Volvo V50 2007 Owner Manual

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VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL V50

Welcome to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We hope that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.

Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as indicated by the certification labels attached to the driver's door opening, and on the underside of the hood.

For further information please contact your retailer, or:

In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552

www.volvocars.us

In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7

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1-800-663-8255

www.volvocanada.com

Contents

00 Introduction

General information

Volvo and the environment

Important warnings

01 Safety

Occupant safety

Seat belts

Supplemental Restraint System

Front airbags

Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)

Side impact protection airbags

Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)

Whiplash Protection System

Crash mode

Child safety

Child restraint systems

Infant seats

Convertible seats

Booster cushions

ISOFIX lower anchors

Top tether anchors

02 Instrument and controls

Instrument overview

Instrument panel

Indicator and warning symbols

Symbols - instrument panel

Information display

Center console controls

Lighting panel

Left-side steering wheel lever

Trip computer

Cruise control

Right-side steering wheel lever

Rain sensor

Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers

Parking brake

Power windows

Mirrors

Power moonroof (option)

Personal settings

Home Link® Universal Transceiver (option)

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03 Climate

General information

Air vents

Manual climate control

Electronic Climate Control (ECC) option

Air distribution

04 Interior

Front seats

Interior lighting

Storage compartments

101

Rear seat

103

Cargo area

105

05 Locks and alarm

Remote control and key blade

112

Keyless drive (option as available)

118

Locking and unlocking

121

Locking the glove compartment, Child safety locks

122

Alarm

123

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06 Starting and driving

General information

128

Fuel requirements

131

Ignition switch/Steering wheel lock

134

Starting the vehicle

135

Starting the car with keyless drive (option as available)

137

Manual transmission, 5-speed

139

Manual transmission, 6-speed

140

Automatic transmission

141

Shiftlock override

144

All Wheel Drive (option)

145

Brake system

146

Stability system

148

Towing

150

Jump starting

152

Towing a trailer

153

Detachable trailer hitch

154

Transporting loads

155

07 Wheel and tires

General information

158

Tire inflation

160

Tire designations

164

Glossary of tire terminology

166

Vehicle loading

167

Uniform tire quality gradings

168

Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires

169

Temporary spare

170

Wheel nuts

171

Tire rotation

172

Changing a wheel

173

08 Car care

Washing and cleaning the car

178

Paint touch up

182

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09 Maintenance and servicing

Volvo maintenance

186

Maintaining your car

187

Hood and engine compartment

189

Engine oil

191

Fluids

193

Wiper blades

195

Battery

196

Bulbs

198

Replacing front bulbs

199

Replacing taillight bulbs

203

Replacing interior bulbs

204

Fuses

205

10 Audio

Audio functions

214

Radio functions

217

CD player/CD changer (option)

223

Audio menu

227

11 Specifications

Label information

230

Dimensions and weights

232

Fuel, oil, and fluids

234

Engine oil

235

Engine specifications

237

Electrical system

238

Three-way catalytic converter

239

Volvo programs

240

01 Safety

General information

Shiftlock (automatic transmission) When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the Park (P) position. To release the selector from this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from Park (P).

Keylock (automatic transmission) When the ignition is switched off, the gear selector must be in the Park (P) position before the key can be removed from the ignition switch.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.

Fuel filler door Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to open the fuel filler door.

Fuel filler cap After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may indicate a fault.

Points to keep in mind

● Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil consumption information on page

191. You should also be familiar with the information found in the chapters "Instruments and controls," and "Starting and driving."

● Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first time.

● The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the vehicle for ready access.

● Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and emission control requirements. In

some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.

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● All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the

time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements. Optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all markets.

● Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design without notice and without incurring

obligation.

WARNING

If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its drive ability and safety.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA proposition 65 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Volvo and the environment

Volvo is committed to the well being of its customers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our environmental impact. Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the overall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production, product use, and recycling are all important considerations. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; and reduced the number of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.

Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95-99% and the search to eliminate the remaining emissions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning system of all models as far back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced electronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal. After Volvo vehicles and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the total weight of a vehicle, which makes the vehicle among the most recycled industrial products. In order to have efficient and well controlled recycling, all Volvo variants have printed dismantling manuals, indicating the weight and material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 3.4 oz. (100 grams) are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted for recycling. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.

When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impact on the environment. To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:

● Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires.

● Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.

● Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.

● See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) light

illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.

● Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.

● When cleaning your vehicle, please use genuine Volvo car care products. All Volvo car care products are formulated to be

environmentally friendly.

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For additional information regarding the environmental activities in which Volvo Cars of North America, LLC and Volvo Car Corporation are involved, visit our Internet home page at:

http://www.volvocars.us.

WARNING

Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adaptive steering columns, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/

hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

01 Safety

Volvo and the environment

PremAir® (certain models only) The surface of the radiator in the engine compartment

is treated with a special coating called PremAir2. This coating works as a catalytic converter, converting most of the ground level ozone passing through the radiator into oxygen, thereby reducing harmful ground-level ozone.

NOTE

If a PremAir-coated radiator needs to be replaced, it should be replaced with another radiator with this coating. If this is not done, the Malfunction Indicator Light (see

page 52) will illuminate.

Only U.S. vehicles with engine B5244 S7 (engine code 39 in the VIN)

PremAir is a registered trademark of Engelhard Corporation.

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Important warnings

Accessory Installation

● We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installations be

performed only by the factory-trained technicians at your authorized Volvo retailer.

● Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in your car.

Additionally, your authorized Volvo retailer knows where accessories may and may not be safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult your authorized Volvo retailer before installing any accessory in or on your car.

● Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be specifically tested for compatibility with your car. Additionally,

an inexperienced installer may not be familiar with some of your car's systems.

● Any of your car's performance and safety systems could be adversely affected if you install accessories that Volvo has not tested, or if

you allow accessories to be installed by someone unfamiliar with your car.

● Damage caused by unapproved or improperly installed accessories may not be covered by your new car warranty. See your Warranty

and Service Records Information booklet for more warranty information. Volvo assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.

Driver distraction

● Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the car in the driving environment. Your new

Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many feature-rich entertainment and communication systems. These include hands-free cellular telephones, navigation systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You may also own other portable electronic devices for your own convenience. When used properly and safely, they enrich the driving experience. Improperly used, any of these could cause a distraction.

● For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your safety:

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● Never use these devices or any feature of your vehicle in a way that distracts you from the task of driving safely. Distraction can lead to

a serious accident.In addition to this general warning, we offer the following guidance regarding specific newer features that may be found in your vehicle:

● Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit cellular telephone use by a driver while the vehicle

is moving.

● If your car is equipped with a navigation system, set and make changes to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked.

● Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving. Program radio presets with the vehicle parked, and use your

programmed presets to make radio use quicker and simpler.

● Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the vehicle is moving.

A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.

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01 Safety

Occupant safety

Seat belts

Supplemental Restraint System

Front airbags

Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)

Side impact protection airbags

Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)

Whiplash Protection System

Crash mode

Child safety

Child restraint systems

Infant seats

Convertible seats

Booster cushions

ISOFIX lower anchors

Top tether anchors

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01 Safety

Occupant safety

Volvo's concern for safety

Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government regulation.

We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your suggestions about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern with your car. Call us in the U.S. at: 1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 1-800-663-8255.

Occupant safety reminders

How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:

● How well you see.

● Your ability to concentrate.

● How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.

The following suggestions are intended to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.

● Never drink and drive.

● If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving

abilities.

● Take a driver-retraining course.

● Have your eyes checked regularly.

● Keep your windshield and headlights clean.

● Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.

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● Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping

distance.

Reporting safety defects in the U.S.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590.

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from:

http://www.safecar.gov

Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service campaign, safety or emission recall or similar action, it should be completed as soon as possible. Please check with your local retailer or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC if your vehicle is covered under these conditions.

NHTSA can be reached at: Internet:

http://www.nhtsa.gov

Telephone: 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

01 Safety

Occupant safety

Reporting safety defects in Canada

If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.

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To contact Transport Canada, call (800) 333-0510, or (613) 993-9851 if you are calling from the Ottawa region.

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Seat belts

Using seat belts

Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you and all occupants of your vehicle to wear seat belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by age, weight and height.

Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle.

Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.

Seat belt tensioners The front and rear outboard seat belts are equipped with tensioners that reduce slack in the belts. These tensioners are triggered in situations where the airbags deploy. The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which, in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the occupant.

Buckling a seat belt Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far.

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The retractor will lock up as follows:

● if the belt is pulled out rapidly

● during braking and acceleration

● if the vehicle is leaning excessively

● when driving in turns

When wearing the seat belt remember:

● The belt should not be twisted or turned.

● The lap section of the belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).

● Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut.

Unbuckling the seat belt

● To remove the seat belt, press the red section on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the vehicle,

check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the retractor slot.

WARNING

Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use could cause injury in the event of an accident. As seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be replaced after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.

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Seat belts

WARNING

● Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by a trained and qualified Volvo service

technician only.

● Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have

a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.

● The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function

properly.

● Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also

recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.

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Seat belt use during pregnancy

The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct way. The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the side of the belly. The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the body without any twists.

As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such that they can easily maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means they must be able to easily operate the foot pedals and steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel.

Child seats

Please refer to

page 34 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.

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Seat belts

Seat belt reminder

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The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light above the rearview mirror, and a symbol in the instrument panel (see

page 53) that alert the driver and front seat passenger if their seat

belts are not fastened.

NOTE

The function is active for a total of 6 minutes from the time the ignition is switched on.

During the first minute: The seat belt reminder function only reacts if the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.

● The indicator light above the mirror and the symbol in the instrument panel will light up and stay lit

until the seat belt has been fastened.

● A chime will sound for 6 seconds. The frequency of the chiming increases with the speed of the car.

After one minute has elapsed: The seat belt reminder reacts if the driver and/or the front seat passenger have not fastened their seat belts.

● The indicator light above the mirror and the symbol in the instrument panel will light up and stay lit

until the seat belt(s) have been fastened, or until the remaining 5 minutes of the 6-minute cycle have elapsed.

● The chime will sound for 6 seconds, at 30- second intervals. The frequency of the chiming increases

with the speed of the car.

After 6 minutes, the chime will no longer sound and the indicator lights will go out.

Seat belt maintenance

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Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap.

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Supplemental Restraint System

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt tensioners, front airbags, side impact airbags, the occupant weight sensor, and inflatable curtains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS control module. An SRS warning light in the instrument panel (see the illustration above) illuminates when the ignition key is turned to position I, II, or III, and will normally go out after approximately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in the system.

Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates. If this warning symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol

illuminates and either SRS

AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT or SRS AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed.

WARNING

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● If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving,

have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.

● Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could

cause malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

WARNING

If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.

Automatic transmission Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector to the neutral position:

● Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery

● Wait at least one minute.

● Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.

● Press firmly on the brake pedal.

● Move the gear selector from Park (P) to the Neutral (N) position. See page 144 for information on

manually overriding the shiftlock system.

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Front airbags

The front airbag system

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The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times.

The front airbag system includes gas generators and the airbags. A deceleration sensor activates the gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.

As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt slack. The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one fifth of a second.

The location of the front airbags is indicated by "SRS AIRBAG" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of the dash.

● The driver's side front airbag is folded and located in the steering wheel hub.

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● The passenger's side front airbag is folded behind a panel located above the glove compartment.

WARNING

● The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to-not a replacement for-the three-

point seat belts. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.

● Never drive a vehicle with a steering wheel-mounted airbag with your hands on the steering wheel

pad/airbag housing.

● The front airbags are designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and

with considerable force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating position, one may experience abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result from deployment of one or both of the airbags.

● When installing any accessory equipment, make sure that the front airbag system is not damaged.

Any interference in the system could cause malfunction.

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Front airbags

Front airbag deployment

● The front airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or

decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs.

● The SRS sensors, which trigger the front airbags, are designed to react to both the impact of the

collision and the inertial forces generated by it, and to determine if the intensity of the collision is sufficient for the seat belt tensioners and/or airbags to be deployed.

However, not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags.

● If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low

speed, the front airbags will not necessarily deploy.

● Front airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a

rollover situation.

● The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed

or not.

NOTE

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● Deployment of front airbags occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where

deployment occurs, the airbags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire.

● Volvo's dual-threshold, dual-stage front airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front

seat buckles. The point at which the airbag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being used, as well as the severity of the collision.

● Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags deploys. If the impact is less severe, but severe

enough to present a clear injury risk, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at 70% of their total capacity. If the impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at full capacity.

Should you have questions about any component in the SRS system, please contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician or Volvo Customer Support:

In the USA

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552

www.volvocars.us

In Canada

Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255

www.volvocanada.com

WARNING

● Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also

recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened

● Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your

vehicle. Other safety systems can also be damaged.

● The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the

event of prolonged exposure.

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See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 21.

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Front airbags

WARNING

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● Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants

(adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a passenger-side front airbag. See

page 31 for guidelines.

● Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the

instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position.

● -The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat

belt properly fastened.

● Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on the dash, seat or out of the window.

WARNING

● No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on, attached to, or installed

near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see the illustration on

page 18).

● There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dashboard area.

● Never try to open the airbag cover on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This

should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

● Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.

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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)

Disabling the passenger's side front airbag

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Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the rear seat of any vehicle with a passenger's side front airbag, and be properly restrained. Children should always be seated in child restraints appropriate for their size and weight. See also the child safety recommendations beginning on

page 30.

The Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag under certain conditions.

The OWS works with sensors that are part of the front passenger's seat and seat belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger's side front airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not inflate).

The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag when:

● the front passenger's seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in the front seat,

● the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat that is installed according to

the manufacturer's instructions,

● the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint that is installed

according to the manufacturer's instructions,

● the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat,

● a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time,

● a child or a small person occupies the front passenger's seat.

The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp which will illuminate and stay on to remind you that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is located in the overhead console, near the base of the rearview mirror.

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NOTE

The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of time when the ignition is turned on to confirm it is functional. When the front passenger's seat is not occupied (empty seat) or in the event that the passenger's side front airbag is enabled (may inflate), the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off.

However, if a fault is detected in the system:

● The OWS indicator light will stay on

● The SRS warning light (see page 17) will come on and stay on

The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the information display.

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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)

WARNING

If a fault in the system is detected and indicated as explained on the preceding page, be aware that the passenger's side front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision. In this case, the SRS system and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.

WARNING

● Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system. This could result in system

malfunction. Maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by an a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

● The front passenger's seat should not be modified in any way. This could reduce pressure on the seat

cushion, which might interfere with the OWS system's function.

The OWS is designed to disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate and stay on to remind you that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled (see the following table).

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Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats. In rare situations when the seat belt is not properly fastened, some child restraints may not be detected by the OWS because there is very little weight on the vehicle seat cushion. In these cases the passenger's side front airbag may be disabled, but the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will not be lit. Do not assume that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed (turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions) and that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is on, or move the child restraint to the rear seat.

The OWS is designed to enable (may inflate) the passenger's side front airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger's seat. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off and remain off.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is on, it is possible that the person isn't sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:

● Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in an upright position.

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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)

● Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs comfortably

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extended.

● Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow

the system to detect that person and enable the passenger's frontal airbag.

● If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp remains on even after this, the person should be

advised to ride in the rear seat.

This condition reflects limitations of the OWS classification capability. It does not indicate OWS malfunction.

Modifications If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any way to accommodate a disability, for example by altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag systems, please contact Volvo at:

In the USA

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552

In Canada

Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255

WARNING

● No objects that add to the total weight on the seat should be placed on the front passenger's seat. If a

child is seated in the front passenger's seat with any additional weight, this extra weight could cause the

OWS system to enable the airbag, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision, thereby

injuring the child.

● The seat belt should never be wrapped around an object on the front passenger's seat. This could

interfere with the OWS system's function.

● The front passenger's seat belt should never be used in a way that exerts more pressure on the

passenger than normal. This could increase the pressure exerted on the weight sensor by a child, and

could result in the airbag being enabled, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision,

thereby injuring the child.

WARNING

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● Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system. Failure to follow these

instructions could adversely affect the system's function and result in serious injury to the occupant of

the front passenger's seat:

● The full weight of the front seat passenger should always be on the seat cushion. The passenger

should never lift him/herself off the seat cushion using the armrest in the door or the center console, by

pressing the feet on the floor, by sitting on the edge of the seat cushion, or by pressing against the

backrest in a way that reduces pressure on the seat cushion. This could cause OWS to disable the

passenger's side front airbag.

● Do not place any type of object on the front passenger's seat in such a way that jamming, pressing, or

squeezing occurs between the object and the front seat, other than as a direct result of the correct use of

the ALR/ELR seat belt (see

page 31).

● No objects should be placed under the front passenger's seat. This could interfere with the OWS

system's function.

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Side impact protection airbags

Side impact airbags - front seats only

As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your car, the car is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags.

The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions. The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact.

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NOTE

SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact. The

airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.

Components in the SIPS airbag system This SIPS airbag system consists of gas generators and side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of both front seat backrests.

WARNING

● The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the structural Side Impact Protection System and the three-

point seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in

rollover situations.

● The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deployment.

● No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SIPS

airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment.

● Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by a

trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

● In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an

upright position with the seat belt properly fastened.

● Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event of

an accident.

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Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)

The Volvo Inflatable Curtain system

This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the center of both front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side door windows. It is designed to help protect the heads of the occupants of the front seats and the occupant of the outboard rear seating positions in certain side impact collisions.

In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable Curtain (VIC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS-bag) will deploy, whereas, in some cases, only the Inflatable Curtain (VIC) will deploy. In cases where both the VIC and the SIPS-bag deploy, this will occur simultaneously.

NOTE

If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3

seconds.

WARNING

● The VIC system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System. It is not designed to deploy

during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations.

● Never try to open or repair any components of the VIC system. This should be done only by a trained

and qualified Volvo service technician.

● Never hang heavy items from the ceiling handles. This could impede deployment of the Inflatable

curtain.

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Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)

WARNING

In order for the VIC to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants and both outboard rear seat

occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened; adults using the seat belt

and children using the proper child restraint system. Only adults should sit in the front seats. Children

must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. See

page 31 for guidelines. Failure to follow these

instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.

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Whiplash Protection System

Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - front seats only

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The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear (when the vehicle is "rear-ended").

In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests are designed to change position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to help support the occupant's head before moving slightly rearward. This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could result in whiplash.

WARNING

● The WHIPS system is designed to supplement the other safety systems in your car. For this system to

function properly, the three-point seat belt must be worn. Please be aware that no system can prevent all

possible injuries that may occur in an accident.

● The WHIPS system is designed to function in certain collisions from the rear, depending on the crash

severity, angle and speed.

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Whiplash Protection System

WARNING

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