Volvo C30 2007 Owner's Manual
DEAR VOLVO OWNER
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO
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.
Contents
00 Introduction
Introduction ........................................6
Volvo Car Corporation and the
environment ........................................7
01 Safety
Seatbelts .......................................... 12
Airbag system .................................. 15
Airbags (SRS) ................................... 16
Activating/deactivating the
airbag (SRS) ..................................... 19
Side airbags (SIPS bags) .................. 21
Inflatable Curtain (IC) ....................... 23
WHIPS .............................................. 24
When the systems deploy ................ 26
Crash mode ...................................... 27
Child safety ...................................... 28
02 Instruments and controls
Overview, left-hand drive car ............34
Overview, right-hand drive car ..........36
Driver’s door control panel ...............38
Combined instrument panel .............39
Indicator and warning symbols .........40
Information display ...........................43
Electrical socket and switch, centre
console .............................................45
Lighting panel ...................................46
Left-hand stalk switch ......................48
Right-hand stalk switch ....................50
Cruise control (option) ......................52
Steering wheel keypad (option) ........54
Steering wheel adjustment, hazard
warning flashers ................................55
Parking brake, electrical socket ........56
Power windows .................................57
Rearview and door mirrors ...............59
Power sunroof (option) ......................62
Personal preferences ........................64
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03 Climate control
General information on climate
control .............................................. 68
Manual climate control, A/C ............. 70
Electronic climate control,
ECC (option) ..................................... 72
Air distribution .................................. 75
Fuel-driven heater (option) ............... 76
04 Interior
Front seats ........................................80
Interior lighting ..................................82
Storage spaces in the passenger
compartment ....................................84
Rear seat ...........................................86
Cargo area ........................................87
05 Locks and alarm
Remote control with key blade .........94
Keyless drive (option) .......................98
Locking and unlocking ...................100
Alarm (option) .................................103
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06 Starting and driving
General ........................................... 108
Refuelling ........................................ 110
Starting the engine ..........................111
Keyless drive (option) ..................... 113
Manual gearbox .............................. 114
Automatic gearbox ........................ 116
Brake system .................................. 119
Stability and traction control
system ............................................ 121
Parking assistance (option) ............. 123
Blind Spot Information System BLIS
(option) ............................................ 125
Towing and recovery ....................... 128
Jump starting ................................. 130
Driving with a trailer ........................ 131
Towing bracket ............................... 133
Detachable towbar .........................135
Loading ........................................... 140
Adjusting headlamp pattern ........... 141
07 Wheels and tyres
General ........................................... 144
Tyre pressure .................................. 148
Warning triangle and spare wheel .. 150
Changing wheels ............................ 151
Emergency puncture repair ............ 153
08 Car care
Cleaning ..........................................162
Touching up paintwork ....................165
Rustproofing ...................................166
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09 Maintenance and service
Volvo service .................................. 170
Self-maintenance ........................... 171
Bonnet and engine compartment .. 172
Diesel .............................................. 173
Oils and fluids .................................174
Wiper blades .................................. 178
Battery ............................................ 179
Replacing bulbs ............................. 181
Fuses .............................................. 187
10 Infotainment system
General ...........................................196
Audio functions ...............................197
Radio functions ...............................199
CD functions ...................................203
Menu structure – audio system ......205
Phone functions (option) .................206
Menu structure – phone ..................213
11 Specifications
Type designation .............................220
Dimensions and weights ................221
Engine specifications .....................224
Engine oil ........................................226
Fluids and lubricants ......................230
Fuel .................................................232
Catalytic converter .........................234
Electrical system ............................235
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Introduction
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.
WARNING
"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.
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
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Volvo Cars’ environmental philosophy
Introduction
Volvo Car Corporation and the environment
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. This
standard supports the work within the area of
the environment.
EPI (Environmental Product Information) is
supplied for all Volvo models. There you can
see how the car’s lifecycle affects the environment.
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. For more information read under the heading, Reducing environmental impact, on page 9.
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Introduction
Volvo Car Corporation and the environment
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®
ground-level ozone into pure oxygen when
the ozone passes the radiator. The higher the
ozone content of the air the more ozone is
converted.
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Option for 5-cylinder engines. (Certain markets)
PremAir
Engelhard Corporation.
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, which can convert hazardous
® is a registered trademark of
Clean air in the passenger compartment
A passenger compartment filter prevents
dust and pollen from entering the passenger
compartment via the air intake.
A sophisticated air quality system, IAQS
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(Interior Air Quality System) ensures that the incoming air is cleaner than the air in the traffic
outside.
The system consists of an electronic sensor
and a carbon filter. The incoming air is monitored continuously and if there is an increase
in the level of certain unhealthy gases such
as carbon monoxide then the air intake is
closed. Such a situation may arise in heavy
traffic, queues and tunnels for example.
The entry of nitrous oxides, ground-level
ozone and hydrocarbons is prevented by the
carbon filter.
Textile standard
The interior of a Volvo is designed to be
pleasant and comfortable, even for people
with contact allergies and for asthma sufferers. All of our upholstery and interior textiles
are tested with respect to certain unhealthy
substances and allergens as well as emissions. This means that all textiles fulfil the re-
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Option
quirements in the Öko-Tex 100
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standard, a
major advance towards a healthier passenger compartment environment.
Öko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, carpets, thread and fabrics for example. The
leather in the upholstery undergoes chromium-free tanning with natural plant substances and fulfils the certification requirements.
Volvo workshops and the environment
Regular maintenance creates the conditions
for long service life for the car and low fuel
consumption, and this way you contribute 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.
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More information on www.oekotex.com
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Introduction
Reducing environmental impact
You can help reduce environmental impact,
for example, by driving economically, 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:
• Decrease fuel consumption by choosing
ECO tyre pressure, see page 148.
• A roof load and ski box increase air resistance, leading to significantly higher fuel
consumption. Remove them immediately
after use.
• Remove unnecessary items from the car.
The greater the load the higher the fuel
consumption.
• If the car is equipped with an engine block
heater use it for a few hours before starting from cold. This reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.
• Drive gently and avoid 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 to slow down.
• Avoid idling. Take consideration of local
regulations. Switch off the engine in traffic
queues.
• Always dispose of environmentally hazardous
waste, such as batteries
and oils, in an environ
mentally safe manner. If
uncertain about disposal,
consult an authorised
Volvo workshop for advice.
• Service your car regularly.
These hints will help you reduce fuel consumption without increasing 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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Seatbelts ..................................................................................................12
Airbag system .......................................................................................... 15
Airbags (SRS) ...........................................................................................16
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS) ..................................................19
Side airbags (SIPS bags) .........................................................................21
Inflatable Curtain (IC) ...............................................................................23
WHIPS ......................................................................................................24
When the systems deploy ........................................................................26
Crash mode ..............................................................................................27
Child safety ..............................................................................................28
SAFETY
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01 Safety
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Seatbelts
Always use a seatbelt
Tensioning the hip strap. The belt must be
positioned low down.
Heavy braking can have serious consequences if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure
that all passengers use their seatbelts.
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 then let the
belt retract. If the belt does not retract
fully, feed it 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 in contact
against the body so it can provide maximum
protection. Do not lean the backrest too far
back. The belt is designed to protect in a normal seating position.
Keep in mind the following:
• 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
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Each belt is intended for one person only.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the belt 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. Some of the protective character
istics of the belt may have been lost, even if
it appears to be undamaged. In addition, re
place the belt if it is worn or damaged. The
new seatbelt must be type-approved and
intended for installation in the same position
as the replaced belt.
WARNING
The rear seat is designed for a maximum of
two passengers.
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Seatbelt reminder
An audio signal and indicator lamp remind
anyone not wearing a seatbelt to use one.
The audio reminder is speed-dependent. Reminder indicator lamps are located in the roof
console and combined instrument panel. At
low speed, the audio reminder will sound for
the first six seconds.
Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt
reminder system.
Rear seat
The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has
two subfunctions:
• Provides information on which seatbelts
are being used in the rear seat. This is
shown on the information display. The
message is automatically cleared after
30 seconds or can be acknowl-
approx.
edged manually by pressing the READ
button.
• Provides a warning if one of the rear
seatbelts is unfastened during a journey.
This warning takes the form of a message
on the information display along with the
audio/visual signal. The warning ceases
when the belt is re-fastened or can be
acknowledged manually 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 audio signal and indicator lamp remind
the driver if not wearing a seatbelt to use one.
At low speed, the audio reminder will sound
for the first six seconds.
Seatbelts
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 abdomen. 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. In addition, check that there are no twists in the belt.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers
should adjust their seats and steering wheel
such that they can easily maintain control of
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01
Seatbelts
the vehicle as they drive (which means they
must be able to easily operate the foot pedals and steering wheel). Within this context,
they should strive to position the seat with as
large a distance as possible between their
abdomen and the steering wheel.
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 by the belt for
passengers.
Seatbelt guide
The seatbelt guide is fitted on both the driver’s
seat and passenger seat.
The seatbelt guide is an aid for providing better access to the seatbelt. When getting into
and out of the rear seat the seatbelt is removed from the seatbelt guide and positioned furthest back on the seatbelt bar.
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Warning symbol on the combined instrument panel
The airbag system1 is continually monitored
by the system’s 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
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system
is fault-free.
As well as the warning symbol, a message may appear
on the information display in
some cases. If the warning
symbol malfunctions, the
warning triangle illuminates
and the message
BAG SERVICE URGENT
pears in the information display. Contact an authorised
Volvo workshop immediately.
SRS AIR-
WARNING
If the warning symbol for the airbag system
remains on or illuminates 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 IC systems. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop immediately.
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Airbag system
01
1
Includes SRS and seatbelt tensioner, SIPS
and IC.
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Airbags (SRS)
Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side
The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental
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.
WARNING
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.
Passenger airbag (SRS)
The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System) to supplement the protection afforded by the seatbelt. The passenger
1
airbag
is fitted behind a panel above the
glovebox. This panel is marked SRS
AIRBAG.
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Not all cars have a passenger airbag (SRS).
This can be unselected when the car is ordered.
WARNING
To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys, passengers must sit as upright as
possible with their feet on the floor and
back against the backrest. Seatbelts must
be secured.
WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the air-
bag (SRS) is activated
Never allow a child to stand or sit in front of
the front passenger seat. No one shorter
than 140 cm should ever 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.
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For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 19.
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SRS system
SRS system, left-hand drive.
The system consists of airbags and sensors.
A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and the airbag(s) are inflated 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 or
not 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 one or more airbags are deployed.
NOTE
The airbags have a function whereby their
capacities are adapted to the collision force
to which the car is subjected.
Airbags (SRS)
WARNING
Any repair must only be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Any interference in the SRS system could
cause malfunction and result in serious per
sonal injury.
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Airbags (SRS)
Location of the passenger airbag in left-hand
drive and right-hand drive cars
WARNING
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 AIR-
BAG panel (above the glovebox) or in the
area affected by a deployed airbag.
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PACOS (option)
Indicator showing that the passenger airbag
(SRS) is deactivated.
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 front passenger airbag (SRS) is deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)
Activating/deactivating
Switch for PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off
Switch).
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 is used to
change position. (Other items with a shape
similar to a key can be used).
WARNING
If the car is equipped with a front passenger
airbag (SRS), but does not have PACOS,
the airbag will always be activated.
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WARNING
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 applies to
everyone shorter than 140 cm.
Deactivated airbag (passenger seat): No
one taller than 140 cm should ever 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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Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)
Switch position
Switch for SRS in ON position.
ON = Airbag (SRS) activated. With the switch
in this position, persons taller than 140 cm
can sit in the front passenger seat, although
never children in a child seat or on a booster
cushion.
Switch for SRS in OFF position.
OFF = Airbag (SRS) deactivated. With the
switch in this position, children in a child seat
or on a booster cushion can sit in the front
passenger seat, although never persons taller than 140 cm.
WARNING
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 immediately.
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Side airbags – SIPS bags
Side airbag locations.
A large proportion of the collision force is
transferred by the SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) to beams, pillars, the floor, the
roof and other structural parts of the body.
The side airbags at the driver’s and front passenger seats protect the chest area and are
an important part of the SIPS. The side airbags are located in the front seat backrests.
Inflated side airbag.
WARNING
Side airbags are a supplement to the SIPS
system. Always use a seatbelt.
WARNING
Any repair must only be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Any interference in the SIPS system could
cause malfunction and result in serious per
sonal injury.
Side airbags (SIPS bags)
WARNING
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 air
bag.
WARNING
Use only Volvo genuine car seat covers, or
seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat
covers may impede the operation of the
side airbags.
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
senger airbag.
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pas-
01
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For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 19
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01
Side airbags (SIPS bags)
SIPS bags
Driver’s side
The SIPS bag system consists of side airbags and sensors. A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and the side airbag is
inflated. 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.
Passenger side
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Properties
The inflatable curtain, IC (Inflatable Curtain),
is a supplement to the SIPS system. It is fitted in the headlining along both sides of the
roof and protects both front and rear seat
passengers. A sufficiently violent collision
trips the sensors and the inflatable curtain is
inflated. 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.
WARNING
Never hang or attach heavy items onto the
handles in the roof. The hook is only designed for light clothing (not for solid objects such as umbrellas for example).
Do not screw or install anything onto the
car’s headlining, door pillars or side panels.
This could compromise the intended protection. Only ever use Volvo genuine parts
that are approved for placement in these
areas.
Inflatable Curtain (IC)
WARNING
Do not load the car higher than 50 mm
under the top edge of the side windows.
Otherwise, the intended protection of the
inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the
headlining, may be compromised.
WARNING
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the
seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
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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.
WARNING
The WHIPS system is a supplement to the
seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
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.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
system yourself. Contact an authorised
Volvo workshop.
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.
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Do not obstruct the WHIPS system
WARNING
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.
WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is folded down, the
corresponding front seat must be moved
forward so that it does not touch the folded
backrest.
WHIPS
WARNING
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 seat
appears to be undamaged.
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop to
have the system checked even after a minor
rear-end collision.
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When the systems deploy
System Tr ig ge re d
Seatbelt tensioner In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or overturning.
Airbags (SRS)
Side airbags (SIPS)
Inflatable Curtain IC
Whiplash protection WHIPS In a rear-end collision.
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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 triggered.
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.
In a frontal collision1.
In a side-impact accident1.
In a side-impact accident1.
WARNING
The airbag system’s control module is located in the centre console. If the centre
console is drenched with water or other liq
uid, 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.
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NOTE
The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner systems are deployed only once during a collision
WARNING
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 de
ployed can cause skin and eye irritation/injury 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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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 any of
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 must be no smell of fuel either.
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
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.
CRASH MODE is still shown
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.
WARNING
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
mode
after CRASH MODE has been dis-
played.
normal
Crash mode
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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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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.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the placement of
children in cars vary from country to country. Check what does 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 activated1.
• a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat that
uses the back of the front seat as support.
Child seats and airbags
Child seats and airbags are not compatible.
Always place a child in the rear seat if the
passenger airbag is activated
1
. A child in a
child seat on the front passenger seat may
suffer serious injury if the airbag deploys.
WARNING
Persons shorter than 140 cm may only sit in
the front passenger seat if the passenger
airbag is deactivated.
Location of airbag decal in door opening on front
passenger side
WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the air
bag (SRS) is activated1. Failure to follow
this advice can endanger the life of the
child.
1
For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS), see page 19.
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1
For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 19.
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Decal located on instrument panel end face. Decal located on instrument panel end face
(Australia only).
Child safety
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