Volvo S70 1999, V70 1999 Owner Manual
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VOLVO
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VOLVO
This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo.
Welcome to the world-wide 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.
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
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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
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 back to 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 the 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 indication 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
● 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,
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etc.
● When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically
been adapted to the environment.
Contents
Table of Contents
Page No. Chapter and Subject
pg. 1
Chapter 1 - Occupant safety
pg. 16
Chapter 2 - Instruments and controls
pg. 41
Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 65
Chapter 4 - Starting and driving
pg. 85
Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires
pg. 91
Chapter 6 - In case of emergency
pg. 109
Chapter 7 - Car care
pg. 115
Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
pg. 133
Chapter 9 - Specifications
pg. 141
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
pg. 198
Index
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the BREAK-IN
information on page 66. You should also be familiar with the information in the first three chapters of
this manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be studied after
operating the vehicle for the first time.
This manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. It should thus be kept in the car for ready
access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating the 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 or 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 of special legal requirements and that optional equipment described in this
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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.
CAUTION: Certain models have reduced ground clearance due to the design of the front spoiler.
Please observe caution when e.g., driving onto garage hoists, through drifted snow or when other road
debris is encountered, or when parking near curbs.
©1998 Volvo Cars of North America Inc.
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Chapter 1 - Occupant safety
pg. 1 Occupant safety
Occupant safety
Despite our strongest recommendations, and your best intentions, not wearing a seat belt is like
believing "It'll never happen to me!". Volvo 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.
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".
Chapter Contents
Page No. Subject
pg. 2
Seat belts
pg. 4
Volvo SRS
pg. 8
Side Impact Protection System - (SIPS) air
bag
pg. 9
Child safety
pg. 14
Occupant safety
pg. 14
Reporting Safety Defects
pg. 2 Seat belts
Seat belts
Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride.
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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
seat belt. The rear seats are provided with self-retracting inertia 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 receptacle (buckle for rear seats) 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.
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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WARNING! 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.
Spool-out
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt buckle (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with
a locking mechanism to help keep the lap section of the seat belt taut. Please refer to page 12 for more
information on this function.
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 with the seat
belt properly fastened.
pg. 3 Seat belts, Center head restraint
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
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located low, as shown in the above illustration.
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 event
of accident. As the seat belts lose much of theirstrength when exposed to violent stretching, they
should be replaced after any collision, even if they may appear to be undamaged. Never repair the belt
on your own; have this done by an authorized Volvo retailer only.
Center head restraint
The center head restraint can be adjusted according to the passenger's height. The restraint should be
carefully adjusted to support the occupant's head.
To raise: Pull straight up
To lower: Pull forward and push down
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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, the knee bolsters beneath the steering column and the glove compartment and decals on
both sun visors and on the far right side of the dash.
The airbags are folded and located in the center of the steering wheel and above the glove compartment.
They are designed to deploy during certain frontal-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.
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.
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The airbag system includes gas generators (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 withnitrogen gas. As the movement of the seat's 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.
The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of a
second.
WARNING! 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 tothe nearest authorized Volvo retailer for
inspection as soon as possible.
pg. 5 Volvo SRS (cont.)
NOTE: All doors will automatically be unlocked if the airbags deploy.
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A self-diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors the SRS. 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 start ed.
The following items are monitored by all the self-diagnostic system:
● Sensor unit
● Cable harness
● Gas generator ignitors
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 the 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.
The above is a sample of the label found on all seat belts equipped with tensioners, located on the front
seat belts near the lower anchorage point.
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The above is a sample of the decal which can be found on the driver's door pillar.
There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The only periodic maintenance recommended
on the SRS is that the air bag modules and front seat belts (including tensioners) should be replaced
approximately every ten years and that the other components in the system (wiring, connectors, etc.)
should also be inspected at this time. The SRS decal on your car shows the month and year servicing is
due. 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.
pg. 6 Volvo SRS (cont.)
Passenger side air bag
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SRS texts as far right of instrument panel
WARNING! Do not use child safety seats or child boosters 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 air bags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount
of powder is released. The release of the powdermay appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal
characteristic and does not indicate fire.
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WARNING!
● Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants
(adults and children) shorter than four feet seven inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of the
vehicle with a front passenger side airbag. See page 12 for guidelines.
● Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the
instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort
allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.
● Feet must be on the floor, e.g. not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
● 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).
● 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 hatch. 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 (cont.)
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 in the crash severity, angle, speed, and object impacted. The SRS sensor is
designed to react to both the impact of thecollision 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, orother injuries as a result of airbag(s)
deployment.
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.
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● 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.
Automatic transmission only:
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 decal *
SIPS airbag (front seats only)
As an enhancement to the structural Side Impact Protection System built into your car, your 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), cables (2) from these modules to the
mechanical sensor units (3) and gas generators (4). The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase
occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions. The SIPS airbags aredesigned 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.
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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.
● The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deployment.
● No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SIPS
airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment (see illustration to the right above).
● 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.
NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the
impact.
1 - Airbag, 2 - cable, 3 - sensor unit, 4 - gas generator
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 beforedisconnecting the battery. This may cause airbag deployment
which could result in personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.
pg. 9 Child safety
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Sedan
Child Restraint Anchorages
Volvo cars are fitted with Child Restraint Top Tether Anchorages in the rear seat.
Sedans: There are three pre-drilled anchorage points under the rear window shelf which are not visible
from the passenger compartment.
Wagons: The anchorage points are on the rear seat backrest and are hidden by plastic covers. The
backrest must be folded down to access the center anchorage point.
In cars designed for Canada, one top tether anchorage set will be in the glove box.
Installing the top tether
Sedans: The pre-drilled holes for the child restraint anchorages are underneath the rear window shelf and
can be accessed from the trunk or by lowering the rear seat backrests.
Wagons: Remove the plastic cover from the anchorage point you intend to use.
On either model, refer to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for securing the seat.
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Wagon
A - 10 mm spacer, B - anchorage plate, C - 5/16" UNC bolt
WARNING! Child Restraint Anchorages 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 excessiveforces 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.
pg. 10 Child safety (cont.)
Integrated booster cushion:
1 - Sedan 2 - Wagon
Integrated booster cushion (optional)
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Volvo's own integrated booster cushion has been specially designed to help safeguard a child seated in
the center position of the rear seat. When using the integrated booster cushion, the child must be secured
with the vehicle's three-point seatbelt. The booster cushion is approved for children weighing between
15 and 40 kg (33 and 88 lbs) and between 97 and 137 cm (38 and 54 in ) in height. It is not intended for
children under 3 years of age.
The child should be properly seated on the booster cushion (see illustrations 1 and 2 in left column). For
small children, the booster cushion backrest can be tilted back slightly by raising the center head
restraint above the upper edge of the booster cushion backrest (3) and tilting the backrest (4). For taller
children, it is essential that the head restraint be adjusted properly to help support the child's head (see
page 3).
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.
WARNING! Failure to follow the instructions on this page 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.
pg. 11 Child safety (cont.)
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Storing the booster cushion
To store (fold up):
● Fold down the booster cushion backrest to the seat section (A)
● Snap the backrest snap to the fastener on the seat (B)
● Fold up the booster cushion unit (C)
NOTE: The booster cushion must be folded down as one unit. If the backrest is not strapped to the seat
section of the cushion, the backrest hinges may lock.
Auxiliary seat - A-Fold up, B-Fold down
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Auxiliary seat (optional)
If all the seats are occupied, a rear-facing auxiliary seat in the cargo area of the wagon models can be
used. This seat is designed for two children, each weighing between 23 - 40 kg (50 - 88 lbs.) with a total
seat capacity of 80 kg (176 lbs.) and up to 150 cm (59 inches) in height.
WARNING! Both rear seat backrests must be up when the auxiliary seat is being used.
Do not use a booster cushion or child seat in conjunction with the auxiliary seat. The luggage net
should be retracted and the child safety lock in the tailgate should be open to allow access to the cargo
area.
pg. 12 Child safety (cont.)
A-Lap section of belt locked in place, B-Lap section functions normally
Keeping child seats in place (spool-out)
To make child restraint installation easier, each seat belt buckle (except for the driver's belt) is equipped
with a locking mechanism to help keep the lap section of the seat belt taut.
When attaching the seat belt to a child restraint:
● Make sure the red lock button is moved to the right (see illustration A). A coin, etc.. can be used to
move the button.
● Attach the seat belt to the child restraint according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
● Pull the lap section of the seat belt taut.
The lap section of the seat belt cannot be loosened as long as the red lock button is in the right position.
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The lap section of the seat belt can be adjusted when the lock button is in the left position (see
illustration B).
NOTE: Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary,
guide the belt back into the retractor slot. When not in use, the child restraint should be secured with the
seat belt to help prevent movementduring a sudden stop.
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.
Important!
Why Volvo believes no child should sit in the front seat of a car.
It's quite simple really. A front air bag is a very powerful device designed, by law, to help protect an
adult. Because of the size of the air bag and its speed of inflation, a child should never be placed in the
front seat, even if he or shed 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 children in
the back seat, and buckle them up.
Volvo has some very specific recommendations:
● Always wear your seat belt.
● Air bags 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. Please do not
disconnect the air bag 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 four feet seven inches (140
cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag.
Drive safely!
pg. 13 Child safety (cont.)
Child safety
Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember
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that, regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a car.
Restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap portion of
a lap-shoulder belt. Such 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 bystriking 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 chanceof injuries or
increasing the injury of a child.
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 a cushion so that the seat
belt is properly located on the hips (see page 10).
A specially designed and tested booster (not available in Canada) cushion for children between 22.7 - 36
kg (50 - 80 lbs) and 117 - 137 cm (46 - 54") can be obtained from your Volvo retailer.
If necessary, an auxiliary seat for children is available for use in the luggage compartment of station
wagon models. This seat is designed for two children, each weighing between 23 - 40 kg (50 - 88 lbs.)
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and up to 150 cm (59 inches) in height.
WARNING!
● When using the auxiliary seat for children, both sections of the rear seat backrest must be secured in
the upright position
● Do not use a booster cushion or child seat in conjunction with the auxiliary seat.
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pg. 14 Occupant safety
Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the anchor bolts are secure and that the 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.
Volvo Concern for Safety
Safety is the cornerstone for 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.
Occupant safety
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 driver.
● If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving
abilities.
● Take a driver-retaining course
● Have your eyes checked regularly
● Keep your windshield and headlamps clean.
● Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.
● Take into account the traffic, road, and water conditions, particularly with regard to stopping distance.
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Reporting Safety Defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you,your
retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHSTA, U.
S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Chapter 2 - Instruments and controls
pg. 16 Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 17 Instruments, switches and controls (cont.)
The pages in this section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and controls. Note
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that vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements.
Chart for Picture of Instruments and Controls
Number Page No. Subject
1
pg. 35
Air vents
2
pg. 22
Headlights, parking lights
3
pg. 24
Instrument illumination
4
pg. 24
Rear fog light
5
pg. 24
Front fog lights
6 Space for additional equipment
7 Space for additional equipment
8
pg. 16-17
Instruments
9
pg. 25
TRACS/STC (optional)
10
pg. 2830
Trip computer (optional)
11
pg. 52
Electrically operated sun roof (optional)
12
pg. 25
Rear window demister/heated door mirrors
13
pg. 35
Air mix
14
pg. 35
Air vents
15
pg. 4-6
Passenger side SRS (air bag) hatch
16
pg. 35
Air vents
17
pg. 53
Hood release
18
pg. 22
Turn signals, high/low beams/exterior courtesy lights
pg. 31
Cruise control
19
pg. 34
Adjustable steering wheel
20
pg. 23
Windshield wiper/washer
:
pg. 26
Tailgate wiper/washer (wagons)
21
pg. 32
Heated front seats (optional)
22
pg. 33
Auxiliary socket
23
pg. 141
Audio system
24
pg. 35-39
Heating and ventilation controls
25
pg. 25
Hazard warning flashers
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