Volvo C70 2006 Owner Manual
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VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL C70
Introduction
Welcome to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We hope that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your
Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle,
we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance
requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in
this (or any other) automobile. And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol,
medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as indicated by the certification labels
attached to the driver's door opening, and on the underside of the hood.
For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA:
Volvo Cars of North America
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Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
http://www.volvocars.us
In Canada:
Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
http://www.volvocanada.com
2005 ©Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
General Information
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Shiftlock
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this position,
turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the
gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark.
Keylock
When the ignition is switched off, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed from
the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12
mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module.
This is normal.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to open the fuel filler door.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not closed tightly
or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may
indicate a fault.
Points to keep in mind
● Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil consumption
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information on page 191. You should also be familiar with the information found in the chapters "Instruments and
controls," and "Starting and driving."
● Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle
for the first time.
● The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the vehicle for ready
access.
● Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and emission
control requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications
to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and
other countries.
● All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special
legal requirements. Optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all markets.
● Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design without notice and
without incurring obligation.
WARNING!
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its driveability and
safety.
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of its customers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the
environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our
environmental impact. Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the
overall environmental impact of a product
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throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production, product use, and recycling are all important
considerations. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including freons, lead
chromates, naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and cadmium; and reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50%
since 1991.
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now
called the heated oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of
harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and the search to eliminate the
remaining emissions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air
conditioning system of all models as far back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced electronic engine controls, refined
purification systems and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal. After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their
use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the total weight of
a car, which makes the car among the most recycled industrial products. In order to have efficient and well controlled
recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling manuals, indicating the weight and material of individual
components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 1.7 oz. (50 grams) are marked with
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international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted for recycling. In addition to continuous
environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at
advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impact on the environment. To reduce
your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
● Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires.
● Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.
● Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
● See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine
(malfunction indicator) lamp illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.
● Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
● When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically been adapted to the
environment.
WARNING!
CALIFORNIA proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Important warnings
Accessory installation
● We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory
installations be performed only by the factory-trained technicians at your authorized Volvo retailer.
● Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in
your car. Additionally, your authorized Volvo retailer knows where accessories may and may not be safely installed in
your Volvo. In all cases, please consult your authorized Volvo retailer before installing any accessory in or on your car.
● Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be specifically tested for compatibility with your
car. Additionally, an inexperienced installer may not be familiar with some of your car's systems.
● Any of your car's performance and safety systems could be adversely affected if you install accessories that Volvo
has not tested, or if you allow accessories to be installed by someone unfamiliar with your car.
● Damage caused by unapproved or improperly installed accessories may not be covered by your new car warranty.
See your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for more warranty information. Volvo assumes no
responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.
Driver distraction
● Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the car in the driving
environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many feature-rich entertainment and communication
systems. These include hands-free cellular telephones, navigation systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You may
also own other portable electronic devices for your own convenience. When used properly and safely, they enrich the
driving experience. Improperly used, any of these could cause a distraction.
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● For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your
safety:
● Never use these devices or any feature of your vehicle in a way that distracts you from the task of driving safely.
Distraction can lead to a serious accident. In addition to this general warning, we offer the following guidance regarding
specific newer features that may be found in your vehicle:
● Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit cellular telephone use by a driver
while the vehicle is moving.
● If your car is equipped with a navigation system, set and make changes to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle
parked.
● Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving. Program radio presets with the vehicle parked, and
use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and simpler.
● Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the vehicle is moving.
A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in the
vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
Contents
pg. 5 Introduction
Contents
Instrument overview
Safety
Instruments and controls
Climate
Interior
Locks and alarm
Starting and driving
Wheels and tires
Vehicle care
Maintenance and servicing
Audio
Specifications
Index
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Chapter 1 - Instrument overview
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Page
1. Steering wheel adjustment
46
2. Hood opener
157
3. Controls in driver's door (see inset illustration below)
4. Left steering wheel lever
40
5. Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener
38
6. Door open handle, and locking button
93
7. Lock indicator light
93
8. Climate system air vent
59
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9. Side window air vent
10. Cruise control
42
11. Horn, airbag
14
12. Main instrument panel
32
13. Audio controls
176
14. Right steering wheel lever
44
15. Ignition switch
104
16. Rear-view mirror and optional compass
49
17. Seat belt reminder
13
18. Driver's side reading light
77
19. Movement detector (option), alarm sensor
95
20. Courtesy lighting switch
77
21. Position for accessory switch
22. Passenger's side reading light
77
23. Display for climate control, personal settings, and audio
system
51
24. Controls for personal settings and audio system
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25. Controls for climate system
60
26. Hazard warning flashers
46
27. Door open handle, and locking button
93
28. Glove compartment
90
29. Gear selector, manual/
107
29. Gear selector, automatic
108
30. Parking brake
47
31. 12-volt socket
47
32. Switches for raising/lowering the power retractable hard top
72
Page
1. All windows up/down
48
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2. Power windows
48
3. Door mirror button, driver's side
50
4. Door mirror adjustment control
50
5. Door mirror button, passenger's side
50
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Chapter 2 - Safety
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Occupant safety
10
Seat belts
11
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
14
Front airbags
15
Occupant Weight Sensor - disabling the passenger's side front
airbag
18
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags
21
Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain (DMIC)
22
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
23
Roll-over Protection system (ROPS)
25
Collision status
26
Inspecting SRS system components
27
Child safety
28
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Occupant safety
Volvo's concern for safety
Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the
production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact
zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government
regulation.
We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety features and to
refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your suggestions about
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improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern with your car.
Call us in the U.S. at: 1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 1-800-663-8255.
Occupant safety reminders
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:
● How well you see.
● Your ability to concentrate.
● How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.
The following suggestions are intended to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.
● Never drink and drive.
● If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving
abilities.
● Take a driver-retraining course.
● Have your eyes checked regularly.
● Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
● Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.
● Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping
distance.
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you,
your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1800-424-9153) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590. You
can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service campaign, safety or emission
recall or similar action, it should be completed as soon as possible. Please check with your local retailer
or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC if your vehicle is covered under these conditions.
NHTSA can be reached at:
Internet:
http://www.nhtsa.gov
Telephone:
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Seat belts
Using seat belts
Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you and all occupants of your vehicle to wear seat
belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by
age, weight and height.
Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle.
Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.
Seat belt tensioners
The front and rear seat belts are equipped with tensioners that reduce slack in the belts. These tensioners
are triggered in situations where the airbags deploy. The front seat belts also include a tension reducing
device which, in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the occupant.
Buckling a seat belt
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is heard. The
seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not
pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows:
● if the belt is pulled out rapidly
● during braking and acceleration
● if the vehicle is leaning excessively
● when driving in turns
When wearing the seat belt remember:
● The belt should not be twisted or turned.
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● The lap section of the belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).
● Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are
taut.
Unbuckling the seat belt
● To remove the seat belt, press the red section on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the vehicle,
check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the
retractor slot.
WARNING!
Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under
the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use could cause injury in the event of an
accident. As seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be
replaced after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.
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Seat belts
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WARNING!
● Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician only.
● Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will
have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.
● The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function
properly.
● Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We
also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt
properly fastened.
Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct
way. The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the
side of the belly. The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It
must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the
body without any twists.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such that they
can easily maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means they must be able to easily operate
the foot pedals and steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as
large a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel.
Child seats
Please refer to
page 30 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.
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Seat belts
Seat belt reminder
The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light above the rearview mirror, and a
symbol in the instrument panel (see
page 35 ) that alert the driver and front seat passenger if their seat
belts are not fastened.
NOTE: The function is active for a total of 6 minutes from the time the ignition is switched on.
During the first minute:
The seat belt reminder function only reacts if the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.
● The indicator light above the mirror and the symbol in the instrument panel will light up and stay lit
until the seat belt has been fastened.
● A chime will sound for 6 seconds. The frequency of the chiming increases with the speed of the car.
After one minute has elapsed:
The seat belt reminder reacts if the driver and/or the front seat passenger have not fastened their seat
belts.
● The indicator light above the mirror and the symbol in the instrument panel will light up and stay lit
until the seat belt(s) have been fastened, or until the remaining 5 minutes of the 6-minute cycle have
elapsed.
● The chime will sound for 6 seconds, at 30-second intervals. The frequency of the chiming increases
with the speed of the car. After 6 minutes, the chime will no longer sound and the indicator lights will go
out.
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Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning.
Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Supplemental Restraint System
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt tensioners, front airbags, side impact airbags, the
occupant weight sensor, and inflatable curtains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS control
module. An SRS warning light in the instrument panel (see the illustration above) illuminates when the
ignition key is turned to position I, II, or III, and will normally go out after approximately 7 seconds if
no faults are detected in the system.
Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates. If this
warning symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol
illuminates and a text
message will be displayed.
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WARNING!
● If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are
driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
● Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system
could cause malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING!
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/ standing water on the
floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start
the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause
airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to
move the gear selector to the neutral position:
● Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery
● Wait at least one minute.
● Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
● Press firmly on the brake pedal.
● Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position. See page 110 for information on
manually overriding the shiftlock system.
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Front airbags
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The front airbag system
The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection
intended, seat belts must be worn at all times.
The front airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and a deceleration
sensor (3) that activates the gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a
controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt
slack. The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one fifth
of a second.
The location of the front airbags is indicated by "SRS AIRBAG" embossed on the steering wheel pad
and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of
the dash.
● The driver's side front airbag is folded and located in the steering wheel hub.
● The passenger's side front airbag is folded behind a panel located above the glove compartment.
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WARNING!
● The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to-not a replacement for-the three-
point seat belts. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.
● Never drive a vehicle with a steering wheel-mounted airbag with your hands on the steering wheel
pad/airbag housing.
● The front airbags are designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and
with considerable force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating
position, one may experience abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result from
deployment of one or both of the airbags.
● When installing any accessory equipment, make sure that the front airbag system is not damaged.
Any interference in the system could cause malfunction.
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Front airbags
Front airbag deployment
● The front airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or
decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also
deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs.
● The SRS sensors, which trigger the front airbags, are designed to react to both the impact of the
collision and the inertial forces generated by it, and to determine if the intensity of the collision is
sufficient for the seat belt tensioners and/or airbags to be deployed.
However, not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags.
● If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low
speed, the front airbags will not necessarily deploy.
● Front airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a
rollover situation.
● The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed
or not.
NOTE:
● Deployment of front airbags occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where deployment
occurs, the airbags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is
released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and
does not indicate fire.
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● Volvo's dual-threshold, dual-stage front airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front
seat buckles. The point at which the airbag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being
used, as well as the severity of the collision.
● Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags deploys. If the impact is less severe, but severe
enough to present a clear injury risk, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at 70% of their total capacity. If
the impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at full capacity.
Should you have questions about any component in the SRS system, please contact a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician or Volvo Customer Support:
In the USA
Volvo Cars of North America
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
http://www.volvocars.us
In Canada
Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
http://www.volvocanada.com
WARNING!
● Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We
also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these
devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened(a).
● Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your
vehicle. Other safety systems can also be damaged.
● The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the
event of prolonged exposure.
a. See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on
page 18.
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WARNING!
● Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recommends that ALL
occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any
vehicle with a passenger-side front airbag. See page 30 for guidelines.
● Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the
instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position.
● The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat
belt properly fastened.
● Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
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WARNING!
● No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on, attached to, or
installed near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag
deployment (see the illustration on page 14).
● There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dashboard area.
● Never try to open the airbag cover on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This
should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
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Occupant Weight Sensor - disabling the passenger's side front airbag
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Disabling the passenger's side front airbag
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be
seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag, and be properly restrained for
their size and weight. See also the child safety recommendations on
page 30.
The passenger's side front airbag is automatically enabled/disabled by the Occupant Weight Sensor
(OWS), a system that monitors the weight of the person or object in the front passenger's seat. The
system consists of a silicone-filled bag located under the padding in the front passenger's seat cushion, a
control module located under this seat, and a seat belt tension sensor, located on the outboard side of the
seat.
The OWS system continuously monitors the pressure on the front passenger's seat cushion and the
tension applied to the seat belt. Based on this data, OWS assesses the weight of the occupant or object in
the front passenger's seat. This information is transmitted to the SRS system control module, which
enables or disables the passenger's side front airbag accordingly, as indicated in the table on the
following page.
If the system is functioning normally, the status of the front passenger's side airbag (enabled/disabled)
will be shown by the OWS indicator light as explained in the table on the following page. The OWS
indicator light is separate and in addition to the SRS warning light in the instrument panel.
NOTE: When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 seconds while
the system performs a self-diagnostic test. The light will then go out unless the seat is occupied by a low
weight occupant/object.
However, if a fault is detected in the system:
● The OWS indicator light will stay on
● The SRS warning light (see page 14) will come on and stay on
● The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the information display.
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WARNING!
If a fault in the system is detected and indicated as explained on the preceding page, be aware that the
passenger's side front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision. In this case, the SRS system
and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician
as soon as possible.
WARNING!
● Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system. This could result in
system malfunction. Maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by an a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.
● The front passenger's seat should not be modified in any way. This could reduce pressure on the
seat cushion, which might interfere with the OWS system's function.
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a. Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the
rear seats. In rare situations when the seat belt is not latched, some child restraint systems may not be
detected by the OWS because there is very little weight on the vehicle seat cushion. In these cases the
airbag may be turned off but the "passenger airbag off" indicator would not be lit. DO NOT assume the
front passenger airbag is turned off unless the indicator is lit. Make sure the child restraint is properly
belted and that the indicator is lit, or move the child restraint to the rear seat.
Modifications
If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any way to accommodate a disability, for example by
altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag systems, please contact Volvo
at:
In the USA
Volvo Cars of North America
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
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In Canada
Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
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Occupant Weight Sensor - disabling the passenger's side front airbag
WARNING!
● No objects that add to the total weight on the seat should be placed on the front passenger's seat. If
a child is seated in the front passenger's seat with any additional weight, this extra weight could cause
the OWS system to enable the airbag, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision,
thereby injuring the child.
● The seat belt should never be wrapped around an object on the front passenger's seat. This could
interfere with the OWS system's function.
● The front passenger's seat belt should never be used in a way that exerts more pressure on the
passenger than normal. This could increase the pressure exerted on the weight sensor by a child, and
could result in the airbag being enabled, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision,
thereby injuring the child.
WARNING!
Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system. Failure to follow these
instructions could adversely affect the system's function and result in serious injury to the occupant of
the front passenger's seat:
● The full weight of the front seat passenger should always be on the seat cushion. The passenger
should never lift him/herself off the seat cushion using the armrest in the door or the center console,
by pressing the feet on the floor, by sitting on the edge of the seat cushion, or by pressing against the
backrest in a way that reduces pressure on the seat cushion. This could cause OWS to disable the
front, passenger's side airbag.
● Do not place any type of object on the front passenger's seat in such a way that jamming, pressing,
or squeezing occurs between the object and the front seat, other than as a direct result of the correct
use of the ALR/ELR seat belt (see page 30).
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● No objects should be placed under the front passenger's seat. This could interfere with the OWS
system's function.
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Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags
Side impact airbags - front seats only
As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your car, the car is also equipped
with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags.
The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side
impact collisions. The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions,
depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact.
NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the
impact. The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
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Components in the SIPS airbag system
This SIPS airbag system consists of a gas generator (1), the side airbag modules built into the outboard
sides of both front seat backrests (2), and electronic sensors/wiring (3).
WARNING!
● The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the structural Side Impact Protection System and the
three-point seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the
car or in rollover situations.
● The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deployment.
● No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the
SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment.
● Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only
by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
● In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an
upright position with the seat belt properly fastened.
● Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event
of an accident.
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Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain (DMIC)
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The Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system
The DMIC is a supplement to the structural side impact protection. These inflatable curtains are
concealed in the upper section of the driver and passenger doors.
● The Inflatable Curtain (DMIC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS-bag) will both deploy in
certain side impacts.
● In certain situations in which there is a roll-over risk, only the inflatable curtain (DMIC) may deploy.
NOTE:
● DMIC deployment can occur regardless of whether the power retractable hard top is up or down.
● If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 5 seconds.
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WARNING!
● The DMIC system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System. It is not designed to
deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car. It only provides protection for the occupants
of the front seats.
● Never install or mount any equipment on the insides of the doors, door pillars, or side panels. This
could impede the function of the DMIC system.
● Never try to open or repair any components of the DMIC system. This should be done only by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING!
In order for the DMIC to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright
position with the seat belt properly fastened; adults using the seat belt and children using the proper
child restraint system. Only adults should sit in the front seats. Children must never be allowed in the
front passenger seat. See
page 30 for guidelines. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.
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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - front seats only
The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests
designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear (when the vehicle is
"rear-ended"). In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests
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are designed to change position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to help support the
occupant's head before moving slightly rearward. This movement helps absorb some of the forces that
could result in whiplash.
WARNING!
● The WHIPS system is designed to supplement the other safety systems in your car. For this system
to function properly, the three-point seat belt must be worn. Please be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.
● The WHIPS system is designed to function in certain collisions from the rear, depending on the
crash severity, angle and speed.
WARNING!
Occupants in the front seats must never sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as
comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.
WARNING!
● If your car has been involved in a rearend collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician, even if the seats appear to be undamaged. Certain
components in the WHIPS system may need to be replaced.
● Do not attempt to service any component in the WHIPS system yourself.
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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
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