Volvo S80 2006 Owner Manual
2006 Volvo S80
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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.
For further information please contact your
retailer, or:
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In the USA: In Canada:
Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Center National Customer Service
P.O. Box 914 175 Gordon Baker Road
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-
0914
North York, Ontario M2H
2N7
1-800-458-1552 1-800-663-8255
http://www.volvocars.us http://www.volvocanada.com
Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 - Safety
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Chapter 3 - Climate control system
Chapter 4 - Interior
Chapter 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm
Chapter 6 - Starting and driving
Chapter 7 - Wheels and tires
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
Chapter 9 - Specifications
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
Index
Back Cover
© 2005 Volvo Cars of North America LLC.
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General information
Shiftlock
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from
this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the
button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark.
Keylock
This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before
the key can be removed from the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible
from the ABS control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
The fuel filler door, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your car's central locking system.
Press the button on the light switch panel (see
page 34) when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel
filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward.
An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door relocks.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not
closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
("Check Engine" light) may indicate a fault.
Warning!
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect your vehicle's driveability and
safety.
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil
consumption information on
page 153. You should also be familiar with the information in
chapters one, two and four 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.
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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.
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of its customers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care
about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement
in reducing our environmental impact.
Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the overall
environmental impact of a product 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%
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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.
PremAir®
On the surface of the radiator in the engine compartment, there is a special coating called PremAir®.
PremAir® works as a catalytic converter, converting most of the ozone passing through the radiator into
oxygen, thereby reducing harmful ground-level ozone.
PremAir is a registered trademark of Engelhard Corporation.
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Chapter 1 - Safety
pg. 1 Safety
Occupant safety 2
Seat belts 3
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
5
Front airbags 6
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 9
Side impact (SIPS) airbags 12
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 13
Inspecting SRS system components 14
Whiplash Protection System
(WHIPS)
15
Child safety 17
pg. 2 Occupant safety
Volvo Concern for Safety
Safety is the Volvo cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the
production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact
zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government
regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety
features and to refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your
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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 or in Canada at: 800-663-8255.
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 drive.
● If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving
abilities.
● Take a driver-retraining course.
● Have your eyes checked regularly.
● Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
● Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.
● Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping
distance.
Reporting Safety Defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America. If
NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (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:
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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)
pg. 3 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt
Using seat belts
Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you and all occupants of your vehicle to wear seat
belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by
age, weight and height.
Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle.
Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.
Seat belt tensioners
The seat belts are equipped with tensioners that reduce slack in the belts. These tensioners are triggered
in situations where the airbags deploy. The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which,
in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the occupant.
Buckling a seat belt
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is heard. The
seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not
pulled out too far.
The retractor will lock up as follows:
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● if the belt is pulled out rapidly
● during braking and acceleration
● if the vehicle is leaning excessively
● when driving in turns
When wearing the seat belt remember:
● The belt should not be twisted or turned.
● The lap section of the belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).
● Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are
taut.
Unbuckling the seat belt
To remove the seat belt, press the red section on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the vehicle,
check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the
retractor slot.
Seat belt reminder
The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light above the rearview mirror, and a
symbol in the instrument panel that alert the driver and front seat passenger if their seat belts are not
fastened.
Sample label on all seat belts with tensioners
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.
pg. 4 Seat belts
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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.
● Seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching and should be replaced
after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.
● Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by an authorized Volvo service technician only.
● Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will
have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.
● The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function
properly.
● Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passengerÕs seat. We
also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt
properly fastened.
Seat belt use during pregnancy
Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct
way. The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the
side of the belly. The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It
must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the
body without any twists.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such that they
can easily maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means they must be able to easily operate
the foot pedals and steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as
large a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel.
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Child seats
Please refer to page 21 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.
pg. 5 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
SRS warning light
Supplemental Restraint System
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt tensioners, front airbags, side impact airbags, the
occupant weight sensor, and inflatable curtains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS control
module. An SRS warning light in the instrument panel (see the illustration above) illuminates when the
ignition key is turned to position I, II, or III, and will normally go out after approximately 7 seconds if
no faults are detected in the system.
Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates. If this
warning symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol
illuminates and a text
message will be displayed.
WARNING!
● If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are
driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
● Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system
could cause malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by an
authorized Volvo service technician.
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WARNING!
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the
floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start
the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause
airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to
move the gear selector to the neutral position:
● Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery
● Wait at least one minute.
● Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
● Press firmly on the brake pedal.
● Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position.
pg. 6 Front airbags
The front airbag system
The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection
intended, seat belts must be worn at all times.
The front airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and a deceleration
sensor (3) that activates the gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a
controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt
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slack. The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one fifth
of a second.
Passenger's side airbag - above glove compartment
The location of the front airbags is indicated by "SRS AIRBAG" embossed on the steering wheel pad
and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of
the dash.
● The driver's side front airbag is folded and located in the steering wheel hub.
● The passenger's side front airbag is folded behind a panel located above the glove compartment.
WARNING!
● The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to-not a replacement for-the three-
point seat belts. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.
● Never drive a vehicle with a steering wheel-mounted airbag with your hands on the steering wheel
pad/airbag housing.
● The front airbags are designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and
with considerable force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating
position, one may experience abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result from
deployment of one or both of the airbags.
● When installing any accessory equipment, make sure that the front airbag system is not damaged.
Any interference in the system could cause malfunction.
pg. 7 Front airbags
Front airbag deployment
● The front airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or
decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also
deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs.
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● The SRS sensors, which trigger the front airbags, are designed to react to both the impact of the
collision and the inertial forces generated by it, and to determine if the intensity of the collision is
sufficient for the seat belt tensioners and/or airbags to be deployed.
However, not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags.
● If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low
speed, the front airbags will not necessarily deploy.
● Front airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a
rollover situation.
● The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed
or not.
NOTE:
● Deployment of front airbags occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where deployment
occurs, the airbags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is
released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and
does not indicate fire.
● Volvo's dual-threshold, dual-stage front airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front
seat buckles. The point at which the airbag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being
used, as well as the severity of the collision.
● Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags deploys. If the impact is less severe, but severe
enough to present a clear injury risk, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at 70% of their total capacity. If
the impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at full capacity.
Should you have questions about any component in the SRS system, please contact a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician or Volvo Customer Support:
In the USA:
Volvo Cars of North America
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
http://www.volvocars.us
In Canada:
Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
http://www.volvocanada.com
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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 occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these
devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened
1
.
● Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your
vehicle. Other safety systems can also be damaged.
● The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the
event of prolonged exposure.
1 See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on
page 9.
pg. 8 Front airbags
SRS decal at far right of the passenger's dashboard
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WARNING!
● No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on, attached to, or
installed near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag
deployment (see the illustration on page 6).
● There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dashboard area.
● Never try to open the airbag cover on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This
should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
WARNING!
● No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on, attached to, or
installed near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag
deployment (see the illustration on page 6).
● There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dashboard area.
● Never try to open the airbag cover on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This
should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
pg. 9 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag
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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, and be properly
restrained for their size and weight. See also the child safety recommendations on
page 21.
The passenger's side front airbag is automatically enabled/disabled by the Occupant Weight Sensor
(OWS), a system that monitors the weight of the person or object in the front passenger's seat. The
system consists of a silicone-filled bag located under the padding in the front passenger's seat cushion, a
control module located under this seat, and a seat belt tension sensor, located on the outboard side of the
seat.
The OWS system continuously monitors the pressure on the front passenger's seat cushion and the
tension applied to the seat belt. Based on this data, OWS assesses the weight of the occupant or object in
the front passenger's seat. This information is transmitted to the SRS system control module, which
enables or disables the passenger's side front airbag accordingly, as indicated in the table to the right.
If the system is functioning normally, the status of the front passenger's side airbag (enabled/ disabled)
will be shown by the OWS indicator light as explained in the table to the right. The OWS indicator light
is separate and in addition to the SRS warning light in the instrument panel.
NOTE: When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 seconds while
the system performs a self-diagnostic test and then go out.
However, if a fault is detected in the system:
● The OWS indicator light will stay on
● The SRS warning light (see page 5) will come on and stay on
● The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the information display.
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(contd. on following page)
pg. 10 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
WARNING!
If a fault in the system is detected and indicated as explained on the previous page, be aware that the
passenger's side front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision. In this case, the safety systems
and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible.
Modifications
If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any way to accommodate a disability, for example by
altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag systems, please contact Volvo
at:
In the USA:
Volvo Cars of North America
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914
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Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
In Canada:
Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
WARNING!
'No objects that add to the total weight on the seat should be placed on the front passenger's seat. If a
child is seated in the front passenger's seat with any additional weight, this extra weight could cause
the OWS system to enable the airbag, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision,
thereby injuring the child. The seat belt should never be wrapped around an object on the front
passenger's seat. This could interfere with the OWS system's function. The front passenger's seat belt
should never be used in a way that exerts more pressure on the passenger than normal. This could
increase the pressure exerted on the weight sensor by a child, and could result in the airbag being
enabled, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision, thereby injuring the child.
WARNING!
Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system. This could result in system
malfunction. Maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by an authorized Volvo service
technician. 'The front passenger's seat should not be modified in any way. This could reduce pressure
on the seat cushion, which might interfere with the OWS system's function.
pg. 11 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
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WARNING!
Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system. Failure to follow these
instructions could adversely affect the system's function and result in serious injury to the occupant of
the front passenger's seat:
● The full weight of the front seat passenger should always be on the seat cushion. The passenger
should never lift him/ herself off the seat cushion using the armrest in the door or the center console,
by pressing the feet on the floor, by sitting on the edge of the seat cushion, or by pressing against the
backrest in a way that reduces pressure on the seat cushion. This could cause OWS to disable the
front passenger's side airbag.
● Do not place any type of object on the front passenger's seat in such a way that jamming, pressing,
or squeezing occurs between the object and the front seat, other than as a direct result of the correct
use of the ALR/ELR seat belt (see page 21).
● No objects should be placed under the front passenger's seat. This could interfere with the OWS
system's function.
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pg. 12 Side impact (SIPS) airbags
Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbag
Side impact airbags - front seats only
As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your car, the car is also equipped
with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags.
The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side
impact collisions. The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions,
depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact.
NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the
impact. The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
Components in the SIPS airbag system
This SIPS airbag system consists of a gas generator (1), the side airbag modules built into the outboard
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sides of both front seat backrests (2), and electronic sensors/wiring (3).
WARNING!
● The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the structural Side Impact Protection System and the
three-point seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the
car or in rollover situations.
● The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deployment.
● No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the
SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment.
● Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only
by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
● In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an
upright position with the seat belt properly fastened.
● Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event
of an accident.
pg. 13 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)
This system consists of inflatable curtains 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 door windows. It is designed to help
protect the heads of the occupants of the front seats and the occupants of the outboard rear seating
positions in certain side impact collisions.
In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable Curtain (VIC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS-bag)
will deploy, whereas, in some cases, only the Inflatable Curtain (VIC) will deploy. In cases where both
the VIC and the SIPS-bag deploy, this will occur simultaneously. NOTE: If the inflatable curtain
deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds.
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WARNING!
● The VIC 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 rollover situations.
● Never try to open or repair any components of the VIC system. This should be done only by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
● In order for the VIC 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 21 for guidelines. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.
pg. 14 Inspecting SRS system components
Inspection date
1. Driver's side airbag
2. Passenger's side airbag
3. Side airbag on the driver's side
4. Side airbag on the passenger's side
5. Driver's side inflatable curtain
6. Passenger's side inflatable curtain
WARNING!
There is no owner maintenance that can be performed on the SRS system. The month and year shown
on the decal to the right (located on door pillar) indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer
for specific servicing or replacement of SRS system components. This service must be performed by
a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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This is a sample of the decal located in the left rear door opening
pg. 15 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - front seats only
The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests
designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear (when the vehicle is
"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 whiplash.
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WARNING!
● The WHIPS system is designed to supplement the other safety systems in your car. For this system
to function properly, the three-point seat belt must be worn. Please be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.
● The WHIPS system is designed to function in certain collisions from the rear, depending on the
crash severity, angle and speed.
● Occupants in the front seats must never sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright
as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.
(contd. on following page)
pg. 16 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
WARNING!
● Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the function of the WHIPS
system.
● 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.
● If your car has been involved in a rear-end collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician, even if the seats appear to be undamaged. Certain
components in the WHIPS system may need to be replaced.
● Do not attempt to service any component in the WHIPS system yourself.
● 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.
pg. 17 Child safety
Children should be seated safely
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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.
Your car is also equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH attachments, which make it more convenient to install
child seats.
Some 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 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.
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 carefully look 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.
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 the illustration on
page 20). Legislation in your state or province
may mandate the use of a child seat or cushion in combination with the seat belt, depending on the
child's age and/or size. Please check local regulations.
A specially designed and tested booster cushion (not available in Canada) can be obtained from your
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Volvo retailer for children weighing 33 - 80 lb. (15 - 36 kg) and 38-54 inches (97 - 137 cm) in height.
pg. 18 Child safety
WARNING!
● Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We
also recommend that children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these
devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened.
● Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked and keep keys out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children
could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in
vehicles.
● On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure to
these high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small
children are particularly at risk.
pg. 19 Child safety
Child Restraint Anchorages
Volvo cars are fitted with child restraint top tether anchorages in the rear seat.
Refer to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for information on securing the child seat.
NOTE:
● Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register your child restraint to be
reached in a recall. To stay informed about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out and return the
registration card that comes with new child restraints.
● Child restraint recall information is readily available in both the U.S. and Canada. For recall
information in the U.S., call the U.S. Government's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393 . In Canada,
visit Transport Canada's Child Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.
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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 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 that require the removal of the top tether anchors or interfere with the
proper use of the top tether strap.
● Top tether straps should be routed beneath the head restraints.
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors
Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child seats are located in the rear, outboard seats, hidden below the
backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor positions as shown.
To access the anchors, kneel on the seat cushion and locate the anchors by feel. Always follow your
child seat manufacturer's installation instructions, and use both ISOFIX lower anchors and top tethers
whenever possible.
pg. 20 Child safety
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Integrated booster cushion
Integrated booster cushion (optional)
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 seat belt. Use this booster cushion only with children who weigh between
33 and 80 lbs (15 and 36 kg) and whose height is between 38 and 54 in (97 and 137 cm). The child
should be properly seated on the booster cushion (see illustration in left column). It is essential that the
head restraint be adjusted properly to help support the child's head (see
page 61).
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!
● DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
● Follow all instructions on the booster cushion and in the vehicle's owner's manual.
● MAKE SURE THE BOOSTER CUSHION IS SECURELY LOCKED BEFORE THE CHILD IS
SEATED.
● Use this booster cushion only with children who weigh between 33 and 80 lbs (15 and 36 kg) and
whose height is between 38 and 54 in (97 and 137 cm).
● In the event of a collision while the integrated booster cushion was occupied, the entire booster
cushion and 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.
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