Volvo V60 2014 User Manual

Owners Manual
V60 PLUG-IN
HYBRID
WEB EDITION
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

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
00
00 Introduction
Important information................................. 6
Volvo and the environment....................... 10
Plug-in hybrid - overview.......................... 13
01
01 Safety
Seatbelts .................................................. 18
Airbags...................................................... 21
Activating/deactivating the airbag*........... 24
Side airbags (SIPS bags) ......................... 26
Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................... 27
WHIPS ...................................................... 28
When the systems deploy ........................ 30
Safety mode.............................................. 31
Child safety............................................... 32
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02 Locks and alarm
Remote control key/key blade.................. 46
Privacy locking*......................................... 52
Battery replacement, remote control
key/PCC*................................................... 54
Keyless drive*............................................ 56
Locking/unlocking..................................... 60
Child safety locks...................................... 65
Alarm*....................................................... 66
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03
03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls.......................... 70
Volvo Sensus ........................................... 83
Key positions............................................ 84
Seats......................................................... 86
Steering wheel.......................................... 91
Lighting..................................................... 93
Wipers and washing................................ 103
Windows, rearview and door mirrors...... 106
Compass*............................................... 111
Power sunroof*....................................... 113
Alcolock*................................................. 115
Starting the engine.................................. 119
Starting the engine – external battery..... 121
Drive systems ......................................... 123
Gearboxes............................................... 128
All Wheel Drive - AWD............................ 132
Foot brake............................................... 133
Parking brake.......................................... 136
HomeLink® *............................................ 140
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04 Driver support
DSTC – Stability and traction control sys-
tem.......................................................... 146
Road sign information - RSI*.................. 148
Speed limiter........................................... 151
Cruise control*........................................ 153
Adaptive cruise control*.......................... 155
Distance Warning*.................................. 166
City Safety™........................................... 169
Collision Warning with Auto Brake &
Pedestrian Protection*............................ 175
Driver Alert System*................................ 183
Driver Alert System - DAC*..................... 184
Driver Alert System - LDW*..................... 188
Park assist syst*...................................... 191
Park assist camera*................................ 194
BLIS*....................................................... 197
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages............................. 204
Menu source MY CAR............................ 206
Climate control........................................ 214
Preconditioning the car .......................... 225
Heater .................................................... 231
Trip computer......................................... 233
Adapting driving characteristics............. 238
Comfort inside the passenger compart-
ment........................................................ 239
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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06 Infotainment system
General information on infotainment...... 246
Radio....................................................... 257
Media player........................................... 264
External audio source via AUX/USB*
input........................................................ 268
Media Bluetooth®* ................................. 271
Bluetooth® handsfree*............................ 274
Voice recognition* mobile phone............ 283
TV*........................................................... 287
Remote control* ..................................... 291
07
07 During your journey
Recommendations during driving........... 296
Refuelling................................................ 300
Fuel......................................................... 301
Charging - hybrid battery ....................... 304
Loading................................................... 312
Cargo area.............................................. 314
Driving with a trailer................................ 317
Towing and recovery.............................. 323
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08 Wheels and tyres
General ................................................... 328
Changing wheels ................................... 333
Tyre pressure ......................................... 336
Warning triangle and first-aid kit*............ 337
Emergency puncture repair (TMK) ......... 338
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09 Maintenance and service
Engine compartment............................... 346
Lamps..................................................... 353
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 359
Battery..................................................... 362
Fuses...................................................... 365
Car care.................................................. 379
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10 Specifications
Type designations................................... 388
Dimensions and weights......................... 390
Engine specifications.............................. 393
Engine oil................................................ 394
Fluids and lubricants............................... 396
Fuel......................................................... 398
Wheel and tyres, dimensions and pres-
sure ........................................................ 399
Electrical system..................................... 401
Type approval......................................... 402
Licenses.................................................. 407
Symbols in the display............................ 410
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11 Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index.................................. 414

Introduction

Important information

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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 specifications, design features and illus­trations in this owner's manual are not bind­ing. We reserve the right to make modifica­tions without prior notice.
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Volvo Car Corporation
IMPORTANT
Do not remove this manual from the car ­should a problem arise then the informa­tion required about where and how to seek professional help would be missing.
Option
All types of option/accessory are marked with an asterisk*.
In addition to standard equipment, this man­ual also describes options (factory fitted
equipment) and certain accessories (retrofit­ted extra equipment).
The equipment described in the owner's manual is not available in all cars - they have different equipment depending on adapta­tions for the needs of different markets and national or local laws and regulations.
In the event of uncertainty over what is stand­ard or an option/accessory, contact a Volvo dealer.
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
Text messages can be shown in the com­bined instrument panel and in the screen. 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 in the screen (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.
Introduction
Important information
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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
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White ISO symbols and white text/image on black message field.
NOTE
The labels shown in the owner's manual are not provided as exact reproductions of those in the car. The purpose is to show their approximate appearance and location in the car. The information that applies to your car in particular is available on the label in question in your car.
Introduction
Important information
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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.
Arrows with letters are used to clarify a movement when the reciprocal order is of no relevance.
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
Engine oil
Images
The manual's images are sometimes sche­matic and may deviate from the car's appear­ance depending on equipment level and mar­ket.
To be continued
}} This symbol is located furthest down to
the right when a section continues on the fol­lowing page.

Recording data

Your vehicle contains a number of computers whose function is to continuously check and monitor the vehicle's operation and function­ality. Some of the computers can record information during normal driving if they detect an error. In addition, information is recorded in the event of a collision or inci­dent. Parts of the recorded information are required so that technicians can diagnose and rectify faults in the vehicle during servic­ing and maintenance and so that Volvo can
fulfil legal requirements and other regulations. In addition to this, the information is used for research purposes by Volvo in order to con­tinually develop quality and safety, as the information can contribute to a better under­standing of the factors that cause accidents and injuries. The information includes details of the status and functionality of various sys­tems and modules in the vehicle with regard to engine, throttle, steering and brake sys­tems, amongst other things. This information may include details regarding the way the driver drives the vehicle, such as vehicle speed, brake and accelerator pedal use, steering wheel movement and whether or not the driver and passengers have used their seatbelts. For the reasons given this informa­tion may be stored in the vehicle's computers for a certain length of time, but also as a result of a collision or incident. This informa­tion may be stored by Volvo as long as it can help to further develop and further enhance safety and quality and as long as there are legal requirements and other regulations that Volvo needs to consider.
Volvo will not contribute to the above-descri­bed information being disclosed to third par­ties without the vehicle owner's consent. However, due to national legislation and reg­ulations Volvo may be required to disclose such information to authorities such as police
Introduction
Important information
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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authorities, or others who may assert a legal right to have access to it.
To be able to read and interpret the informa­tion recorded by the computers in the vehicle requires special technical equipment that Volvo, and workshops that have entered into agreements with Volvo, have access to. Volvo is responsible that the information, which is transferred to Volvo during servicing and maintenance, is stored and handled in a secure manner and that the handling com­plies with applicable legal requirements. For further information - contact a Volvo dealer.

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. Volvo therefore recommends that you always con­tact an authorised Volvo workshop before installing accessories which are connected to or affect the electrical system.
Change of ownership for cars with Volvo On Call*
Volvo On Call is a supplemental service that consists of safety, security and comfort serv­ices. If the car has Volvo On Call and there is a change of owner, it is very important that these services are discontinued so that the former owner cannot access the services in the car. Contact an authorised Volvo dealer in the event of a change of ownership.

Information on the Internet

At www.volvocars.com there is further infor­mation concerning your car.
A QR code reader is required to read the QR code, which is available as a supplemental program for several mobile phones. The QR code reader can be downloaded from App Store or Google Play.
QR code
Introduction

Volvo and the environment

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Volvo Cars' environmental philosophy

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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 resource-efficient 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.
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.
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.
Introduction
Volvo and the environment
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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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.
Interior
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.
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. Volvo makes 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 - here are a few tips:
Avoid letting the engine idle - switch off the engine when stationary for longer periods. Pay attention to local regula­tions.
Drive economically - think ahead.
Perform service and maintenance in accordance with the owner's manual's instructions - follow the Service and War­ranty Booklet's recommended intervals.
If the car is equipped with an engine block heater*, use it before starting from cold - it improves starting capacity and reduces wear in cold weather and the engine reaches normal operating tem­perature more quickly, which lowers con­sumption and reduces emissions.
High speed increases consumption con­siderably due to increased wind resis­tance - a doubling of speed increases wind resistance 4 times.
Always dispose of environmentally hazar­dous waste, such as batteries and oils, in an environmentally safe manner. Consult
a workshop in the event of uncertainty about how this type of waste should be discarded - an authorised Volvo work­shop is recommended.
Following this advice can save money, the planet's resources are saved, and the car's durability is extended. For more information and further advice, see the pages 208, 296 and 398.
Recycling
As a part of Volvo's environmental work, it is important that the car is recycled in an envi­ronmentally sound manner. Almost all of the car can be recycled. The last owner of the car is therefore requested to contact a dealer for referral to a certified/approved recycling facility.

The owner's manual and the environment

The Forest Stewardship Council® symbol shows that the paper pulp in this publication comes from FSC® certified forests or other controlled sources.
Introduction
Volvo and the environment
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Overview
Introduction
Plug-in hybrid - overview
Charging the hybrid battery.
Hybrid battery.
Electric motor with drive on the rear
wheels.
Drive modes.
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Introduction
Plug-in hybrid - overview
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Combined instrument panel with unique
information for the plug-in hybrid.

Important to know

WARNING
Remember that the car does not emit any engine noise when it is only powered by the electric motor and may therefore be difficult to notice by children, pedestrians, cyclists and animals. This applies in partic­ular at low speeds, such as in car parks.
Hazard voltage
Several components in the car operate with hazardous electrical voltage. Do not touch anything that is not clearly described in this owner's manual. Read more about the engine compartment, see page 347.
WARNING
Orange cables marked with a high-voltage decal must only be handled by qualified personnel.

Driving the car

The car is driven as a completely normal car. The electric motor drives the car mostly at low speeds, the diesel engine at higher speeds, as well as during more active driving. Read more about recommendations during driving, see page 296.
Drive modes
It is possible to set the car in different drive modes while driving, e.g. electric operation only or, when power is required, both electric motor and diesel engine. The car calculates an optimal combination of driveability, driving experience, environmental impact and fuel economy according to the drive mode selected. Read more about drive modes, page 123.
Combined instrument panel
Two fields in the combined instrument panel show unique information for the V60 PLUG-IN HYBRID; hybrid battery gauge (current energy level), active drive mode, symbol that is illumi­nated when the diesel engine is operating, Hybrid Guide as well as energy recovery.
Read more about the combined instrument panel, see page 74.

Preconditioning

In order that the car should have optimal function it is important that the hybrid battery with associated electrical drive systems, as well as the diesel engine and its drive sys­tems, have the correct operating temperature. Battery capacity is reduced considerably if the battery is too cold or too hot. Precondi­tioning prepares the car's drive systems and the passenger compartment before departure so that both wear and energy needs during the journey are reduced. Read more about preconditioning, see page 225.

Charging the hybrid battery

The hybrid battery is the Lithium-ion type and can be recharged in different ways. A charg­ing cable with control unit can be connected between the car and a 230V AC socket. Charging time depends on charging current, see page 304.
The electric motor is used as an engine brake during light braking and the car's kinetic energy is converted to electrical energy which is used to charge the hybrid battery. Read more about recovering the brake force energy, see page 133.
Introduction
Plug-in hybrid - overview
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In addition, the diesel engine can charge the electric motor's hybrid battery with a special hazard voltage generator when the need ari­ses, see drive system and drive modes, page
123.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Seatbelts ................................................................................................ 18
Airbags.................................................................................................... 21
Activating/deactivating the airbag*......................................................... 24
Side airbags (SIPS bags) ....................................................................... 26
Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................................................................. 27
WHIPS .................................................................................................... 28
When the systems deploy ...................................................................... 30
Safety mode............................................................................................ 31
Child safety............................................................................................. 32
SAFETY
01 Safety

Seatbelts

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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 belt out slowly and secure it by pressing its locking tab into the seatbelt buckle. A loud "click" indicates that the belt has locked.
Correctly fitted seatbelt.
Incorrectly fitted seatbelt. The belt must rest on the shoulder.
Seatbelt height adjustment. Press the button and move the belt vertically. Position the belt as high as possible without it chafing against your throat.
The buckles only fit the intended lock in the rear seat1.
Releasing the seatbelt
Press the red button on the seatbelt buckle and then let the belt retract. If the seatbelt does not retract fully, feed it 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.
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Certain markets.
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Seatbelts
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Make sure that you:
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 up towards the shoulder.
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. Volvo recommends that you 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 type­approved and intended for installation in the same position as the replaced seatbelt.

Seatbelts and pregnancy

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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 the slack from the seatbelt and ensure that it fits as close to the body as pos­sible. 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). The aim should be to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between abdomen and steering wheel.
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Seatbelts
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Seatbelt reminder

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Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fas­ten their seatbelts by means of an audio and visual reminder. The audible reminder is speed dependent, and in some cases time dependent. The visual reminder is located in the roof console and in 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 are being used in the rear seat. A mes­sage appears in the combined instrument panel when the seatbelts are in use, or if one of the rear doors has been opened. The message is acknowledged automati­cally after approximately 30 seconds driv­ing or after pressing the indicator stalk's OK button. If anyone is unbelted then the message can only be acknowledged manually by pressing the indicator stalk's OK button.
Provides a warning if one of the rear seat­belts is unfastened during travel. This warning takes the form of a message in the combined instrument panel 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 OK button.
The combined instrument panel's information display, see page 75, shows which seat­belts are in use. This information is always available.
Certain markets
An acoustic signal and indicator lamp remind the driver and front seat passenger to use a seatbelt if either of them is not wearing one. At low speed, the audible 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
Never insert the tongue of the passenger's seatbelt into the buckle on the driver's side. Always insert the tongue of the seat­belt into the buckle on the correct side. Do not make any damages on seatbelts nor insert any foreign objects into a buckle. The seatbelts and buckles would then possibly not function as intended in the event of a collision. There is a risk of serous injury.
01 Safety
Warning symbol in combined instrument panel
The warning symbol in the combined instru­ment panel illuminates when the remote con­trol key is in key position II. The symbol clears 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 system. Volvo rec­ommends that you 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, the warning triangle illuminates and
SRS airbag Service required or SRS airbag Service urgent
play. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo workshop immediately.
appears in the dis-
Airbag system
Airbag system, left-hand drive car.
Airbag system, right-hand drive car.
The system consists of airbags and sensors. A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and the airbag(s) are inflated and become hot. 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,
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occurs within tenths of a second.
WARNING
Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo workshop for repair. Defective work in the airbag system could cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.
Airbags
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NOTE
The detectors react differently depending on the nature of the collision and whether or not the seatbelts are fastened. Applies to all belt positions.
It is therefore possible that only one (or none) of the airbags may inflate in a colli­sion. The detectors sense the force of the collision on the vehicle and the action is adapted accordingly so that one or more airbags are deployed.

Airbag on the driver's side

The car has an airbag to supplement the pro­tection afforded by the seatbelt on the driv­er's side. It is folded up into the centre of the steering wheel. The steering wheel is marked
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

Location of the front passenger airbag in a left­hand drive car.
Location of the front passenger airbag in a right­hand drive car.
The car has an airbag to supplement the pro­tection afforded by the seatbelt on the pas­senger side. It is folded up into a compart­ment above the glovebox. Its cover panel is marked AIRBAG.
WARNING
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If the belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this may diminish the protection provided by the airbag in the event of a collision.
To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag deploys, passengers must sit as upright as possible with their feet on the floor and backs against the backrest. Seatbelts must be secured.
WARNING
Do not put objects in front of or above the dashboard where the passenger airbag is located.
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Airbags
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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 is activated.
Never allow anybody 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 can endanger life.
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Activating/deactivating the airbag*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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 heading below, Activating/deactivating).
Check that the switch is in the required posi­tion. The remote control key's key blade should be used to change position.
For information on the key blade, see page 50.
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 does not have a PACOS switch (Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch), then the airbag will always be activated.
WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the air-
bag is activated and the symbol in the roof console is illuminated. Failure to follow this advice could endanger the life of the child.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to sit in the front pas­senger seat if the message in the roof con­sole (see page 25) 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. Visit a workshop as soon as possible. Volvo recommends that you con­tact an authorised Volvo workshop.
Activating/deactivating
Location of airbag label plus switch.
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.
01 Safety
Activating/deactivating the airbag*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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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 can endanger life.
NOTE
When the remote control key is in key position II the warning symbol for the air­bag is shown in the combined instrument panel for approx. 6 seconds (see page 21).
Following which, the indicator in the roof console is illuminated showing the correct status for the front passenger seat airbag. For more information about the different key positions for the remote control key, see page 84.
Activated airbag
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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag is activated.
A warning symbol in the roof console indi­cates that the airbag for the front passenger seat is activated (see preceding illustration).
Deactivated airbag
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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag is deactivated.
A text message and a symbol in the roof con­sole indicate that the airbag for the front pas­senger seat is deactivated (see preceding illustration).
01 Safety

Side airbags (SIPS bags)

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Side airbag

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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.
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 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.
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.
WARNING
Volvo recommends that repairs are only carried out by an authorised Volvo workshop. Defective work in the SIPS­bag system could cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.
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.
Volvo recommends the use only of car seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat covers may impede the operation of the side airbags.
Side airbags are a supplement the seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
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Properties
The inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is a part of SIPS and the airbags. It is fitted in the headlining along both sides of the roof and protects the car's occupants sitting in the 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. Volvo recommends that you 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 door 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.
Inflatable Curtain (IC)
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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. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo work­shop.
WHIPS system and child seats/booster 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.
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.
Do not obstruct the WHIPS system
Do not leave any objects on the floor behind the driver's seat/passenger seat that may prevent the WHIPS system from functioning.
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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