Volvo S80 2007 User Manual

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.
Contents
00 Introduction
Important information .................................. 6
Environment ................................................. 8
01 Safety
Safety in the passenger compartment....... 12
Safety mode............................................... 25
Child safety ................................................ 26
02 Locks and alarm
Remote control key/key............................. 34
Keyless drive.............................................. 40
Locks ......................................................... 42
Alarm* ........................................................ 45
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03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls............................ 50
Ignition positions ........................................ 59
Seats .......................................................... 60
Steering wheel............................................ 63
Lighting....................................................... 64
Wipers and washing ................................... 73
Windows, rearview and door mirrors.......... 75
Power sunroof*........................................... 79
Starting the engine ..................................... 81
Gearboxes.................................................. 84
Foot brake .................................................. 87
Parking brake.............................................. 89
04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages ................................ 94
Climate control ........................................... 99
Audio system............................................ 109
Trip computer ........................................... 118
Compass*................................................. 119
Stability and traction control system........ 120
Adapting driving characteristics............... 121
Cruise control* ..........................................122
Adaptive cruise control* ........................... 123
Collision warning system with
brake support*.......................................... 127
Parking assistance*.................................. 130
Blind Spot Information System, BLIS* ..... 132
Comfort inside the
passenger compartment .......................... 135
Bluetooth handsfree*................................ 140
Built-in phone*.......................................... 145
05 During your journey
Recommendations during driving ............ 152
Refuelling.................................................. 155
Fuel........................................................... 156
Loading .................................................... 158
Driving with a trailer.................................. 162
Towing ...................................................... 168
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06 Maintenance and
specifications
Engine compartment ............................... 172
Lamps ...................................................... 177
Wiper blades and washer fluid................. 184
Battery...................................................... 186
Fuses........................................................ 189
Wheels and tyres...................................... 194
Car care.................................................... 210
Type designations .................................... 214
Specifications .......................................... 215
07 Alphabetical index
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Introduction
Important information

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 models. In addi­tion to standard equipment, this manual also describes options (factory fitted equipment) and certain accessories (extra equipment).
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
Certain functionality and equipment can be purchased as options when a new car is or­dered. The range of options may apply to all cars or sometimes only to certain variants and/or certain markets. All types of options are marked with an asterisk * in the Owner’s Manual.
Contact your Volvo dealer for more informa­tion.
Special texts
WARNING
Texts marked with WARNING advise of risk of personal injury.
IMPORTANT
Texts marked with IMPORTANT advise of risk of material damage.
NOTE
Texts marked with NOTE give advice or tips that facilitate 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 or directly adjacent to a table. This in­formation is an addition to the text that it re­fers to via a number.
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. Example
DIM text.
Procedure lists
Procedures where action must be taken in a certain sequence are numbered in the Own­er’s Manual.
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 and unnumbered
arrows which are used to illustrate a movement or to point out a component.
If there is no series of illustrations for step­by-step 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.
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Important information
Step lists
A list of steps is used when there is a num­bered sequence in the Owner’s Manual. Example:
• Coolant
•Engine oil

Recording data

One or more of the computers in your Volvo are capable of recording detailed informa­tion. This information is intended for use in research to enhance safety and for diagnos­ing faults in some of the in-car systems. The data may include details regarding seatbelt use by the driver and passengers, the func­tions of various vehicle systems and mod­ules, and status information about the en­gine, throttle, steering, brakes and other sys­tems. This data can also include details of the way the car is driven. This type of infor­mation can include, without being limited to, specific details such as vehicle speed, the use of the brake and accelerator pedals and steering wheel position. This latter type of data can be stored for a limited period while the car is being driven and subsequently dur­ing a collision or a near-collision. Volvo Car Corporation will not disclose the stored infor­mation without consent. However, Volvo Car Corporation may be forced to disclose the in­formation due to national legislation. Volvo Car Corporation and its authorised work­shops may also read and use 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. Always contact an authorised Volvo workshop be­fore installing accessories which are con­nected to or affect the electrical system.
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Environment

Volvo Cars’ environmental philosophy

Environmental care, safety and quality are the three core values which influence all op­erations of the Volvo Car Corporation. We also believe that our customers share our consideration for the environment.
Your Volvo complies with strict international environmental standards and is also manu­factured in one of the cleanest and most re­source-efficient plants in the world. Volvo Car Corporation has global certification to the ISO 14001 environmental standard. This standard supports the work within the area of the environment.
EPI (Environmental Product Information) is supplied for all Volvo models. There you can see how the car’s lifecycle affects the envi­ronment.
Read more at www.volvocars.com/EPI
Fuel consumption
Volvo cars have competitive fuel consump­tion in each of their respective classes. Low­er fuel consumption generally results in lower emission of the greenhouse gas, carbon di­oxide.
It is possible for the driver to influence fuel consumption. For more information read un-
der the heading, Reducing environmental
impact below.
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 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 Öko-Tex 100 standard major advance towards a healthier passen­ger compartment environment.
Öko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, car­pets, thread and fabrics for example. The leather in the upholstery undergoes chromi­um-free tanning with natural plant substanc­es and fulfils the certification requirements.
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Volvo workshops and the environment
Regular maintenance creates the conditions for long service life for the car and low fuel consumption, and this way you contribute to a cleaner environment. When Volvo’s work­shops are entrusted with the repair and maintenance of the car, it becomes part of our system. We make clear demands regard­ing the way in which our workshops are de-
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Environment
signed 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 help reduce environmental impact, for example, by driving economically, by pur­chasing eco-labelled car care products and by servicing and maintaining the car accord­ing to the instructions in the owner’s manual.
The following hints will help you to care for the environment:
• Decrease fuel consumption by choosing ECO tyre pressure, see page 207.
• A roof load and ski box increase air resist­ance, leading to higher fuel consumption. Remove them immediately 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 use it for a few hours 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 idling. Take consideration of local regulations. Switch off the engine in longer stationary traffic.
• Always dispose of environmentally haz­ardous waste, such as batteries and oils, in an environmentally safe manner. If un­certain about disposal, consult an author­ised Volvo workshop for advice.
• Service your car regularly.
• High speed increases consumption con­siderably due to increased wind resist­ance. A doubling of speed increases wind resistance four times.
These hints will help 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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Safety mode............................................................................................. 25
Child safety .............................................................................................. 26
SAFETY
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Always use seatbelts

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
Pull the seatbelt out slowly and secure it by pressing the buckle into the lock. A loud "click" indicates that the seatbelt has locked.
The buckles only fit the intended lock in the rear seat
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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:
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• 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
Never modify or repair the seatbelts your­self. Contact an authorised Volvo work­shop.
If a seatbelt has been subjected to a major load, such as in conjunction with a collision, the entire seatbelt must be replaced. Some of the protective characteristics of the seat­belt may have been lost, even if it appears to be undamaged. In addition, replace the seatbelt if the belt is worn or damaged. The new seatbelt must be type-approved and intended for installation in the same position as the replaced seatbelt.
WARNING
Each seatbelt is designed for only one per­son.
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Seatbelts and pregnancy

The seatbelt should always be worn during pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct way. The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed be­tween the breasts and to the side of the ab­domen. The lap section 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 the 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 the abdomen and the steering wheel.
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Seatbelt reminder

An audio signal and indicator lamp remind anyone not wearing a seatbelt to use one. The audio reminder is speed-dependent. Re­minder indicator lamps are located in the roof console and combined instrument panel. At low speed, the audio reminder will sound for the first 6 seconds.
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. This is shown on the information display. The
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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 travel. 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 can be 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 6 seconds.

Seatbelt tensioner

All the seatbelts are equipped with belt ten­sioners. A mechanism in the belt tensioner tightens the seatbelt around in the event of a sufficiently forceful collision. This provides more effective restraint by the seatbelt for passengers.

Warning symbol on the combined instrument panel

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The airbag system is continually monitored by the system control module. The warning symbol on the combined instrument panel il­luminates in ignition position II or III. The symbol goes out after approx. 6 seconds provided the airbag system is fault-free.
WARNING
If the warning symbol for the airbag system remains on or illuminates while driving, it means that the airbag system is not func­tioning fully. The symbol indicates a fault in the seatbelt buckle, SIPS, IC system or other fault in the SRS system. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop urgently.
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As well as the warning symbol, a message may appear on the information display in some cases. If the warning symbol malfunc­tions, the warning triangle illuminates and the message
SRS Airbag Service urgent appears in the
SRS Airbag Service required or
information display. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop immediately.

Driver airbag

The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System) in the steering wheel to supplement the protection afforded by the seatbelt. 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.
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Front passenger airbag

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The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System) to supplement the protec­tion afforded by the seatbelt. The passenger airbag is fitted and stowed above the glove­box. This 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 backs against the backrest. Seatbelts must be secured.
WARNING
Do not put objects in front of or above the dashboard where the passenger airbag is located.
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WARNING

SRS system

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the air­bag (SRS) is activated.
Never allow a child to stand or sit in front of the front passenger seat. No one shorter than 140 cm should ever 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.
Location, left-hand drive
Location, right-hand drive
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The system consists of airbags and sensors. A sufficiently violent collision trips the sen­sors and the airbag(s) are inflated with hot
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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, occurs within tenths of a second.
IMPORTANT
Repairs must only be performed by an au­thorised Volvo workshop. Work on the SRS system can cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.
NOTE
The sensors react differently depending on the course of the collision and whether or not the seatbelts on the driver and passen­ger side are used. It is therefore possible that only one (or none) of the airbags may inflate in a collision. The SRS system sens­es the force of the collision on the car and adapts accordingly so that one or more air­bags are deployed. The capacity of the air­bags is also adapted to the collision force to which the vehicle is subjected.
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Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)*

Indication in roof console
The airbag (SRS) for the front passenger seat can be deactivated. This is necessary if a child seat is to be fitted there for example.
A text message on the roof panel indicates that the passenger airbag (SRS) is deactivat­ed.
Activating/deactivating
The switch is located on the passenger end of the dashboard and is accessible when the passenger door is open. Check that the switch is in the required position. Volvo rec­ommends that the key blade be used to change position. For information on the key blade, see page 37. (Other items with a
shape similar to a key can also be used.) Fail­ure to follow the advice given above can en­danger life.
WARNING
If the car is equipped with a front passenger airbag (SRS), but does not have PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch), the air­bag will always be activated.
WARNING
Activated airbag (passenger seat):
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Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion on the front passenger seat when the airbag is activated. This ap­plies to everyone shorter than 140 cm.
Deactivated airbag (passenger seat): No one taller than 140 cm should ever sit in the front passenger seat when the airbag is de­activated.
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Switch position
PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch)
The airbag (SRS) is activated. With the switch in this position, persons taller than 140 cm can sit in the front passenger seat, but never children in a child seat or on a booster cushion.
The airbag (SRS) 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.
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. Con­tact an authorised Volvo workshop immedi­ately.
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Side airbags SIPS bags

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 the hip and are an important part of the SIPS. The SIPS bag system consists of two main components, side airbag and sensors. The side airbags are located in the front seat backrests.
WARNING
Side airbags are a supplement to the SIPS system. Always use a seatbelt.
WARNING
Repairs must only be performed by an au­thorised Volvo workshop.
Work on the SIPS system can cause mal­function and result in serious personal inju­ry.
WARNING
Do not put objects in the area between the outside of the seat and the door panel, since this area is required by the side air­bag.
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WARNING
Use only seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat covers may impede the opera­tion of the side airbags.
Child seats and side airbags
The side airbag does not diminish the protec­tion provided by the car to children seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion.
A child seat or booster cushion can be placed on the front passenger seat provided that the car does not have an activated pas­senger airbag.
SIPS bag system
Driver’s seat, left-hand drive
Front passenger seat, left-hand drive
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The SIPS bag system consists of side airbag 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 while deflating. The side airbag is only normally deployed on the side of the collision.
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Inflatable Curtain (IC)

The inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is a supplement to the SIPS and SRS airbags. It is fitted in the headlining along both sides of the roof and protects both front and rear seat passengers. A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and the inflatable curtain is inflated. The inflatable curtain helps to pre­vent the driver and front seat passenger from striking their heads on the inside of the car during a collision.
WARNING
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
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. Only ever use Volvo genuine parts that are approved for placement in these ar­eas.
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Protection against whiplash injury – WHIPS
The whiplash protection system (WHIPS) consists of energy absorbing backrests and specially designed head restraints for the front seats. The system is actuated by a rear­end collision, where the angle and speed of the collision, and the nature of the colliding vehicle all have an influence.
WARNING
The WHIPS system is a supplement to the seatbelts. Always 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. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
WHIPS system and child seats/booster cushions
The WHIPS system does not diminish the protection provided by the car to children seated in a child seat or on a booster cush-
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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.
WARNING
If a seat has been subjected to extreme forces, such as due to a rear-end collision, the WHIPS system must be checked by an authorised Volvo workshop.
Part of the WHIPS system’s protective ca­pacity may have been lost even if the seats appear to be undamaged. Contact an au­thorised Volvo workshop to have the sys­tem checked even after a minor rear-end collision.
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Do not obstruct the WHIPS system
WARNING
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the rear seat cushion and the front seat back­rest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the function of the WHIPS system.
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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.
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When the systems deploy

System Tr i gg e re d
Seatbelt tensioner In a frontal collision, side-impact accident or a rear-end collision. Airbags (SRS)
Side airbags (SIPS) Inflatable Curtain IC Whiplash protection WHIPS In a rear-end collision.
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The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision even without airbag deployment. A number of factors such as the rigidity and weight of the object
hit, the speed of the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the different safety systems of the car are activated.
If the airbags have been deployed, Volvo rec­ommends:
• Have the car transported to an authorised Volvo workshop.Do not drive with de­ployed airbags.
• Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace components in the car’s safety system.
• Always contact a doctor.
WARNING
The airbag control module is located in the centre console. If the centre console is drenched with water or other liquid, discon­nect the battery cables. Do not attempt to start the car since the airbags may deploy. Have the car transported to an authorised Volvo workshop.
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WARNING
Never drive with deployed airbags. They can make steering difficult. Other safety systems may also be damaged. The smoke and dust created when the airbags are de­ployed can cause skin and eye irritation/in­jury after intensive exposure. In case of irritation, wash with cold water. The rapid deployment sequence and airbag fabric may cause friction and skin burns.
NOTE
The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner sys­tems are deployed only once during a colli­sion.
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AIRBAG decals

SIPS airbag decal
THIS CAR USE EQUIPPED WITH SIPSBAG IN EACH FRONT SEAT
DO NOT INSTALL ANY ACCESSORIES ON THE SIDE OR NEAR THE SIPSBAG
DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT
DO NOT USE ASSESSOY SEAT COVERS UNLESS THEY MEET VOLVO´S SPECIFICATION
USE OF OTHER SEAT COVERS COULD REDUCE THE EFFECT OF THE SYSTEM
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE OWNER´S MANUAL
BAG
The SIPS airbag decal is located on the door pillar
SRS airbag warning decal
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SRS airbag warning decal (Australia)
The SRS airbag warning decal is located on the end face of the dashboard on the pas­senger side.
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Safety mode

If the car is involved in a collision, the text
Safety mode - See manual may appear on
the information display. This means that the car has reduced functionality. Safety mode is a protective state that is enforced when the collision may have damaged any of the car’s vital functions, such as the fuel lines, sensors for one of the safety systems, or the brake system.
Attempting to start the car
First, check that no fuel is leaking from the car. There must be no smell of fuel either.
If everything seems normal and you have checked for indications of fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the car.
Firstly, remove the remote control key and then reinsert it. The car’s electronics will then try to reset themselves to normal mode. Then try to start the car. If shown on the display then the car must not be driven or towed. Even if the car appears to be driveable, hidden damage may make the car impossible to control once moving.
Safety mode is still
Moving the car
If Normal mode is shown after Safety mode has been reset, the car can be moved care-
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fully out of a dangerous position. Do not move the car further than necessary.
WARNING
Never attempt to repair your car or reset the electronics yourself if the car has been in safety mode. This could result in personal injury or the car not functioning as normal. Always allow an authorised Volvo workshop to check and restore the car to normal sta­tus after
Safety mode has been displayed.
WARNING
Never, under any circumstances, attempt to restart the car if it smells of fuel when the
Safety mode message is displayed. Leave
the car at once.
Safety mode
WARNING
If the car is in safety mode it must not be towed. It must be transported to an author­ised Volvo workshop.
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Child safety

General

The position of a child in the car and the choice of equipment are dictated by the child’s weight and size, for more information see page 27.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the placement of children in cars vary from country to coun­try.
Children of all ages and sizes must always sit correctly secured in the car. Never allow a child to sit on the knee of a passenger.
Volvo’s own child safety equipment is de­signed for your car. Use Volvo genuine equipment to best ensure that the mounting points and attachments are correctly posi­tioned and are sufficiently strong.

Child seats

Volvo has child safety products that are de­signed for and tested by Volvo.
When using other child safety products it is important to read the installation instructions included with the product.
Do not attach the straps for the child seat to the horizontal adjustment bar, springs, rails or beams under the seat. Sharp edges can damage the straps.
Allow the back of the child seat to rest against the dashboard. This applies to cars without a passenger airbag, or where the air­bag is deactivated.
WARNING
Never place the child seat in the front seat if the car is equipped with an activated front passenger airbag. If problems arise when fitting child safety products, contact the manufacturer for clearer instructions.

Location of child seats

You may place:
• a child seat or booster cushion on the front passenger seat, provided the pas­senger airbag is not activated.
• a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat that uses the back of the front seat as support.
Child seats and activated airbags are not compatible.
Always place a child in the rear seat if the passenger airbag is activated. A child in the front passenger seat may suffer serious inju­ry if the airbag deploys.
WARNING
Persons shorter than 140 cm may only sit in the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is deactivated.
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Placement of children in the car

Weight/ Age
<10 kg (0–9 months)
9–18 kg (9–36 months)
15–36 kg (3–12 yr)
1
Suitable for certain child seats as listed in the specified type approval. Child seats can be vehicle-specific, limited, semi-universal or universal.
2
Integrated and approved for this age group.
Front seat Outer rear seat Centre rear seat
Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt and straps.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03135
Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt and straps.
1
: Type approval no. E5 03135
L Booster cushion with or without backrest.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03139
Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt, support legs and straps.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03135
Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt, support legs and straps.
1
: Type approval no. E5 03135
L Booster cushion with or without backrest.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03139
Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt, support legs and straps.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03135
Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt, support legs and straps.
1
: Type approval no. E5 03135
L Options:
• Booster cushion with or without backrest. L1: Type approval no. E5 03139
• Integrated booster cushion.
2
B
: Type approval no. E5 03140
WARNING
Never place the child seat in the front seat if the car is equipped with an activated front passenger airbag. If problems arise when fitting child safety products, contact the manufacturer for clearer instructions.
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Child safety

ISOFIX fixture system for child seats*

Mounting points for the ISOFIX fixture sys­tem are concealed behind the lower section of the rear seat backrest, in the outer seats.
The location of the mounting points is indi­cated by symbols in the backrest upholstery (see illustration above).
Press the seat cushion down to access the mounting points.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc­tions when connecting a child seat to ISOFIX mounting points.

Upper mounting points for child seats

8704364s
The car is equipped with upper mounting points for child seats. These mounting points are located on the parcel shelf and are con­cealed by plastic covers. Bend aside the plastic covers to access each respective mounting point.
For cars with folding head restraints on the outside seats the head restraints should be folded to facilitate installation.
For detailed information on how the child seat should be tensioned in the upper mounting points, see the seat manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING
The child seat’s belts must always be rout­ed under the rear head restraints before they are tensioned at the mounting point.

Integrated booster cushion*

8904139s
Volvo’s integrated booster cushion for the centre rear seat is specially designed to pro­vide optimum safety for children. Combined with the regular seatbelt, the booster cushion is approved for children weighing between 15 and 36 kg. Check before driving that:
• the seatbelt is in contact with the child’s body and is not slack or twisted
• the seatbelt is positioned correctly across the shoulder
• the lap section of the seatbelt is posi­tioned low over the pelvis to provide opti­mal protection
• the seatbelt does not lie across the child’s throat or below the shoulder
• the head restraint is adjusted to suit the child’s head.
8803565s
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Lowering the booster cushion
1
2
3
Fold down the booster cushion. Release the Velcro fastener. Lift back the upper section.
WARNING
Repair or replacement should only be per­formed by an authorised Volvo workshop.
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Do not make any modifications or additions to the booster cushion. If an integrated booster cushion has been subjected to a major load, such as in conjunction with a collision, the entire booster cushion must be replaced. Even if the booster cushion appears to be undamaged, it may not afford the same level of protection. The booster cushion must also be replaced if it is heavily worn.
8505330s
Child safety
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