2010 Volvo S80 Owners Manual

his/her seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. A visual and audible signal will be given. These signals will stop when the seat belt has been re-buckled or can be stopped by pressing the READ button. The message in the information display can always be accessed, even if it has been erased, by pressing the READ button to display stored messages.

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a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel.

Child seats Please refer to page 36 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.

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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 ensure 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

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Warning symbols in the instrument panel

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, a front passenger occupant weight sensor, and inflatable cur- tains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS control module. An SRS warning light in the instrument panel (see the illustration) illu- minates when the ignition is in modes I, II, or III, and will normally go out after approximately 6 seconds if no faults are detected in the sys- tem. Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illumi- nates. If this warning symbol is not functioning

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properly, the general warning symbol illumi- nates and a text message will be displayed. See also page 74 and page 76 for more information about indicator and warning sym- bols.

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 insert the remote key into the ignition slot before disconnecting the battery (see below). 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: 1. Switch off the ignition for at least

10 minutes and disconnect the battery.

2. Follow the instructions for manually

overriding the shiftlock system on page 112.

Please be aware that overriding the shiftlock system does not release the steering wheel lock.

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Front airbags

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.

Location of the passenger's side front airbag 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 cush- ioning. 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. The driver's side front airbag is folded and located in the steering wheel hub.

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The passenger's side front airbag is folded behind a panel located above the glove com- partment.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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 Customer Care Center 1 Volvo Drive P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647

1 See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information see page 24.

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Airbag decals

Airbag decal on passenger's side dashboard

Airbag decal on the far right end of the passeng- er's dashboard

Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors

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.

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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.

• 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 the illustration on page 20).

• There should be no loose articles, such

as coffee cups on the floor, seat, or dashboard 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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Occupant Weight Sensor

General information

Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light

Disabling the passenger's side front airbag 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, and be properly restrained for their size and weight. For child safety recommendations, see page 35. 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.

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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 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 19) will

come on and stay on

• The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF

SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the information display.

WARNING

If a fault in the system is detected and indi- cated as described, be aware that the pas- senger's side front airbag 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 quali- fied Volvo service technician as soon as possible.

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• 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.

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Passeng- er's seat occu- pancy sta- tus

Seat unoc- cupied

Seat occu- pied by low weight occupant/ objectA

Seat occu- pied by heavy occu- pant/object

OWS indi- cator light status

OWS indica- tor light lights up.

OWS indica- tor light lights up

OWS indica- tor light is not lit

Passeng- er's side front air- bag status

Passenger's side front airbag disa- bled

Passenger's side front airbag disa- bled

Passenger's side front airbag ena- bled

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 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 AIR- BAG OFF indicator lamp is on, it is possible 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 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 example by altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag sys- tems, please contact Volvo at:

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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 occu- pant 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.

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• 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 35). • No objects should be placed under the front passenger's seat. This could inter- fere with the OWS system's function.

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Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags

General information

Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbags (front seats only)

As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your vehicle, it 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.

SIPS airbag deployment 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.

SIPS decal on the front of the driver's door open- ing

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 a gas gen- erator, the side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of both front seat backrests, and electronic sensors/wiring.

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• 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.

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Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)

General information

WARNING

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 page 35 for guide- lines. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.

• 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.

• The rear seat should not be loaded to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear side windows. Objects placed higher than this level could impede the function of the Volvo Inflatable Curtain.

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 airbag) will deploy. The VIC and the SIPS airbag deploy simultaneously.

NOTE

If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds.

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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 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

• 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.

WARNING

• 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 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-

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WARNING

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.

Any contact between the front seat backr- ests and the folded rear seat or a rear-facing child 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.

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function in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines, sensors for one of the safety systems, the brake system, etc.

WARNING

• Never attempt to repair the vehicle

yourself or to reset the electrical system after the vehicle has displayed SAFETY MODE SEE MANUAL. This could result in injury or improper system func- tion.

• Restoring the vehicle to normal operat-

ing status should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech- nician.

• After SAFETY 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 remote control from the igni-

tion slot.

2. Reinsert the remote in the ignition slot. The

vehicle will then attempt to reset Safety mode to normal status. 3. Try to start the vehicle.

Moving the vehicle If the electrical system is able to reset system status to normal (SAFETY MODE SEE MANUAL will no longer be shown in the dis- play), the vehicle may be moved carefully from its present 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 Safety 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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Driving after a collision If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text SAFETY MODE SEE MANUAL may appear in the information display. This indi- cates that the vehicle's functionality has been reduced.

NOTE

This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the vehicle's electrical sys- tem is intact.

Safety mode is a feature that is triggered if one or more of the safety systems (e.g. 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

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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 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 exist- ing in your state or province. Recent accident statistics have shown that children are safer in rear seating positions than front seating posi- tions 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 Canada, CMVSS 213. Make sure the child restraint system is approved for the child's height, weight and development – the label required by the stand- ard or regulation, or instructions for infant restraints, typically provide this information. In using any child restraint system, we urge you to carefully look over the instructions that are provided with the restraint. Be sure you under- stand 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.

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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 42). 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 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

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• 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 remote controls out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves 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 auto- matically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.

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.

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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.

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Child restraints

Convertible seat

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 page 43–44
for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages.

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.

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Booster cushion

WARNING

Always refer to the child restraint manufac- turer's instructions for detailed information on securing the restraint.

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• 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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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 page 43–44 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.

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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.

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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 and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in place.

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.

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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 pages 43 and 44 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether ancho- rages.

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 con- vertible seat manufacturer's recommenda- tions.

1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat

of the vehicle.

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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.

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time and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in place.

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 sound from the seat belt retractor's auto- matic locking function will be audible at this

Ensure that the seat is securely in place

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.

The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.

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. 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 position.

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Booster cushions

Securing a booster cushion

Position the child correctly on the 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.

Positioning the seat belt 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.

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Using the ISOFIX lower child seat anchors

ISOFIX lower child restraint anchors Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child seats are located in the rear, outboard seats, hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor positions as shown. To access the anchors, kneel on the seat cushion and locate the anchors by feel. Always follow your child seat manufacturer's installation instructions, and use both ISOFIX lower anchors and top tethers whenever possible.

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 lower anchors.

4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions.

NOTE

• The rear seat's center position is not equipped with ISOFIX lower anchors. When installing a child restraint in this position, attach the restraint's top tether strap (if it is so equipped) to the top tether anchorage point and secure the restraint with the vehicle's center seat belt.

• Always follow your child seat manufac- turer's installation instructions, and use both ISOFIX lower anchors and top tethers whenever possible.

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Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX lower anchors

WARNING

• Be sure to fasten the attachment cor- rectly to the anchor (see the illustration). If the attachment is not correctly fas- tened, the child restraint may not be properly secured in the event of a colli- sion.

• The ISOFIX lower child restraint

anchors are only intended for use with child seats positioned in the outboard seating positions. These anchors are not certified for use with any child restraint that is positioned in the center seating position. When securing a child restraint in the center seating position, use only the vehicle's center seat belt.

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Top tether anchors

Child restraint anchorages

Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages in the rear seat. They are located on the rear parcel shelf.

Securing a child seat 1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat. 2. Fold up the plastic cover over the anchor-

age to be used.

3. Route the top tether strap under the head

restraint and attach it to the anchor.

4. Attach lower tether straps to the lower ISO- FIX/LATCH anchors. If the child restraint is not equipped with lower tether straps, or the restraint is used in the center seating position, follow instructions for securing a

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child restraint using the Automatic Locking Retractor seat belt (see page 35).

5. Firmly tension all straps. Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for information on securing the child seat.

WARNING

• Never route a top tether strap over the

top of the head restraint. The strap should be routed beneath 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.

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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Integrated booster cushion

Integrated booster cushion*1

Canada's weight recommendation is 40-80 lbs (18-36 kg). The booster cushion is designed to raise the child higher, so that the shoulder strap crosses over the child's collarbone, not over the child's neck. If using a booster cushion does not result in proper positioning of the shoulder strap, then the child should be placed in a properly secured child restraint (see page 36). The shoulder belt must never be placed behind the child's back or under the arm.

Using the integrated booster cushion

Volvo's optional integrated booster cushion is located in the center seating position. This booster cushion has been specially designed to help safeguard a child in the rear seat. It should be stowed (folded up into the rear seat backrest) when not in use. When using an inte- grated booster cushion, the child must be secured with the vehicle's three-point seat belt. Use this booster cushion only with children who weigh between 33 and 80 lbs (15 and 36 kg) and whose height is between 38 and 54 in (97
and 137 cm). In Canada, Transport

1 Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushion.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Fold down the booster cushion from the rear seat backrest. Loosen the Velcro strip.

Fold up the backrest section of the booster cushion into the upright position.

Before driving, check that:

• The seat belt is properly positioned and is

taut.

• The shoulder section of the seat belt is

across the child's collarbone, not over the neck.

• The lap section of the seat belt is across

the child's hips and not the abdomen.

Stowing the integrated booster cushion

Fold down the backrest section of the booster cushion. Fasten the Velcro strip.

Fold up the booster cushion into the rear seat backrest.

NOTE

See also the instructions on the integrated booster cushion.

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WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Follow all instructions on the booster cushion and in the vehi- cle's owner's manual. MAKE SURE THE BOOSTER CUSHION IS SECURELY LOCKED BEFORE THE CHILD IS SEATED. • Use this booster cushion only with chil- dren who weigh between 33 and 80 lbs (15 and 36 kg) and whose height is between 38 and 54 in (97 and 137 cm). In Canada, Transport Canada's weight recommendation is 40-80 lbs (18-36
kg).

• In the event of a collision while the inte- grated booster cushion was occupied, the entire booster cushion and seat belt must be replaced. The booster cushion should also be replaced if it is badly worn or damaged in any way. This work should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only.

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Child safety locks

Child safety locks

Manual child safety locks – rear doors The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use the remote control's key blade or a screwdriver to adjust these controls.

The rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the slot is in the horizon- tal position. The rear doors can be opened from the inside when the slot is in the vertical posi- tion.

NOTE

There are no manual child safety locks on vehicles equipped with the optional power child safety locks.

WARNING

Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot open the doors from the inside with the controls in position A (manual child safety locks) or if the power child safety lock function is activated.

Power child safety locks* The power child lock function can be activated by pressing the button shown in the inset illus- tration above. The ignition must be in mode I or II (see page 80). When the function is activated, a message will appear in the information display and the indi- cator light in the button will light up. With the function activated: • The rear door windows can only be opened

with the control in the driver's door.

• The rear doors cannot be opened from the

inside.

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Valet locking ........................................................................................... 59
Keyless drive........................................................................................... 60
Locks....................................................................................................... 63
Alarm....................................................................................................... 66

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Remote key and key blade

Introduction Two remote keys or optional Personal Car Communicators (PCC) are provided with your vehicle. They enable you to unlock the doors and trunk, and also function as ignition keys to start the vehicle or operate electrical compo- nents. The remote keys contain detachable metal key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver's door and the glove com- partment. Up to six remotes can be pro- grammed for use on the same vehicle. The PCCs have enhanced functionality com- pared with the standard remote key.

NOTE

In the remainder of this chapter, all referen- ces to the remote key also pertain to the PCC unless otherwise stated.

WARNING

Never leave the remote key in the ignition if children are to remain in the vehicle.

Detachable key blade Each remote key or PCC contains a detachable metal key blade for mechanically locking or unlocking the driver's door and the glove com- partment, and to enable the valet locking func- tion. See page 57 for more information on the key blade and page see page 59 for informa-

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tion on the valet locking function. The key blades have a unique code, which is used if new ones need to be produced. This code is available at an authorized Volvo retailer.

Car key memory

Loss of a remote key If a remote key is lost, the other one must be taken with the vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost remote must be erased from the system. The number of registered keys for the vehicle can be found in the vehicle's menu under Car Number of settings keys. See page 122 for a description of the menu system. USA-5WK49264
FCC ID:KR55WK49264 + Siemens VDO 5WK49236
FCC ID:KR55WK49236, 5WK49266
FCC ID:KR55WK49266 + Siemens VDO 5WK49233
FCC ID:KR55WK49233
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired operation. Canada-5WK49264
IC:267T-5WK49264 + Siemens VDO 5WK49236
IC:267T-5WK49236, 5WK49266
IC:267T-5WK49266 + Siemens VDO 5WK49233
IC:267T-5WK49233
Operation is subject to the following condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Key memory – door mirrors and driver's seat The position of the side door mirrors and optional power driver's seat are stored in the remote keys when the vehicle is locked. The next time the driver's door is unlocked with the same remote key and the door is opened within 2 minutes, the power driver's seat and side door mirrors will automatically move to the position that they were in when the doors were most recently locked with the same remote key. See page 83 for more information.

Immobilizer (start inhibitor) Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle contains a coded transponder. The code in the key is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition slot where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module. The vehicle will start only with a properly coded key. If you misplace a key, take the other keys to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for reprog- ramming as an antitheft measure. The follow- ing messages (which may appear in the instru- ment panel display) are related to the immobil- izer:

This feature can be activated or deactivated in the vehicle's menu under Car settings Car Seat & mirror positions. See key memory page 122 for a description of the menu sys- tem. See also page 60 for information regarding vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

Confirmation when locking/unlocking the vehicle When the vehicle is locked with a remote key, the turn signals will flash once to confirm that this has been completed correctly. When the vehicle is locked, confirmation will only be given if all of the locks are locked after the doors have been closed.

NOTE

If you do not receive confirmation when locking the vehicle, check whether a door or the trunk is ajar, or if this feature has been turned off in the menu.

This function can be activated or deactivated under Car settings Lock Light settings confirmation, light, or Car settings Light Unlock confirmation, light. See settings page 122 for a description of the menu sys- tem.

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Message

Meaning

Key error Reinsert key

Car key Not found

Immobilizer See manual

Remote key not rec- ognized during start. Try to start the vehi- cle again.

PCC with keyless drive only. Remote key not recognized during start. Try to start the vehicle again.

Remote key fault during start. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop.

CAUTION

Never use force when inserting the remote key in the ignition slot. The vehicle cannot be started if the transponder is damaged.

USA–FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following con- dition: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.

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Remote key and key blade

Canada–IC: 3659A-WFS125VO Operation is subject to the following condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. See page 107 for information on starting the vehicle.

Replacing the battery in the remote key The batteries should be replaced if: • The information symbol illuminates and

Replace car key battery is shown in the display and/or

• if the locks do not react after several