Volvo C70, 2006 C70 Owner's Manual
2006
VOLVO
OWNERS MANUAL
C70
WEB EDITION
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Dear Volvo owner
We hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your Volvo. The car has been designed for the safety and comfort of you and your
passengers. Volvo is one of the safest cars in the world. Your Volvo has also been designed to satisfy all current safety and environmental
requirements.
In order to increase your enjoyment of the car, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the equipment, instructions and maintenance
information contained in this owner’s manual.
Thank you for choosing Volvo!
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Introduction
Owner’s Manual
A good way of getting to know your new car
is to read the owner’s manual, ideally before
your first journey. This will give you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with new
functions, to see how best to handle the car
in different situations, and to make the best
use of all the car’s features. Please pay
attention to the safety instructions contained
in the manual:
The equipment described in the owner’s
manual is not present in all models. In
addition to standard equipment, this manual
also describes options (factory fitted
equipment) and certain accessories (extra
equipment).
NOTE! Volvo cars are adapted for the varying
requirements of different markets, as well as
for national or local legal requirements and
regulations.
The specifications, design features and illustrations in this owner’s manual are not
binding. We reserve the right to make modifications without prior notice.
© Volvo Car Corporation
WAR NING!
"Warning!" texts indicate where there is a
risk of personal injury in the event of the
instructions not being followed.
IMPORTANT!
"Important!" texts indicate a risk of
damage to the car in the event of the
instructions not being followed.
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Volvo Car Corporation and the environment
Volvo Cars’ environmental
philosophy
Environmental care, safety and quality are the
three core values which influence all operations of the Volvo Car Corporation. We also
believe that our customers share our consideration for the environment.
Your Volvo complies with strict international
environmental standards and is also
manufactured in one of the cleanest and most
resource-efficient plants in the world. Volvo
Car Corporation has global certification to
the ISO 14001 environmental standard,
which leads to continuous improvements
within the area of the environment.
EPI (Environmental Product Information)
environmental product declarations are
supplied for all Volvo models. You can now
compare the environmental impact of
different models and engines.
Read more at www.volvocars.com/EPI
Fuel consumption
Volvo cars have competitive fuel
consumption in each of their respective
classes. Lower fuel consumption generally
results in lower emission of the greenhouse
gas, carbon dioxide.
It is possible for the driver to influence fuel
consumption, see page 4.
Efficient emission control
Your Volvo is manufactured following the
concept
Clean inside and out
– a concept
that encompasses a clean interior
environment as well as highly efficient
emission control. In many cases the exhaust
emissions are well below the applicable
standards.
In addition there is a special radiator coating,
PremAir
®1
, which can convert hazardous
ground-level ozone into pure oxygen.
1. Option for 5-cylinder engines.
PremAir
®
is a registered trademark of
Engelhard Corporation.
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Volvo Car Corporation and the environment
Clean air in the passenger
compartment
A sophisticated air cleaning system, IAQS1
(Interior Air Quality System) ensures that the
air in the passenger compartment is cleaner
than the air in the traffic outside.
The system consists of an electronic sensor
and a carbon filter. The air intake is closed if
there is an increase in the level of reducing
gases and oxidising gases, e.g. carbon
monoxide, for example in heavy traffic,
queues and tunnels. The entry of nitrous
oxides, ground-level ozone and hydrocarbons
is prevented by the carbon filter.
Tex tile sta ndard
The interior of a Volvo is designed to be
healthy and safe - even for people with
contact allergies and for asthma sufferers.
Extreme attention has been given to choosing
environmentally-compatible materials. This
means that they also fulfil the requirements of
the Öko-Tex 100 ecological standard - a
major advance towards a healthier passenger
compartment environment.
Öko-Tex certification covers seatbelts,
carpets, thread and fabrics for example. Even
the leather upholstery undergoes chromium-
free tanning with natural plant substances
and meets the requirements.
Volvo workshops and the
environment
Regular maintenance creates the conditions
for long service life for the car and low fuel
consumption, and contributes to a cleaner
environment. When Volvo’s workshops are
entrusted with the repair and maintenance of
the car, it becomes part of our system. We
make clear demands regarding the way in
which our workshops are designed in order
to prevent spills and discharges into the
environment. Our workshop staff have the
knowledge and the tools required to
guarantee good environmental care.
Reducing environmental impact
You can help reduce environmental impact,
for example, by purchasing eco-labelled car
care products and by servicing and
maintaining the car according to the instructions in the owner’s manual.
The following hints will help you to do your bit
for the environment:
• Ensure that your tyre pressures are
correct. Poorly inflated tyres increase fuel
consumption. If any of the higher tyre
pressures recommended by Volvo are
used then fuel consumption decreases.
• Remove unnecessary items from the car the greater the load the higher the fuel
consumption.
• Is your car equipped with an engine block
heater? If so, use it for a few hours before
starting from cold to reduce fuel
consumption and exhaust emissions.
• Drive gently! Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking too hard.
• Drive in the highest gear
possible. Low engine
speeds result in lower
fuel consumption.
• Ease back on the accelerator on downhill
gradients.
• Use engine braking. Take your foot off the
accelerator and change down.
• Avoid idling. Switch off the engine in
traffic queues.
1. Option.
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Volvo Car Corporation and the environment
• Always dispose of
environmentally
hazardous waste, such
as batteries and oils, in
an environmentally safe
manner. If uncertain
about disposal, consult an authorised
Volvo workshop for advice.
• Service your car regularly.
These hints will help you to reduce your fuel
consumption without increasing your travel
time or lessening the enjoyment of driving.
Apart from being kind to your car, you’ll be
saving money - and the Earth’s resources.
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Contents
Safety 9
Instruments and controls 33
Climate control 61
Interior 71
Locks and alarm 89
Starting and driving 101
Wheels and tyres 133
Car care 149
Maintenance and service 155
Infotainment system 181
Technical data 203
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Safety
Seatbelts 10
Airbag system 13
Airbags (SRS) 14
Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side 15
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS) 17
Side airbags (SIPS bags) 19
Inflatable Curtain (DMIC) 21
WHIPS 22
Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS) 24
When are the safety systems activated? 25
Crash mode 26
Inspecting the airbags and inflatable curtains 27
Child safety 28
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Safety
Seatbelts
Tensioning the hip strap. The belt must be
positioned low down.
Always use a seatbelt
Heavy braking can have serious consequences if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure
that all passengers use their seatbelts.
Otherwise, rear seat passengers may be
thrown forward against the backs of the front
seats in an accident.
Putting on a seatbelt:
– Pull the belt out slowly and secure it by
pressing the buckle into the lock. A loud
"click" indicates that the belt has locked.
Releasing the belt:
– Press the red lock button and let the belt
retract. If the belt does not retract fully,
feed the belt in by hand so that it does not
hang loose.
The belt locks and cannot be withdrawn:
• if it is pulled out too quickly
• during braking and acceleration
• if the car leans heavily.
It is important that the belt lies against the
body so it can provide maximum protection.
Do not lean the backrest too far back. The
seatbelt is designed to protect in a normal
seating position.
Keep the following in mind:
• do not use clips or anything else that can
prevent the belt from fitting properly
• ensure the belt is not twisted or caught
on anything
• the hip strap must be positioned low
down (not over the abdomen)
• tension the hip strap over the lap by
pulling the diagonal shoulder belt as
illustrated.
WAR NING!
Each belt is intended for one person only.
WAR NING!
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a
seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly,
this may diminish the protection provided
by the airbag in the event of a collision.
WAR NING!
Never modify or repair the seatbelts
yourself. Contact an authorised Volvo
workshop.
If the belt has been subjected to a major
load, such as in a collision, the entire belt
must be replaced. This includes the reel,
mountings, bolts and buckles. Some of
the protective characteristics of the belt
may have been lost, even if it appears to
be undamaged. In addition, replace the
seatbelt if the belt is worn or damaged.
The new seatbelt must be type-approved
and intended for installation in the same
position as the replaced belt.
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Safety
Seatbelts
Seatbelt reminder
Unbelted occupants will be reminded to
fasten their seatbelts through an audio and
visual reminder. The audio reminder is speeddependent. The visual reminder is located in
the roof console and the combined
instrument panel. At low speed, the audio
reminder will sound for the first six seconds.
The seatbelt reminder system does not cover
child seats installed on the front passenger
seat using the seatbelt.
Rear seat
The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two
subfunctions:
• Provides information on which seatbelts
are being used in the rear seat (shown on
the information display). The message is
automatically cleared after approx.
30 seconds or can be acknowledged
manually by pressing the READ button.
• Provides a warning if one of the rear
seatbelts is unfastened during travel. This
warning takes the form of a message on
the information display along with the
audio/visual signal. The warning ceases
when the seatbelt is re-fastened or when
manually acknowledged by pressing the
READ button.
The message on the information display
showing which belts are in use is always
available. Press the READ button to see
stored messages.
Certain markets
An unbelted driver will be reminded to fasten
his or her seatbelt through an audio and
visual reminder. At low speed, the audio
reminder will sound for the first six seconds.
Seatbelts and pregnancy
The seatbelt 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
abdomen. 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 the 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
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Safety
Seatbelts
means they must be able to easily operate the
foot pedals and steering wheel). Within this
context, they should strive to position the seat
with as large a distance as possible between
their belly and the steering wheel.
Label on seatbelts with seatbelt tensioner.
Seatbelt tensioner
All the seatbelts are equipped with belt
tensioners. A mechanism in the belt tensioner
tightens the belt around the body in the event
of a sufficiently forceful collision. This
provides more effective restraint for
passengers.
There is a belt guide for both driver's and
passenger seats.
Belt guide
The belt guide is designed to improve access
with the seatbelt. When stepping into and out
of the rear seat the seatbelt must be taken
from the belt guide and put furthest back on
the seatbelt bar.
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Safety
Airbag system
Warning symbol on the
combined instrument panel
The AIRBAG system1 is continually
monitored by the system control module. The
warning symbol on the combined instrument
panel illuminates when the ignition key is
turned to position I, II or III. The symbol goes
out after approx. seven seconds provided the
airbag system
1
is fault-free.
As well as the warning
symbol, a message appears
on the information display. If
the warning symbol malfunctions, the warning triangle
comes on and the message
SRS AIRBAG SERVICE
URGENT appears on the
display. Contact an
authorised Volvo workshop
immediately.
1. Includes SRS and seatbelt tensioner,
SIPS, DMIC and ROPS.
WAR NING!
If the warning symbol for the AIRBAG
system remains on or comes on while
driving, it means that the AIRBAG system
is not functioning fully. The symbol can
indicate a fault in the seatbelt buckle,
SIPS, SRS or DMIC systems. Contact an
authorised Volvo workshop immediately.
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Safety
Airbags (SRS)
Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side
The car has an SRS airbag (Supplementary
Restraint System) in the steering wheel to
supplement the protection afforded by the
seatbelt. This airbag is fitted into the centre of
the steering wheel. The steering wheel is
marked SRS AIRBAG.
Passenger airbag (SRS)
The passenger airbag1 is fitted behind a
panel above the glovebox. This panel is
marked SRS AIRBAG.
WAR NING!
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a
seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly,
this may diminish the protection provided
by the airbag in the event of a collision.
1. Not all cars have a passenger airbag
(SRS). This can be deselected when
the car is ordered.
WAR NING!
To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys, passengers must sit as upright
as possible with their feet on the floor and
backs against the backrest. Seatbelts
must be secured.
WAR NING!
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the
airbag (SRS) is activated1.
Never allow a child to stand or sit in front
of the front passenger seat. No one
shorter than 140 cm should sit in the front
passenger seat if the airbag (SRS) is
activated.
Failure to follow the advice given above
can endanger the life of the child.
1. For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 17.
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Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side
SRS system, left-hand drive.
SRS system
The airbag is equipped with a gas generator.
A sufficiently violent collision trips sensors
and ignites the gas generator, inflating the
airbag with hot gas. To cushion the impact,
the airbag deflates when compressed. When
this occurs, smoke escapes into the car. This
is completely normal. The entire process,
including inflation and deflation of the airbag,
occurs within tenths of a second.
SRS system, right-hand drive.
NOTE! The sensors react differently
depending on the course of the collision and
whether the seatbelts on the driver and
passenger side are used. It is therefore
possible that only one (or none) of the
airbags may inflate in a collision. The SRS
system senses the force of the collision on
the car and adapts accordingly so that only
the required airbag is deployed.
NOTE! The airbags have a function whereby
their capacities adapt to the collision force to
which the vehicle is subjected.
WAR NING!
Repairs must only be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Work on the SRS system can cause
malfunction and result in serious personal
injury.
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Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side
Location of the passenger airbag in left-hand
drive and right-hand drive cars.
WAR NING!
Never interfere with SRS components in
the steering wheel or the panel above the
glovebox.
Objects and accessories must not be
positioned or glued on or near the SRS
AIRBAG panel (above the glovebox) or in
the area affected by a deployed airbag.
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Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)
Indicator showing that the passenger airbag
(SRS) is deactivated.
PACO S (op tion )
The airbag (SRS) for the front passenger
seat can be deactivated using a switch. This
is necessary if a child seat is to be fitted there
for example.
Indicator
A text message on the roof panel indicates
that the passenger airbag (SRS) is deactivated.
Switch for PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut
Off Switch).
Activating/deactivating
The switch is located on the passenger end
of the dashboard and is accessible when the
passenger door is open. Check that the
switch is in the required position. Volvo
recommends that that the ignition key be
used to change position. (Other items with a
shape similar to a key can also be used.)
WAR NING!
If the car is equipped with a front
passenger airbag (SRS), but does not
have PACOS, the airbag will always be
activated.
WAR NING!
Activated airbag (passenger seat):
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front passenger
seat when the airbag is activated. This
also applies to anyone shorter than
140 cm.
Deactivated airbag (passenger seat):
No one taller than 140 cm should sit in the
front passenger seat when the airbag is
deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above
can endanger life.
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Safety
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)
Switch for SRS in ON position.
Switch position
ON = Airbag (SRS) activated. With the
switch in this position, persons taller than
140 cm can sit in the front passenger seat,
but never children in a child seat or on a
booster cushion.
Switch for SRS in OFF position.
OFF = Airbag (SRS) is deactivated. With the
switch in this position, children in a child seat
or on a booster cushion can sit in the front
passenger seat, but never persons taller
than 140 cm.
WAR NING!
Do not allow anyone to sit in the front
passenger seat if the text message in the
roof panel indicates that the airbag (SRS)
is deactivated and if the warning symbol
for the AIRBAG system is also displayed
on the combined instrument panel. This
indicates that there has been a severe
malfunction. Contact an authorised Volvo
workshop as soon as possible.
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Side airbags (SIPS bags)
Side airbag locations.
Side airbags – SIPS bags
A large proportion of the collision force is
transferred by the SIPS (Side Impact
Protection System) to beams, pillars, the floor
and other structural parts of the body. The
side airbags at the driver’s and front
passenger seats protect the chest area and
the pelvis, and are an important part of the
SIPS. The side airbags are located in the
front seat backrests.
Inflated side airbag.
Child seats and side airbags
The side airbag does not diminish the
protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster
cushion.
A child seat or booster cushion can be
placed on the front passenger seat provided
that the car does not have an activated
1
passenger airbag.
WAR NING!
Side airbags are a supplement to the
SIPS system. Always wear a seatbelt.
WAR NING!
Repairs must only be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Work on the SIPS system can cause
malfunction and result in serious personal
injury.
WAR NING!
Do not put objects in the area between
the outside of the seat and the door panel,
since this area is required by the side
airbag.
WAR NING!
Use only Volvo genuine car seat covers, or
seat covers approved by Volvo. Other
seat covers may impede the operation of
the side air bags.
1. For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 17.
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Side airbags (SIPS bags)
Left-hand drive.
SIPS bag system
The side airbag is equipped with a gas
generator. A sufficiently violent collision trips
the sensors, which ignite the gas generator,
inflating the side airbag. The airbag inflates
between the occupant and the door panel
and thereby cushions the initial impact while
deflating. The side airbag is only normally
deployed on the side of the collision.
Right-hand drive.
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Inflatable Curtain (DMIC)
Properties
The inflatable curtain DMIC (Door Mounted
Inflatable Curtain) is a supplement to the
SIPS system. It is concealed along the inside
of the driver’s and passenger doors. It only
protects the front seats. The inflatable curtain
is activated by sensors in the event of a sufficiently forceful collision or if the car is at risk
of overturning. When deployed, the inflatable
curtain inflates. The inflatable curtain helps to
prevent the driver and front seat passenger
from striking their heads on the inside of the
car during a collision. The inflatable curtain is
deployed irrespective of whether the roof is
open or closed.
WAR NING!
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to
the seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
WAR NING!
Do not attach cup holders, accessories or
other items above or around the doors.
When the DMIC is activated these objects
would then be pressed up with great force
or prevent the DMIC from functioning
correctly, which could result in serious
personal injury. Use only Volvo genuine
parts approved for fitting in these areas. In
addition, the driver or passenger must not
rest their arm above the door as this could
prevent the DMIC from activating. This
could then compromise the intended
protection.
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WHIPS
Protection against whiplash
injury – WHIPS
The whiplash protection system (WHIPS)
consists of energy absorbing backrests and
specially designed head restraints for the
front seats. The system is actuated by a rearend collision, where the angle and speed of
the collision, and the nature of the colliding
vehicle all have an influence.
Properties of the seat
When the WHIPS system is deployed, the
front seat backrests are lowered backward to
alter the seating position of the driver and
front seat passenger. This reduces the risk of
whiplash injury.
WHIPS system and child seats/
booster cushions
The WHIPS system does not diminish the
protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster
cushion.
Correct seating position
For the best possible protection, the driver
and front seat passenger should sit in the
centre of the seat with as little space as
possible between the head and the head
restraint.
WAR NING!
The WHIPS system is a supplement to the
seatbelts. Always wear your seatbelt.
WAR NING!
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
system yourself. Contact an authorised
Volvo workshop.
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WHIPS
Do not obstruct the WHIPS
system
WAR NING!
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the
rear seat cushion and the front seat
backrest. Make sure you do not to
obstruct the function of the WHIPS
system.
WAR NING!
If a seat has been subjected to extreme
forces, such as due to a rear-end collision,
the WHIPS system must be checked by
an authorised Volvo workshop.
Part of the WHIPS system’s protective
capacity may have been lost even if the
seats appear to be undamaged. Contact
an authorised Volvo workshop to have the
system checked even after a minor rearend collision.
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Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)
Roll bars in raised position.
The ROPS system consists of strong roll bars
which are located behind the passengers’
head restraints, as well as sensors. In the
event of a situation where the car is at risk of
overturning the sensors detect this and the
roll bars rise up behind the passengers’
heads. The roll bars are deployed irrespective
of whether the roof is open or closed.
Always contact an authorised Volvo
workshop if the ROPS system has deployed.
WAR NING!
Do not carry out any work on the ROPS
system.
Do not place any objects on the ROPS
system or behind the passengers’ head
restraints.
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When are the safety systems activated?
If the airbags have been deployed, the
following is recommended:
• Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop. Do not drive with
deployed airbags.
• Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace
components in the car’s safety system.
• Always contact a doctor.
NOTE! The SRS, SIPS, DMIC, ROPS and
belt tensioner systems are deployed only
once during a collision or overturning.
System Triggered
Seatbelt tensioner In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or overturning.
Airbags (SRS)
In a frontal collision
1
.
Side airbags (SIPS)
In a side-impact accident1.
Inflatable Curtain DMIC
In a side-impact accident and/or overturning1.
Whiplash protection WHIPS In a rear-end collision.
Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS) In the event of overturning.
1. The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision even without airbag deployment. A number of factors such as the rigidity and weight of
the object hit, the speed of the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the different safety systems of the car are activated.
WAR NING!
The AIRBAG control module is located in
the centre console. If the centre console is
drenched with water or other liquid,
disconnect the battery cables. Do not
attempt to start the car since the airbags
may deploy. Have the car transported to
an authorised Volvo workshop.
WAR NING!
Never drive with deployed airbags. They
can make steering difficult. Other safety
systems may also be damaged. The
smoke and dust created when the airbags
are deployed can cause skin and eye
irritation after intensive exposure. In case
of irritation, wash with cold water. The
rapid deployment sequence and airbag
fabric may cause friction and skin burns.
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Crash mode
Driving after a collision
If the car is involved in a collision, the text
CRASH MODE - SEE MANUAL may appear
on the information display. This means that
the car has reduced functionality. CRASH
MODE is a protective state that is enforced
when the collision may have damaged the
car’s vital functions, such as the fuel lines,
sensors for one of the safety systems, or the
brake system.
Attempting to start the car
First, check that no fuel is leaking from the
car. There should be no smell of fuel.
If everything seems normal and you have
checked for indications of fuel leakage, you
may attempt to start the car.
• Firstly, remove the ignition key and then
reinsert it. The car’s electronics will then
try to reset themselves to normal mode.
Then try to start the car. If CRASH MODE
is still shown on the display then the car
must not be driven or towed. Even if the
car appears to be driveable, hidden
damage may make the car impossible to
control once moving.
Moving the car
If NORMAL MODE is shown after CRASH
MODE has been reset, the car can be moved
carefully out of a dangerous position. Do not
move the car further than necessary.
WAR NING!
Never attempt to repair your car or reset
the electronics yourself if the car has been
in CRASH MODE. This could result in
personal injury or the car not functioning
as normal. Always allow an authorised
Volvo workshop to check and restore the
car to normal status after CRASH MODE
has been displayed.
WAR NING!
Never, under any circumstances, attempt
to restart the car if it smells of fuel when
the CRASH MODE message is displayed.
Leave the car at once.
WAR NING!
If the car is in CRASH MODE it must not
be towed. It must be transported to an
authorised Volvo workshop.
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Inspecting the airbags and inflatable curtains
Inspection intervals
The decal on the door opening shows the
dates (year, month) when you should contact
an authorised Volvo workshop to inspect and,
if necessary, replace the airbags, belt
tensioners and inflatable curtains. If you have
questions concerning the systems, contact
an authorised Volvo workshop.
1. Driver airbag
2. Front passenger airbag
3. Side airbag on the driver’s side
4. Side airbag on the passenger side
5. Inflatable curtain on the driver’s side
6. Inflatable curtain on the passenger side
This decal is located in the right-hand door
opening.
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Safety
Child safety
Children should sit comfortably
and safely
The position of a child in the car and the
choice of equipment is dictated by the child’s
weight and size. For more information see
page 30.
Children who are shorter than 150 cm must
be carried in adequate child protection.
NOTE! Regulations regarding the placement
of children in cars vary from country to
country. Check what laws apply.
Children of all ages and sizes must always sit
correctly secured in the car. Never allow a
child to sit on the knee of a passenger.
Volvo’s own child safety equipment is
designed for your car. Use Volvo genuine
equipment to best ensure that the mounting
points and attachments are correctly
positioned and are sufficiently strong.
You may place:
• a child seat or booster cushion on the
front passenger seat, provided the
passenger airbag is not activated
1
.
• a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat
that uses the back of the front seat as
support.
Child seats and airbags are not compatible.
Child seats and airbags
Always place a child in the rear seat if the
passenger airbag is activated1. A child in a
child seat on the front passenger seat may
suffer serious injury if the airbag deploys.
1. For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 17.
WAR NING!
Persons shorter than 140 cm may only sit
in the front passenger seat if the
passenger airbag is deactivated
1
.
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Safety
Child safety
Location of airbag decal in door opening on
front passenger side.
Decal located on instrument panel end face. Decal located on instrument panel end face.
(Australia only).
WAR NING!
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the
airbag (SRS) is activated
1
. Failure to
follow this advice can endanger the life of
the child.
1. For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 17.
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