Seats and steering wheel -> Steering wheel controls and horn for your Volvo XC40 2018-2026
SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Steering wheel controls and horn
Horn
Lowering the backrests in the rear seat
(p. 176)
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The steering wheel houses the horn and con-
trols for e.g. the driver support systems and
voice recognition.
The horn is located in the centre of the steering
wheel.
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Keypads and paddles* in the steering wheel.
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Controls for driver support systems2.
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Paddle shifter* for manual gear changing
in an automatic gearbox.
Controls for voice recognition and menu,
message and phone handling.
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Speed Limiter, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control*, Distance Warning* and Pilot Assist.
* Option/accessory. 179
SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
Steering lock
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted in differ-
ent positions.
The steering wheel lock makes it difficult to
steer the car if it is stolen, for example. A
mechanical noise can be perceived when the
steering lock is locked or unlocked.
Activating the steering lock
The steering lock is activated when the car is
locked from the outside and the engine is
switched off. If the car is left unlocked then
the steering lock will be activated automati-
cally after a while.
Lever for steering wheel adjustment.
Deactivating the steering lock
The steering lock is deactivated when the car
is unlocked from outside. If the car is not
locked, the steering wheel lock will be deacti-
vated as long as the remote control key is in
the passenger compartment and the car is
started.
1. Push the lever forwards to release the
steering wheel.
The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and for
depth.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position
that suits you.
3. Pull the lever back to fix the steering
wheel in place. If the lever is stiff, press
the steering wheel lightly at the same time
as you move the lever back.
WARNING
Adjust the steering wheel and fix it before
driving away. The steering wheel must
never be adjusted while driving.
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With speed related power steering the level of
steering force can be adjusted. Steering force
is regulated according to the car's speed in
order to give the driver enhanced road respon-
siveness.
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Adjusting the power* front seat (p. 173)
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* Option/accessory.
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