Volvo C70 2008 User Manual
WEB EDITION
VOLVO C70
owner’s manual
Dear Volvo owner
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO
We hope that 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
Roll-Over Protection System
(ROPS) .............................................. 25
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 ...........................44
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 ...............57
Personal preferences ........................61
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03 Climate control
General information on climate
control .............................................. 66
Electronic climate control, ECC ....... 68
Air distribution .................................. 71
Fuel-driven heater (option) ............... 72
04 Interior
Front seats ........................................76
Electrically operated roof ..................79
Wind deflector (option) .....................83
Interior lighting ..................................84
Storage spaces in the passenger
compartment ....................................86
Cargo area ........................................90
05 Locks and alarm
Remote control with key blade .........96
Active locks ......................................99
Privacy locking (option) ..................100
Keyless drive (option) ..................... 102
Battery in remote control ................ 105
Locking and unlocking ...................106
Alarm (option) ................................. 110
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06 Starting and driving
General ........................................... 116
Refuelling ........................................ 118
Starting the engine ......................... 119
Diesel particle filter (DPF) ...............120
Ignition switch and steering lock .... 121
Keyless drive ..................................122
Manual gearbox ..............................123
Automatic gearbox ......................... 125
Brake system .................................. 128
DSTC – Stability and traction
control system ................................ 130
Parking assistance (option) ............. 132
BLIS – Blind Spot Information
System (option) ...............................135
Towing and recovery ....................... 138
Jump starting .................................140
Driving with a trailer ........................ 141
Towing equipment .......................... 143
Detachable towbar ......................... 145
Loading ........................................... 150
Adjusting headlamp pattern ........... 151
07 Wheels and tyres
General ........................................... 154
Tyre pressure .................................. 158
Warning triangle and spare
wheel .............................................. 160
Changing wheels ............................ 162
Emergency puncture repair ............ 164
08 Car care
Cleaning ..........................................170
Touching up paintwork ....................173
Rustproofing ................................... 174
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09 Maintenance and service
Volvo service .................................. 178
Self-maintenance ........................... 179
Bonnet and engine compartment .. 180
Diesel .............................................. 181
Oils and fluids ................................ 182
Wiper blades .................................. 187
Battery ............................................ 188
Replacing bulbs ............................. 190
Fuses .............................................. 196
10 Infotainment system
General ...........................................206
Audio functions ...............................207
Radio functions ...............................211
CD functions ...................................215
Menu structure – audio system ......217
Phone functions (option) .................218
Menu structure – phone ..................225
11 Specifications
Type designation .............................232
Dimensions and weights ................233
Engine specifications ..................... 235
Engine oil ........................................237
Fluids and lubricants ......................241
Fuel .................................................242
Catalytic converter .........................244
Electrical system ............................245
Type approval .................................247
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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. 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 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 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.
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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.
Clean air in the passenger
compartment
A passenger compartment filter prevents
dust and pollen from entering the passenger
compartment via the air intake.
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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.
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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.
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Volvo workshops and the environment
Regular maintenance creates the conditions
for a long service life and low fuel consumption for your car, and 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.
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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 116).
• Decrease fuel consumption by choosing
ECO tyre pressure, see page 158.
• Remove unnecessary items from the car the greater the load the higher the fuel
consumption.
• Is your car equipped with an engine block
heater? If so, use it for a few hours before
starting from cold to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.
• Drive gently and avoid braking too hard.
• Drive in the highest gear
possible. Low engine
speeds result in lower fuel
consumption.
• Use engine braking to
slow down.
• Avoid idling. Take consideration of local
regulations. Switch off the engine in longer
stationary traffic.
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• Always dispose of environmentally hazardous
waste, such as batteries
and oils, in an environmentally responsible
manner. If uncertain, consult an authorised Volvo
workshop for advice.
• Service your car regularly.
• High speed increases consumption considerably due to increased wind resistance. A doubling of speed increases wind
resistance four times.
These hints will help you to reduce your fuel
consumption without increasing your travel
time or lessening the enjoyment of driving.
Apart from being kind to your car, you’ll be
saving money - and the Earth’s resources.
Introduction
Volvo Car Corporation and the environment
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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
Roll-Over Protection System
(ROPS) ......................................................................................................25
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, so
make sure 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 belt
– 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 belt is intended for one person only.
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.
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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 seatbelt.
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 (shown on
the information display). The message is
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Seatbelts
automatically cleared after approx.
30 seconds or can be acknowledged
manually by pressing the READ button.
• To provide 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 unbelted driver will be reminded to fasten
his or her seatbelt through an audio and visual reminder. At low speed, the audio
reminder will sound for the first 6 seconds.
Seatbelt tensioner
All the seatbelts are equipped with seatbelt
tensioners. A mechanism in the seatbelt tensioner tightens the belt around the body in
the event of a sufficiently violent collision.
The belt then provides more effective
restraint for occupants.
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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Warning symbol on the combined
instrument panel
The airbag system1 is continually monitored
by the system 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
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is working correctly.
system
As well as the warning symbol, a message may appear
on the information display in
appropriate cases. Contact
an authorised Volvo workshop urgently. If the warning
symbol malfunctions, the
warning triangle illuminates
and the message
BAG SERVICE REQUIRED
SRS AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT appears on
the information display. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop urgently.
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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 indicates a fault in
the seatbelt buckle, SIPS, SRS system or IC
system. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop urgently.
SRS AIR-
or
Airbag system
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Includes SRS and seatbelt tensioner, SIPS,
DMIC and ROPS.
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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 folded up 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 on the
passenger side. Its cover panel is marked
SRS AIRBAG.
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Not all cars have a passenger airbag (SRS).
This can be deselected 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
backs 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 airbag (SRS) is activated.
Never allow a child to stand or sit in front of
the front passenger seat. No one shorter
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than 140 cm should sit in the front passenger seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.
Failure to follow the advice given above can
endanger the life of the child.
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For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 18.
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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,
takes place within tenths of a second.
WARNING
Repairs must only be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop. Any interference in the airbag system could cause malfunction and result in serious injury.
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SRS system, right-hand drive
NOTE
The sensors react differently depending on
the course of the collision and whether the
seatbelts on the driver and passenger side
are used. It is therefore possible that only
one (or none) of the airbags may inflate in a
collision. The SRS system senses the force
of the collision on the car and adapts
accordingly so that only the required airbag
is deployed.
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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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. For information on how to
activate/deactivate, see page 19.
Messages
A text message in the roof panel indicates
that the airbag (SRS) for the front passenger
seat is deactivated (see illustration above).
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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 passenger seat airbag. For
more information on the different ignition
positions, see page 121.
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 98. (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.
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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 the Airbag system warning
symbol is displayed in the combined instrument panel. This indicates that there has
been a severe malfunction. Visit an authorised Volvo workshop urgently.
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)
Switch – PACOS
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2
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 anybody taller than 140 cm.
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WARNING
Activated airbag (passenger seat):
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion on 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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Side airbags (SIPS bags)
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.
WARNING
Repairs 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.
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
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pas-
senger airbag.
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-
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bag.
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 wear your seatbelt.
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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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Inflatable Curtain (IC)
Properties
The inflatable curtain, DMIC (Door Mounted
Inflatable Curtain), is a supplement to the
SIPS system. It is fitted inside along the
driver’s and passenger side and protects
both front seat occupants. The inflatable curtain is activated by sensors in the event of a
sufficiently violent collision or if the car is at
risk of overturning. When deployed, the
inflatable curtain inflates. The inflatable curtain helps to prevent the driver and front seat
passenger from striking their heads on the
inside of the car during a collision. The inflatable curtain is deployed irrespective of
whether the roof is open or closed.
WARNING
Do not screw or fit anything to the headlining, door pillars or side panels. This could
compromise the intended protection. Only
use Volvo genuine parts that are approved
for placement in these areas.
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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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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 wear your seatbelt.
Properties of the seat
When the WHIPS system is deployed, the
front seat backrests fall backward to alter the
position of the driver and front seat passenger. This diminishes 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
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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.
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 after even a minor
rear-end collision.
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ROPS function
Roll bars in raised position.
The ROPS system consists of strong roll bars
which are located behind the passengers’
head restraints, as well as sensors. In the
event of a situation where the car is at risk of
overturning, or in the event of a sufficiently
violent collision from behind, the sensors
detect this and the roll bars rise up behind
the passengers’ heads. The roll bars are
deployed irrespective of whether the roof is
open or closed.
Always contact an authorised Volvo workshop if the ROPS system has deployed.
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WARNING
Do not carry out any work on the ROPS system.
Do not place any objects on the ROPS system or behind the passengers’ head restraints.
Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)
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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 and/or overturning.
Seatbelt tensioner, rear seat In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or overturning.
Airbags (SRS)
Side airbags (SIPS)
Inflatable Curtain DMIC
Whiplash protection WHIPS In a rear-end collision.
Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS) In the event of overturning and/or collision from behind.
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The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision without airbag deployment. A number of factors such as the rigidity and weight of the object hit, the
speed of the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the different safety systems of the car are activated.
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 collision
In a side-impact accident
In a side-impact accident and/or overturning
WARNING
The airbag system 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.
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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
after intensive exposure. In case of irritation, wash with cold water. The rapid
deployment sequence and airbag fabric
may cause friction and skin burns.
NOTE
The SRS, SIPS, DMIC, belt tensioner and
ROPS systems are deployed only once during a collision.
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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 the
car’s vital functions, such as the fuel lines,
sensors for one of the safety systems, or the
brake system.
Attempting to start the car
First, check that no fuel is leaking from the
car. There should be no smell of fuel.
If everything seems normal and you have
checked for indications of fuel leakage, you
may attempt to start the car.
Firstly, remove the ignition key and then reinsert it. The car’s electronics will then try to
reset themselves to normal mode. Then try to
start the car. If
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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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.
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 laws apply.
Children of all ages and sizes must always sit
correctly secured in the car. Never allow a
child to sit on the knee of a passenger.
Volvo’s own child safety equipment is
designed for your car. Use Volvo genuine
equipment to best ensure that the mounting
points and attachments are correctly positioned and are sufficiently strong.
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 backrest of the
child seat to rest against the dashboard. This
applies to cars 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 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 activated airbags are not
compatible.
Always place a child in the rear seat if the
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passenger airbag is activated. A child in the
front passenger seat could suffer serious injury 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 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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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.
Child safety
Airbag decal
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Decal located on instrument panel end face. Decal located on instrument panel end face
(Australia only).
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