
system* messages
502
Changing a wheel
502
Tool kit
504
Jack*
505
Wheel bolts
505
Spare wheel
506
Handling the spare wheel
507
Snow tires
508
Snow chains
508

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Tire sealing system
509
Using the tire sealing system
510
Inflate tires with the compressor
included in the tire sealing system
514
Determining the vehicle's permit-
ted weight
515
LOADING, STORAGE AND
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Passenger compartment interior
518
Tunnel console
519
Electrical outlets
520
Using the electrical outlets
520
Using the glove compartment
521
Sun visors
523
Cargo compartment
523
Loading recommendations
523
Roof loads and load carriers
524
Grocery bag holders
525
Load anchoring eyelets
526
Ski hatch in the rear seat*
526
Folding up the cargo compartment
floor
526
Removing the folding cargo com-
partment floor*
527
Installing and removing the cargo net*
528
Removing and storing the parcel shelf
530
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Volvo's service program
534
Data transfer between vehicle and
workshop over Wi-Fi
536
Download Center
537
Handling system updates via
Download Center
537
Vehicle status
538
Scheduling service and repairs
539
Sending vehicle information to the
workshop
540
Hoisting the vehicle
541
Climate control system service
544
Opening and closing the hood
544
Engine compartment overview
546
Engine oil
547
Checking and filling engine oil
548
Refilling coolant
549
Starter battery
551
Support battery
553
Battery symbols
554
Battery recycling
555
Fuses and fuseboxes
555
Replacing fuses
556
Fuses in the engine compartment
557
Fuses under the left front seat
562

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Replacing bulbs
568
Location of exterior lights
569
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs
569
Replacing the brake light bulb
571
Replacing the rear fog light bulb
572
Bulb specifications
572
Cleaning the interior
573
Cleaning the center display
573
Cleaning fabric upholstery and
ceiling liner
574
Cleaning the seat belt
575
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats
576
Cleaning leather upholstery*
576
Cleaning the leather steering wheel
577
Cleaning interior plastic, metal and
wood surfaces
578
Cleaning the exterior
578
Polishing and waxing
579
Hand washing
580
Automatic car washes
581
High-pressure washing
582
Cleaning the wiper blades
583
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber
and trim components
583
Cleaning rims
584
 
Corrosion protection
585
Paintwork
585
Touching up minor paint damage
586
Color codes
587
Changing rear window wipers
587
Replacing windshield wiper blades
588
Putting the wiper blades in service
position
589
Filling washer fluid
590
SPECIFICATIONS
Type designations
594
Dimensions
597
Weights
599
Towing capacity and tongue weight
600
Engine specifications
601
Engine oil specifications
602
Coolant specifications
602
Transmission fluid specifications
603
Brake fluid specifications
603
Fuel tank volume
603
Air conditioning specifications
604
Approved tire pressure
605

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INDEX

Index 607

OWNER'S INFORMATION

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Owner's information

Owner's information is available in several

different formats, both digital and printed.

The Owner's Manual is available on the vehi-

cle's center display, as a mobile app and on

Volvo Cars' support website. There is also a

Quick Guide in the glove compartment, as

well as a supplement to the Owner's Manual

containing information about e.g. fuses, spec-

ifications, etc. A printed Owner's Manual can

be ordered.

Vehicle's center display

1

In the center display, pull

down Top view and tap

Owner's manual. This gives

you access to visual naviga-

tion with exterior and interior

images of the vehicle. The

information is searchable and

is divided into categories.

Mobile app

In App Store or Google Play,

search for "Volvo Manual".

Download the app to your

smartphone or tablet and

select your vehicle model.

The app contains instructive

videos and offers visual navi-

gation, including exterior and interior images

of the vehicle. The contents are searchable

and the sections are designed to be easy to

navigate.

Volvo Cars support site

Go to https://

www.volvocars.com/intl/

support and select your coun-

try. Owner's Manuals are

available here for viewing

online and in PDF format. The

support site also contains

instructive videos and additional information

and assistance concerning your vehicle and

owning a Volvo. The website is available on

most markets.

Printed information

The glove compartment con-

tains a printed supplement to

the Owner's Manual

1

, which

contains information on fuses

and specifications as well as

a summary of important and

practical information.

There is also a printed Quick Guide with useful

information about the most commonly used

features and functions in your vehicle.

Other printed information may also be provi-

ded in the vehicle, depending on equipment

level, market, etc.

1

For markets without Owner's Manuals in the center display, a complete printed manual is provided along with the vehicle.

OWNER'S INFORMATION
}}
17
A printed Owner's Manual and accompanying
supplement can also be ordered. Contact a
Volvo retailer to order.
CAUTION
The driver is always responsible for operat-
ing the vehicle in a safe manner and adher-
ing to all applicable laws and regulations. It
is also important that the vehicle is oper-
ated, maintained and serviced according to
Volvo's recommendations provided in the
owner's information.
If the information in the center display dif-
fers from the printed information, the prin-
ted information always takes precedence.
NOTE
Changing languages in the center display
could mean that certain owner's informa-
tion will not comply with national or local
laws and regulations. Do not change to a
language you do not speak well, as it can
be difficult to find your way back through
the menu.
Related information
•
Owner's Manual in the center display
(p. 17)
•
Owner's manual in mobile devices
(p. 21)
•
Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)
•
Using the Owner's Manual (p. 22)
Owner's Manual in the center
display
A digital version of the Owner's Manual is
available in the vehicle's center display
2
.
The digital Owner's Manual can be accessed
from Top view and in certain cases, the con-
textual Owner's Manual can also be accessed
from Top view.
NOTE
The digital Owner's Manual is not available
during driving.