Volvo XC70 2014 User Manual

Owner's Manual

XC70

WEB EDITION

WELCOME TO THE WORLD-WIDE FAMILY OF VOLVO OWNERS.

We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions and operating instructions in this manual.

We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or

any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.

Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable federal safety and emission standards. If you have any questions regarding your vehicle, please contact your Volvo retailer or see the section "Contacting Volvo" in this manual's "Introduction" chapter for information on getting in touch with Volvo in the United States and Canada.

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

00 Introduction

Important information................................. 6

Environment.............................................. 12

Important warnings................................... 13

01 Safety

Occupant safety........................................ 16

Reporting safety defects........................... 17

Seat belts ................................................. 18

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .... 21

Occupant Weight Sensor ......................... 26

Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags ..... 30

Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................... 32

Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS..... 33

Crash mode.............................................. 35

Child safety............................................... 37

Child restraint systems............................. 40

Infant seats............................................... 42

Convertible seats...................................... 44

Booster cushions...................................... 46

ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.................. 47

Top tether anchors.................................... 49

Integrated booster cushion*...................... 50

Child safety locks...................................... 53

02 Locks and alarm

Remote key and key blade....................... 56

Private locking ......................................... 65

Keyless drive............................................. 66

Locks........................................................ 69

Alarm......................................................... 72

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03 Your driving environment

Instruments and controls.......................... 76

Ignition modes.......................................... 86

Seats......................................................... 88

Steering wheel.......................................... 95

Lighting..................................................... 97

Wipers and washers............................... 105

Windows................................................. 108

Mirrors..................................................... 110

Digial compass*...................................... 113

Power moonroof* ................................... 115

HomeLink® Wireless Control System*.... 117

Starting the engine.................................. 120

Transmission........................................... 125

Eco Guide* and Power Meter*................ 129

Brakes..................................................... 131

Parking brake.......................................... 134

Hill Descent Control (HDC)*.................... 137

04 Driver support

Stability system....................................... 142

Road sign information (RSI)* .................. 144

Cruise control.......................................... 146

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*.............. 148

Distance Alert* ....................................... 159

City Safety™ .......................................... 162

Collision warning with Full Auto-brake

and Pedestrian Detection*...................... 168

Driver Alert System* ............................... 176

Park assist*............................................. 182

Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)* ............ 186

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*... 190

05 Comfort and driving pleasure

Volvo Sensus.......................................... 196

Menus and messages............................. 197

The MY CAR menus............................... 199

Climate system....................................... 205

Trip computer......................................... 215

Active chassis system–Four C*............... 222

Passenger compartment convenience... 223

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06 Infotainment

Introduction............................................. 230

Radio....................................................... 240

Media player........................................... 249

AUX/USB sockets................................... 254

Bluetooth® media ................................... 257

Bluetooth® hands-free connection ........ 259

Cell phone voice control*........................ 268

07 During your trip

Driving recommendations....................... 274

Refueling................................................. 278

Loading................................................... 283

Cargo area ............................................. 289

Towing a trailer....................................... 293

Emergency towing.................................. 296

08 Wheels and tires

General information ............................... 302

Tire inflation............................................. 305

Inflation pressure ................................... 307

Tire designations .................................... 308

Glossary of tire terminology ................... 310

Vehicle loading ....................................... 311

Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................. 313

Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires . 314

Temporary Spare ................................... 315

Tire Sealing System*............................... 316

Changing a wheel .................................. 322

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 325

Contents

09 Maintenance and

specifications

Volvo maintenance.................................. 332

Maintaining your car............................... 333

Hood and engine compartment.............. 335

Engine oil................................................ 336

Fluids...................................................... 338

Replacing bulbs...................................... 340

Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 347

Battery..................................................... 350

Fuses...................................................... 354

Vehicle care............................................. 363

10 Specifications

Label information.................................... 370

Specifications......................................... 372

Overview of information and warning

symbols................................................... 378

Volvo programs....................................... 381

11 Index

Index....................................................... 382

Introduction

Important information

Contacting Volvo

In the USA:

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center 1 Volvo Drive, P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.com/us

In Canada:

Volvo Cars of Canada National Customer Service 9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocars.com/ca

About this manual

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Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the information found in the chapters "Your Driving Environment" and "During Your Trip."

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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.

Footnotes

Certain pages of this manual contain information in the form of footnotes at the bottom of the page. This information supplements the text that the footnote number refers to (a letter is used if the footnote refers to text in a table).

Display texts

There are several displays in the driver’s field of vision that show messages generated by various systems and functions in the vehicle. These texts are indicated in the Owner’s Manual by being in slightly larger type than the surrounding text and are printed in gray, (for example:

Change doors unlock

setting).

Decals

There are various types of decals in the vehicle whose purpose is to provide important information in a clear and concise way. The importance of these decals is explained as follows, in descending order of importance.

Risk of injury

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Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning background, white text/image on a black background. Decals of this type are used to indicate potential danger. Ignoring a warning of this type could result in serious injury or death.

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Risk of damage to the vehicle

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White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black or blue warning background and space for a message. If the information on decals of this type is ignored, damage to the vehicle could result.

Information

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White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black background. These decals provide general information.

NOTE

The decals shown in the Owner’s Manual are examples only and are not intended to be reproductions of the decals actually used in the vehicle. The purpose is to give an indication of how they look and their approximate location in the vehicle. The applicable information for your particular vehicle can be found on the respective decals in the vehicle.

Types of lists used in the manual

Procedures

Procedures (step-by-step instructions), or actions that must be carried out in a certain order, are arranged in numbered lists in this manual.

If there is a series of illustrations associated with step-by-step instructions, each step in the procedure is numbered in the same way as the corresponding illustration.

Lists in which letters are used can be found with series of illustrations in cases where the order in which the instructions are carried out is not important.

Arrows with or without numbers are used to indicate the direction of a movement.

Arrows containing letters are used to indicate movement.

If there are no illustrations associated with a step-by-step list, the steps in the procedure are indicated by ordinary numbers.

Position lists

Red circles containing a number are used in general overview illustrations in which certain components are pointed out. The corresponding number is also used in the position list's description of the various components.

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Bullet lists

Bullets are used to differentiate a number of components/functions/points of information that can be listed in random order.

For example:

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Coolant

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Engine oil

Continued

} }This symbol can be found at the lower

right corner of an odd-numbered (right-hand) page to indicate that the current topic is continued on the following page.

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.

Contact your Volvo retailer for additional information.

NOTE

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All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.

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

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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 drivability and safety.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA proposition 65

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

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.

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Important information

Shiftlock

When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the selector from this position, the ignition must be in mode II (see page 86) or the engine must be running. Depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from P (Park).

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS system performs a brief self-diagnostic test when the engine has been started and driver releases the brake pedal. Another automatic test may be performed when the vehicle first reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.

Fuel filler door

Press the button on the light switch panel (see the illustration on page 280) when the vehicle is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door. It will relock when closed and there will be an audible click.

Points to keep in mind

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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.

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All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements. Optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all markets.

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Some of the illustrations shown are generic and may not depict the exact model for which this manual is intended.

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

Crash event data

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety sys-

tems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

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How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

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Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

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How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

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How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE

EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to

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the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Furthermore, your vehicle is equipped with a number of computers whose task is to continuously control and monitor the vehicle’s operation. They can also register information during normal driving conditions if they detect a fault relating to the vehicle’s operation and functionality. Some of the stored information is required by technicians when carrying out service and maintenance to enable them to diagnose and rectify any faults that have occurred in the vehicle and to enable Volvo to fulfill legal and other regulatory requirements. This information may be stored in the vehicle’s computers for a certain period of time.

Volvo will not contribute to spreading the above-mentioned information to third parties without the consent of the vehicle’s owner. However, due to national legal requirements and regulations, Volvo may be compelled to provide information of this type to authorities such as law enforcement agencies or others who may assert a legal right to obtain such information.

Volvo and service and repair facilities with agreements with Volvo have access to the special technical equipment required in order

to read and interpret the information stored by the vehicle’s computers. Volvo is responsible for ensuring that the information transmitted to Volvo during service and maintenance is stored and handled in a secure manner and that this handling is done in accordance with applicable legal requirements. For additional information, contact:

For additional information, contact:

In the United States

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center 1 Volvo Drive, P.O. box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.com/us

In Canada

Volvo Cars of Canada National Customer Service 9130 Leslie Street Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocars.com/ca

Volvo Structural Parts Statement

Volvo has always been and continues to be a leader in automotive safety. Volvo engineers and manufactures vehicles designed to help protect vehicle occupants in the event of a collision.

Volvos are designed to absorb the impact of a collision. This energy absorption system including, but not limited to, structural components such as bumper reinforcement bars, bumper energy absorbers, frames, rails, fender aprons, A-pillars, B-pillars and body panels must work together to maintain cabin integrity and protect the vehicle occupants.

The supplemental restraint system including but not limited to air bags, side curtain air bags, and deployment sensors work together with the above components to provide proper timing for air bag deployment.

Due to the above, Volvo Cars of North America does not support the use of aftermarket, alternative or anything other than original Volvo parts for collision repair.

In addition Volvo does not support the use or re-use of structural components from an existing vehicle that has been previously damaged. Although these parts may appear equivalent, it is difficult to tell if the parts have been previously replaced with non-OE parts or if the part has been damaged as a result of

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a prior collision. The quality of these used parts may also have been affected due to environmental exposure.

Information on the Internet

Additional information about your vehicle is available at www.volvocars.com.

In order to read a QR code, a QR reader is necessary, which is available as an app for a number of different cell phones and can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

QR code

Open Source Software Notice

This product uses certain free / open source and other software originating from third parties, that is subject to the GNU General Public License version 2 and 3 (GPLv2/ GPLv3), GNU Lesser General Public License version 3 (LGPLv3), The FreeType Project License (“FreeType License”) and other different and/or additional copyright licenses,

disclaimers and notices. The links how to access the exact terms of GPLv2, GPLv3, LGPLv3, and the other open source software licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are provided to you below. Please refer to the exact terms of the relevant License, regarding your rights under said licenses. Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) offers to provide the source code of said free/open source software to you for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution, such as the cost of media, shipping and handling, upon written request. Please contact your nearest Volvo retailer.

This offer is valid for a period of at least three (3) years from the date of the distribution of this product by VCC / or for as long as VCC offers spare parts or customer support.

This product includes software under following licenses:

GPL v2 : http://www.gnu.org/licenses/oldlicenses/gpl-2.0.html

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Linux kernel (merge between MontaVista

2.6.31 kernel and kernel from L2.6.31_MX51_ER_1007 BSP)

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uBoot (based on v2009.08)

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busybox (based on version 1.13.2.)

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libgcc_s.so.1

LGPL v3: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/ lgpl.html

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Libc.so.6, libpthread.so.0, Librt.so.1

The FreeType Project License: http:// www.freetype.org/FTL.TXT

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libfreetype.so.6 (version 2.4.3)

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Environment

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 CFCfree retrofit kits for the air conditioning system of all models as far back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced electronic engine con-

trols and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasolinepowered 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:

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

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

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Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.

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See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) light illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.

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

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

FSC

The FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) symbol indicates that the wood pulp used in this publication comes from FSC® certified forests and other responsible sources.

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Important warnings

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:

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Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit

cellular telephone use by a driver while the vehicle is moving.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 nongenuine accessories.

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Occupant safety...................................................................................... 16

Reporting safety defects......................................................................... 17

Seat belts ............................................................................................... 18

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ................................................... 21

Occupant Weight Sensor ....................................................................... 26

Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags ................................................... 30

Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................................................................. 32

Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS................................................... 33

Crash mode............................................................................................ 35

Child safety............................................................................................. 37

Child restraint systems........................................................................... 40

Infant seats.............................................................................................. 42

Convertible seats.................................................................................... 44

Booster cushions.................................................................................... 46

ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors................................................................. 47

Top tether anchors.................................................................................. 49

Integrated booster cushion*.................................................................... 50

Child safety locks.................................................................................... 53

SAFETY

01 Safety

Occupant safety

Volvo's concern for safety

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

We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine those already in our 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.

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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.

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Never send text messages while driving.

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Refrain from using or minimize the use of a cell phone while driving.

Recall information

Information regarding recalls or other service campaigns is available on our website at www.volvocars.com/us/. Select the tab YOUR VOLVO and the heading RECALL INFORMATION will be displayed at the lower left side of the screen. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number for your vehicle (found at the base of the windshield). If your vehicle has any open Recalls, they will be displayed on this page.

Volvo customers in Canada

For any questions regarding open recalls for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Volvo retailer. If your retailer is unable to answer your questions, please contact Volvo Customer Relations at 905 695-9626, Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST or by e-mail at vclcust@volvocars.com. You may also write us at:

Volvo Cars of Canada National Customer Service 9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9

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Reporting safety defects

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.

Transport Canada can be contacted at:

1-800-333-0510 Teletypewriter (TTY): 613 990-4500 Fax: 1-819-994-3372 Mailing Address: Transport Canada - Road

Safety, 80 rue Noël, Gatineau, (Quebec) J8Z 0A1

01 Safety

Seat belts

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.

Fastening a seat belt

Buckling

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.

Seat belt retractor

The seat belt retractor will lock up in the following situations:

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if the belt is pulled out rapidly

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during braking and acceleration

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if the vehicle is leaning excessively

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when driving in turns

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if the Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) is activated

NOTE

Each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with the ALR/ELR function, which is designed to help keep the seat belt taut. ALR/ELR activates if the seat belt is pulled out as far as possible. If this is done, a sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible, which is normal, and the seat belt will be pulled taut and locked in place. This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unbuckled and fully retracted.

See also page 38 for information about using a seat belt's ALR/ELR function to anchor a child seat.

When wearing the seat belt remember:

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The belt should not be twisted or turned.

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

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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.

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Seat belts

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.

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 threepoint 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 indicator light will be on for several 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 several seconds.

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Seat belts

Rear seats

The seat belt reminder in the rear seat has two additional functions:

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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 several seconds or can be erased by pressing the OK button on the left steering wheel lever.

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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 OK button.

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The message

Unbelted in rear seat will

appear in the information display if one of the rear doors has been opened.

The message in the information display can always be accessed, even if it has been erased, by pressing the OK button to display stored messages.

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 40 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

General information

Models with an analog instrument panel

Models with an digital 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 or II, 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 also page 79 for more information about indicator and warning lights.

WARNING

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If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.

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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.

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WARNING

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

Before attempting to tow the vehicle:

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

2. Follow the instructions for manually overriding the shiftlock system on page 128.

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.

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.

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

WARNING

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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.

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Never drive with your hands on the steering wheel pad/airbag housing.

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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.

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When installing any accessory equipment, make sure that the front airbag system is not damaged. Any interference in the system could cause malfunction.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

WARNING

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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 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.

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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.

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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 1 Volvo Drive P.O. Box 914

See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 26.

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Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.com/us

In Canada

Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocars.com/ca

NOTE

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Deployment of front airbags occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where deployment occurs, the airbags and seat belt 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.

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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.

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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 outside of both sun visors

Passenger's side airbag decal

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WARNING

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

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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.

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The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.

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

WARNING

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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 22).

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There should be no loose articles, such as coffee cups on the floor, seat, or dashboard area.

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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.

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

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Occupant Weight Sensor

General information

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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 38.

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.

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When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 seconds while the system performs a selfdiagnostic 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 21) will come on and stay on

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The message

Pass. Airbag OFF Service

urgent will be displayed in the informa-

tion 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

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

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 in the event of a collision 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

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or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag systems, please contact Volvo at:

In the USA

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

In Canada

Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9 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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