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This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo.

Welcome to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We trust 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 evidenced by the certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment.

For further information please contact your retailer, or:

In the USA:

Volvo Cars of North America Customer Relations P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-458-1552

In the Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada. Ltd.

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175 Gordon Baker Road Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2N7 800-663-8255

We also invite you to visit our home page on the Internet at:

http://www.volvocars.com

Contents

Chapter 1 - Occupant safety Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls Chapter 3 - Body and interior Chapter 4 - Starting and driving Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires Chapter 6 - In case of an emergency Chapter 7 - Car care Chapter 8 - Volvo Service Chapter 9 - Specifications Chapter 10 - Audio systems Index Back Cover

General information

Important

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Before you operate your car for the first time please familiarize yourself with the engine oil consumption information and refueling recommendations on pages 62 and 63. You should also be

familiar with the information in the first four chapters of this manual.

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 car for ready access.

Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and exhaust emission 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 and that 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.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING! 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.

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 of the gear selector knob and move the selector from (P)ark.

If it is necessary to manually override the shiftlock system:

● Turn the starting (ignition) key to position I

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● Press firmly on the "SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE" button located at the base of the gear selector

● While holding the override button down, press the button on the front of the gear selector

● Move the selector from the (P)ark position.

Keylock

When you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed.

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 4 mph (6 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

When you lock the doors, the fuel filler door also locks, with a delay of 10 minutes. When all doors are unlocked, the fuel filler door is also unlocked. Your key, keyless remote, and the door lock button in the driver's door control pod will all unlock the fuel filler door. To open the unlocked fuel filler door, press at the forward edge of the door. See pages 42 for information about locking and unlocking features.

Volvo and the environment

Volvo is committed to the well being of our 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 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

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our plants 50% since 1991.

In use, Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called 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 for all models as far back as the M/Y 1975 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 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

● See an authorized Volvo retailer 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

For additional information regarding the environmental activities in which Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. and Volvo Car Corporation are involved, visit our Internet Home Page at:

http://www.volvocars.com

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Chapter 1 - Occupant safety

pg. 1 Occupant safety

Occupant safety

Not wearing a seat belt is like believing "It'll never happen to me!" Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you and all adult occupants of your car 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 car

and that no one under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) should ride as a passenger in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger side airbag.

Fact: In every state and province, some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally, most states and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts.

So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation - legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say, "It's a good thing I was wearing my seat belt".

Seat belts 2

Volvo SRS 4

Side Impact Protection System - (SIPS) airbag 8

WHIPS 9

IC system 10

Child safety, Booster cushion 11

Child restraint anchorages 14

Reporting Safety Defects 16

pg. 2 Seat belts

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Seat belts

Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride.

Two lights above the rear view mirror will be illuminated for 4-8 seconds after the starting (ignition) key is turned to the driving position. A chime will sound at the same time if the driver has not fastened his or her seat belt. The rear seats are provided with self-retracting inertial reel belts. The front seats are provided with single roller belts with tensioners.

To buckle:

Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the buckle until a distinct snapping sound 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

For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident, it must be worn correctly. When wearing the seat belt remember:

● The belt should not be twisted or turned.

● The lap belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).

● The shoulder section of the front seat belts adjusts automatically to the driver's height.

Adjusting the shoulder belt

Lap portion of the seat belt should sit low

● Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut.

● Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into

the retractor slot.

NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.

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During pregnancy

Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Remember that the belt should always be positioned in such a way as to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. The lap portion of the belt should be located low, as shown in the above illustration.

pg. 3 Seat belts, Head restraints

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 the 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.

● Never repair the belt on your own; have this work done by an authorized Volvo retailer 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.

Rear head restraints

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The rear head restraints can be adjusted according to the passenger's height. The restraint should be carefully adjusted to support the occupant's head. The head restraint can be raised by pulling straight up or lowered by pressing the catch (1) at the base of the left head restraint support and pushing down.

Removing/replacing the head restraints

When folding the rear seats flat for carrying cargo (see page 55), head restraints should be fully removed by pulling all the way up, pressing the catch at base of the left support and pulling the head restraint all the way out. Be sure to reinstall and

adjust head restraints to their proper position before allowing passengers to occupy the seats.

pg. 4 Volvo SRS

Passenger side SRS hatch

As an enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). The Volvo SRS consists of an airbag (2) on both the driver's and passenger's sides and seat belt tensioners in both front door pillars (4). The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt system.

The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the far right side of the dash.

The airbags are folded and located in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment. They 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 airbag system includes inflators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and front seat belt tensioners for both of the front seats (4). To deploy the system, the sensor (3) 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 any seat belt slack.

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The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of a second.

WARNING!

● As its name implies, SRS is designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to - not a replacement for - the three-point belt system.

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.

● When installing any optional equipment, make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Do not attempt to service

any component of the SRS yourself. Attempting to do so may result in serious personal injury. If a problem arises, take your car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.

pg. 5 Volvo SRS

A self-diagnostic system incorporated into the sensor monitors the SRS, SIPS and IC-system. If a fault is detected, the "SRS" warning light will illuminate. The light is included in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel. Normally, the SRS warning lamp should light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after 5 seconds or when the engine is started. Check that this light is functioning properly every time the car is started.

The following items are monitored by the self-diagnostic system:

● Sensor unit

● SRS wiring

● Inflators

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WARNING!

Never drive an SRS equipped car with your hands on the steering wheel pad / airbag housing.

No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS cover in the center of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment.

If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are driving, drive the car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.

SRS decal on door pillar driver's side

There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The month and year shown on the decal on the door pillar indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement of airbags and seatbelt tensioners. This service must be performed by an authorized Volvo retailer.

Should you have any questions about the SRS system, please contact your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo Customer Support:

In the USA: In Canada: Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road P.O. Box 914 Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2N7 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-

0914

1-800-663-8255

800-458-1552

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SRS texts on outside of both sun visors

SRS texts on inside of both sun visors

SRS texts on the passenger's dash

SRS text at far right of dash

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WARNING! 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.

NOTE: Deployment of SRS components 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.

NOTE: Volvo's dual-threshold 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.

WARNING!

● Children must never be allowed in the front passenger 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 front passenger side airbag.

● 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.

● No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dash covers, may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS hatch

(the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see illustration on

page 4).

● There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat or dash area.

● Never try to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side SRS seam. This should only be done by

an authorized Volvo service technician.

● Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.

pg. 7 Volvo SRS

NOTE: The information on this page does not pertain to the Side Impact Protection System airbags.

When are the airbags deployed?

The SRS system is designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The SRS sensor is 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 airbags to be deployed.

WARNING! The SRS is 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 of airbag deployment.

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If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:

● Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer. Never drive with the airbags deployed.

● Have an authorized Volvo retailer replace the SRS system components.

● Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.).

When are the airbags NOT deployed?

Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision involves a non-rigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low speed, the SRS system 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.

Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system

The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)! In order for the SRS system to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the car.

The SRS system is a supplement to the seat belts.

WARNING!

If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your car 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 car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.

Before attempting to tow the car, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector to the neutral position.

● Disconnect the battery

● Wait at least one minute

● Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position 1

● Press firmly on the shiftlock override button (located near the base of the gear selector)

● While holding the override button down, move the gear selector from the park position.

WARNING! Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your car. 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.

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pg. 8 Volvo Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbag

SIPS airbag

As an enhancement to the structural Side Impact Protection System built into your car, the car is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system consists of airbag modules built into the sides of both front seat backrests (1), wires (2) from these modules to the electronic sensor units (3).

The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase front seat 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. The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.

NOTE: SIPS deployment occurs only one time during an accident. SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact.

SIPS bag decal inside driver's door

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WARNING!

● Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your

car. 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.

● If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor

of the vehicle) or if your car 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. This may cause airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.

WARNING!

● The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the 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.

● Seat covers must not be used on the front seats if they are not Volvo original covers or Volvo

approved seat covers for SIPS airbags.

● 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 only be done

by an authorized Volvo service technician.

● For best protection from the SIPS airbag system, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright

position with the seat belt properly fastened.

● Failure to follow these instructions may increase your risk of injury in an accident.

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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - front seats only

The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests and head restraints designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear ("rearended").

In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests 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 the whiplash effect.

Do not wedge boxes, suitcases, etc. behind front seats

WARNING!

● Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats (see illustration above) could impede the

function of the WHIPS system.

● Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat could impede the function of

the WHIPS system. If the rear seat is folded down, the occupied front seats must be adjusted forward so that they do not touch the folded rear seat.

● 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.

● If your car has been involved in a collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by an

authorized Volvo retailer 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.

● If the rear seat backrests are folded down, cargo must be secured to prevent it from sliding forward

against the front seat backrests in the event of a collision from the rear. This could interfere with the action of the WHIPS system.

● The WHIPS system is designed to function in certain collisions from the rear, depending on the

crash severity, angle and speed.

● Occupants in the front seats must never sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright

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as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.

pg. 10 IC system (Inflatable curtain)

IC system (Inflatable curtain)

The inflatable curtain system is located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the center of both front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side windows. The system is designed to help protect the heads of occupants of the front seats and the outboard rear seats in certain side impact collisions.

If an IC system deployment occurs during a collision, it occurs only one time, and occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact.

The IC and SIPS bag are controlled by the same sensors. Both systems are designed to deploy simultaneously. If the IC deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds.

The IC system is designed to afford additional protection to occupants of the front and outer rear seats.

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WARNING!

● The IC 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 or in most rollover situations.

● Never try to open or repair any components of the IC system. This should be done only by an

authorized Volvo service technician.

● The inflatable curtains are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending

on the crash severity, angle, speed and impact. The inflatable curtains are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.

● In order for the IC to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants and both outboard rear

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 13 for guidelines. Failure to

follow these instructions can result in serious injury to the vehicle occupants.

pg. 11 Child safety, Booster cushion (optional)

WARNING! Failure to follow the instructions on these pages will increase the risk of your child being injured during a sudden stop or collision. In the event of a collision while the integrated booster cushion was occupied, the entire booster cushion and center seat belt must be replaced. The booster cushion should also be replaced if it is badly worn or damaged in any way. This work should be performed by an authorized Volvo retailer only. The booster cushion should be cleaned while in place in the vehicle if possible. If not, please consult your Volvo retailer.

Make sure that the booster cushion is always securely locked in place.

Always put the belt comfortably over the child's shoulder and across their lap.

If the booster cushion is subjected to severe forces in an accident it must be replaced as a whole, inclusive of belt and attachments.

Never leave children unattended in the car.

Integrated booster cushions

Volvo's own integrated booster cushions have been specially designed to help safeguard a child seated in

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the rear seat. When using an integrated booster cushion, the child must be secured with the vehicle's three-point seat belt. The booster cushions are approved for children weighing between 33 and 80 lbs (15 and 36 kg) and between 38 and 54 in (97 and 137 cm) in height.

Integrated booster cushion - outboard positions

Outboard integrated booster cushions - Raising

1. Pull the handle at the front of the cushion forward. 2. With both hands push the cushion rearward. 3. Push the cushion until it locks in place.

Integrated booster cushion - outboard positions

Outboard integrated booster cushions - Lowering

1. Pull the handle at the front of the cushion forward. 2. Push the cushion forward/downward.

NOTE: The booster cushion must be completely lowered before the rear seat backrest can be folded down.

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pg. 12 ISOFIX

ISOFIX fasteners and ISOFIX guide

The ISOFIX fasteners are installed in the rear seat on the outboard positions. One ISOFIX guide is provided.

Note:

● Remove the ISOFIX guide, if you do not plan to use it for an extended period.

● Remove the ISOFIX guide before folding down the rear seat back.

Consult your Volvo retailer for more information on child safety accessories.

WARNING! Never install or place a child seat in the front passenger seat in vehicles fitted with SRS

(Airbag).

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Installation of the ISOFIX guide Push or press down the cushion foam in the seat in order to make the ISOFIX fasteners accessible. Then push both sides of the ISOFIX guide on to the fasteners before you install a child seat. When installing the ISOFIX guide on the left side of the rear seat, begin by pushing aside the seat belt towards the middle of the car. The seat belt would otherwise hinder access to the fasteners. Make sure that the fasteners are visible in the holes of the ISOFIX guide and that the text on the ISOFIX guide is in upright position.

pg. 13 Child safety

Integrated booster cushion - outboard positions

Integrated booster cushion

The child should be properly seated on the booster cushion. The head restraint should be carefully adjusted to support the child's head. The hip section of the three-point seat belt must fit snugly across the child's hips, not across the stomach. The shoulder section of the three-point seat belt should be positioned across the chest and shoulder (see illustration). The shoulder belt must never be placed behind the child's back or under the arm.

Important!

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Why Volvo believes no child should sit in the front seat of a car.

It's quite simple really. A front airbag is a very powerful device designed, by law, to help protect an adult. Because of the size of the airbag and its speed of inflation, a child should never be placed in the front seat, even if he or she is properly belted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo has been an innovator in safety for over fifty years, and we'll continue to do our part. But we need your help. Please remember to put your children in the back seat, and buckle them up.

Volvo has some very specific recommendations:

● Always wear your seat belt.

● Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which when used in conjunction with a three-point

seat belt can help reduce serious injuries during certain types of severe accidents. Volvo recommends that you do not disconnect the airbag system in your vehicle.

● Volvo strongly recommends that ALL children sit in the rear seat of any vehicle and that they be

properly restrained.

● A child should NEVER sit in the front passenger seat of any vehicle equipped with a front passenger

side 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.

Drive safely!

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Child Restraint Anchorages

Volvo cars are fitted with child restraint top tether anchorages in the rear seat.

S40: Anchor fittings are factory-installed on the parcel shelf.

V40: Anchor fitting are factory-installed on the backrest of the rear seat.

Open the cover when you want to use the anchorage point.

WARNING! Child Restraint Anchorage's are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. The anchorages are not able to withstand excessive forces on them in the event of collision if full harness seat belts or adult seat belts are installed to them. An adult who uses a belt anchored in a child restraint anchorage runs a great risk of suffering severe injuries should a collision occur. Do not install rear speakers which would require the removal of the top tether anchors or interfere with the proper use of the top tether strap. Never remove or loosen the top tethers yourself.

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Child safety

Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember that, regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a car.

Child restraint systems can help protect children in cars in the event of an accident only if they are used properly. However, children could be endangered in a crash if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle. Failure to follow the installation instructions for your child restraint can result in your child striking the vehicle's interior in a sudden stop.

Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, a child held in a person's arms can be crushed between the vehicle's interior and an unrestrained person. The child could also be injured by striking the interior, or by being ejected from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver or impact. The same can also happen if the infant or child rides unrestrained on the seat. Other occupants should also be properly restrained to help reduce the chance of injuring or increasing the injury of a child.

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All states and provinces have legislation governing how and where children should be carried in a car. Find out the regulations existing in your state or province. Recent accident statistics have shown that children are safer in rear seating positions than front seating positions when properly restrained. A child restraint system can help protect a child in a vehicle. Here's what to look for when selecting a child restraint system:

● It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

(FMVSS 213) - or in Canada, CMVSS 213.

● Make sure the child restraint system is approved for the child's height, weight and development - the

label required by the standard or regulation, or instructions for infant restraints, typically provide this information.

● In using any child restraint system, we urge you to look carefully over the instructions that are

provided with the restraint. Be sure you understand them and can use the device properly and safely in this vehicle. A misused child restraint system can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occupants in the vehicle.

● If your child restraint requires a top tether strap, consult your authorized Volvo retailer for top tether

anchorage and installation information.

When a child has outgrown the child safety seat, you should use the rear seat with the standard seat belt fastened. The best way to help protect the child here is to place the child on the integrated booster cushion so that the seat belt is properly located on the hips (see

page 13).

Keeping child seats in place (ALR/ELR*)

To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with a locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut.

When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:

● Attach the seat belt to the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.

● Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.

● Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle in the usual way.

● Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat.

A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time and is normal.

The belt will now be locked in place.

This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is retracted.

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*Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor.

pg. 16 Occupant safety

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. The belt will lock immediately.

Volvo Concern for Safety

Safety is the cornerstone of Volvo. 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 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: 800-458-1552. Call us in Canada at: 1-800-633-8255.

Driving safely

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 tips listed below are suggestions 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.

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● 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

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 1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) 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.dot.gov

Telephone: 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) (toll free) 1-800-424-9393 (toll free) 1-202-366-0123 (in Washington DC area)

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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls

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Instruments, switches and controls

Instruments, switches, controls etc. are described on the following pages.

Instruments 18

Indicator and warning lights 21

Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights 24

Turn signals, Home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers 25

Ignition switch/steering wheel lock, Flashers, Heated rear window/mirrors 26

Trip Computer 27

Dynamic Stability Assistance 30

Cruise control 31 Heated seats, Parking brake 32 Auxiliary socket, Cupholder 33

Steering wheel adjustment 34

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 35

Electrically operated windows 38

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The pages in this section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and controls. Note that vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements.

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1 Adjustable door mirrors

2 Air vents

3 Headlight switch

4 Front foglight

5 Instrument lighting

6 Rear foglight

7 Turn signals, high/low beams, Home Safe Lighting, cruise control

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8 Instruments, indicator and warning lights

20-21

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9 Horn 10 Windshield wash/wipe, headlight wash/wipe

11 Blower control

12 Air distribution control

13 Hazard warning flashers

14 Passenger compartment temperature sensor

15 Temperature control

16 Glove compartment

17 Passenger airbag

Sunlight sensor for electronic climate control and LED for immobilizer and alarm

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19 Fuse box

96-97

20 Hood latch

21 Steering wheel height adjustment

22 12-volt electrical outlet

23 AC on and off

24 Trip Computer

25 Coin holder

26 Recirculation

36-37

27 Cupholder

28 Defroster - door mirrors/rear window

29 Not in use 30 Dynamic Stability Assistance (DSA)

31 Controls for heated front seats

32 Switch for selecting door mirror left and right

33 Control for adjusting door mirrors

34 Door lock switch

35 Window left and right front

36 Window left and right rear

37 Cut-out switch windows rear

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