Volvo C30 2008 Owner's Manual

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VOlVO C30

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) ..................................... 18

Side airbags (SIPS bags) .................. 20

Inflatable Curtain (IC) ....................... 22

WHIPS .............................................. 23

When the systems deploy ................ 25

Crash mode ...................................... 26

Child safety ...................................... 27

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

Electrical socket ................................45

Lighting panel ...................................46

Left-hand stalk switch ......................48

Right-hand stalk switch ....................50

Cruise control (option) ......................52

Steering wheel keypad (option) ........53

Steering wheel adjustment, hazard

warning flashers ................................54

Parking brake ....................................55

Power windows .................................56

Rearview and door mirrors ...............58

Power sunroof (option) ......................62

Personal preferences ........................64

Contents

03 Climate control

General information on climate

control .............................................. 68

Manual climate control, AC .............. 70

Electronic climate control,

ECC (option) ..................................... 73

Air distribution .................................. 76

Fuel-driven heater (option) ............... 77

04 Interior

Front seats ........................................82

Interior lighting ..................................84

Storage spaces in the passenger

compartment ....................................86

Rear seat ...........................................90

Cargo area ........................................91

05 Locks and alarm

Remote control with key blade .........96

Active locks ......................................99

Keyless drive (option) .....................100

Battery in remote control ................ 103

Locking and unlocking ...................104

Alarm (option) ................................. 107

Contents

06 Starting and driving

General ........................................... 112

Refuelling ........................................ 114

Starting the engine ......................... 115

Starting the engine – Flexifuel .........117

Keyless drive (option) ..................... 118

Manual gearbox .............................. 119

Automatic gearbox ......................... 121

Brake system .................................. 124

Stability and traction control

system ............................................ 126

Parking assistance (option) ............. 128

BLIS – Blind Spot Information

System (option) ...............................131

Towing and recovery ....................... 134

Jump starting .................................136

Driving with a trailer ........................ 137

Towing bracket ............................... 139

Detachable towbar ......................... 141

Loading ........................................... 146

Adjusting headlamp pattern ........... 147

07 Wheels and tyres

General ........................................... 150

Tyre pressure .................................. 154

Warning triangle and spare wheel .. 156

Changing wheels ............................ 157

Emergency puncture repair ............ 159

08 Car care

Cleaning ..........................................166

Touching up paintwork ....................169

Rustproofing ...................................170

Contents

09 Maintenance and service

Volvo service ...................................174

Self-maintenance ........................... 175

Bonnet and engine compartment ...176

Diesel .............................................. 177

Oils and fluids ................................ 178

Wiper blades .................................. 182

Battery ............................................ 183

Replacing bulbs ............................. 185

Fuses .............................................. 191

10 Infotainment system

General .......................................... 200

Audio functions ...............................201

Radio functions ...............................204

CD functions ...................................208

Menu structure – audio system ......210

Phone functions (option) .................211

Menu structure – phone ..................218

11 Specifications

Type designation .............................224

Dimensions and weights ................225

Engine specifications .....................227

Engine oil ........................................229

Fluids and lubricants ......................233

Fuel .................................................235

Catalytic converter .........................239

Electrical system ............................240

Type approval .................................242

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. If you are uncertain over what is standard, an option or an accessory then contact your Volvo dealer.

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 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 ISO certification, which includes the environmental standard (ISO 14001) covering factories, central functions, as well as several of our

other units. We also set requirements for our partners so that they work systematically with environmental issues.

EPI (Environmental Product Information) is supplied for all Volvo models. Here you can see how the environment is affected during the entire lifecycle of the car.

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 8.

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.

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 (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.

Option

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 requirements in the Öko-Tex 100 standard a major advance towards a healthier passenger compartment environment.

Öko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, carpets 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 a long service life and low fuel consumption for your car. In this way you contribute to a cleaner environment. When Volvo’s workshops are entrusted with the service and maintenance of your 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.

More information on www.oekotex.com

Reducing environmental impact

You can easily help reduce environmental impact, for example, by driving economically, by purchasing eco-labelled car care products and by servicing and maintaining the car in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual.

The following hints will help you to do your bit

for the environment (for further advice on how you can reduce environmental impact and drive economically, see page 112).

• Decrease fuel consumption by choosing ECO tyre pressure, see page 154.

• 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 stationary traffic.

• Always dispose of environmentally hazardous waste, such as batteries and oils, in an environmentally responsible 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.

Introduction

Volvo Car Corporation and the environment

Seatbelts ..................................................................................................12

Airbag system .......................................................................................... 15

Airbags (SRS) ...........................................................................................16

Activating/deactivating the

airbag (SRS) .............................................................................................18

Side airbags (SIPS bags) .........................................................................20

Inflatable Curtain (IC) ...............................................................................22

WHIPS ......................................................................................................23

When the systems deploy ........................................................................25

Crash mode ..............................................................................................26

Child safety ..............................................................................................27

SAFETY

01 Safety

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. It is important that the seatbelt 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.

Putting on a seatbelt:

– Pull the seatbelt out slowly and secure it

by pressing the buckle into the lock. A loud "click" indicates that the seatbelt has locked.

Releasing the seatbelt

– Press the red lock button and then let the

seatbelt retract. If the seatbelt does not retract fully, feed the seatbelt in by hand so that it does not hang loose.

The seatbelt locks and cannot be withdrawn:

• if it is pulled out too quickly.

• during braking and acceleration.

• if the car leans heavily.

Keep in mind the following:

• do not use clips or anything else that can

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prevent the seatbelt from fitting properly

• ensure that the seatbelt 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 seatbelt is designed for only one person.

WARNING

Never modify or repair the seatbelt yourself. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop. If the seatbelt has been subjected to a major load, such as in a collision, the entire seatbelt must be replaced. Some of the seatbelt’s protective properties may have been lost even if the seatbelt does not appear damaged. The seatbelt must also be replaced if it shows signs of wear or damage. The new seatbelt must be typeapproved and designed for installation at the same location as the replaced seatbelt.

WARNING

The rear seat is designed for a maximum of two passengers.

01 Safety

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 of the seatbelt should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen. The lap section of the seatbelt 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 seatbelt 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

the vehicle as they drive (which means that they must be able to easily operate the foot pedals and steering wheel). They should strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between their abdomen and the steering wheel.

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Seatbelts

Seatbelt reminder

Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fasten their seatbelts through an audio and visual reminder. The audio reminder is speed dependent, and in some cases time dependent. The visual reminder is located in the roof console and the combined instrument panel.

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

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01 Safety

Seatbelts

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 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 seatbelt is re-fastened or when manually acknowledged by pressing the READ button.

The message on the information display showing which seatbelts 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 6 seconds.

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 remove the seatbelt from the seatbelt guide and position it furthest back on the seatbelt bar. Refit the seatbelt into the seatbelt guide afterwards.

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01 Safety

Warning symbol on the combined instrument panel

The airbag system1 is continually monitored by the system’s control module. The warning symbol in the combined instrument panel illuminates when the ignition key is turned to position I, II or III. The symbol goes out after approx. 6 seconds provided the airbag

is working correctly.

system

As well as the warning symbol, a message may appear on the information display in appropriate cases. If the warning symbol malfunctions, the warning triangle illuminates and the message

SRS AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED SERVICE URGENT

on the information display. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop URGENTLY.

WARNING

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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.

or SRS AIRBAG

appears

Airbag system

Includes SRS and seatbelt tensioner, SIPS and IC.

01 Safety

Airbags (SRS)

Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side

The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System) on the driver’s side 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)

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The car has an airbag1 to supplement the protection afforded by the seatbelt on the passenger side. This airbag is folded up into a compartment above the glovebox, and its cover panel is marked SRS AIRBAG.

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.

Not all cars have a passenger airbag (SRS). This can be unselected when the car is ordered.

WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (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.

For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 18.

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01 Safety

SRS system

SRS system, left-hand drive

The SRS 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, takes place within tenths of a second.

WARNING

Any repair must only be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop. Any interference in the airbag system could cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.

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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.

The airbags have a function whereby their capacities are adapted to the collision force to which the car is subjected.

Airbags (SRS)

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Location of the passenger airbag in left-hand drive and right-hand drive cars

WARNING

Do not put objects in front of or above the instrument panel where the passenger airbag is located.

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01 Safety

Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)

PAC OS1 (option)

Indicator showing that the passenger airbag (SRS) is deactivated.

The airbag (SRS) for the front passenger seat can be deactivated if the car is equipped with a PACOS switch, see page 19.

Messages

A text message and a symbol in the roof panel indicates that the airbag (SRS) for the front passenger seat is deactivated (see illustration above).

PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch)

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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag (SRS) is activated.

NOTE

When the remote control key is inserted into ignition position II or III the warning symbol for the airbag is shown in the combined instrument panel for approx. 6 seconds (see page 15).

Following which, the indicator in the roof console is illuminated showing the correct status for the front passenger seat airbag. For more information on the different ignition positions, see page 116.

A warning symbol in the roof panel indicates that the airbag (SRS) for the front passenger seat is activated (see illustration above).

For information on how switching takes place, see under the heading Activating/ deactivating later in this chapter.

Activating/deactivating

The switch for the passenger airbag (PACOS) is located on the passenger end of the instrument panel and is accessible when the passenger door is open, (see under the heading, Switch – PACOS below). Check that the switch is in the required position. Volvo rec-

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ommends that the key blade is used to change position.

For information on the key blade, see page 97. (Other items with a shape similar to a key can also be used.)

WARNING

Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger life.

WARNING

If the car is equipped with a front passenger airbag (SRS), but does not have PACOS, the airbag will always be activated.

01 Safety

WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag is activated and the symbol in the roof console is illuminated. Failure to follow this advice could endanger the life of the child.

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.

Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)

Switch – PACOS

Switch location

1. The airbag is 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.

2. The airbag 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.

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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01 Safety

Side airbags (SIPS bags)

Side airbag – SIPS bag

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.

WARNING

Any repair must only be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop.

Any interference in the SIPS bag system could cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.

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

pas-

senger airbag.

WARNING

Child seats and side airbags

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.

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WARNING

Only use car seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat covers may impede the operation of the side airbags.

WARNING

Side airbags are a supplement the seatbelts.

Always use a seatbelt.

For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 18.

01 Safety

SIPS bags

Driver’s seat, left-hand drive

The SIPS bag system consists of side airbags and sensors. A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and the side airbags are inflated. The airbag inflates between the occupant and the door panel and thereby cushions the initial impact. The airbag deflates when compressed by the collision. The side airbag is normally only deployed on the side of the collision.

Side airbags (SIPS bags)

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Front passenger seat, left-hand drive Location of airbag decal in door opening on front

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passenger side.

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01 Safety

Inflatable Curtain (IC)

Properties

The inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is a supplement to the SIPS. It is fitted in the headlining along both sides of the roof and protects all of the vehicle’s outer seats. A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and the inflatable curtain is inflated. The inflatable curtain helps to prevent the driver and passengers from striking their heads on the inside of the car during a collision.

WARNING

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.

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.

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WARNING

The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the seatbelts.

Always use a seatbelt.

01 Safety

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.

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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.

WHIPS

01 Safety

WHIPS

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.

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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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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.

01 Safety

When the systems deploy

System Tr igg e re d

Seatbelt tensioner, front seat In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or rear-end collision. Seatbelt tensioner, outside rear seat In a frontal collision Airbags (SRS)

Side airbags (SIPS) Inflatable Curtain IC

Whiplash protection WHIPS In a rear-end collision

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.

In a frontal collision In a side-impact accident

In a side-impact accident

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.

WARNING

The airbag system’s 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.

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 deployed 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.

01 Safety

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 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

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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

NORMAL MODE after CRASH MODE has

been displayed.

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.

01 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 29.

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.

NOTE

If problems arise when fitting child safety products, contact the manufacturer for clearer instructions.

Child seats

Child seats and airbags are not compatible.

Volvo has child safety products that are designed for and tested by Volvo.

NOTE

When using child safety products it is important to read the installation instructions included with the product.

Do not attach the straps for the child seat to the horizontal adjustment bar, springs, rails or beams under the seat. Sharp edges can damage the straps.

Allow the back of the child seat to rest against the dashboard. This applies to cars

Child safety

without a passenger airbag, or where the airbag is deactivated.

Location of child seats

You may place:

• a child seat or booster cushion on the front passenger seat, provided that 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.

Always place a child in the rear seat if the passenger airbag is activated. A child in the front passenger seat could suffer serious in-

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jury if the airbag deploys.

WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.

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.

For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 18.

01 Safety

Child safety

WARNING

Booster cushions/child seats with steel braces or some other design that could rest on the seatbelt buckle’s opening button must not be used, as they could cause the seatbelt buckle to open accidentally. Do not allow the upper section of the child seat to rest against the windscreen.

Airbag decal

G018564

Decal located on instrument panel end face. Decal located on instrument panel end face

(Australia only).

G018620

01 Safety

Placement of children in the car

Weight/age

Group 0 max. 10 kg (0–9 months)

Front seat

Volvo Child seat – rear-facing child seat, secured with the car’s seatbelt and straps. Use a protective cushion between the child seat and the dashboard.

Group 0+ max. 13 kg

Group 1 9–18 kg (9–36 months)

Group 2/3 15–36 kg (3–12 years)

For information on activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS), see page 18.

To install a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, contact an authorised Volvo dealer to have the mounting points installed.

Type approval: E5 03135 Britax Baby Safe Plus – rear-facing child seat, secured with

the ISOFIX fixture system.

Type approval: E1 03301146 Volvo Child seat – rear-facing child seat, secured with the

car’s seatbelt and straps. Use a protective cushion between the child seat and the dashboard.

Type approval: E5 03135

Britax Freeway – rear-facing child seat, secured with the ISOFIX fixture system and straps.

Type approval: E5 03171

Volvo Booster cushion – with or without backrest.

Type approval: E5 03139

Rear seat

Volvo Child seat – rear-facing child seat, secured with the

car’s seatbelt, support legs and straps.

Type approval: E5 03135

Britax Baby Safe Plus – rear-facing child seat, secured with the ISOFIX fixture system.

Type approval: E1 03301146 Volvo Child seat – rear-facing child seat, secured with the

car’s seatbelt, support legs and straps.

Type approval: E5 03135 Britax Freeway – rear-facing child seat, secured with the

ISOFIX fixture system and straps.

Type approval: E5 03171 Volvo Booster cushion – with or without backrest.

Type approval: E5 03139

Child safety

With regard to other child seats your car should be included in the manufacturer’s enclosed list of vehicles or be universally approved in accordance with the ECE R44 legal requirement.

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