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Volvo XC60 2009 Owner's Manual

Volvo Car Corporation TP 10641 (USA & Canada), AT 0846 Printed in Sweden, Göteborg 2008, Copyright © 2000-2008 Volvo Car Corporation
VOLVO XC60 OWNER'S MANUAL TP 10641
VOLVO XC60
Owner's Manual
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable federal safety and emission standards. 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 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com 2008 © Volvo Car Corporation, All rights reserved.

Contents

2
00
00 Introduction
Important information................................. 6
Important warnings..................................... 8
Environment................................................ 9
01
01 Safety
Occupant safety........................................ 12
Reporting safety defects........................... 13
Seat belts ................................................. 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .... 17
Occupant Weight Sensor ......................... 22
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags ..... 26
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) ................... 28
Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS..... 29
Rollover Protection System (ROPS) ......... 31
Crash mode.............................................. 32
Child safety............................................... 33
Child restraint systems............................. 35
Infant seats............................................... 37
Convertible seats...................................... 39
Booster cushions...................................... 41
ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 42
Top tether anchors.................................... 43
Child restraint registration and recalls...... 44
Integrated booster cushion....................... 45
02
02 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade....................... 50
Keyless drive............................................. 58
Locks........................................................ 61
Child safety locks...................................... 65
Alarm......................................................... 66
Contents
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
3
03
03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls.......................... 72
Ignition modes.......................................... 79
Seats......................................................... 81
Steering wheel.......................................... 86
Lighting..................................................... 87
Wipers and washers................................. 93
Power windows......................................... 96
Mirrors....................................................... 98
Power panorama moonroof*................... 100
HomeLink® Wireless Control System*... 102
Starting the engine.................................. 105
Transmission........................................... 109
Brakes..................................................... 112
Hill Descent Control (HDC)..................... 114
Parking brake.......................................... 116
04
04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages............................. 122
Climate system....................................... 126
Audio system.......................................... 133
Bluetooth® hands-free connection......... 147
Trip computer......................................... 153
Compass................................................. 154
Stability system....................................... 155
Active chassis system–Four C................ 157
Cruise control.......................................... 158
Collision warning with Auto-brake*......... 160
City Safety™ .......................................... 166
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*.............. 172
Distance alert ......................................... 179
Driver Alert System*................................ 182
Park assist*............................................. 187
Park Assist Camera (PAC)* .................... 190
Blind Spot Information System*.............. 193
Passenger compartment convenience... 197
05
05 During your trip
Driving recommendations....................... 202
Refueling................................................. 206
Loading................................................... 210
Cargo area.............................................. 213
Towing a trailer....................................... 217
Emergency towing.................................. 220
Contents
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06
06 Maintenance and
specifications
Volvo maintenance.................................. 224
Maintaining your car............................... 225
Hood and engine compartment.............. 227
Engine oil................................................ 228
Fluids....................................................... 230
Replacing bulbs...................................... 232
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 240
Battery..................................................... 242
Fuses....................................................... 245
Wheels and tires..................................... 253
Vehicle care............................................. 274
Label information.................................... 279
Specifications......................................... 281
Volvo programs....................................... 287
07
07 Index
Index....................................................... 288
Contents
5

Introduction

Important information

6
About this manual
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Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the information in chapter 3.
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Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first time.
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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.
Options and accessories
Optional or accessory equipment described in this manual is indicated by an asterisk.
Optional or accessory equipment may not be available in all countries or markets. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped dif­ferently, depending on special legal require­ments.
NOTE
•
All information, illustrations and specifi­cations contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
•
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change spec­ifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation.
•
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.
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its driveability and safety.
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.
Points to keep in mind
•
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 exhaust emission 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.
•
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
Introduction
Important information
7
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.

Vehicle event data (Black box)

Your vehicle's driving and safety systems employ computers that monitor, and share with each other, information about your vehi­cle's operation. One or more of these comput­ers may store what they monitor, either during normal vehicle operation or in a crash or near­crash event. Stored information may be read and used by:
•
Volvo Car Corporation
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service and repair facilities
•
law enforcement or government agencies
•
others who may assert a legal right to know, or who obtain your consent to know such information.
Introduction

Important warnings

8

Driver distraction

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.
Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the vehicle 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. 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 vehicle 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.

Accessory installation

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We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installa­tions be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
•
Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in your vehi­cle. Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvo service technician knows where accessories may and may not be safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult a trained and qualified Volvo serv­ice technician before installing any acces­sory in or on your vehicle.
•
Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be specifically tested for compatibility with your vehicle. 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 vehi­cle.
•
Damage caused by unapproved or improperly installed accessories may not be covered by your new vehicle 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.
Introduction

Environment

9

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 vehi-
cles 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, dismantling information is available for all Volvo models. 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 indi-
cator) 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.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
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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Occupant safety...................................................................................... 12
Reporting safety defects......................................................................... 13
Seat belts ............................................................................................... 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ................................................... 17
Occupant Weight Sensor ....................................................................... 22
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags ................................................... 26
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) ................................................................. 28
Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS................................................... 29
Rollover Protection System (ROPS) ....................................................... 31
Crash mode............................................................................................. 32
Child safety............................................................................................. 33
Child restraint systems........................................................................... 35
Infant seats.............................................................................................. 37
Convertible seats.................................................................................... 39
Booster cushions.................................................................................... 41
ISOFIX lower anchors............................................................................. 42
Top tether anchors.................................................................................. 43
Child restraint registration and recalls.................................................... 44
Integrated booster cushion..................................................................... 45
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SAFETY
01 Safety

Occupant safety

01
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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 energy­absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo vehicles long before it was fashionable or required by government regulation.
We will not compromize our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine those already in our vehi­cles. 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 vehicle. 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:
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How well you see.
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Your ability to concentrate.
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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.
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Never drink and drive.
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If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving abilities.
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Take a driver-retraining course.
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Have your eyes checked regularly.
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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.
01 Safety

Reporting safety defects

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13

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.safercar.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).

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

Seat belts

01
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General information

Adjusting the seat belt
Seat belts should always be worn by all occu­pants of your vehicle. Children should be 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 pretensioners
All seat belts are equipped with pretensioners that reduce slack in the belts. These preten­sioners are triggered in situations where the front or side impact airbags deploy, and in cer­tain impacts from the rear. 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.
The retractor will lock up as follows:
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if the belt is pulled out rapidly
•
during braking and acceleration
•
if the vehicle is leaning excessively
•
when driving in turns.
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip­ped with a locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut. See page 34 for more infor­mation regarding the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).
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.
Seat belt maintenance
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.
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
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WARNING
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Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only.
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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.
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The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly.
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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.

Seat belt reminder

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Seat belt reminder light in ceiling console
The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light near the rearview mir­ror and a symbol in the instrument panel that alert all occupants of the vehicle to fasten their seat belts. The audible signal and warning light will be on for a total of 6 seconds from the time the ignition is switched on, regardless of whether or not the seat belts are fastened.
If the front seat belts are unbuckled while the vehicle is in motion, the audible signal and warning light will be active for a total of 6 sec­onds.
Rear seats
The seat belt reminder in the rear seat has two additional functions:
•
It provides information about which seat belts are fastened in the rear seat. A mes­sage will appear in the information display when a belt is being used. This message will disappear after approximately 6 sec­onds or can be erased by pressing the READ button on the left steering wheel lever.
•
It also provides a reminder if one of the occupants of the rear seat has unbuckled his/her seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. A visual and audible signal will be given. These signals will stop when the seat belt has been re-buckled or can be stopped by pressing the READ button.
The message in the information display can always be accessed, even if it has been erased, by pressing the READ button to display stored messages.
01 Safety
Seat belts
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Seat belt use during pregnancy

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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 ensure 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 35 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.
01 Safety

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

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General information

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Warning symbols in the instrument panel
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 pretensioners, front air­bags, side impact airbags, a front passenger 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) illu­minates when the ignition is in modes I, II, or III, and will normally go out after approximately 6 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 a text message will be displayed. See page 74 for more information about indi­cator and warning symbols.
WARNING
•
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 insert the remote control into the ignition slot 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:
1. Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery
2. Wait at least one minute.
3. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot and press the Start button (without depressing brake pedal) to go to ignition mode II. See page 79 for more infor­mation.
4. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
5.
Move the gear selector from Park (P) to the Neutral (N) position. See page 110 for information on manually overriding the shiftlock system.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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Front airbags

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The front airbag system
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 surrounded by the airbags, and decelera­tion sensors that activate the gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
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Location of the passenger's side front airbag
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 pretensioners 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.
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 airbag deployment
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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 pretensioners 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.
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 fastened1.
•
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.
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
1
See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information
on page 22.
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NOTE
•
Deployment of front airbags occurs only one time during an accident. In a colli­sion where deployment occurs, the air­bags and seat belt pretensioners 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 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 airbags are trig­gered at partial capacity. If the impact is more severe, the airbags are triggered at full capacity.

Airbag decals

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Airbag decal on the far right end of the passeng­er's dashboard
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Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors
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Airbag decal on passenger's side dashboard
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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WARNING
•
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.
•
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, such as 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.
01 Safety

Occupant Weight Sensor

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General information

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2
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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag
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 front passenger side airbag, and be properly restrained for their size and weight. For child safety recommendations, see page 34.
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:
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the front passenger's seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in the front seat,
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the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat that is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions,
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the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint that is installed according to the manufac­turer's instructions,
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the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat,
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a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time,
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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.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 seconds while the system performs a self-diagnostic test.
However, if a fault is detected in the system:
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The OWS indicator light will stay on
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The SRS warning light (see page 17) will come on and stay on
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The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF
SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in
the information display.
WARNING
If a fault in the system is detected and indi­cated as described, 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.
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WARNING
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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.
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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.
Passeng­er's seat occu­pancy sta­tus
OWS indi­cator light status
Passeng­er's side front air­bag status
Seat unoc­cupied
OWS indica­tor light lights up.
Passenger's side front airbag disa­bled
Seat occu­pied by low weight occupant/ object
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OWS indica­tor light lights up
Passenger's side front airbag disa­bled
Seat occu­pied by heavy occu­pant/object
OWS indica­tor light is not lit
Passenger's side front airbag ena­bled
A
Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats. 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. If there is any doubt as to the status of the passenger's side front air­bag, 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:
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Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in an upright position.
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Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the per­son's legs comfortably extended.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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 front, passenger's side airbag.
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WARNING
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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 Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retrac­tor (ALR/ELR) seat belt (see page 34).
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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 (SIPS) airbags

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Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbags (front seats only)
As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your vehicle, it 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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SIPS airbag deployment
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.
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SIPS decal on the front of the driver's door open­ing
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 a gas gen­erator, the side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of both front seat backrests, and electronic sensors/wiring.
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WARNING
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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 vehicle or in rollover situations.
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The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deployment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)

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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 airbag) will deploy. The VIC and the SIPS airbag deploy simultaneously.
NOTE
If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds.
WARNING
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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 vehicle or in rollover situations.
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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.
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Never hang heavy items from the ceiling handles. This could impede deployment of the Inflatable Curtain.
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The cargo area and rear seat should not be loaded to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear side windows. Objects placed higher than this level could impede the func­tion of the Volvo Inflatable Curtain.
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 seat, see page 34 for guide­lines. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.
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