Volvo S80 2009 Owner's Manual
VOLVO S80
Owners 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
Volvo and the environment......................... 9
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01 Safety
Seatbelts .................................................. 14
Airbag system (SRS - Airbag)................... 17
Activating/deactivating the airbag*........... 20
Side airbags (SIPS bags) ......................... 22
Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................... 24
WHIPS ...................................................... 25
When the systems deploy ........................ 27
Safety mode.............................................. 28
Child safety............................................... 29
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02 Locks and alarm
Remote control key/key blade.................. 40
Privacy locking*......................................... 45
Battery replacement, remote control key/
PCC*......................................................... 46
Keyless drive*............................................ 48
Locking/unlocking..................................... 50
Child safety locks...................................... 54
Alarm*........................................................ 55
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Bluetooth handsfree*.............................. 186
Built-in phone*........................................ 191
03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls.......................... 60
Instruments and controls - Executive ...... 69
Key positions............................................ 70
Seats......................................................... 71
Seats - Executive...................................... 75
Steering wheel.......................................... 77
Lighting..................................................... 78
Wipers and washing.................................. 87
Windows, rearview and door mirrors........ 89
Power sunroof*......................................... 93
Starting the engine.................................... 95
Starting the engine – Flexifuel................... 97
Starting the engine – external battery....... 99
Gearboxes............................................... 100
All-wheel drive – AWD*........................... 104
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Foot brake............................................... 105
Parking brake.......................................... 107
HomeLink
EU*....................................... 110
04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages............................. 116
Climate control........................................ 121
Fuel-driven engine block heater and pas-
senger compartment heater*.................. 129
Fuel-driven additional heater*................. 132
Audio system.......................................... 133
RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system -
Dual Screen* .......................................... 144
Trip computer......................................... 149
Compass*............................................... 151
DSTC – Stability and traction control sys-
tem.......................................................... 152
Adapting driving characteristics............. 153
Cruise control*........................................ 154
Adaptive cruise control*.......................... 155
Distance Alert.......................................... 161
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Collision Warning with Auto Brake*........ 164
Driver Alert System – DAC*..................... 169
Driver Alert System - LDW*..................... 172
Park Assist*............................................. 175
BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System. . 178
Comfort inside the passenger compart-
ment........................................................ 182
Comfort inside the passenger compart-
ment - Executive..................................... 185
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05 During your journey
Recommendations during driving........... 198
Refuelling................................................ 200
Fuel......................................................... 201
Loading................................................... 204
Cargo area ............................................. 205
Warning triangle*..................................... 207
Driving with a trailer................................ 208
Towing and recovery.............................. 213
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06 Maintenance and
specifications
Engine compartment............................... 218
Lamps..................................................... 223
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 230
Battery..................................................... 232
Fuses....................................................... 235
Wheels and tyres.................................... 244
Car care.................................................. 259
Type designations................................... 263
Specifications......................................... 265
Type approval......................................... 277
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07 Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index.................................. 278
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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). If you are uncertain over what is
standard or option/accessory then contact
your Volvo dealer.
Volvo cars are adapted for the varying requirements of different markets, as well as for
national or local legal requirements and regulations.
The specifications, design features and illustrations in this owner's manual are not binding.
We reserve the right to make modifications
without prior notice.
© Volvo Car Corporation
Option
All types of option/accessory are marked with
an asterisk
The range of options/accessories for the different car models varies depending on the market. The majority of options are factory fitted
and cannot be retrofitted, accessories are retrofitted.
Contact your authorised Volvo dealer for more
information.
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Special texts
WARNING
Warning texts advise of a risk of personal
injury.
IMPORTANT
Important texts advise of a risk of material
damage.
NOTE
NOTE texts give advice or tips that facilitate
the use of features and functions for example.
Footnote
There is footnote information in the owner's
manual that is located at the bottom of the
page. This information is an addition to the text
that it refers to via a number. If the footnote
refers to text in a table then letters are used
instead of numbers for referral.
Message texts
There are displays in the car that show text
messages. These text messages are highlighted in the owner's manual by means of the
text being slightly larger and printed in grey.
Examples of this are in menu texts and message texts on the information display (e.g.
Audio settings).
Decals
The car contains different types of decal which
are designed to convey important information
in a simple and clear manner. The decals in the
car have the following descending degree of
importance for the warning/information.
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Introduction
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Important information
Warning for personal injury
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Black ISO symbols on yellow warning field,
white text/image on black message field. Used
to indicate the presence of danger which, if the
warning is ignored, may result in serious personal injury or fatality.
Risk of property damage
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White ISO symbols and white text/image on
black or blue warning field and message field.
Used to indicate the presence of danger which,
if the warning is ignored, may result in damage
to property.
Information
White ISO symbols and white text/image on
black message field.
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 lists with letters adjacent to the series of illustrations where the
order of the instructions is not significant.
Arrows appear numbered and unnumbered and are used to illustrate a movement.
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Introduction
Important information
If there is no series of illustrations for step-bystep instructions then the different steps are
numbered with normal numbers.
Position lists
Red circles containing a number are used
in overview images where different components are pointed out. The number
recurs in the position list featured in connection with the illustration that describes
the item.
Bulleted lists
A bulleted list is used when there is a list of
points in the owner's manual.
Example:
Coolant
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Engine oil
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To be continued
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right when a section continues on the next
double-page spread.
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.
Information on the Internet
At www.volvocars.com there is further information concerning your car.
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Volvo Cars' environmental philosophy
Introduction
Volvo and the environment
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Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corporation's core values which influence all operations. We also believe that our customers share
our consideration for the environment.
Your Volvo complies with strict international
environmental standards and is also manufactured in one of the cleanest and most resourceefficient plants in the world. Volvo Car Corporation has global ISO certification, which
includes the environmental standard ISO
14001 covering all factories and several of our
other units. We also set requirements for our
partners so that they work systematically with
environmental issues.
EPI (Environmental Product Information) is
supplied for all Volvo models. Here you can see
how the environment is affected during the
entire lifecycle of the car.
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 environmental impact.
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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 incom-
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Volvo and the environment
ing 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 Oeko-Tex 100 standard
towards a healthier passenger compartment
environment.
Oeko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, carpets and fabrics for example. The leather in the
upholstery undergoes chromium-free tanning
with plant substances and fulfils the certification requirements.
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Volvo workshops and the environment
Regular maintenance creates the conditions
for a long service life and low fuel consumption
for your car. In this way you contribute to a
cleaner environment. When Volvo's workshops
are entrusted with the service and 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
and by servicing and maintaining the car
according to the instructions in the owner's
manual.
The following advice will help you to do your bit
for the environment: (for further advice on how
you can reduce environmental impact and
drive economically, see pages 257, 198).
Decrease fuel consumption by choosing
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ECO tyre pressure, see page 257.
A roof load and ski box increase air resis-
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tance, leading to higher fuel consumption.
Remove them directly after use.
Remove unnecessary items from the car.
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The greater the load the higher the fuel
consumption.
If the car is equipped with an engine block
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heater, always use it before starting from
cold. This reduces fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions.
Drive gently and avoid braking too hard.
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Drive in the highest gear possible. Low
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engine speeds result in lower fuel consumption.
Use engine braking to slow down.
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Avoid letting the engine idle. Pay attention
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to local regulations. Switch off the engine
when stationary for longer periods.
Always dispose of environmentally hazar-
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dous 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.
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High speed increases consumption con-
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siderably due to increased wind resistance. A doubling of speed increases wind
resistance 4 times.
These hints will help reduce fuel consumption
without increasing travel time or lessening the
enjoyment of driving. Apart from being kind to
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your car, you'll be saving money - and the
Earth's resources.
Introduction
Volvo and the environment
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Seatbelts ................................................................................................ 14
Airbag system (SRS - Airbag)................................................................. 17
Activating/deactivating the airbag*......................................................... 20
Side airbags (SIPS bags) ....................................................................... 22
Inflatable Curtain (IC) .............................................................................. 24
WHIPS .................................................................................................... 25
When the systems deploy ...................................................................... 27
Safety mode............................................................................................ 28
Child safety............................................................................................. 29
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SAFETY
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01 Safety
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Seatbelts
General information
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*.
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.
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during braking and acceleration.
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if the car leans heavily.
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Keep in mind the following:
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do not use clips or anything else that can
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prevent the seatbelt from fitting properly.
ensure that the seatbelt is not twisted or
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caught on anything.
the hip strap must be positioned low down
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(not over the abdomen).
tension the hip strap over the lap by pulling
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the diagonal shoulder belt as in the preceding illustration.
WARNING
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly, this
may diminish the protection provided by the
airbag in the event of a collision.
WARNING
Each seatbelt is designed for only one person.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the 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.
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01 Safety
Seatbelts and pregnancy
The seatbelt should always be worn during
pregnancy. But it is then 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 posi-
tion the seat with as large a distance as possible between their abdomen and the steering
wheel.
Seatbelt reminder
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Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fasten
their seatbelts by means of an audio and visual
reminder. The audio reminder is speed
dependent, and in some cases time dependent. The visual reminder is located in the roof
console and the combined instrument panel.
Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt
reminder system.
Rear seat
The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two
subfunctions:
Provides information on which seatbelts
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are being used in the rear seat. The message is shown in the information display
when the seatbelts are being used or when
a rear door is opened. The message is
automatically cleared after approx. 30 seconds or can be acknowledged manually by
pressing the direction indicator lever's
READ button.
Provides a warning if one of the rear seat-
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belts 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 press-
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ing 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 acoustic 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.
Seatbelts
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Seatbelts
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.
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Warning symbol on the combined
instrument panel
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The airbag system is continuously monitored
by the system's control module. The warning
symbol in the combined instrument panel illuminates when the remote control key is in position II or III. The symbol goes out after approx.
6 seconds provided the airbag system is faultfree.
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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 another fault in
the SRS system. Contact an authorised
Volvo workshop immediately.
As well as the warning symbol, a message may
appear on the information display in appropriate cases. If the warning symbol malfunctions,
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the warning triangle illuminates and SRS
airbag Service required
Service urgent
appears in the display. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop immediately.
or SRS Airbag
Airbag system (SRS - Airbag)
Overview, airbag system
SRS system, left-hand drive.
SRS system, right-hand drive.
The SRS 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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Airbag system (SRS - Airbag)
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
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 are
deployed.
The capacity of the airbags is also adapted
to the collision force to which the vehicle is
subjected.
Location of the front passenger airbag in a lefthand drive car.
Location of the front passenger airbag in a righthand drive car.
Airbag on the driver's side
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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
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airbag in the event of a collision.
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Passenger airbag
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. Its cover
panel is marked SRS AIRBAG.
WARNING
To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys, passengers must sit as upright as
possible with their feet on the floor and
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.
WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag
is activated
Never allow a child to stand or sit in front of
the front passenger seat. No one shorter
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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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Airbag system (SRS - Airbag)
Label Airbag
Label for airbag located on door pillar.
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Activating/deactivating the airbag*
Key switch off - PACOS
General information
The airbag 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
under the heading Activating/deactivating.
Key switch off/switch
The switch for the passenger airbag (PACOS)
is located on the passenger end of the instrument panel and is accessible when the passenger door is open, (see under the following
heading, "Switch – PACOS"). Check that the
switch is in the required position. Volvo recommends that the remote control key's key
blade be used to change position.
For information on the key blade, see
page 43.
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
roof console is illuminated. Failure to follow
this advice could endanger the life of the
child.
in the
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat if the message in the roof panel
(see page 21) 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.
Activating/deactivating
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
deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above
could endanger life.
Messages
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Indicator in the roof console showing that the passenger airbag is deactivated.
A text message and a symbol in the roof panel
indicate that the airbag for the front passenger
seat is deactivated (see preceding illustration).
Indicator in the roof console showing that the passenger airbag is activated.
A warning symbol in the roof panel indicates
that the airbag for the front passenger seat is
activated (see preceding illustration).
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Activating/deactivating the airbag*
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 17).
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 remote control
key's different ignition positions, see
page 70.
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Side airbags (SIPS bags)
Side airbag
In a side impact collision a large proportion of
the collision force is transferred by the SIPS
(Side Impact Protection System) to beams, pillars, the floor, the roof and other structural
parts of the body. The side airbags at the driver's and front passenger seats protect the
chest area and 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
Repairs must only be performed by an
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authorised Volvo workshop. Any interference in the SIPS bag system could
cause malfunction and result in serious
personal injury.
Do not put objects in the area between
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the outside of the seat and the door
panel, since this area is required by the
side airbag.
Use only seat covers approved by
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Volvo. Other seat covers may impede
the operation of the side airbags.
The side airbag is a supplement to the
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seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Child seats and side airbags
The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion
is not diminished by the side airbag.
A child seat or booster cushion can be placed
on the front passenger seat provided that the
car does not have an activated
airbag.
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passenger
Location
Driver's seat, left-hand drive.
Front passenger seat, left-hand drive.
The SIPS bag system consists of side airbags
and sensors. A sufficiently violent collision trips
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the sensors and the side airbags are inflated.
The airbag inflates between the occupant and
the door panel and thereby cushions the initial
impact. The airbag deflates when compressed
by the collision. The side airbag is normally only
deployed on the side of the collision.
Label
Label for side airbag located on door pillar.
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Side airbags (SIPS bags)
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Inflatable Curtain (IC)
Properties
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 the car's outer seats. A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and
the inflatable curtain is inflated. The inflatable
curtain helps to prevent the driver and passengers from striking their heads on the inside of
the car during a collision.
WARNING
Never hang or attach heavy items onto the
handles in the roof. The hook is only
designed for light clothing (not for solid
objects such as umbrellas for example).
Do not screw or install anything onto the
car's headlining, door pillars or side panels.
This could compromise the intended protection. Only ever use Volvo genuine parts
that are approved for placement in these
areas.
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WARNING
Do not load the car higher than 50 mm under
the top edge of the side windows. Otherwise, the intended protection of the inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the
headlining, may be compromised.
WARNING
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the
seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
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Protection against whiplash injury –
WHIPS
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/cushions
The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion
is not diminished by the WHIPS system.
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WHIPS
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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WHIPS
Do not obstruct the WHIPS system
Objects behind driver's/passenger seat.
WARNING
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the
rear seat cushion and the front seat backrest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the
function of the WHIPS system.
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Objects in the rear seat.
WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is folded down, the
corresponding front seat must be moved
forward so that it does not touch the folded
backrest.
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When the systems deploy
System Triggered
Seatbelt tensioner,
front seat
Seatbelt tensioner,
rear seat
Airbags (SRS) In a frontal colli-
Side airbags (SIPS) In a side-impact
Inflatable Curtain IC In a side-impact
Whiplash protection
WHIPS
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The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision 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 deployed, the following is
recommended:
In a frontal collision
and or side-impact
accident and or
rear-end collision
In a frontal collision
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sion
accident
accident
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In a rear-end collision
Have the car transported to an authorised
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Volvo workshop. Do not drive with
deployed airbags.
Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace
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components in the car's safety system.
Always contact a doctor.
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NOTE
The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner systems are deployed only once during a collision.
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.
When the systems deploy
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
Reduced functionality
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 the message
is still shown on the display then the
manual
car must not be driven or towed, but a vehicle
recovery service used instead. Even if the car
appears to be driveable, hidden damage may
make the car impossible to control once moving.
Safety mode See
Moving the car
If Normal mode is shown after Safety mode
See manual
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moved carefully out of a dangerous position.
Do not move the car further than necessary.
has been reset, the car can be
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
been displayed.
Safety mode See manual has
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.
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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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 30.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the placement of
children in cars vary from country to country. Check what does apply.
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
In the event of questions 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.
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
Child safety
passenger airbag, or where the airbag is deactivated.
Location of child seats
You may place:
a child seat/booster cushion on the pas-
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senger seat, provided the passenger airbag is not activated
a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat that
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uses the passenger seat backrest as sup-
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port.
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.
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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