Volvo S40 2009 User Manual
VOLVO S40
Owners Manual
WEB EDITION
DEAR VOLVO OWNER
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO
We hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your
Volvo. The car has been designed for the safety and comfort of
you and your passengers. Volvo is one of the safest cars in the
world. Your Volvo has also been designed to satisfy all current
safety and environmental requirements.
In order to increase your enjoyment of the car, we recommend
that you familiarise yourself with the equipment, instructions
and maintenance information contained in this owner's manual.
Table of contents
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00 Introduction
Important information................................. 8
Volvo and the environment....................... 11
01
01 Safety
Seatbelts................................................... 16
Airbag system........................................... 19
Airbags (SRS)............................................ 20
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)*. 23
Side airbags (SIPS bags).......................... 25
Inflatable Curtain (IC)................................ 27
WHIPS....................................................... 28
When the systems deploy......................... 30
Crash mode.............................................. 31
Child safety............................................... 32
02
02 Instruments and controls
Overview, left-hand drive cars.................. 42
Overview, right-hand drive cars................ 44
Driver's door control panel....................... 46
Combined instrument panel...................... 47
Indicator and warning symbols................. 48
Information display................................... 52
Electrical socket........................................ 54
Lighting panel........................................... 55
Left-hand stalk switch............................... 58
Right-hand stalk switch............................ 61
Cruise control*.......................................... 63
Keypad in the steering wheel*.................. 65
Steering wheel adjustment, hazard warn-
ing flashers................................................ 66
Parking brake............................................ 67
Power windows......................................... 68
Windows, rearview and door mirrors........ 70
Power sunroof*......................................... 74
Personal preferences................................ 76
HomeLink
*.............................................. 78
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03
03 Climate control
General information on climate control..... 84
Manual climate control, AC....................... 86
Electronic climate control, ECC*............... 89
Air distribution........................................... 92
Fuel-driven engine block heater and pas-
senger compartment heater*.................... 93
Fuel-driven auxiliary heater* (diesel)......... 96
04
04 Interior
Front seats.............................................. 100
Interior lighting........................................ 102
Storage spaces in the passenger com-
partment.................................................. 104
Rear seat................................................. 108
Cargo area.............................................. 110
05
05 Locks and alarm
Remote control key with key blade......... 114
Privacy locking*....................................... 117
Active locks............................................. 118
Keyless drive*.......................................... 119
Battery in remote control key.................. 122
Locking and unlocking............................ 123
Child safety locks.................................... 126
Alarm*..................................................... 127
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06 Starting and driving
General.................................................... 132
Refuelling................................................ 134
Starting the engine.................................. 135
Starting the engine – Flexifuel................. 137
Keyless drive*.......................................... 139
Manual gearbox...................................... 140
Automatic gearbox.................................. 142
All-wheel drive......................................... 146
Brake system.......................................... 147
DSTC – Stability and traction control sys-
tem*......................................................... 149
Park Assist*............................................. 151
BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System. . 153
Towing and recovery.............................. 157
Start assistance...................................... 159
Driving with a trailer................................ 160
Towing equipment*................................. 162
Detachable towbar*................................ 164
Loading................................................... 168
Adjusting headlamp pattern.................... 169
07
07 Wheels and tyres
General.................................................... 172
Tyre pressure.......................................... 176
Warning triangle* and spare wheel* ....... 179
Changing wheels.................................... 182
Emergency puncture repair*................... 184
08
08 Car care
Cleaning.................................................. 190
Touching up paintwork........................... 193
Rustproofing........................................... 194
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09 Maintenance and service
Volvo service........................................... 198
Self-maintenance.................................... 199
Bonnet and engine compartment........... 200
Oils and fluids......................................... 202
Wiper blades........................................... 207
Battery..................................................... 208
Replacing bulbs...................................... 210
Fuses...................................................... 216
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10 Infotainment system
General.................................................... 226
Audio functions....................................... 228
Radio functions....................................... 232
CD functions........................................... 237
Menu structure – audio system.............. 240
Phone functions*..................................... 241
Menu structure – phone*......................... 248
Bluetooth handsfree*.............................. 251
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11 Specifications
Type designation..................................... 258
Dimensions and weights......................... 261
Engine specifications.............................. 264
Engine oil................................................ 266
Fluids and lubricants............................... 270
Fuel......................................................... 273
Catalytic converter.................................. 278
Electrical system..................................... 279
Type approval......................................... 281
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12 Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index.................................. 282
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Introduction
Important information
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Reading the Owner's Manual
Introduction
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.
The equipment described in the owner's manual is not present in all cars. In addition to
standard equipment, this manual also
describes options (factory fitted equipment)
and certain accessories (retrofitted extra
equipment). If you are uncertain over what is
standard or option/accessory then we recommend that you contact your Volvo dealer.
Volvo cars are adapted for the varying requirements of different markets, as well as for
national or local legal requirements and regulations.
The specifications, design features and illustrations in this owner's manual are not binding.
We reserve the right to make modifications
without prior notice.
© Volvo Car Corporation
Option
All types of option/accessory are marked with
an asterisk
.
The range of options/accessories for the different car models varies depending on the market. The majority of options are factory fitted
and cannot be retrofitted, accessories are retrofitted.
We recommend that you contact your authorised Volvo dealer for more information.
Special texts
WARNING
Warning texts advise of a risk of personal
injury.
IMPORTANT
Important texts advise of a risk of material
damage.
NOTE
NOTE texts give advice or tips that facilitate
the use of features and functions for example.
Footnote
There is footnote information in the owner's
manual that is located at the bottom of the
page. This information is an addition to the text
that it refers to via a number. If the footnote
refers to text in a table then letters are used
instead of numbers for referral.
Message texts
There are displays in the car that show text
messages. These text messages are highlighted in the owner's manual by means of the
text being slightly larger and printed in grey.
Examples of this are in menu texts and message texts on the information display (e.g.
Audio settings).
Decals
The car contains different types of decal which
are designed to convey important information
in a simple and clear manner. The decals in the
car have the following descending degree of
importance for the warning/information.
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Important information
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Warning for personal injury
Black ISO symbols on yellow warning field,
white text/image on black message field. Used
to indicate the presence of danger which, if the
warning is ignored, may result in serious personal injury or fatality.
Risk of property damage
White ISO symbols and white text/image on
black or blue warning field and message field.
Used to indicate the presence of danger which,
if the warning is ignored, may result in damage
to property.
Information
White ISO symbols and white text/image on
black message field.
NOTE
The labels shown in the owner's manual are
not provided as exact reproductions of
those in the car. The purpose is to show
their approximate appearance and location
in the car. The information that applies to
your car in particular is available on the label
in question in your car.
Procedure lists
Procedures where action must be taken in a
certain sequence are numbered in the owner's
manual.
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Important information
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When there is a series of illustrations for
step-by-step instructions each step is
numbered in the same way as the corresponding illustration.
There are numbered lists with letters adjacent to the series of illustrations where the
order of the instructions is not significant.
Arrows appear numbered and unnumbered and are used to illustrate a movement.
If there is no series of illustrations for step-bystep instructions then the different steps are
numbered with normal numbers.
Position lists
Red circles containing a number are used
in overview images where different components are pointed out. The number
recurs in the position list featured in connection with the illustration that describes
the item.
Bulleted lists
A bulleted list is used when there is a list of
points in the owner's manual.
Example:
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Coolant
•
Engine oil
To be continued
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This symbol is located furthest down to the
right when a section continues on the following
page.
Recording data
The driving and safety systems in the car use
computers which check and share information
with each other on the car's function. One or
more of these computers may store information on the systems they check during normal
driving, during the course of a collision or nearcollision. Stored information may be used by:
•
Volvo Car Corporation
•
Service or repair workshops
•
Police or other authorities
•
Other parties who claim legal entitlement
for access to the information or someone
who has permission from the owner to
access the information.
Accessories and extra equipment
The incorrect connection and installation of
accessories can negatively affect the car's
electrical system. Certain accessories only
function when their associated software is
installed in the car's computer system. We
therefore recommend that you always contact
an authorised Volvo workshop before installing
accessories which are connected to or affect
the electrical system.
Information on the Internet
At www.volvocars.com there is further information concerning your car.
Introduction
Volvo and the environment
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Volvo Cars' environmental philosophy
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Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corporation's core values which influence all operations. 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 resourceefficient plants in the world. Volvo Car Corporation has global ISO certification, which
includes the environmental standard ISO
14001 covering all factories and several of our
other units. We also set requirements for our
partners so that they work systematically with
environmental issues.
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.
Efficient emission control
Your Volvo is manufactured following the concept "Clean inside and out" – a concept that
encompasses a clean interior environment as
well as highly efficient emission control. In
many cases the exhaust emissions are well
below the applicable standards.
Clean air in the passenger compartment
A passenger compartment filter prevents dust
and pollen from entering the passenger compartment via the air intake.
A sophisticated air quality system, IAQS* (Interior Air Quality System) ensures that the incoming air is cleaner than the air in the traffic outside.
The system consists of an electronic sensor
and a carbon filter. The incoming air is monitored continuously and if there is an increase in
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the level of certain unhealthy gases such as
carbon monoxide then the air intake is closed.
Such a situation may arise in heavy traffic,
queues and tunnels for example.
The entry of nitrous oxides, ground-level ozone
and hydrocarbons is prevented by the carbon
filter.
Textile standard
The interior of a Volvo is designed to be pleasant and comfortable, even for people with
contact allergies and for asthma sufferers.
Extreme attention has been given to choosing
environmentally-compatible materials. This
means that they also fulfil the requirements in
the Oeko-Tex 100 standard
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, a major advance
towards a healthier passenger compartment
environment.
Oeko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, carpets and fabrics for example. The leather in the
upholstery undergoes chromium-free tanning
with plant substances and fulfils the certification requirements.
Volvo workshops and the environment
Regular maintenance creates the conditions
for a long service life and low fuel consumption
for your car. In this way you contribute to a
cleaner environment. When Volvo's workshops
are entrusted with the service and mainte-
nance 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.
Reducing environmental impact
You can easily help reduce environmental
impact, for example, by driving economically
and by servicing and maintaining the car
according to the instructions in the owner's
manual.
The following advice 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 132).
•
Decrease fuel consumption by choosing
ECO tyre pressure, see page 176.
•
A roof load and ski box increase air resistance, leading to higher fuel consumption.
Remove them directly after use.
•
Remove unnecessary items from the car.
The greater the load the higher the fuel
consumption.
•
If the car is equipped with an engine block
heater, always use it before starting from
cold. This reduces fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions.
•
Drive gently and avoid braking too hard.
•
Drive in the highest gear possible. Low
engine speeds result in lower fuel consumption.
•
Use engine braking to slow down.
•
Avoid letting the engine idle. Pay attention
to local regulations. Switch off the engine
when stationary for longer periods.
•
Always dispose of environmentally hazardous waste, such as batteries and oils, in
an environmentally safe manner. We recommend that you consult an authorised
Volvo workshop for advice if you are uncertain about the disposal of this type of
waste.
•
Service your car regularly.
•
High speed increases consumption considerably due to increased wind resistance. A doubling of speed increases wind
resistance 4 times.
These hints will help reduce fuel consumption
without increasing travel time or lessening the
enjoyment of driving. Apart from being kind to
your car, you'll be saving money - and the
Earth's resources.
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More information on www.oekotex.com
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The owner's manual and the
environment
The FSC symbol shows that the paper pulp in
this publication comes from FSC certified forests or other controlled sources.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Seatbelts................................................................................................. 16
Airbag system......................................................................................... 19
Airbags (SRS).......................................................................................... 20
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)*............................................... 23
Side airbags (SIPS bags)........................................................................ 25
Inflatable Curtain (IC).............................................................................. 27
WHIPS..................................................................................................... 28
When the systems deploy....................................................................... 30
Crash mode............................................................................................ 31
Child safety............................................................................................. 32
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SAFETY
01 Safety
Seatbelts
01
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General information
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Tensioning the hip strap. The belt must be positioned low down.
Heavy braking can have serious consequences
if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure that all
passengers use their seatbelts. It is important
that the seatbelt lies against the body so it can
provide maximum protection. Do not lean the
backrest too far back. The seatbelt is designed
to protect in a normal seating position.
Putting on a seatbelt
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Pull the seatbelt out slowly and secure it by
pressing the buckle into the lock. A loud
"click" indicates that the seatbelt has
locked.
Releasing the seatbelt
±
Press the red lock button and then let the
seatbelt retract. If the seatbelt does not
retract fully, feed the seatbelt in by hand so
that it does not hang loose.
The seatbelt locks and cannot be withdrawn:
•
if it is pulled out too quickly.
•
during braking and acceleration.
•
if the car leans heavily.
Keep in mind the following:
•
do not use clips or anything else that can
prevent the seatbelt from fitting properly
•
ensure that the seatbelt is not twisted or
caught on anything
•
the hip strap must be positioned low down
(not over the abdomen)
•
tension the hip strap over the lap by pulling
the diagonal shoulder belt as illustrated.
WARNING
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly, this
may diminish the protection provided by the
airbag in the event of a collision.
WARNING
Each seatbelt is designed for only one person.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seatbelt yourself.
Volvo recommends that you contact an
authorised Volvo workshop. If the seatbelt
has been subjected to a major load, such as
in conjunction with 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.
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Seatbelts
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Seatbelts and pregnancy
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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.
Seatbelt reminder
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Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fasten
their seatbelts by means of 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. A message
is shown in the information display when
the seatbelts are used or the rear doors are
opened. The message is automatically
cleared after approx. 30 seconds or can be
acknowledged manually by pressing the
READ button.
•
Provides a warning if one of the rear seatbelts is unfastened during a journey. This
warning takes the form of a message on
the information display along with the
audio/visual signal. The warning ceases
when the seatbelt is re-fastened or when
acknowledged manually by pressing the
READ button.
The message on the information display showing which seatbelts are in use is always available. Press the READ button to see stored
messages.
Certain markets
An audio signal and indicator lamp remind the
driver if not wearing a seatbelt to use one. At
low speed, the audio reminder will sound for
the first six seconds.
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Seatbelts
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Seatbelt tensioner
The front seatbelts and the two for the outer
rear seats are equipped with seatbelt tensioners. A mechanism in the seatbelt tensioner
tightens the seatbelt in the event of a sufficiently violent collision. The seatbelt then provides more effective restraint for occupants.
01 Safety
Airbag system
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Warning symbol on the combined
instrument panel
The airbag system1 is continually monitored by
the system's control module. The warning
symbol in the combined instrument panel illuminates when the remote control key is turned
to position I, II or III. The symbol goes out after
approx. 6 seconds provided the airbag system
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is working correctly.
As well as the warning symbol, a
message may appear on the display in appropriate cases. If the
warning symbol malfunctions, the
warning triangle illuminates and
the message
SRS AIRBAG
SERVICE REQUIRED
or SRS
AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT
appears in the display. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised
Volvo workshop immediately.
WARNING
If the warning symbol for the airbag system
remains illuminated or illuminates while driving, it means that the airbag system does
not have full functionality. The symbol indicates a fault in the seatbelt tensioner system, SIPS, SRS or the IC system. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised
Volvo workshop immediately.
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Includes SRS and seatbelt tensioner, SIPS and IC.
01 Safety
Airbags (SRS)
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Airbag system
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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
Volvo recommends that you contact an
authorised Volvo workshop for repair.
Defective work in the airbag system could
cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.
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SRS system, right-hand drive
NOTE
The sensors react differently depending on
the course of the collision and whether or
not the seatbelts on the driver's side and
passenger side are used.
It is therefore possible that only one (or
none) of the airbags may inflate in a collision. The airbag system senses the force of
the collision on the car and adapts accordingly so that one or more airbags is
deployed.
The capacities of the airbags are also adapted to the collision force to which they are
subjected.
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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.
Airbag (SRS) on the driver's side
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The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System) to supplement the protection afforded by the seatbelt on the driver's
side. This airbag is fitted into the centre of the
steering wheel. The steering wheel is marked
SRS AIRBAG.
WARNING
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly, this
may diminish the protection provided by the
airbag in the event of a collision.
Passenger airbag (SRS)
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The car has an airbag1 to supplement the protection afforded by the seatbelt on the passenger side. This airbag is folded up into a compartment above the glovebox. Its cover panel
is marked SRS AIRBAG.
WARNING
To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys, passengers must sit as upright as
possible with their feet on the floor and back
against the backrest. Seatbelts must be
secured.
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Not all cars have a passenger airbag (SRS). This can be unselected when the car is ordered.
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Airbags (SRS)
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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
(SRS) is activated.
2
Never allow a child to stand or sit in front of
the front passenger seat. Children under
140 cm must never 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.
Label Airbag
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Location of decal for front passenger airbag.
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For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS), see page 23.
01 Safety
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)*
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Key switch off - PACOS
General information
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 under the heading
Activating/deactivating.
Key switch off/switch
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). Check that the switch is in
the required position. Volvo recommends that
the key blade is used to change position.
For information on the key blade, see
page 115.
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 a switch
(PACOS), the airbag will always be activated.
WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag
is activated and the symbol
in the roof
console is illuminated. Failure to follow this
advice could endanger the life of the child.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat if the text message in the roof
panel indicates that the airbag (SRS) is
deactivated and if the warning symbol for
the airbag system is also displayed on the
combined instrument panel. This indicates
that there has been a severe malfunction.
Volvo recommends that you visit an authorised Volvo workshop as soon as possible.
Activating/deactivating
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Switch location.
The airbag is activated. With the switch in
this position, children taller than 140 cm
can sit in the front passenger seat, but
never children in a child seat or on a
booster cushion.
The airbag is deactivated. With the switch
in this position, children in a child seat or
on a booster cushion can sit in the front
passenger seat, but never persons taller
than 140 cm.
01 Safety
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
WARNING
Activated airbag (passenger seat):
Never place a child who is shorter than
140 cm in a child seat or on a booster cushion on the front passenger seat when the
airbag is activated.
Deactivated airbag (passenger seat):
Children taller than 140 cm must never sit in
the front passenger seat when the airbag is
deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above can
endanger life.
Messages
2
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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag (SRS)
is deactivated.
A text message and a symbol in the roof panel
indicate that the airbag (SRS) for the front passenger seat is deactivated (see preceding illustration).
G018083
Indicator showing that the passenger airbag (SRS)
is activated.
A warning symbol in the roof panel indicates
that the airbag (SRS) for the front passenger
seat is activated (see preceding illustration).
NOTE
When the remote control key is turned to
ignition position II or III the warning symbol
for the airbag is shown in the combined
instrument panel for approx. 6 seconds, see
page 19.
Following which, the indicator in the roof
console is illuminated showing the correct
status for the front passenger seat airbag.
For more information on the different ignition positions, see page 135.
01 Safety
Side airbags (SIPS bags)
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Side airbag
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Side airbag locations.
In a side impact collision 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
•
Volvo recommends that repairs are only
carried out by an authorised Volvo
workshop. Defective work in the SIPSbag system could cause malfunction
and result in serious personal injury.
•
Do not place any objects in the area
between the outside of the seat and the
door panel, since this area is required
by the side airbag.
•
Volvo recommends the use only of car
seat covers approved by Volvo. Other
seat covers may impede the operation
of the side airbags.
•
Side airbags are a supplement the seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Child seats and side airbags
The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion
is not diminished by the side airbag.
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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passenger air-
bag.
Location
G025315
Driver's seat, left-hand drive.
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For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS), see page 23.
01 Safety
Side airbags (SIPS bags)
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G025316
Front passenger 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.
Label, side airbag
G032246
Location of decal for side airbag, driver's side,
front, left-hand drive car.
01 Safety
Inflatable Curtain (IC)
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Properties
G015265
The inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is a
supplement to the SIPS and the airbags. It is
fitted in the headlining along both sides of the
roof and protects the car's occupants sitting in
the outer seats. A sufficiently violent collision
trips the sensors and the inflatable curtain is
inflated. The inflatable curtain helps to prevent
the driver and passengers from striking their
heads on the inside of the car during a collision.
WARNING
Never hang or attach heavy items onto the
handles in the roof. The hook is only
designed for light clothing (not for solid
objects such as umbrellas for example).
Do not screw or install anything onto the
car's headlining, door pillars or side panels.
This could compromise the intended protection. Volvo recommends that you only
ever use Volvo genuine parts that are
approved for placement in these areas.
WARNING
Do not load the car higher than 50 mm under
the top edge of the side windows. Otherwise, the intended protection of the inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the headlining, may be compromised.
WARNING
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the
seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
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Protection against whiplash injury – WHIPS
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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 rear-end
collision, where the angle and speed of the collision, and the nature of the colliding vehicle all
have an influence.
WARNING
The WHIPS system is a supplement to the
seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Properties of the seat
When the WHIPS system is deployed, the front
seat backrests are lowered backward to alter
the seating position of the driver and front seat
passenger. This reduces the risk of whiplash
injury.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
system yourself. Volvo recommends that
you contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
WHIPS system and child seats/booster
cushions
The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion
is not diminished by the WHIPS system.
Correct seating position
For the best possible protection, the driver and
front seat passenger should sit in the centre of
the seat with as little space as possible
between the head and the head restraint.
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Do not obstruct the WHIPS system
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Do not leave any objects on the floor behind the
driver's seat or the passenger seat.
WARNING
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the
rear seat cushion and the front seat backrest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the
function of the WHIPS system.
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Do not leave any objects on the rear seat.
WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is folded down, the
corresponding front seat must be moved
forward so that it does not touch the folded
backrest.
WARNING
If a seat has been subjected to extreme
forces, such as due to a rear-end collision,
the WHIPS system must be checked. Volvo
recommends that it is checked by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Part of the WHIPS system's protective
capacity may have been lost even if the
seats appear to be undamaged.
Volvo recommends that you contact an
authorised Volvo workshop to have the system checked even after a minor rear-end
collision.
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