2009 Volvo S60 Owners Manual

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VOLVO S60 Owner's Manual Web Edition Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions and operating instructions in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive. Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emis- sion standards. For further information please contact your retailer, or: In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com 2008 © Volvo Car Corporation, All rights reserved. Contents General information.................................. 10 Volvo and the environment....................... 11 0000 Introduction Important warnings................................... 13 01 01 Safety Occupant safety........................................ 16 Seat belts.................................................. 18 Supplemental Restraint System............... 20 Front airbags............................................. 21 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS).............. 25 Side impact (SIPS) airbag......................... 28 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC).................... 29 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)...... 30 Child safety............................................... 32 Child restraint systems............................. 34 Infant seats............................................... 36 Convertible seats...................................... 38 Booster cushions...................................... 40 ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 41 Top tether anchors.................................... 43 Child restraint registration and recalls...... 44 0202 Instruments and controls Instrument overview.................................. 48 Instrument panel....................................... 50 Indicator and warning symbols................. 52 Buttons in the center console................... 56 Steering wheel adjustment....................... 58 Lighting panel........................................... 59 Fuel filler door–unlocking manually........... 61 Left-side steering wheel lever................... 62 Right-side steering wheel lever................. 64 Hazard warning flashers, door mirror defroster.................................................... 66 Trip computer........................................... 67 Cruise control............................................ 69 Parking brake............................................ 71 12-volt socket........................................... 72 Power windows......................................... 73 Mirrors....................................................... 75 Power moonroof (option).......................... 78 HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)...................................................... 80 Contents Climate control systems - general infor- mation....................................................... 86 Air distribution........................................... 88 Front seats................................................ 94 Interior lighting.......................................... 97 Storage compartments............................. 99 Rear seat and trunk................................. 102 0303 Climate Electronic climate control, ECC................ 89 0404 Interior Spare wheel, tools and jack.................... 105 0505 Locks and alarm Keys........................................................ 108 Remote control....................................... 109 Locking and unlocking............................ 112 Child safety locks.................................... 114 Alarm....................................................... 116 Contents 0606 Starting and driving General information................................ 120 Fuel requirements................................... 121 Refueling................................................. 122 Starting the vehicle................................. 124 Economical driving.................................. 127 Handling and road holding...................... 128 Manual transmission............................... 129 Automatic transmission (option)............. 130 All Wheel Drive (option)........................... 134 Brake system.......................................... 135 Stability system....................................... 138 Towing.................................................... 140 Jump starting.......................................... 142 Towing a trailer....................................... 143 Detachable trailer hitch........................... 145 Load carriers (accessory)........................ 146 Cold weather precautions....................... 148 Before a long distance trip...................... 149 Front/rear park assist (option/accessory) 150 Washing and cleaning the vehicle.......... 176 Paint touch up......................................... 180 0707 Wheels and tires U.S. models............................................ 172 0808 Car care General information................................ 154 Tire inflation............................................. 156 Tire inflation pressure table - U.S. mod- els............................................................ 158 Tire inflation pressure table - Canadian models.................................................... 159 Tire designations..................................... 160 Glossary of tire terminology ................... 162 Vehicle loading........................................ 163 Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................. 165 Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires.. 166 Temporary spare..................................... 167 Tire rotation............................................. 168 Changing wheels.................................... 169 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Contents Volvo service........................................... 184 Maintaining your vehicle......................... 185 Emission inspection readiness............... 186 Working on your vehicle......................... 187 Hood and engine compartment.............. 189 Engine oil................................................ 190 Fluids....................................................... 192 Wiper blades........................................... 194 Battery..................................................... 195 Replacing bulbs...................................... 198 0909 Maintenance and servicing Fuses....................................................... 206 1010 Audio Audio systems - specifications............... 230 1111 Specifications Introduction............................................. 216 Audio system HU-650 - overview........... 217 Audio system HU-850 - overview........... 218 Radio functions HU-650/HU-850............ 219 RBDS functions HU-650/HU-850........... 223 HU-650 - CD player................................ 226 HU-850 - internal CD changer................ 227 External CD changer (option).................. 228 Dolby Surround Pro Logic II - HU-850 only......................................................... 229 Label information.................................... 234 Dimensions ............................................ 236 Weights .................................................. 238 Capacities............................................... 240 Engine specifications.............................. 242 Bulbs....................................................... 243 Electrical system..................................... 244 Three-way catalytic converter................. 245 Suspension............................................. 246 Volvo programs....................................... 247 Contents Index....................................................... 248 1212 Index Contents Introduction General information Shiftlock When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark. Keylock (automatic transmission) When you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed from the ignition switch. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS system in your vehicle performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first rea- ches the speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal. Fuel filler door Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to open the fuel filler door. Fuel filler cap The fuel filler door, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your vehicle's central locking system. 10 Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration see page 59) when the vehicle is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the vehicle begins to move for- ward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door relocks. Points to keep in mind • Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil consumption information see page 191. You should also be familiar with the information in chapters one, two and eight of this manual. • Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first time. • The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the vehicle for ready access. • Do not export your Volvo to another coun- try before investigating that country's applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be dif- ficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emis- sion control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries. • All information, illustrations and specifica- tions contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differ- ently, depending on special legal require- ments. Optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all mar- kets. • Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifi- cations or design without notice and with- out incurring obligation. WARNING If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its drivability and safety. WARNING CALIFORNIA proposition 65 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of Cali- fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Volvo is committed to the well being of its cus- tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our environ- mental impact. Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the overall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production, product use, and recycling are all important considerations. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; and reduced the number of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991. Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95-99% and the search to eliminate the remaining emis- sions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning system of all models as far back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced elec- tronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal. After Volvo vehi- cles and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the total weight of a vehicle, which makes the vehi- cle among the most recycled industrial prod- ucts. In order to have efficient and well- controlled recycling, dismantling information is available for all Volvo models. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 3.4 oz. (100 grams) are marked with inter- national symbols that indicate how the com- ponent is to be sorted for recycling. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal com- bustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles. When you drive a Volvo, you become our part- ner in the work to lessen the car's impact on Introduction Volvo and the environment the environment. To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can: • Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel econ- omy with improperly inflated tires. • Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet. • Drive at a constant speed whenever pos- sible. • See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible for inspec- tion if the check engine (malfunction indi- cator) light illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started. • Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batter- ies, brake pads, etc. • When cleaning your vehicle, please use genuine Volvo car care products. All Volvo car care products are formulated to be environmentally friendly. For additional information regarding the envi- ronmental activities in which Volvo Cars of North America, LLC and Volvo Car Corporation are involved, visit our Internet home page at: http://www.volvocars.us. 11 Introduction Volvo and the environment WARNING Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adaptive steering columns, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. 12 Accessory Installation • We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installa- tions be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in your vehi- cle. Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvo service technician knows where accessories may and may not be safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult a trained and qualified Volvo serv- ice technician before installing any acces- sory in or on your vehicle. • Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be specifically tested for compatibility with your vehicle. Additionally, an inexperienced installer may not be familiar with some of your vehi- cle's systems. • Any of your vehicle's performance and safety systems could be adversely affec- ted if you install accessories that Volvo has not tested, or if you allow accessories to be installed by someone unfamiliar with your vehicle. • Damage caused by unapproved or improperly installed accessories may not be covered by your new vehicle warranty. See your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for more warranty information. Volvo assumes no responsi- bility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the installation of nonge- nuine accessories. Driver distraction • Driver distraction results from driver activ- ities that are not directly related to control- ling the vehicle in the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many feature-rich entertainment and communication systems. These include hands-free cellular telephones, navigation systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You may also own other portable elec- tronic devices for your own convenience. When used properly and safely, they enrich the driving experience. Improperly used, any of these could cause a distraction. • For all of these systems, we want to pro- vide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your safety: • Never use these devices or any feature of your vehicle in a way that distracts you from the task of driving safely. Distraction can lead to a serious accident. In addition to this general warning, we offer the fol- lowing guidance regarding specific newer features that may be found in your vehicle: • Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit Introduction Important warnings cellular telephone use by a driver while the vehicle is moving. • If your vehicle is equipped with a naviga- tion system, set and make changes to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked. • Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving. Program radio pre- sets with the vehicle parked, and use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and simpler. • Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the vehicle is mov- ing. A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in the vehicle and oth- ers sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility. 13 Occupant safety...................................................................................... 16 Seat belts................................................................................................ 18 Supplemental Restraint System.............................................................. 20 Front airbags........................................................................................... 21 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)............................................................. 25 Side impact (SIPS) airbag....................................................................... 28 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC).................................................................. 29 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS).................................................... 30 Child safety............................................................................................. 32 Child restraint systems........................................................................... 34 Infant seats.............................................................................................. 36 Convertible seats.................................................................................... 38 Booster cushions.................................................................................... 40 ISOFIX lower anchors............................................................................. 41 Top tether anchors.................................................................................. 43 Child restraint registration and recalls.................................................... 44 14 SAFETY 01 01 Safety 01 Occupant safety Volvo's concern for safety Safety is the Volvo cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy- absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo vehicles long before it was fashionable or required by government regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine those already in our vehicles. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your sug- gestions about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern with your vehicle. Call us in the U.S. at: 800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 800-663-8255. Occupant safety reminders How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on: • How well you see. • Your ability to concentrate. • How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident. The tips listed below are suggestions to help you cope with the ever changing traffic envi- ronment. • Never drink and drive. • If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving abilities. • Take a driver-retraining course. • Have your eyes checked regularly. • Keep your windshield and headlights clean. • Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks. • Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping distance. Reporting safety defects in the U.S. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investiga- tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washing- ton D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from: http://www.safercar.gov Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service campaign, safety or emission recall or similar action, it should be completed as soon as possible. Please check with your local retailer or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC if your vehicle is covered under these conditions. NHTSA can be reached at: Internet: http://www.nhtsa.gov Telephone: 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 16 Reporting safety defects in Canada If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Trans- port Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. To contact Transport Canada, call (800) 333-0510, or (613) 993-9851 if you are calling from the Ottawa region. 01 Safety Occupant safety 01 17 01 Safety 01 Seat belts Using seat belts Adjusting the seat belt Seat belts should always be worn by all occu- pants of your vehicle. Children should be prop- erly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo also believes that no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle. Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts. Seat belt pretensioners The seat belts are equipped with pretensioners that reduce slack in the belts. These preten- sioners are triggered in situations where the airbags deploy. The front seat belts also 18 include a tension reducing device which, in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces exer- ted by the seat belt on the occupant. Buckling a seat belt Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows: • if the belt is pulled out rapidly • during braking and acceleration • if the vehicle is leaning excessively • when driving in turns When wearing the seat belt remember: • The belt should not be twisted or turned. • The lap section of the belt must be posi- tioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen). • Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut. Unbuckling the seat belt To remove the seat belt, press the red section on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the vehicle, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the retractor slot. Seat belt reminder The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light above the rearview mirror, and a symbol in the instrument panel that alert the driver that the seat belt is not properly fastened. Seat belt use during pregnancy The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct way. The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the side of the belly. The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the body without any twists. As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such that they can easily maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means they must be able to easily operate the foot pedals and steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel. Child seats Please see page 33 for information on secur- ing child seats with the seat belts. Seat belt maintenance Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild deter- gent for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap. WARNING • Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. • Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use could cause injury in the event of an accident. • Seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching and should be replaced after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged. • Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by an authorized Volvo serv- ice technician only. • Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection avail- able to you in the event of a collision. • The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly. • 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. 01 Safety Seat belts 01 19 01 Safety 01 Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) SRS warning light As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple- mental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt pretensioners, front air- bags, side impact airbags, the occupant weight sensor, and inflatable curtains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS con- trol module. An SRS warning light in the instru- ment panel (see the illustration) illuminates when the ignition key is turned to position I, II, or III, and will normally go out after approx- imately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in the system. 20 Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illumi- nates. If this warning symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol illuminates and a text message will be displayed. WARNING • If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. • Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interfer- ence in the system could cause mal- function and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. WARNING If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before discon- necting the battery. This may cause airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs. Automatic transmission: Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector to the neutral position: • Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery • Wait at least one minute. • Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II. • Press firmly on the brake pedal. • Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position. The front airbag system The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times. The front airbag system includes gas genera- tors surrounded by the airbags, and decelera- tion sensors that activate the gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas. As the movement of the seats' occupants com- presses the airbags, some of the gas is expel- led at a controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt pretensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt slack. The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one fifth of a sec- ond. The location of the front airbags is indicated by "SRS AIRBAG" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of the dash. 01 Safety Front airbags 01 • The driver's side front airbag is folded and located in the steering wheel hub. • The passenger's side front airbag is folded behind a panel located above the glove compartment. (cid:96)(cid:96) 21 01 Safety 01 Front airbags WARNING • The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to–not a replace- ment for–the three-point seat belts. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident. • Never drive a vehicle with a steering wheel-mounted airbag with your hands on the steering wheel pad/airbag hous- ing. • The front airbags are designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and with consider- able force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating position, one may experience abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result from deployment of one or both of the airbags. • When installing any accessory equip- ment, make sure that the front airbag system is not damaged. Any interfer- ence in the system could cause mal- function. Front airbag deployment • Front airbag deployment • The front airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular col- lisions, impacts, or decelerations, depend- ing on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs. • The SRS sensors, which trigger the front airbags, are designed to react to both the impact of the collision and the inertial forces generated by it, and to determine if the intensity of the collision is sufficient for the seat belt pretensioners and/or airbags to be deployed. However, not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags. • If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low speed, the front airbags will not necessarily deploy. • Front airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a rollover situation. • The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not. NOTE • Deployment of front airbags occurs only one time during an accident. In a colli- sion where deployment occurs, the air- bags and seat belt pretensioners acti- vate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire. • Volvo's front airbags use special sen- sors that are integrated with the front seat buckles. The point at which the air- bag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being used, as well as the severity of the collision. • Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags deploys. If the impact is less severe, but severe enough to present a clear injury risk, the airbags are trig- gered at partial capacity. If the impact is more severe, the airbags are triggered at full capacity. Should you have questions about any compo- nent in the SRS system, please contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician or Volvo Customer Support: In the USA Volvo Cars of North America, LLC 22 01 Safety Front airbags 01 Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us In Canada Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com WARNING • Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened1. • Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your vehicle. Other safety systems can also be damaged. • The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of pro- longed exposure. Airbag decal on outside of both sun visors 1 See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 25. (cid:96)(cid:96) 23 WARNING WARNING • Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recom- mends 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 passenger-side front airbag. See page 33 for guidelines. • Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the instrument panel or otherwise 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. • Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on the dash, seat or out of the window. • No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on, attached to, or installed near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment, see page 22. • There should be no loose articles, e.g. 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. 01 Safety 01 Front airbags Airbag decal on the passenger's dashboard Airbag decal in the front passenger's door opening 24 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 01 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 beginning on page 33. 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 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. The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light which will illuminate and stay on to remind you that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light is located in the overhead console, near the base of the rear- view mirror. NOTE The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of time when the ignition is turned on to confirm it is functional. When the front passenger's seat is not occupied (empty seat) or in the event that the passenger's side front airbag is enabled (may inflate), the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off. However, if a fault is detected in the system: • The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light will stay on. • The SRS warning light (see page 20) will come on and stay on. • The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the information display. (cid:96)(cid:96) 25 01 Safety 01 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) WARNING If a fault in the system is detected and indi- cated as explained on the previous page, be aware that the passenger's side front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision. In this case, the safety systems and Occu- pant Weight Sensor should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech- nician 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 authorized Volvo serv- ice 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 passenger's side front airbag is disabled (see the following table). Passenger's seat occu- pancy status OWS indica- tor light sta- tus Seat unoc- cupied OWS indica- tor light is not lit OWS indica- tor light lights up OWS indica- tor light is not lit Seat occu- pied by low weight occupant/ objectA Seat occu- pied by heavy occu- pant/object Passenger's side front airbag sta- tus Passenger's side front airbag disa- bled Passenger's side front airbag disa- bled Passenger's side front airbag ena- bled 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 A Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats.In rare situations when the seat belt is not properly fastened, some child restraints may not be detected by the OWS because there is very little weight on the vehicle seat cush- ion. In these cases the passenger's side front airbag may be disabled, but the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will not be lit. Do not assume that the pas- senger's side front airbag is disabled unless the PAS- SENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed (turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions) and that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp is on, or move the child restraint to the rear seat. The OWS is designed to enable (may inflate) the passenger's side front airbag anytime the system senses that a 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 possi- ble that the person isn't sitting properly in the seat. If this happens: • Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in an upright position. • Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the per- son's legs comfortably extended. • Restart the vehicle and have the person 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 indica- tor lamp remains on even after this, the person should be advised to ride in the rear seat. 26 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 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 P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 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 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 01 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 front passenger's side 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 33. • No objects should be placed under the front passenger's seat. This could inter- fere with the OWS system's function. 27 01 Safety 01 Side impact (SIPS) airbag Side impact airbags – front seats only Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbag As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your vehicle, the vehicle is also equipped with Side Impact Pro- tection 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. Components in the SIPS airbag system 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. 28 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 vehicle 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. 01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 01 NOTE WARNING In order for the VIC to provide its best pro- tection, both front seat occupants and both outboard rear seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt prop- erly fastened; adults using the seat belt and children using the proper child restraint sys- tem. Only adults should sit in the front seats. Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat. See 33 for guidelines. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident. If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds. WARNING • The VIC 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 vehicle or in rollover situations. • Never try to open or repair any compo- nents of the VIC 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. 29 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 seats and the occupant of the outboard rear seating posi- tions in certain side impact collisions. In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable Cur- tain (VIC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS-bag) will deploy, whereas, in some cases, only the Inflatable Curtain (VIC) will deploy. In cases where both the VIC and the SIPS-bag deploy, this will occur simultane- ously. 01 Safety 01 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only 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 "rearended"). 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 vehicle. 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. 30 01 Safety Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) 01 WARNING • Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the func- tion of the WHIPS system. • 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. • If your vehicle has been involved in a rear-end collision, the front seat backr- ests must be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician, even if the seats appear to be undamaged. 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. • 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. 31 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 page 34. 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 (not available in Canada) can be obtained from your Volvo retailer for children weighing 33 – 80 lb. (15 – 36 kg) and 38 – 54 inches (97 – 137 cm) in height. 01 Safety 01 Child safety 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 vehicle. Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX/ LATCH attachments, which make it more con- venient 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 vehicles in the event of an accident only if they are used properly. However, chil- dren 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 vehicle. Find out the regulations existing in your state or province. Recent acci- dent statistics have shown that children are safer in rear seating positions than front seating positions when properly restrained. A child restraint system 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. 32 01 Safety Child safety 01 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. • Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked and keep keys out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock them- selves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles. • On hot days, the temperature in the vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure to these high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat- related injury or death. Small children are particularly at risk. 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 automatically 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 vehicle? 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! 33 01 Safety 01 Child restraint systems 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 40 for informa- tion on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages. Convertible seat WARNING 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 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. Always refer to the child restraint manufac- turer's instructions for detailed information on securing the restraint. 34 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. 01 Safety Child restraint systems 01 35 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. 01 Safety 01 Infant seats Securing an infant seat with a seat belt Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng- er's seat 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. NOTE Refer to 41 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages. 1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. 2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions. 36 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 and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in place. 01 Safety Infant seats 01 Ensure that the seat is securely in place 6. Push and pull the infant seat to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt. WARNING It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction. The infant seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely. 37 Fasten the seat belt Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 01 Safety 01 Convertible seats Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt Route the seat belt through the convertible seat Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas- senger's seat NOTE Refer to information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages, see page 41. Convertible seats can be used in either a for- ward or rearward-facing position, depending on the age and size of the child. WARNING Always use a convertible seat that is suita- ble for the child's age and size. See the convertible seat manufacturer's recommen- dations. 1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. 38 WARNING • 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. • 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. 2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions. 01 Safety Convertible seats 01 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. Fasten the seat belt 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. NOTE The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully. 5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place, let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 6. Push and pull the convertible seat to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt. WARNING It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction. Ensure that the seat is securely in place 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. 39 01 Safety 01 Booster cushions Securing a booster cushion 4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and fits snugly around the child. 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. Position the child correctly on the booster cushion

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