2011 Volvo XC70 Owners Manual

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147 150 150 141 185 19 26 08 Specifications Overview of information and warning symbols 08 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 303 08 Specifications Volvo programs Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL roadside assistance. Additional informa- tion, features, and benefits are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment. If you require assistance, dial: In the U.S. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63- VOLVO) In Canada 1-800-263-0475 Technician certification In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup- ports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certi- fied technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas. Besides passing exams, each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued. These pro- fessional technicians are best able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at peak operating condition. 08 304 08 Specifications 08 305 09 Index 09 1, 2, 3 ... 12-volt sockets........................................ 198 ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 115 Accessory installation warning.................. 13 Active chassis system............................. 159 Active yaw control................................... 157 Adaptive brake lights............................... 114 Adaptive cruise control.................... 162, 164 Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s side................................................. 26, 27 front...................................................... 22 inflatable curtain................................... 32 side impact........................................... 30 Air conditioning........................................ 132 Air distribution.......................................... 129 Air distribution table................................. 134 Air vents................................................... 129 All Wheel Drive......................................... 113 Anti-freeze....................................... 204, 262 306 Anti-lock brake system............................ 114 warning light......................................... 74 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 115 Approach lighting................................ 56, 92 Audio system audio functions................................... 136 CD player/changer.............................. 147 HD digital radio................................... 141 overview.............................................. 135 radio functions.................................... 137 Sirius satellite radio............................ 143 sound settings.................................... 136 steering wheel keypad........................ 135 USB/iPod(cid:159) connector........................ 139 Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 100 Automatic locking retractor....................... 37 Automatic transmission Geartronic........................................... 112 general description..................... 111, 112 oil........................................................ 299 shiftlock override................................ 112 Axle weight.............................................. 236 Battery changing............................................. 274 maintenance............................... 273, 274 remote key, replacing........................... 59 specifications...................................... 300 warning symbols................................. 273 Black box................................................... 11 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)....................................... 192, 193, 194 Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 149 Booster cushion, integrated...................... 48 Booster cushions....................................... 44 Brake lights.............................................. 114 Brake system checking fluid level............................. 262 emergency brake assistance.............. 115 fluid..................................................... 299 general information............................. 114 Hill Descent Control............................ 119 warning light......................................... 76 Bulbs cargo area lighting.............................. 269 headlights........................... 264, 265, 266 introduction......................................... 264 09 Index 09 license plate lights.............................. 269 side marker lights............................... 267 specifications...................................... 270 taillight................................................ 268 Camera, Park Assist................................ 189 Capacity weight....................................... 236 Cargo area changing bulbs................................... 269 floor rails............................................. 213 hooks for securing loads............ 213, 214 steel grid............................................. 216 Cargo area cover..................................... 217 Cargo area net......................................... 217 Catalytic converter................................... 209 CD player/changer................................... 147 Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 149 Central locking system, introduction......... 54 Chains...................................................... 239 Check engine light..................................... 74 Child restraints recalls and registration......................... 47 Child restraint systems.............................. 38 booster cushions.................................. 44 convertible seats.................................. 42 infant seats........................................... 40 ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 45 top tether anchors................................ 46 Child safety.......................................... 36, 37 booster cushions.................................. 44 child restraint systems.......................... 38 convertible seats.................................. 42 infant seats........................................... 40 Child safety locks...................................... 51 Climate system........................................ 132 air distribution............................. 129, 134 air vents.............................................. 129 Interior Air Quality System.................. 129 introduction......................................... 128 passenger compartment filter............ 128 refrigerant........................................... 128 Clock, setting............................................. 78 Cold weather driving................................ 204 Collision warning system......................... 174 Compass in rearview mirror..................... 101 Conserving electrical current................... 203 Convertible seats....................................... 42 Coolant............................................ 262, 299 Cooling system, general information....... 203 Courtesy lighting.................................. 91, 92 Crash mode............................................... 35 Cruise control.................................. 160, 161 adaptive.............................................. 162 Curb weight............................................. 236 Current, conserving................................. 203 Defroster.................................................. 132 Detachable key blade.......................... 58, 61 Dimensions XC70................................................... 294 Disconnecting the front passenger’s air- bag....................................................... 26, 27 Dome lighting....................................... 91, 92 Door mirrors............................................... 99 Driver alert............................................... 180 Driver distraction warning.......................... 13 Driving economically................................ 202 Driving in cold weather............................ 204 Driving through water.............................. 203 307 09 Index 09 ECC......................................... 130, 132, 133 Economical driving.................................. 202 Electric parking brake.............................. 116 Electronic Climate Control....... 130, 132, 133 air distribution table............................ 134 Interior Air Quality System.................. 133 ventilated seats................................... 130 Emergency locking retractor...................... 37 Emergency starting.................................. 109 Emergency towing........................... 222, 223 Emission inspection readiness................ 257 Engine overheating........................................... 77 specifications...................................... 296 starting................................................ 107 switching off....................................... 109 Engine compartment overview................ 259 Engine oil checking............................................. 260 low pressure warning light.............. 75, 76 specifications...................................... 298 volumes.............................................. 299 Environment............................................... 12 308 Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 213 Fuses............................... 276, 277, 280, 283 Federal Clean Air Act............................... 256 Floor rails................................................. 213 Fluid specifications.................................. 299 Fog lights front, changing bulbs.......................... 268 front/rear............................................... 90 Four C (active chassis system)................ 159 Front airbags.............................................. 22 disconnecting passenger’s side air- bag.................................................. 26, 27 Front fog lights........................................... 90 changing bulbs................................... 268 Front park assist.............................. 185, 187 Front seats........................................... 81, 83 heated................................................. 130 Fuel filler cap........................................... 209 Fuel filler door, opening........................... 208 Fuel level warning light.............................. 75 Fuel requirements............................ 206, 207 Fuel tank volume..................................... 299 Gasoline requirements............................. 207 Gas tank volume...................................... 299 Gauges...................................................... 73 Geartronic................................................ 112 Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 112 Generator warning light............................. 76 Glossary of tire terminology..................... 235 Grocery bag holder.................................. 215 Gross vehicle weight............................... 236 Hazard warning flashers............................ 90 HD digital radio........................................ 141 Headlights Active Bending Lights........................... 89 changing bulbs........................... 265, 266 high/low beams.................................... 88 high beam flash.................................... 88 09 Index 09 Headlight washers..................................... 95 Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 84 Heated front seats................................... 130 Heated oxygen sensors........................... 210 Heated rear seats.................................... 131 High beams................................................ 88 indicator light........................................ 75 Hill Descent Control................................. 119 Hoisting the vehicle................................. 257 Home safe lighting..................................... 92 Hood, opening/closing............................ 259 Horn........................................................... 87 Ignition modes........................................... 79 Immobilizer................................................ 55 Important information.................................. 8 Indicator lights......................... 73, 74, 75, 76 Infant seats................................................ 40 Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32 Inflation pressure..................................... 229 Inflation pressure tables.................. 231, 232 Information and warning symbols, table of.............................................................. 301 Information lights..................... 73, 74, 75, 76 Information symbol.................................... 75 Inspection readiness................................ 257 Instrument lighting..................................... 88 Instrument overview............................ 72, 73 Instrument panel...................................... 126 Integrated two-stage booster cushion...... 48 Interior Air Quality System....................... 129 Interior lighting..................................... 91, 92 iPod(cid:159) connector (audio system)............. 139 ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 45 Jack attaching............................................. 248 location of........................................... 247 Jump starting........................................... 109 Key blade................................. 54, 58, 61, 62 private locking...................................... 61 Keyless drive general description............................... 62 starting the vehicle............................. 107 Labels list of................................................... 293 location of........................................... 292 LATCH anchors......................................... 45 Leather care............................................. 286 Lighting panel............................................ 88 Load anchoring eyelets........................... 213 Loading floor rails............................................. 213 hooks for securing loads............ 213, 214 Loading the vehicle.......................... 211, 236 roof loads............................................ 215 Locking...................................................... 65 tailgate.................................................. 66 Locking the vehicle.................................... 56 309 09 Index 09 Locks, child safety..................................... 51 Low beams................................................ 88 Low fuel level warning light........................ 75 Low oil pressure warning light................... 76 Motor oil checking............................................. 260 specifications...................................... 298 volumes.............................................. 299 Main instrument panel............................. 126 Maintenance............................................ 256 hoisting the vehicle............................. 257 performed by the owner..................... 257 Malfunction indicator light......................... 74 Menu system........................................... 124 overview.............................................. 124 Messages in the instrument panel........... 126 Mirrors defroster............................................. 100 power door........................................... 99 rearview, auto-dim function................ 100 retractable............................................. 99 vanity.................................................. 198 Moonroof................................................. 102 Net in cargo area..................................... 217 Occupant safety........................................ 16 Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27 Octane recommendations....................... 207 Odometer, trip........................................... 78 Oil checking............................................. 260 specifications...................................... 298 volumes.............................................. 299 On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 304 Overhead courtesy lighting.................. 91, 92 Overheating, engine................................... 77 Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 210 Paint, touching up.................................... 287 Park assist....................................... 185, 187 Park Assist Camera................................. 189 Parking brake electric, applying/releasing................. 116 warning light......................................... 76 Parking lights............................................. 89 changing bulbs................................... 267 Personal Car Communicator, unique func- tions........................................................... 57 Polishing.................................................. 285 Power front seat memory function................................... 82 with keyless drive................................. 83 Power mirrors............................................ 99 defroster............................................. 100 Power moonroof...................................... 102 Power steering fluid..................................................... 263 speed-dependent............................... 159 Power steering fluid................................. 299 Power tailgate.......................................... 211 310 09 Index 09 Power windows......................................... 97 laminated glass..................................... 98 Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 20 Private locking........................................... 61 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.. 109, 275, 300 Radio Sirius satellite radio............................ 143 Radio functions........................................ 137 HD digital radio................................... 141 Rails, floor................................................ 213 Rain sensor................................................ 94 READ button............................................ 126 Rear fog light............................................. 90 Rear park assist............................... 185, 187 Rear seat head restraints........................... 84 Rear seats center head restraint............................. 84 folding................................................... 84 heated................................................. 131 Rearview mirror Roof loads............................................... 215 auto-dim function............................... 100 compass............................................. 101 Rear window defroster............................ 100 Recalls, child restraints.............................. 47 Refrigerant............................................... 299 Refueling.......................................... 206, 207 fuel filler cap....................................... 209 fuel filler door...................................... 208 fuel tank volume................................. 299 Registering child restraints........................ 47 Remote control private locking...................................... 61 Remote key................................................ 54 approach lighting.................................. 56 immobilizer........................................... 55 key blade.................................. 54, 58, 61 key memory.......................................... 55 locking the vehicle................................ 56 Personal Car Communicator.......... 56, 57 replacing the battery............................. 59 unlocking the vehicle............................ 56 Remote key/PCC common functions................................ 56 Reporting safety defects............................ 17 Roadside Assistance............................... 304 Safety, occupant........................................ 16 Safety defects, reporting........................... 17 Seat belt reminder................................................ 19 Seat belts Automatic locking retractor/Emergency locking retractor.................................... 37 buckling................................................ 18 maintenance......................................... 18 pretensioners........................................ 18 reminder................................................ 18 reminder warning light.......................... 76 securing child restraint sys- tems.......................................... 40, 42, 44 unbuckling............................................ 18 use during pregnancy........................... 20 using..................................................... 18 Seats, front.......................................... 81, 82 Side door mirrors....................................... 99 Side impact airbags................................... 30 Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 267 311 09 Index 09 Sirius satellite radio.................................. 143 Snow chains............................................ 239 Snow tires................................................ 239 Sound settings, audio system................. 136 Spare tire................................................. 240 Speed-dependent steering...................... 159 Spin control............................................. 157 SRS............................................................ 21 Stability system............................... 157, 158 indicator light........................................ 75 Starting the engine.................................. 107 with keyless drive............................... 107 Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).................... 35 Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 55 Steel grid in cargo area............................ 216 Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 87 horn....................................................... 87 keypad.................................. 87, 124, 135 Stone chips, touching up......................... 287 Storage spaces........................................ 196 Studded tires........................................... 239 Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 102 Supplemental restraint system.................. 21 warning light......................................... 76 Symbols, overview................................... 301 Tailgate driving with it open............................. 202 locking/unlocking.................................. 66 power operated.................................. 211 wiper/washer........................................ 95 Tailgate wipers......................................... 272 Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 268 Temporary spare tire............................... 240 Three-way catalytic converter................. 209 Tire designations..................................... 233 Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 250, 251 indicator light........................................ 75 Tires......................................................... 226 age...................................................... 226 changing from summer to winter........ 227 glossary of terms................................ 235 improving economy............................ 226 inflation pressure................................ 229 inflation pressure tables............. 231, 232 load ratings......................................... 230 rotation............................................... 227 snow................................................... 239 spare................................................... 240 specifications...................................... 230 speed ratings...................................... 230 storing................................................. 227 studded............................................... 239 tire pressure monitoring system......... 250 tread wear indicator............................ 228 uniform tire quality grading................. 238 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys- tems).......................................................... 46 Touching up paint.................................... 287 Towing a trailer................................ 220, 221 trailer hitch.......................................... 221 Towing the vehicle........................... 222, 223 Traction control........................................ 157 Trailer towing................................... 220, 221 trailer hitch.......................................... 221 Transmission general description..................... 111, 112 oil........................................................ 299 shiftlock override................................ 112 Tread wear indicator................................ 228 Trip computer.......................................... 155 312 Trip odometers.......................................... 78 Trips, long distance................................. 204 Turn signals............................................... 91 changing bulbs................................... 267 indicator lights...................................... 75 Two-stage booster cushion....................... 48 Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 238 Unlocking the tailgate................................ 66 Unlocking the vehicle.......................... 56, 65 Upholstery care....................................... 286 Vanity mirror............................................ 198 changing bulbs................................... 269 Vehicle dimensions XC70................................................... 294 Vehicle Event Data..................................... 11 Vehicle loading................................ 211, 236 roof loads............................................ 215 Vehicle maintenance................................ 256 performed by the owner..................... 257 Vehicle weights........................................ 295 Ventilated seats....................................... 130 Volvo and the environment........................ 12 Volvo maintenance.................................. 256 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 304 Volvo programs....................................... 304 Warning flashers, hazard........................... 90 Warning lights.......................... 73, 74, 75, 76 Warning symbol......................................... 77 Warning system, collision........................ 174 Warranties................................................ 256 Washer fluid..................................... 272, 299 Washers headlight............................................... 95 windshield............................................. 94 Water, driving through............................. 203 Waxing..................................................... 285 Weights.................................................... 295 09 Index 09 Wheels..................................................... 226 changing..................................... 247, 248 storing................................................. 227 Whiplash Protection System..................... 33 Windows power.................................................... 97 Windshield IR coating............................................. 96 rain sensor............................................ 94 washers................................................ 95 wipers/washers..................................... 94 Windshield washer fluid................... 272, 299 Windshield wipers.................................... 271 Wiper blades replacing tailgate wiper...................... 272 replacing windshield wipers............... 271 313 09 Index 09 314 Kdakd8Vg8dgedgVi^dcIE&&,,'JH68VcVYV!6I&%'%!Eg^ciZY^cHlZYZc!<iZWdg\'%&%!8deng^\]i©'%%%"'%&%Kdakd8Vg8dgedgVi^dc VOLVO XC70 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 impair- ment that could hinder your ability to drive. Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable federal safety and emission standards. If you have any questions regarding your vehicle, please contact your Volvo retailer or see the section "Contacting Volvo" in this manual's "Introduction" chapter for information on get- ting in touch with Volvo in the United States and Canada. Contents Important information................................. 8 Environment.............................................. 12 0000 Introduction Important warnings................................... 13 01 01 Safety Occupant safety........................................ 16 Reporting safety defects........................... 17 Seat belts ................................................. 18 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .... 21 Occupant Weight Sensor ......................... 26 Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags ..... 30 Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................... 32 Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS..... 33 Crash mode.............................................. 35 Child safety............................................... 36 Child restraint systems............................. 38 Infant seats............................................... 40 Convertible seats...................................... 42 Booster cushions...................................... 44 ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.................. 45 Top tether anchors.................................... 46 Child restraint registration and recalls...... 47 Integrated booster cushion....................... 48 Child safety locks...................................... 51 Remote key and key blade....................... 54 Private locking ......................................... 61 Keyless drive............................................. 62 Locks........................................................ 65 Alarm......................................................... 68 0202 Locks and alarm Contents 0303 Your driving environment Instruments and controls.......................... 72 Ignition modes.......................................... 79 Seats......................................................... 81 Steering wheel.......................................... 87 Lighting..................................................... 88 Wipers and washers................................. 94 Power windows......................................... 97 Mirrors....................................................... 99 Compass*............................................... 101 Power moonroof* ................................... 102 HomeLink® Wireless Control System*... 104 Starting the engine.................................. 107 Transmission........................................... 111 Brakes..................................................... 114 Parking brake.......................................... 116 Hill Descent Control (HDC)*.................... 119 0404 Comfort and driving pleasure Menus and messages............................. 124 Climate system....................................... 128 Audio system.......................................... 135 Bluetooth® hands-free connection......... 149 Trip computer......................................... 155 Stability system....................................... 157 Active chassis system–Four C*............... 159 Cruise control.......................................... 160 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*.............. 162 Distance Alert* ....................................... 171 Collision warning with Auto-brake*......... 174 Driver Alert System* ............................... 180 Park assist*............................................. 185 Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)* ............ 189 Blind Spot Information System*.............. 192 Passenger compartment convenience... 196 Driving recommendations....................... 202 Refueling................................................. 206 Loading................................................... 211 Cargo area ............................................. 216 Towing a trailer....................................... 220 Emergency towing.................................. 222 0505 During your trip * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Contents specifications General information ............................... 226 Tire inflation............................................. 229 Inflation pressure—U.S. models ............ 231 Inflation pressure—Canadian models..... 232 Tire designations .................................... 233 Glossary of tire terminology ................... 235 Vehicle loading ....................................... 236 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................. 238 Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires . 239 Temporary Spare ................................... 240 Tire Sealing System................................ 241 Changing a wheel .................................. 247 0606 Wheels and tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 250 0707 Maintenance and Vehicle care............................................. 284 0808 Specifications Volvo maintenance.................................. 256 Maintaining your car............................... 257 Hood and engine compartment.............. 259 Engine oil................................................ 260 Fluids...................................................... 262 Replacing bulbs...................................... 264 Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 271 Battery..................................................... 273 Fuses...................................................... 276 Label information.................................... 292 Specifications......................................... 294 Overview of information and warning sym- bols......................................................... 301 Volvo programs....................................... 304 Index....................................................... 306 0909 Index Contents Introduction Important information Contacting Volvo 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 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 About this manual • Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the information found in the chapters "Your Driving Environment" and "During Your Trip." • 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. Footnotes Certain pages of this manual contain informa- tion in the form of footnotes at the bottom of the page. This information supplements the text that the footnote number refers to (a letter is used if the footnote refers to text in a table). Display texts There are several displays in the driver’s field of vision that show messages generated by various systems and functions in the vehicle. These texts are indicated in the Owner’s Man- ual by being in slightly larger type than the sur- rounding text and are printed in gray, (for example: Doors automatic lock). Decals There are various types of decals in the vehicle whose purpose is to provide important infor- mation in a clear and concise way. The impor- tance of these decals is explained as follows, in descending order of importance. Risk of injury G031590 Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning back- ground, white text/image on a black back- ground. Decals of this type are used to indicate potential danger. Ignoring a warning of this type could result in serious injury or death. Risk of damage to the vehicle Information White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black or blue warning background and space for a message. If the information on decals of this type is ignored, damage to the vehicle could result. White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black background. These decals provide gen- eral information. NOTE The decals shown in the Owner’s Manual are examples only and are not intended to be reproductions of the decals actually used in the vehicle. The purpose is to give an indi- cation of how they look and their approxi- mate location in the vehicle. The applicable information for your particular vehicle can be found on the respective decals in the vehicle. Introduction Important information Types of lists used in the manual Procedures Procedures (step-by-step instructions), or actions that must be carried out in a certain order, are arranged in numbered lists in this manual. If there is a series of illustrations associated with step-by-step instructions, each step in the procedure is numbered in the same way as the corresponding illustration. Lists in which letters are used can be found with series of illustrations in cases where the order in which the instructions are car- ried out is not important. Arrows with or without numbers are used to indicate the direction of a movement. If there are no illustrations associated with a step-by-step list, the steps in the procedure are indicated by ordinary numbers. Position lists Red circles containing a number are used in general overview illustrations in which certain components are pointed out. The corresponding number is also used in the position list's description of the various components. Introduction Important information Bullet lists Bullets are used to differentiate a number of components/functions/points of information that can be listed in random order. For example: • Coolant • Engine oil Continued `` `This symbol can be found at the lower right corner of an odd-numbered (right-hand) page to indicate that the current topic is continued on the following page. Options and accessories Optional or accessory equipment described in this manual is indicated by an asterisk. Optional or accessory equipment may not be available in all countries or markets. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped dif- ferently, depending on special legal require- ments. Contact your Volvo retailer for additional infor- mation. 10 NOTE WARNING • All information, illustrations and specifi- cations contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. • Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change spec- ifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation. • Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that coun- try's applicable safety and emission control requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries. WARNING If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its drivability and safety. 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. 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. Shiftlock When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the selector from this position, the ignition must be in mode II (see page 79) or the engine must be running. Depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from P (Park). Keylock When you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the P (Park) position before the remote key can be removed from the igni- tion slot. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS system performs a brief self-diagnos- tic test when the engine has been started and driver releases the brake pedal. Another auto- matic test may be performed when the vehicle first reaches a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 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 (see the illustration on page 208) 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. Fuel filler cap The fuel filler door, located on the right rear quarter panel, is connected to your vehicle's central locking system. Points to keep in mind • 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. Introduction Important information Vehicle event data (Black box) Your vehicle's driving and safety systems employ computers that monitor, and share with each other, information about your vehi- cle's operation. One or more of these comput- ers may store what they monitor, either during normal vehicle operation or in a crash or near- crash event. Stored information may be read and used by: • Volvo Car Corporation • service and repair facilities • law enforcement or government agencies • others who may assert a legal right to know, or who obtain your consent to know such information. 11 Recycling As part of Volvo’s commitment to the environ- ment, it is essential for the vehicle to be recy- cled in an environmentally sound way. Almost the entire vehicle can be recycled and for that reason, the vehicle’s final owner is requested to contact a Volvo retailer for information about approved and certified recycling facilities. Introduction Environment Volvo and the environment 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. In addition to 12 continuous environmental refinement of con- ventional gasoline-powered internal combus- tion 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 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. Driver distraction 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. Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the vehicle in the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many fea- ture-rich entertainment and communication systems. These include hands-free cellular tel- ephones, navigation systems, and multipur- pose audio systems. You may also own other portable electronic devices for your own con- venience. 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 provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your safety. Never use these devi- ces 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 following guidance regarding specific newer features that may be found in your vehicle • Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit 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. 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. Introduction Important warnings • 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 car's systems. • Any of your car's performance and safety systems could be adversely affected if you install accessories that Volvo has not tes- ted, or if you allow accessories to be instal- led by someone unfamiliar with your vehi- cle. • 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 non-gen- uine accessories. 13 Occupant safety...................................................................................... 16 Reporting safety defects......................................................................... 17 Seat belts ............................................................................................... 18 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ................................................... 21 Occupant Weight Sensor ....................................................................... 26 Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags ................................................... 30 Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................................................................. 32 Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS................................................... 33 Crash mode............................................................................................ 35 Child safety............................................................................................. 36 Child restraint systems........................................................................... 38 Infant seats.............................................................................................. 40 Convertible seats.................................................................................... 42 Booster cushions.................................................................................... 44 ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors................................................................. 45 Top tether anchors.................................................................................. 46 Child restraint registration and recalls.................................................... 47 Integrated booster cushion..................................................................... 48 Child safety locks.................................................................................... 51 14 SAFETY • 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. 01 Safety 01 Occupant safety Volvo's concern for safety Safety is Volvo's 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 compromize our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine those already in our vehi- cles. You can help. We would appreciate hear- ing your suggestions about improving automo- bile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern with your vehicle. Call us in the U.S. at: 1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 1-800-663-8255. 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 following suggestions are intended to help you cope with the ever changing traffic envi- ronment. 16 http://www.safercar.gov Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a serv- ice 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). 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 Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North Amer- ica, 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 con- tact 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 Trans- portation, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from: 01 Safety Reporting safety defects 01 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. 17 01 Safety 01 Seat belts General information 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 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 All seat belts are equipped with pretensioners that reduce slack in the belts. These preten- sioners are triggered in situations where the front or side impact airbags deploy, and in cer- tain impacts from the rear. The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which, 18 in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the occupant. Fastening a seat belt Buckling 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. Seat belt retractor The seat belt retractor will lock up in the fol- lowing situations: • if the belt is pulled out rapidly • during braking and acceleration • if the vehicle is leaning excessively • when driving in turns • if the Automatic Locking Retractor/Emer- gency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) is acti- vated NOTE Each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with the ALR/ELR function, which is designed to help keep the seat belt taut. ALR/ELR activates if the seat belt is pulled out as far as possible. If this is done, a sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible, which is normal, and the seat belt will be pulled taut and locked in place. This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unbuckled and fully retracted. See also page See page 37 for information about using a seat belt's ALR/ELR function to anchor a child seat. 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 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. As seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be replaced after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged. WARNING • Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by a trained and qualified Volvo service 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 Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder light in ceiling console The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light near the rearview mir- ror and a symbol in the instrument panel that alert all occupants of the vehicle to fasten their seat belts. The audible signal and indicator light will be on for a total of 6 seconds from the time the ignition is switched on, regardless of whether or not the seat belts are fastened. If the front seat belts are unbuckled while the vehicle is in motion, the audible signal and warning light will be active for a total of 6 sec- onds. Rear seats The seat belt reminder in the rear seat has two additional functions: `` 19 01 Safety 01 Seat belts • It provides information about which seat belts are fastened in the rear seat. A mes- sage will appear in the information display when a belt is being used. This message will disappear after approximately 6 sec- onds or can be erased by pressing the READ button on the left steering wheel lever. • It also provides a reminder if one of the occupants of the rear seat has unbuckled 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 Unbelted in rear seat will appear in the information display if one of the rear doors has been opened. 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. 20 Seat belt use during pregnancy a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel. Child seats Please refer to page 38 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts. 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 General information 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 01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 01 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. `` 21 01 Safety 01 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 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. 22 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 with your hands on the steering wheel pad/airbag housing. • 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. 01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 01 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 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 1 See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information see page 26. `` 23 01 Safety 01 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Airbag decals Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors WARNING • Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. • 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. Passenger's side airbag decal 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. 24 WARNING • 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 22). • 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. 01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 01 25 01 Safety 01 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 37. 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. 26 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 21) 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. WARNING • Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system. This could result in system malfunction. Maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by an a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • The front passenger's seat should not be modified in any way. This could reduce pressure on the seat cushion, which might interfere with the OWS sys- tem's function. 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor 01 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 in the event of a collision anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger's seat. The PASSENGER AIR- BAG 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: `` 27 01 Safety 01 Occupant Weight Sensor 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 28 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. WARNING • 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

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