coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dash- board area.
• Never try to open the airbag cover on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
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Disabling the passenger's side front airbag
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the rear seat of any vehi- cle with a passenger's side front airbag, and be properly restrained. Children should always be seated in child restraints appropriate for their size and weight. See also the child safety rec- ommendations on page 38. The Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to disable (will
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The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp which will illuminate and stay on to remind you that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is located in the overhead console, near the base of the rearview mirror.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 seconds while the system performs a self-diagnostic test.
However, if a fault is detected in the system: • The OWS indicator light will stay on • The SRS warning light (see page 23) will
come on and stay on
The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the information display.
not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag under certain conditions. The OWS works with sensors that are part of the front passenger's seat and seat belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger's side front airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not inflate). The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the pas- senger's side front airbag when: • the front passenger's seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in the front seat,
• the system determines that an infant is
present in a rear-facing infant seat that is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions,
• the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint that is installed according to the manufac- turer's instructions,
• the system determines that a small child is
present in a booster seat,
• a front passenger takes his/her weight off
of the seat for a period of time,
• a child or a small person occupies the front
passenger's seat.
WARNING
If a fault in the system is detected and indi- cated as explained on the preceding page, be aware that the passenger's side front air- bag will not deploy in the event of a collision. In this case, the SRS system and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian as soon as possible.
WARNING
• Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system. This could result in system malfunction. Maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by an a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
• The front passenger's seat should not
be modified in any way. This could reduce pressure on the seat cushion, which might interfere with the OWS sys- tem's function.
The OWS is designed to disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate and stay on to remind you that the
passenger's side front airbag is disabled (see the following table).
Passenger's seat occu- pancy status
OWS indica- tor light sta- tus
Passenger's side front airbag sta- tus
Passenger's side front airbag disa- bled
Passenger's side front airbag disa- bled
OWS indica- tor light
lights
up
OWS indica- tor light
lights
up
OWS indica- tor light
is not
lit
Passenger's side front airbag ena- bled
Seat unoc- cupied
Seat occu- pied by low weight occupant/ objectA
Seat occu- pied by heavy occu- pant/object
A Volvo recommends that children always be properly
restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats. Do not assume that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed. If there is any doubt as to the status of the passenger's side front air- bag, move the child restraint to the rear seat.
The OWS is designed to enable (may inflate) the passenger's side front airbag in the event of a collision anytime the system senses that a
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person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger's seat. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off and remain off. If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is on, it is possible that the person isn't sitting properly in the seat. If this happens: 1. Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in an upright position.
2. Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the per- son's legs comfortably extended.
3. Restart the vehicle and have the person
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remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the pas- senger's frontal airbag. If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains on even after this, the person should be advised to ride in the rear seat. This condition reflects limitations of the OWS classification capability. It does not indicate OWS malfunction.
Modifications If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any way to accommodate a disability, for
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example by altering or adapting the driver's or
front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag sys-
tems, please contact Volvo at:
In the USA
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Customer Care Center
1 Volvo Drive
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
1-800-458-1552
In Canada
Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario
M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
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WARNING
WARNING
• No objects that add to the total weight
on the seat should be placed on the front passenger's seat. If a child is seated in the front passenger's seat with any additional weight, this extra weight could cause the OWS system to enable the airbag, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision, thereby injuring the child.
• The seat belt should never be wrapped around an object on the front passeng- er's seat. This could interfere with the OWS system's function.
• The front passenger's seat belt should never be used in a way that exerts more pressure on the passenger than normal. This could increase the pressure exer- ted on the weight sensor by a child, and could result in the airbag being enabled, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision, thereby injuring the child.
Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system. Failure to follow these instructions could adversely affect the system's function and result in serious injury to the occupant of the front passenger's seat: • The full weight of the front seat passen- ger should always be on the seat cush- ion. The passenger should never lift him/herself off the seat cushion using the armrest in the door or the center console, by pressing the feet on the floor, by sitting on the edge of the seat cushion, or by pressing against the backrest in a way that reduces pressure on the seat cushion. This could cause OWS to disable the passenger's side front airbag.
• Do not place any type of object on the front passenger's seat in such a way that jamming, pressing, or squeezing occurs between the object and the front seat, other than as a direct result of the correct use of the Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retrac- tor (ALR/ELR) seat belt, see page 39.
• No objects should be placed under the front passenger's seat. This could inter- fere with the OWS system's function.
Side impact airbags – front seats only
Driver's side SIPS airbag
Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbag As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your car, the car is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions. The SIPS air- bags are designed to deploy only during cer- tain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact.
Passenger's side SIPS airbag
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NOTE
SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact. The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
Components in the SIPS airbag system This SIPS airbag system consists of gas gen- erators and side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of both front seat backrests.
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WARNING
• The SIPS airbag system is a supple-
ment to the structural Side Impact Pro- tection System and the three-point seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations.
• The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deployment. • No objects, accessory equipment or
stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment.
• Never try to open or repair any compo- nents of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
• In order for the SIPS airbag to provide
its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright posi- tion with the seat belt properly fastened. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event of an accident.
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The Inflatable Curtain system
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NOTE
If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds.
This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the center of both front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side door windows. It is designed to help protect the heads of the occupants of the front and rear seats in certain side impact collisions. In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable Cur- tain (IC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS airbag) will deploy. The IC and the SIPS airbag deploy simultaneously.
WARNING
• The IC system is a supplement to the
Side Impact Protection System. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in roll- over situations.
• Never try to open or repair any compo- nents of the IC system. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
• Never hang heavy items from the ceiling handles. This could impede deployment of the Inflatable curtain.
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WARNING
In order for the IC to provide its best pro- tection, all occupants of the vehicle should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened; adults using the seat belt and children using the proper child restraint system. Only adults should sit in the front seats. Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat, see page 39 for guidelines. Failure to follow these instruc- tions can result in injury to the vehicle occu- pants in an accident.
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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only
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The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear (when the vehicle is "rear-ended"). In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests are designed to change position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to help support the occupant's head before moving slightly rear- ward. This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could result in whiplash.
WARNING
WARNING
• The WHIPS system is designed to sup-
plement the other safety systems in your car. For this system to function properly, the three-point seat belt must be worn. Please be aware that no sys- tem can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.
• The WHIPS system is designed to func- tion in certain collisions from the rear, depending on the crash severity, angle and speed.
• Occupants in the front seats must never sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.
• If your car has been involved in a rear- end collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician, even if the seats appear to be undamaged.
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Certain components in the WHIPS sys- tem may need to be replaced.
• Do not attempt to service any compo-
nent in the WHIPS system yourself.
WARNING
WARNING
Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the function of the WHIPS system.
• Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat could impede the function of the WHIPS system. If the rear seat is folded down, the occupied front seats must be adjusted forward so that they do not touch the folded rear seat.
• If the rear seat backrests are folded
down, cargo must be secured to pre- vent it from sliding forward against the front seat backrests in the event of a collision from the rear. This could inter- fere with the action of the WHIPS sys- tem.
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Driving after a collision
fuel lines, sensors for one of the safety sys- tems, the brake system, etc.
WARNING
• Never attempt to repair the vehicle
yourself or to reset the electrical system after the vehicle has displayed CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL. This could result in injury or improper system func- tion.
• Restoring the vehicle to normal operat-
ing mode should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech- nician.
• After CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL has been displayed, if you detect the odor of fuel vapor, or see any signs of fuel leakage, do not attempt to start the vehicle. Leave the vehicle immediately.
Attempting to start the vehicle If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the vehicle. To do so: 1. Remove the ignition key or optional keyless
drive start control, see page 152.
2. Reinsert the key or start control in the igni- tion switch. The vehicle will then attempt to reset CRASH MODE to normal mode.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL may appear in the information display. This indi- cates that the vehicle's functionality has been reduced. This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the vehicle's electrical system is intact. CRASH MODE is a feature that is triggered if one or more of the safety systems (for example, front or side airbags, an inflatable curtain, or one or more of the seat belt pretensioners) has deployed. The collision may have damaged an important function in the vehicle, such as the
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3. Try to start the vehicle.
Moving the vehicle If the electrical system is able to reset system status to normal (CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL will no longer be displayed), the vehicle may be moved carefully from its pres- ent position, if for example, it is blocking traffic. It should, however, not be moved farther than is absolutely necessary.
WARNING
Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after CRASH MODE has been set, it should not be driven or towed (pulled by another vehicle). There may be concealed damage that could make it difficult or impossible to control. The vehicle should be transported on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and quali- fied Volvo service technician for inspection/ repairs.
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Children should be seated safely Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember that, regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a car. Your car is also equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH attachments, which make it more convenient to install child seats. Some restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Such child restraint systems can help protect children in cars in the event of an accident only if they are used properly. However, children could be endangered in a crash if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehi- cle. Failure to follow the installation instructions for your child restraint can result in your child striking the vehicle's interior in a sudden stop. Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, a child held in a person's arms can be crushed between the vehicle's interior and an unrestrained person. The child could also be injured by striking the interior, or by being ejec- ted from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver or impact. The same can also happen if the infant or child rides unrestrained on the seat. Other occupants should also be properly
restrained to help reduce the chance of injuring or increasing the injury of a child. All states and provinces have legislation gov- erning how and where children should be car- ried in a car. Find out the regulations existing in your state or province. Recent accident sta- tistics have shown that children are safer in rear seating positions than front seating positions when properly restrained. A child restraint sys- tem can help protect a child in a vehicle. Here's what to look for when selecting a child restraint system: • It should have a label certifying that it
meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) – or in Can- ada, CMVSS 213.
• Make sure the child restraint system is
approved for the child's height, weight and development – the label required by the standard or regulation, or instructions for infant restraints, typically provide this infor- mation.
• In using any child restraint system, we urge you to carefully look over the instructions that are provided with the restraint. Be sure you understand them and can use the device properly and safely in this vehicle. A misused child restraint system can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occupants in the vehicle.
When a child has outgrown the child safety seat, you should use the rear seat with the standard seat belt fastened. The best way to help protect the child here is to place the child on a cushion so that the seat belt is properly located on the hips (see the illustration on page 46). Legislation in your state or province may mandate the use of a child seat or cushion in combination with the seat belt, depending on the child's age and/or size. Please check local regulations. A specially designed and tested booster cush- ion and backrest can be obtained from your Volvo retailer. USA: for children weighing 33–80 lbs. (15– 36 kg) and 38–54 inches (97–137 cm) in height Canada: for children weighing 40–80 lbs. (18– 36 kg) and 40–54 inches (102–137 cm) in height
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened.
Child seat should always be registered. See page 39 for more information.
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Automatic Locking Retractor/ Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ ELR) To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip- ped with a locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut.
When attaching the seat belt to a child seat: 1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat
according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible. 3.
Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle (lock) in the usual way.
4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut around
the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time and is normal. The belt will now be locked in place. This function is auto- matically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.
Volvo's recommendations Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit in the front seat of a car? It's quite simple really. A front airbag is a very powerful device designed, by law, to help protect an adult. Because of the size of the airbag and its speed of inflation, a child should never be placed in the front seat, even if he or she is properly bel- ted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo has been an innovator in safety for over sev- enty-five years, and we'll continue to do our part. But we need your help. Please remember to put your children in the back seat, and buckle them up.
Volvo has some very specific recommendations: • Always wear your seat belt. • Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which, when used with a three- point seat belt can help reduce serious injuries during certain types of accidents.
Volvo recommends that you do not dis- connect the airbag system in your vehicle. • Volvo strongly recommends that everyone
in the vehicle be properly restrained.
• Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag. • Drive safely!
Child restraint registration and recalls
Registering a child restraint Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register your child restraint to be reached in a recall. To stay informed about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out and return the registration card that comes with new child restraints. Child restraint recall information is readily avail- able in both the U.S. and Canada. For recall information in the U.S., call the U.S. Govern- ment's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. In Canada, visit Transport Canada's Child Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.
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Child restraints
Infant seat There are three main types of child restraint systems: infant seats, convertible seats, and booster cushions. They are classified accord- ing to the child's age and size. The following section provides general infor- mation on securing a child restraint using a three-point seat belt. Refer to pages pages 47–48 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages.
Convertible seat
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Booster cushion
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag – not even if the Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear- view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equip- ped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated in this posi- tion.
Always refer to the child restraint manufac- turer's instructions for detailed information on securing the restraint.
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WARNING
• When not in use, keep the child restraint system secured or remove it from the passenger compartment to help pre- vent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
• A small child's head represents a con- siderable part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak. Volvo recom- mends that children up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recommends that chil- dren should ride rearward facing, prop- erly restrained, as long as possible.
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Infant seats
Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
WARNING
• An infant seat must be in the rear-facing
position only.
• The infant seat should not be positioned
behind the driver's seat unless there is adequate space for safe installation.
1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the
vehicle.
Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat 2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions.
Fasten the seat belt
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag – not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated in this posi- tion.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.
Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng- er's seat
NOTE
Refer to pages 47–48 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages.
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and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in place.
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt
out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully.
5. Press the infant seat firmly in place, let the
seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's automatic locking function will be audible at this time
Ensure that the seat is securely in place
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction along the seat belt path.
6. Push and pull the infant seat along the seat belt path to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
7. The infant seat can be removed by unbuck- ling the seat belt and letting it retract com- pletely.
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Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt
Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas- senger's seat
NOTE
Refer to pages 47–48 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages.
Convertible seats can be used in either a for- ward or rearward-facing position, depending on the age and size of the child.
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WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suita- ble for the child's age and size. See the con- vertible seat manufacturer's recommenda- tions.
Route the seat belt through the convertible seat
A small child's head represents a consider- able part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak. Volvo recommends that chil- dren up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recom- mends that children should ride rearward facing, properly restrained, as long as pos- sible.
WARNING
• Convertible child seats should be instal-
led in the rear seat only.
• A rear-facing convertible seat should not
be positioned behind the driver's seat unless there is adequate space for safe installation.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat
of the vehicle.
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NOTE
WARNING
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully.
It should not be possible to move the child restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction along the seat belt path.
5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place, let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's auto- matic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in place.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.
Ensure that the seat is securely in place
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 6. Push and pull the convertible seat along the seat belt path to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
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Fasten the seat belt 2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt
out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function.
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Securing a booster cushion
Booster cushions are recommended for chil- dren who have outgrown convertible seats. 1. Place the booster cushion in the rear seat
of the vehicle.
2. With the child properly seated on the
booster cushion, attach the seat belt to or around the cushion according to the man- ufacturer's instructions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.
4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and
fits snugly around the child.
Position the child correctly on the booster cushion and fasten the seat belt
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag – not even if the Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear- view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equip- ped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated in this posi- tion.
WARNING
• The hip section of the three-point seat belt must fit snugly across the child's hips, not across the stomach.
• The shoulder section of the three-point seat belt should be positioned across the chest and shoulder.
• The shoulder belt must never be placed
behind the child's back or under the arm.
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Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchors
Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped child seats are located in both rear seating positions, hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor positions (see the illustration).
WARNING
The center of the rear seat is not a seating position. This area is not equipped with a seat belt or ISOFIX/LATCH anchors. No one should attempt to sit in this position and child seats should never be placed in the center of the rear seat.
To access the anchors: 1. Put the child restraint in position. 2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down the seat cushion and locate the anchors by feel.
3. Fasten the attachment on the child
restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions.
NOTE
• Always follow your child seat manufac- turer's installation instructions, and use both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and top tethers whenever possible.
WARNING
Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer to the child restraint system's manual for weight and size ratings.
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WARNING
The ISOFIX/LATCH lower child restraint anchors are only intended for use with child seats positioned in the left or right seating positions.
Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly to the anchor (see the illustration). If the attachment is not correctly fastened, the child restraint may not be properly secured in the event of a collision.
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Top tether anchors
Top tether anchorage points Volvo vehicles are equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages in the rear seating posi- tions. They are located on the rear sides of the backrests.
Using the top tether anchorages 1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat. 2. Attach the hook to the anchorage.
Route the strap under the head restraint
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the child tether attachment correctly to the anchor. If it is not correctly fastened, the child seat may not be properly restrained in the event of a collision.
3. Route the top tether strap under the head restraint and fasten its attachment to the anchorage.
4. Firmly tension the top tether strap accord-
ing to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Tension the top tether strap only after the lower anchor straps or the seat belt have been firmly tensioned.
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See page 47 for information on securing the child restraint to ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.
WARNING
• Never route a top tether strap over the
top or around the head restraint. It should always be routed under the head restraint.
• Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. The anchorages are not able to withstand excessive forces on them in the event of collision if full harness seat belts or adult seat belts are installed to them. An adult who uses a belt anchored in a child restraint anchorage runs a great risk of suffering severe injuries should a colli- sion occur.
• Do not install rear speakers that require the removal of the top tether anchors or interfere with the proper use of the top tether strap.
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Instrument overview................................................................................ 52
Instrument panel..................................................................................... 54
Indicator and warning symbols............................................................... 56
Symbols – instrument panel.................................................................... 58
Information display.................................................................................. 61
12-volt sockets....................................................................................... 63
Lighting panel.......................................................................................... 64
Left-side steering wheel lever................................................................. 68
Trip computer.......................................................................................... 70
Cruise control*........................................................................................ 72
Right-side steering wheel lever............................................................... 74
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers............................. 77
Power windows....................................................................................... 78
Mirrors..................................................................................................... 79
Power moonroof*.................................................................................... 82
Personal settings.................................................................................... 84
HomeLink® Wireless Control System*.................................................... 87
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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02 Instruments and controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Hood opener
Controls in front doors
Left steering wheel lever
Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener
Door open handle and locking button
Climate system air vent
Side window air vent
Cruise control
Horn, airbag
Main instrument panel
Audio controls
Right steering wheel lever
Ignition switch
Moonroof control*
Not in use
Not is use
Courtesy lighting switch
Driver's side reading light
Passenger's side reading light
Seat belt reminder and Occupant Weight Sensor indicator
Rear-view mirror
Display for climate control, personal settings, and audio system
Audio system
Controls for personal settings and audio system
Controls for climate system
Gear selector
Hazard warning flashers
Door open handle
Glove compartment
Parking brake
12-volt socket
Instrument overview
Position for optional equipment
Position for optional equipment
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Control panel in driver's door
Power windows
Door mirror button, driver's side
Door mirror adjustment control
Door mirror button, passenger's side
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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02 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
Instrument panel
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Speedometer
Turn signal, left
Warning symbol – See the following pages for additional information. Information display – The display presents information and warning messages, the ambient temperature, clock, etc. When the ambient temperature is between 23 °F and 36 °F (–5 °C and +2 °C), a snowflake sym- bol is shown in the display. This symbol serves as a warning for possible slippery road surfaces. 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 tempera- ture. Information symbol – See the following pages for additional information. Turn signal, right
Tachometer – Shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not drive continuously with the needle in the red area of the dial, which indicates maximum allowable engine rpm range. Instead, shift to a higher gear or slow the vehicle down. The engine management system will automatically prevent exces-
sively high engines speeds. This will be noticeable as a pronounced unevenness in engine speed. Indicator and information symbols
Fuel gauge, see page 277 for fuel tank vol- ume. When a warning light in the gauge comes on, the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible, see page 70 for more information on fuel level and con- sumption in the "Trip computer” section. High beam indicator
Function display – This window displays information on functions such as the
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odometer, trip odometers, optional rain
sensor, and cruise control.
Trip odometer reset button – The trip
odometers are used to measure short dis-
tances. Press the button briefly to switch
between the odometer for the car's total
mileage and the two trip odometers, T1
and T2. A long press (more than 2 seconds)
resets the currently selected trip odometer.
Temperature gauge – The gauge indicates
the temperature of the engine cooling sys-
tem. If the temperature is abnormally high
and the needle enters the red zone, a mes-
sage is shown in the display. Bear in mind
that auxiliary lamps in front of the air intake
reduce the cooling capacity at high outside
temperatures and high engine loads.
Indicator and warning symbols
02 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
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02 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
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Function check The indicator and warning symbols1 light up when you turn the ignition key or the optional keyless drive start control to the driving posi- tion (position II) before starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning.
When the engine starts, all sym- bols go out. If the engine is not started within 5 seconds, all of the symbols except the malfunction indicator light (CHECK ENGINE) and the oil pressure warning light will go out. Certain symbols may
not have their functions illustrated, depending on the car's equipment. The PARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until the parking brake has been released.
Symbols in the center of the instrument panel
If the red warning symbol lights up: 1. Stop the car as soon as possible in a suit-
able location.
2. Read the message in the information dis-
play.
3. Follow the instructions provided, or con- tact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Erase the message by pressing READ, see page 61.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a fault that could affect the car's drivability.This symbol illuminates when the vehicle is traveling at speeds above 5 mph
(7 km/h). A text explaining the nature of the fault will also be shown in the information display. The symbol and accompanying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected. This sym- bol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up to alert the driver to a message in the information dis- play. This symbol illuminates when the vehicle is traveling at speeds
below 5 mph (7 km/h). The message can be erased by pressing the READ button, see page 61, or will disappear automatically (the length of time required for the message to disappear varies, depending on the function indicated). When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE" is displayed, the text can be erased and the information symbol light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. The text will disappear and the symbol light will go out automatically after two minutes.
1 On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see page 221.
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02 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.
NOTE
The car can still be driven after the informa- tion symbol has come on. The car can be driven for 1–2 weeks after service-related information has been displayed.
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02 Instruments and controls
Symbols – instrument panel
Symbols – left side
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1. Malfunction indicator light
As you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your car's engine, trans- mission, electrical and emission systems.
The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your car checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
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A CHECK ENGINE light may have many cau- ses. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission controls, and drivability. Extended driving with- out correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol for the Malfunction Indicator Light.
2. Anti-lock Brake system (ABS)
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still function). The vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection, see page 159 for additional informa- tion.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
3. Rear fog light
This symbol indicates that the rear fog light (located in the driver's side taillight cluster) is on.
4. Stability system DSTC
This indicator symbol flashes when the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction control system) is actively working to stabilize the car, see page 163 for more detailed infor-
mation.
5. Tire Pressure Monitoring System This system monitors inflation pressure in the tires. See page 202 for more information.
6. Fuel level warning light
When this light comes on, the vehi- cle should be refueled as soon as possible.
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Symbols – right side
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (not C30)
2. Parking brake applied
This light is on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats, see page 162 for more information.
3. SRS system warning light
If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 sec- onds after the car has been started, the SRS system's diag-
nostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pretensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
4. Oil pressure warning light1
If the light comes on while driving, the car, stop the engine immedi- ately, and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is normal and the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest trained and quali- fied Volvo service technician. After hard driv- ing, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.
Symbols – instrument panel
5. Seat belt reminder
This symbol (and the seat belt reminder light above the rear view mirror) will light up if either front seat occupant has not buckled his/ her seat belt. If the car is not mov- ing, the symbols will go out after approximately 6 seconds.
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6. Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charg- ing system checked by an author- ized Volvo workshop.
7. Brake failure warning light
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly as possible in a safe place, open the hood, and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir, see page 220 for the location of the reservoir.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
1 On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressure. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also page 221.
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02 Instruments and controls
Symbols – instrument panel
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WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a BRAKE FAILURE STOP SAFELY message is displayed in the infor- mation display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake sys- tem inspected.
If the BRAKES and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system. In this case: 1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch
off the engine.
2. Restart the engine. 3.
If both warning lights go off, no further action is required and the car can be driven. If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level, see page 220 for the location of the reservoir.
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Door open warning The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the hood or the liftgate are open or ajar.
At low speeds
If the car is moving at a speed of less than approximately 3 mph (5 km/h), the Information symbol in the instrument panel will light up and a message will be shown in the
information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely closed.
At higher speeds
If the car is moving at a speed above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), the Warning symbol in the instrument panel will light up and a message will be shown in the
information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely closed.
Hood and liftgate
If the hood and/or liftgate is not completely closed, the Information symbol in the instrument panel will light up and a message will be dis- played, regardless of the vehicle's
speed.
Messages
NOTE
Message
Meaning
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Information display
If a message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip computer, this message must be read before you can access the trip com- puter.
.....SERVICE REQUIREDA
When an indicator or warning light in the instru- ment panel comes on, a message is also shown in the information display. To read a message: 1. Press the READ button (1). 2. Pressing READ repeatedly enables you to scroll to any other messages that may be stored.
Message
.....STOP SAFELYA
HIGH ENGINE TEMP STOP SAFELY
......SERVICE URGENTA
......SEE MAN- UALA
Meaning
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of seri- ous damage.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of seri- ous damage.
Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian for inspection immediately.
Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.
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Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian for inspection as soon as possible (but preferably before the next scheduled mainte- nance service).
BOOK TIME FOR MAINTE- NANCE
Book time for service at an authorized Volvo workshop.
TIME FOR REGULAR MAINTE- NANCE
This message is affec- ted by the number of miles/km driven, by the number of months, or by the number of engine hours since the service reminder was reset at the most recent regu- larly scheduled service.
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02 Instruments and controls
Information display
Message
Meaning
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MAINTE- NANCE OVER- DUE
REMINDER CHECK OIL LEVEL
If the vehicle is not serv- iced according to schedule, the warranty may not apply to dam- aged parts, etc.
Stop as soon as possi- ble and switch off the engine, check the oil level and top up if nec- essary, see page 221.
A This is part of the message. Additional information will also
be displayed.
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02 Instruments and controls
12-volt sockets
NOTE
The 12-volt socket in the rear seat cannot function as a cigarette lighter.
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12-volt socket (front seat)
and ashtrays can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.
NOTE
The cover should be kept on when the aux- iliary socket is not in use.
Auxiliary equipment The buttons to the left of the 12-volt socket can be used for Volvo-installed optional or auxiliary equipment.
12-volt socket (rear seat)
12-volt socket, auxiliary equipment The 12-volt socket can be used to plug in cer- tain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function. The maximum current consumption is 10A (120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets in the passenger compartment is in use. If both the front and rear sockets are used at the same time, the maximum current consumption per socket is 7.5A (90W).
Ashtrays/cigarette lighter The auxiliary socket can also be used to power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarette lighters
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02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
Overview
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Light switch
Thumb wheel for adjusting brightness of
instrument lighting
Front fog lights*1
To unlock the fuel filler door
Rear fog light
Pos.
Lighting
NOTE
Daytime running lights (low beam headlights) on. Pull the left-side steering wheel lever to flash the high beam headlights.
Parking lights (the daytime run- ning lights do not function with the switch in this positionA).
Low beam headlights on. Pull the left-side steering wheel lever to toggle between high and low beams.
Active Bending Lights (ABL)*.
A On Canadian models, the daytime running lights (low beam headlights) will remain on with the light switch in this posi- tion.
Headlights 1. To illuminate the headlights, the ignition key must be turned to at least position II.
2. The daytime running lights (low beam
headlights) illuminate automatically, except when the light switch (1) is in the parking light position (
).
See page 68 for information on switching between high and low beams.
Active Bending Lights (ABL)*
Lighting panel, vehicles with Active Bending head- lights When this function is activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curve according to movements of the steering wheel. This function can be activated by turning the lighting switch to the Active Bending Light position (indicated by the arrow in the illustra-
1 Models not equipped with the optional LED daytime running lights only
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
in the Active
tion). The indicator light Bending Light symbol will illuminate. The func- tion can be deactivated by turning the lighting switch counterclockwise to one of the other lighting positions.
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* To help conserve fuel by reducing the use of electrical current in the vehicle, DRL can be used in daylight conditions instead of the low beam headlights, which consume more elec- trical current. The daytime running lights are mounted in the front spoiler and use bright,