Volvo S80 2008 Owner's Manual
WEB EDITION
VOlVO S80
owner’s 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.
Table of 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 blade ................... 36
Privacy locking* .......................................... 41
Battery replacement,
remote control key/PCC* ........................... 42
Keyless drive* ............................................. 43
Locking/unlocking ...................................... 45
Child safety locks ....................................... 48
Alarm* ........................................................ 50
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03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls ............................56
Ignition positions ........................................65
Seats ..........................................................66
Steering wheel ............................................70
Lighting .......................................................71
Wipers and washing ...................................80
Windows, rearview and door mirrors ..........82
Power sunroof* ...........................................86
Starting the engine .....................................88
Gearboxes ..................................................91
All Wheel Drive – AWD (All Wheel Drive)* ...95
Foot brake ..................................................96
Parking brake ..............................................97
04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages .............................. 102
Climate control ......................................... 107
Audio system ............................................ 117
Trip computer ...........................................126
Compass* ................................................. 128
DSTC – Stability
and traction control system ...................... 129
Adapting driving characteristics ............... 130
Cruise control* ..........................................131
Adaptive cruise control* ...........................132
Collision warning system
with brake support* .................................. 136
Parking assistance* .................................. 139
BLIS* – Blind Spot
Information System .................................. 142
Comfort inside the passenger
compartment ............................................ 146
Comfort inside the passenger
compartment – Executive ......................... 150
Bluetooth handsfree* ................................ 151
Built-in phone* ..........................................156
05 During your journey
Recommendations during driving ............ 164
Refuelling .................................................. 167
Fuel ........................................................... 168
Loading .................................................... 170
Cargo area ................................................ 171
Warning triangle .......................................173
Driving with a trailer .................................. 174
Towing ......................................................180
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06 Maintenance and
specifications
Engine compartment ............................... 184
Lamps ...................................................... 189
Wiper blades and washer fluid ................. 196
Battery ...................................................... 198
Fuses ........................................................ 201
Wheels and tyres ...................................... 206
Car care .................................................... 218
Type designations ....................................223
Specifications .......................................... 224
07 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 cars. In addition
to standard equipment, this manual also
describes options (factory fitted equipment)
and certain accessories (retrofitted 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
All types of options are marked with an
asterisk * in the Owner’s Manual.
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.
Contact your authorised 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
step-by-step instructions then the different
steps are numbered with normal numbers.
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Introduction
Important information
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.
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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Introduction
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 ISO certification,
which includes the environmental standard
(ISO 14001) covering factories, central functions, as well as several of our other units.
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We also set requirements for our partners so
that they work systematically with environmental issues.
EPI (Environmental Product Information) is
supplied for all Volvo models. Here you can
see how the car affects the environment during its entire lifecycle.
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
under the heading, Reducing environmen-
tal 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.
Introduction
Environment
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
a major advance towards a healthier passenger compartment environment.
Öko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, carpets and fabrics for example. The leather in
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the upholstery undergoes chromium-free
tanning with natural plant substances and
fulfils the certification requirements.
Volvo workshops and the environment
Regular maintenance creates the conditions
for a long service life with low fuel consumption for your car. In this way you contribute
to a cleaner environment. When Volvo’s
workshops are entrusted with the service
and maintenance of your car, it becomes part
of our system. We make clear demands
regarding the way in which our workshops
are designed in order to prevent spills and
discharges into the environment. Our workshop staff have the knowledge and the tools
required to guarantee good environmental
care.
Reducing environmental impact
You can easily help reduce environmental
impact, for example, by driving economically,
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 advice will help you to do your
bit for the environment: (for further advice on
how you can reduce environmental impact
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and drive economically, see page 164):
• Decrease fuel consumption by choosing
ECO tyre pressure, see page 215.
• A roof load and ski box increase air resistance, leading to higher fuel consumption.
Remove them directly after use.
• Remove unnecessary items from the car.
The greater the load the higher the fuel
consumption.
• If the car is equipped with an engine block
heater 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 letting the engine idle. Pay attention
to local regulations. Switch off the engine
when stationary for longer periods.
• Always dispose of environmentally hazardous waste, such as batteries and oils,
in an environmentally safe manner. 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 in the passenger compartment .....................................................12
Safety mode .............................................................................................25
Child safety ..............................................................................................26
SAFETY
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Safety in the passenger compartment
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.
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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
that they must be able to easily operate the
foot pedals and steering wheel). They should
strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between their abdomen
and the steering wheel.
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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, and
in some cases time dependent. The visual reminder is located in the roof console and the
combined instrument panel.
Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt
reminder system.
Rear seat
The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has
two subfunctions:
• To provide information on which seatbelts
are being used in the rear seat. The message is shown on the information display
when the seatbelts are being used or
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Safety in the passenger compartment
when the rear doors are opened. The
message is automatically cleared after approx. 30 seconds or it 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 stops
when the seatbelt is re-fastened, or it can
also 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 seatbelt tensioner tightens the seatbelt in the event of a
sufficiently violent collision. The seatbelt then
provides more effective restraint for the
occupants.
Warning symbol on the combined
instrument panel
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The airbag system is continually monitored
by the system’s 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 illuminated or illuminates while
driving, it means that the airbag system
does not have full functionality. The symbol
indicates a fault in the seatbelt tensioner
system, SIPS, the IC system or some 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 appropriate cases. If the warning symbol malfunctions, the warning triangle illuminates
and the message
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or SRS Airbag Service urgent ap-
SRS Airbag Service re-
pears on the display. contact an authorised
Volvo workshop urgently.
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Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side
The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System) on the driver’s side 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.
Passenger airbag (SRS)
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The car has an airbag to supplement the protection afforded by the seatbelt on the passenger side. This airbag is folded up into a
compartment above the glovebox. The cover panel is marked SRS AIRBAG.
WARNING
To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys, passengers must sit as upright as
possible with their feet on the floor and
backs against the backrest. Seatbelts must
be secured.
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Airbag system
WARNING
Do not put objects in front of or above the
dashboard where the passenger airbag is
located.
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.
WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag is activated. For information on how to
activate/deactivate the airbag, see page 18.
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 is activated.
Failure to follow the advice given above
could endanger the life of the child.
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SRS system, left-hand drive
SRS system, right-hand drive
WARNING
Repairs must only be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop. Any interference
in the airbag system could 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 airbag system senses the force of
the collision on the car and adapts accordingly so that one or more airbags is deployed.
The capacity of the airbags is also adapted
to the collision force to which the vehicle is
subjected.
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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Location of the front passenger airbag in a
left-hand drive car
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Location of the front passenger airbag in a
right-hand drive car
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PAC OS*
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Indicator in the roof console showing that the
passenger airbag (SRS) is deactivated.
The airbag (SRS) for the front passenger seat
can be deactivated if the car is equipped with
a switch, PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off
Switch). For information on how to activate/
deactivate, see page 19.
Messages
A text message and a symbol in the roof panel indicate that the airbag (SRS) for the front
passenger seat is deactivated (see illustration above).
A warning symbol in the roof panel indicates
that the airbag for the front passenger seat is
activated (see illustration below).
Activating/deactivating
The switch for the passenger airbag (PACOS)
is located on the passenger end of the instrument panel and is accessible when the pas-
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senger door is open, (see under the heading,
Switch – PACOS below). 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 40. (Other items with a shape similar to
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Indicator in roof console showing that the passenger airbag (SRS) is activated.
NOTE
When the remote control key is turned to ignition position II or III the warning symbol for
the airbag is shown in the combined instrument panel for approx. 6 seconds (see
page 14).
Following which, the indicator in the roof
console is illuminated showing the correct
status for the front passenger seat airbag.
For more information on the different ignition positions, see page 65.
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a key can also be used).
WARNING
Failure to follow the advice given above
could endanger the life of passengers in the
car.
WARNING
If the car is equipped with a front passenger
airbag, but has no switch (PACOS, Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch), then the airbag
is always activated.
WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag is activated and the symbol in the roof
console is illuminated. Failure to follow this
advice could endanger the life of the child.
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WARNING
Do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat if the message in the roof panel
(see page 18) indicates that the airbag is
deactivated and if the warning symbol for
the airbag system is also displayed in the
combined instrument panel. This indicates
that there has been a severe malfunction.
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop immediately.
Switch – PACOS
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B
Switch location.
The airbag 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 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.
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WARNING
Activated airbag (passenger seat):
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
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deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above
could endanger life.
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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.
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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.
WARNING
Use only seat covers approved by Volvo.
Other seat covers may impede the operation of the side airbags.
WARNING
Side airbags are a supplement the seatbelts. Always wear your seatbelt.
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/booster cushion can be placed
on the front passenger seat provided that the
car does not have an activated passenger
airbag. For information on how to activate/
deactivate the airbag, see page 18.
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SIPS bags
Driver’s seat, left-hand drive
collision trips the sensors and the side
airbags are inflated. The airbag inflates
between the occupant and the door panel
and thereby cushions the initial impact. The
airbag deflates when compressed by the
collision. The side airbag is normally only
deployed on the side of the collision.
SIPS bag decal
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The SIPS airbag decal is located on the door
pillar
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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 all of the vehicle’s
outer seats. A sufficiently violent collision
trips the sensors and the inflatable curtain is
inflated. The inflatable curtain helps to pre-
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vent the driver and passengers from striking
their heads on the inside of the car during a
collision.
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Front passenger seat, left-hand drive
The SIPS bag system consists of side
airbags and sensors. A sufficiently violent
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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.
WARNING
Do not load the car higher than 50 mm
under the top edge of the side windows.
Otherwise, the intended protection of the
inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the
headlining, may be compromised.
WARNING
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the
seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
Protection against whiplash injury –
WHIPS
The whiplash protection system (WHIPS)
consists of energy absorbing backrests and
specially designed head restraints in the front
seats. The system is actuated by a rear-end
collision, where the angle and speed of the
collision, and the nature of the colliding vehicle all have an influence.
WARNING
The WHIPS system is a supplement to the
seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Properties of the seat
When the WHIPS system is deployed, the
front seat backrests are lowered backward to
alter the seating position of the driver and
front seat passenger. This reduces the risk of
whiplash injury.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
system yourself. 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
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cushion.
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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.
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, front seat In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or rear-end collision
Seatbelt tensioner, rear seat In a frontal 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.
NOTE
The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner systems are deployed only once during a
collision.
In a frontal collision
In a side-impact accident
In a side-impact accident
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.
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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
Children should sit comfortably and
safely
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 28.
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.
NOTE
If problems arise when fitting child safety
products, contact the manufacturer for
clearer instructions.
Child seats
Child seats and airbags are not compatible
Volvo has child safety products that are designed for and tested by Volvo.
NOTE
When using 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.
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.
Always place a child in the rear seat if the
passenger airbag is activated. A child sitting
on the front passenger seat could suffer serious injury if the airbag deploys.
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WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.
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
could endanger the life of the child.
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WARNING
Booster cushions/child seats with steel
braces or some other design that could rest
on the seatbelt buckle’s opening button
must not be used, as they could cause the
seatbelt buckle to open accidentally.
Do not allow the upper section of the child
seat to rest against the windscreen.
Airbag decal
Decal located on instrument panel end face on
the passenger side
Decal located on instrument panel end face on
the passenger side (Australia only)
Child safety
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Child safety
Recommended child seats
With regard to other child seats your car should be included in the manufacturer’s enclosed list of vehicles or be universally approved in accordance with the
ECE R44 legal requirement.
Weight/Age Front seat Outer rear seat Centre rear seat
Group 0
max. 10 kg
(0–9 months)
Group 0+
max 13 kg
Group 1
9–18 kg
(9–36 months)
Group 2/3
15 – 36 kg
(3–12 yr)
Volvo Child seat – rear-facing child seat,
secured with the car’s seatbelt and
straps.
Type approval: E5 03135
Britax Baby Safe Plus – rear-facing child
seat, secured with the ISOFIX fixture
system.
Type approval: E1 03301146
Volvo Child seat – rear-facing child seat,
secured with the car’s seatbelt and
straps.
Type approval: E5 03135
Britax Freeway – rear-facing child seat,
secured with the ISOFIX fixture system
and straps.
Type approval: E5 03171
Volvo Booster cushion – with or without
backrest.
Type approval: E5 03139
Volvo Child seat – rear-facing child seat,
secured with the car’s seatbelt, straps
and support legs.
Type approval: E5 03135
Britax Baby Safe Plus – rear-facing child
seat, secured with the ISOFIX fixture
system.
Type approval: E1 03301146
Volvo Child seat – rear-facing child seat,
secured with the car’s seatbelt, straps
and support legs.
Type approval: E5 03135
Britax Freeway – rear-facing child seat,
secured with the ISOFIX fixture system
and straps.
Type approval: E5 03171
Volvo Booster cushion – with or without
backrest.
Type approval: E5 03139
Volvo Child seat – rear-facing child seat,
secured with the car’s seatbelt, straps
and support legs.
Type approval: E5 03135
Britax Baby Safe Plus – rear-facing child
seat, secured with the car’s seatbelt.
Type approval: E1 03301146
Volvo Child seat – rear-facing child seat,
secured with the car’s seatbelt, straps
and support legs.
Type approval: E5 03135
Volvo Booster cushion – with or without
backrest.
Type approval: E5 03139
Volvo Integrated booster cushion -
available as a factory fitted option.
Type approval: E5 03140
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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.
NOTE
The ISOFIX fixture system is an accessory
for the passenger seat.
Always follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions when connecting a child seat to
the ISOFIX mounting points.
Size classes
Child seats are in different sizes, and cars are
in different sizes. This means that not all child
seats are suitable for all seats in all car
models.
Consequently a size classification has been
introduced for child seats using the ISOFIX
fixture system in order to assist users in
choosing the correct child seat (see table below).
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Size
class
B1 Reduced size (alt.2),
Description
A Full size, front-facing child seat
B Reduced size (alt.1),
front-facing child seat
front-facing child seat
C Full size, rear-facing child seat
D Reduced size, rear-facing child
seat
E Rear-facing infant seat
F Transverse infant seat,
left-hand
G Transverse infant seat,
right-hand
Child safety
WARNING
Never place a child in the passenger seat if
the car is equipped with an activated
airbag.
WARNING
Never place a child in the passenger seat if
the car is equipped with an activated
airbag.
NOTE
If an ISOFIX child seat has no size classification then the car model must be included
on the child seat’s vehicle list.
NOTE
Contact a Volvo dealer for Volvo recommendations on ISOFIX child seats.
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