Volvo XC70 2014 Owners Manual
Owners Manual
V70 & XC70
WEB EDITION
DEAR VOLVO OWNER
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO
We hope you will enjoy many years of driving
pleasure in your Volvo. The car has been
designed for the safety and comfort of you and
your passengers. Volvo is one of the safest cars in
the world. Your Volvo has also been designed to
satisfy all current safety and environmental
requirements.
In order to increase your enjoyment of the car, we
recommend that you familiarise yourself with the
equipment, instructions and maintenance information contained in this owner's manual.
Table of contents
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
00
00 Introduction
Important information................................. 6
Volvo and the environment....................... 10
01
01 Safety
Seatbelts .................................................. 16
Airbags...................................................... 19
Activating/deactivating the airbag*........... 22
Side airbags (SIPS bags) ......................... 24
Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................... 25
WHIPS ...................................................... 26
When the systems deploy ........................ 28
Safety mode.............................................. 29
Child safety............................................... 30
02
02 Locks and alarm
Remote control key/key blade.................. 44
Privacy locking*......................................... 50
Battery replacement, remote control
key/PCC*................................................... 52
Keyless drive*............................................ 54
Locking/unlocking..................................... 57
Child safety locks...................................... 62
Alarm*....................................................... 63
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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03
03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls.......................... 68
Volvo Sensus ........................................... 80
Key positions............................................ 81
Seats......................................................... 83
Steering wheel.......................................... 88
Lighting..................................................... 90
Wipers and washing................................ 102
Windows, rearview and door mirrors...... 105
Compass*............................................... 110
Power sunroof*....................................... 112
Alcolock*................................................. 114
Starting the engine.................................. 118
Starting the engine – Flexifuel................. 122
Starting the engine – external battery..... 124
Gearboxes............................................... 126
Start/Stop*.............................................. 134
All Wheel Drive - AWD*........................... 140
Foot brake............................................... 141
HDC Hill Descent Control....................... 143
Parking brake.......................................... 145
HomeLink® *............................................ 149
04
04 Driver support
DSTC – Stability and traction control sys-
tem.......................................................... 154
Road sign information - RSI*.................. 156
Cruise control*........................................ 159
Adaptive cruise control*.......................... 161
Distance Warning*.................................. 172
City Safety™........................................... 175
Collision Warning with Auto Brake &
Pedestrian Protection*............................ 181
Driver Alert System*................................ 189
Driver Alert System - DAC*..................... 190
Driver Alert System - LDW*..................... 194
Park assist syst*...................................... 197
Park assist camera*................................ 200
BLIS*....................................................... 203
05
05 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages............................. 210
Menu source MY CAR............................ 213
Climate control........................................ 221
Engine and passenger compartment
heater*..................................................... 233
Additional heater*.................................... 237
Trip computer......................................... 239
Adapting driving characteristics............. 247
Comfort inside the passenger compart-
ment........................................................ 248
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06
06 Infotainment system
General information on infotainment...... 254
Radio....................................................... 266
Media player........................................... 273
External audio source via AUX/USB*
input........................................................ 277
Media Bluetooth®* ................................. 280
Bluetooth® handsfree*............................ 283
Voice recognition* mobile phone............ 292
TV*........................................................... 296
Remote control* ..................................... 300
RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system* 302
07
07 During your journey
Recommendations during driving........... 314
Refuelling................................................ 317
Fuel......................................................... 318
Loading................................................... 322
Cargo area.............................................. 326
Driving with a trailer................................ 329
Towing and recovery.............................. 335
08
08 Wheels and tyres
General ................................................... 340
Changing wheels ................................... 345
Tyre pressure ......................................... 348
Warning triangle and first-aid kit*............ 349
Emergency puncture repair (TMK)* ........ 350
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09
09 Maintenance and service
Engine compartment............................... 358
Lamps..................................................... 366
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 372
Battery..................................................... 375
Fuses...................................................... 380
Car care.................................................. 392
10
10 Specifications
Type designations................................... 400
Dimensions and weights......................... 402
Engine specifications.............................. 408
Engine oil................................................ 410
Fluids and lubricants............................... 413
Fuel......................................................... 416
Wheel and tyres, dimensions and pres-
sure ........................................................ 418
Electrical system..................................... 419
Type approval......................................... 420
Licenses.................................................. 429
Symbols in the display............................ 432
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11 Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index.................................. 436
Introduction
Important information
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Reading the Owner's Manual
Introduction
A good way of getting to know your new car
is to read the owner's manual, ideally before
your first journey. This will give you the
opportunity to familiarise yourself with new
functions, to see how best to handle the car
in different situations, and to make the best
use of all the car's features. Please pay attention to the safety instructions contained in the
manual.
The specifications, design features and illustrations in this owner's manual are not binding. We reserve the right to make modifications without prior notice.
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Volvo Car Corporation
Option
All types of option/accessory are marked with
an asterisk*.
In addition to standard equipment, this manual also describes options (factory fitted
equipment) and certain accessories (retrofitted extra equipment).
The equipment described in the owner's
manual is not available in all cars - they have
different equipment depending on adaptations for the needs of different markets and
national or local laws and regulations.
In the event of uncertainty over what is standard or an option/accessory, contact a Volvo
dealer.
Special texts
WARNING
Warning texts advise of a risk of personal
injury.
IMPORTANT
Important texts advise of a risk of material
damage.
NOTE
NOTE texts give advice or tips that facilitate the use of features and functions for
example.
Footnote
There is footnote information in the owner's
manual that is located at the bottom of the
page. This information is an addition to the
text that it refers to via a number. If the footnote refers to text in a table then letters are
used instead of numbers for referral.
Message texts
Text messages can be shown in the combined instrument panel and in the screen.
These text messages are highlighted in the
owner's manual by means of the text being
slightly larger and printed in grey. Examples
of this are in menu texts and message texts in
the screen (e.g. Audio settings).
Decals
The car contains different types of decal
which are designed to convey important
information in a simple and clear manner. The
decals in the car have the following descending degree of importance for the warning/
information.
Warning for personal injury
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Black ISO symbols on yellow warning field,
white text/image on black message field.
Used to indicate the presence of danger
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Important information
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which, if the warning is ignored, may result in
serious personal injury or fatality.
Risk of property damage
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White ISO symbols and white text/image on
black or blue warning field and message field.
Used to indicate the presence of danger
which, if the warning is ignored, may result in
damage to property.
Information
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White ISO symbols and white text/image on
black message field.
NOTE
The labels shown in the owner's manual
are not provided as exact reproductions of
those in the car. The purpose is to show
their approximate appearance and location
in the car. The information that applies to
your car in particular is available on the
label in question in your car.
Procedure lists
Procedures where action must be taken in a
certain sequence are numbered in the
owner's manual.
When there is a series of illustrations for
step-by-step instructions each step is
numbered in the same way as the corresponding illustration.
There are numbered lists with letters
adjacent to the series of illustrations
where the order of the instructions is not
significant.
Arrows appear numbered and unnumbered and are used to illustrate a movement.
Arrows with letters are used to clarify a
movement when the reciprocal order is of
no relevance.
If there is no series of illustrations for step-bystep instructions then the different steps are
numbered with normal numbers.
Position lists
Red circles containing a number are used
in overview images where different components are pointed out. The number
recurs in the position list featured in connection with the illustration that describes
the item.
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Important information
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Bulleted lists
A bulleted list is used when there is a list of
points in the owner's manual.
Example:
•
Coolant
•
Engine oil
Images
The manual's images are sometimes schematic and may deviate from the car's appearance depending on equipment level and market.
To be continued
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the right when a section continues on the following page.
Recording data
Your vehicle contains a number of computers
whose function is to continuously check and
monitor the vehicle's operation and functionality. Some of the computers can record
information during normal driving if they
detect an error. In addition, information is
recorded in the event of a collision or incident. Parts of the recorded information are
required so that technicians can diagnose
and rectify faults in the vehicle during servicing and maintenance and so that Volvo can
fulfil legal requirements and other regulations.
In addition to this, the information is used for
research purposes by Volvo in order to continually develop quality and safety, as the
information can contribute to a better understanding of the factors that cause accidents
and injuries. The information includes details
of the status and functionality of various systems and modules in the vehicle with regard
to engine, throttle, steering and brake systems, amongst other things. This information
may include details regarding the way the
driver drives the vehicle, such as vehicle
speed, brake and accelerator pedal use,
steering wheel movement and whether or not
the driver and passengers have used their
seatbelts. For the reasons given this information may be stored in the vehicle's computers
for a certain length of time, but also as a
result of a collision or incident. This information may be stored by Volvo as long as it can
help to further develop and further enhance
safety and quality and as long as there are
legal requirements and other regulations that
Volvo needs to consider.
Volvo will not contribute to the above-described information being disclosed to third parties without the vehicle owner's consent.
However, due to national legislation and regulations Volvo may be required to disclose
such information to authorities such as police
authorities, or others who may assert a legal
right to have access to it.
To be able to read and interpret the information recorded by the computers in the vehicle
requires special technical equipment that
Volvo, and workshops that have entered into
agreements with Volvo, have access to. Volvo
is responsible that the information, which is
transferred to Volvo during servicing and
maintenance, is stored and handled in a
secure manner and that the handling complies with applicable legal requirements. For
further information - contact a Volvo dealer.
Accessories and extra equipment
The incorrect connection and installation of
accessories can negatively affect the car's
electrical system. Certain accessories only
function when their associated software is
installed in the car's computer system. Volvo
therefore recommends that you always contact an authorised Volvo workshop before
installing accessories which are connected to
or affect the electrical system.
Introduction
Important information
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Change of ownership for cars with
Volvo On Call*
Volvo On Call is a supplemental service that
consists of safety, security and comfort services. If the car has Volvo On Call and there is
a change of owner, it is very important that
these services are discontinued so that the
former owner cannot access the services in
the car. Contact an authorised Volvo dealer in
the event of a change of ownership.
Information on the Internet
At www.volvocars.com there is further information concerning your car.
A QR code reader is required to read the QR
code, which is available as a supplemental
program for several mobile phones. The QR
code reader can be downloaded from App
Store or Google Play.
QR code
Introduction
Volvo and the environment
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Volvo Cars' environmental philosophy
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Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corporation's core values which influence all
operations. We also believe that our customers share our consideration for the environment.
Your Volvo complies with strict international
environmental standards and is also manufactured in one of the cleanest and most
resource-efficient plants in the world. Volvo
Car Corporation has global ISO certification,
which includes the environmental standard
ISO 14001 covering all factories and several
of our other units. We also set requirements
for our partners so that they work systematically with environmental issues.
Fuel consumption
Volvo cars have competitive fuel consumption in each of their respective classes. Lower
fuel consumption generally results in lower
emission of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide.
It is possible for the driver to influence fuel
consumption. For more information read
under the heading, Reducing environmental
impact.
Efficient emission control
Your Volvo is manufactured following the
concept "Clean inside and out" – a concept
that encompasses a clean interior environment as well as highly efficient emission control. In many cases the exhaust emissions are
well below the applicable standards.
Clean air in the passenger
compartment
A passenger compartment filter prevents dust
and pollen from entering the passenger compartment via the air intake.
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Volvo and the environment
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A sophisticated air quality system, IAQS*
(Interior Air Quality System) ensures that the
incoming air is cleaner than the air in the traffic outside.
The system consists of an electronic sensor
and a carbon filter. The incoming air is monitored continuously and if there is an increase
in the level of certain unhealthy gases such as
carbon monoxide then the air intake is
closed. Such a situation may arise in heavy
traffic, queues and tunnels for example.
The entry of nitrous oxides, ground-level
ozone and hydrocarbons is prevented by the
carbon filter.
Interior
The interior of a Volvo is designed to be pleasant and comfortable, even for people with
contact allergies and for asthma sufferers.
Extreme attention has been given to choosing
environmentally-compatible materials.
Volvo workshops and the environment
Regular maintenance creates the conditions
for a long service life and low fuel consumption for your car. In this way you contribute to
a cleaner environment. When Volvo's workshops are entrusted with the service and
maintenance of your car it becomes part of
our system. Volvo makes clear demands
regarding the way in which our workshops
are designed in order to prevent spills and
discharges into the environment. Our workshop staff have the knowledge and the tools
required to guarantee good environmental
care.
Reducing environmental impact
You can easily help reduce environmental
impact - here are a few tips:
•
Avoid letting the engine idle - switch off
the engine when stationary for longer
periods. Pay attention to local regulations.
•
Drive economically - think ahead.
•
Perform service and maintenance in
accordance with the owner's manual's
instructions - follow the Service and Warranty Booklet's recommended intervals.
•
If the car is equipped with an engine
block heater*, use it before starting from
cold - it improves starting capacity and
reduces wear in cold weather and the
engine reaches normal operating temperature more quickly, which lowers consumption and reduces emissions.
•
High speed increases consumption considerably due to increased wind resistance - a doubling of speed increases
wind resistance 4 times.
•
Always dispose of environmentally hazardous waste, such as batteries and oils, in
an environmentally safe manner. Consult
a workshop in the event of uncertainty
about how this type of waste should be
discarded - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Following this advice can save money, the
planet's resources are saved, and the car's
durability is extended. For more information
and further advice, see the pages 314 and
416.
Recycling
As a part of Volvo's environmental work, it is
important that the car is recycled in an environmentally sound manner. Almost all of the
car can be recycled. The last owner of the car
is therefore requested to contact a dealer for
referral to a certified/approved recycling
facility.
The owner's manual and the environment
The Forest Stewardship Council® symbol
shows that the paper pulp in this publication
comes from FSC® certified forests or other
controlled sources.
Introduction
Volvo and the environment
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Introduction
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14
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Seatbelts ................................................................................................ 16
Airbags.................................................................................................... 19
Activating/deactivating the airbag*......................................................... 22
Side airbags (SIPS bags) ....................................................................... 24
Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................................................................. 25
WHIPS .................................................................................................... 26
When the systems deploy ...................................................................... 28
Safety mode............................................................................................ 29
Child safety............................................................................................. 30
SAFETY
01 Safety
Seatbelts
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General information
Heavy braking can have serious consequences if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure that
all passengers use their seatbelts.
It is important that the seatbelt lies against
the body so it can provide maximum protection. Do not lean the backrest too far back.
The seatbelt is designed to protect in a normal seating position.
Putting on a seatbelt
Pull the belt out slowly and secure it by
pressing its locking tab into the seatbelt
buckle. A loud "click" indicates that the belt
has locked.
The buckles only fit the intended lock in the
rear seat1.
Releasing the seatbelt
Press the red button on the seatbelt buckle
and then let the belt retract. If the seatbelt
does not retract fully, feed it in by hand so
that it does not hang loose.
The seatbelt locks and cannot be withdrawn:
•
if it is pulled out too quickly
•
during braking and acceleration
•
if the car leans heavily.
Make sure that you:
•
do not use clips or anything else that can
prevent the seatbelt from fitting properly
•
ensure that the seatbelt is not twisted or
caught on anything
•
the hip strap must be positioned low
down (not over the abdomen)
•
tension the hip strap over the lap by pulling the diagonal shoulder belt up towards
the shoulder.
WARNING
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a
seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly,
this may diminish the protection provided
by the airbag in the event of a collision.
WARNING
Each seatbelt is designed for only one person.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seatbelts yourself. Volvo recommends that you contact
an authorised Volvo workshop.
If a seatbelt has been subjected to a major
load, such as in conjunction with a collision, the entire seatbelt must be replaced.
Some of the protective characteristics of
the seatbelt may have been lost, even if it
appears to be undamaged. In addition,
replace the seatbelt if the belt is worn or
damaged. The new seatbelt must be typeapproved and intended for installation in
the same position as the replaced seatbelt.
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Certain markets.
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Seatbelts
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Seatbelts and pregnancy
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The seatbelt should always be worn during
pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in
the correct way. The diagonal section should
wrap over the shoulder then be routed
between the breasts and to the side of the
abdomen.
The lap section should lay flat over the thighs
and as low as possible under the abdomen. –
It must never be allowed to ride upward.
Remove the slack from the seatbelt and
ensure that it fits as close to the body as possible. In addition, check that there are no
twists in the seatbelt.
As the pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering
wheel such that they can easily maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means
that they must be able to easily operate the
foot pedals and steering wheel). The aim
should be to position the seat with as large a
distance as possible between abdomen and
steering wheel.
Seatbelt reminder
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Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fasten their seatbelts by means of an audio and
visual reminder. The audible reminder is
speed dependent, and in some cases time
dependent. The visual reminder is located in
the roof console and in the combined instrument panel.
Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt
reminder system.
Rear seat
The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two
subfunctions:
•
Provides information on which seatbelts
are being used in the rear seat. A message appears in the combined instrument
panel when the seatbelts are in use, or if
one of the rear doors has been opened.
The message is cleared automatically
after driving for approximately
30 seconds or after pressing the indicator
stalk's OK button.
•
Provides a warning if one of the rear seatbelts is unfastened during travel. This
warning takes the form of a message in
the combined instrument panel along with
the audio/visual signal. The warning stops
when the seatbelt is re-fastened, or it can
also be acknowledged manually by
pressing the OK button.
The message in the combined instrument
panel showing which seatbelts are in use is
always shown. Press the OK button to see
stored messages.
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Seatbelts
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Certain markets
An acoustic signal and indicator lamp remind
the driver and front seat passenger to use a
seatbelt if either of them is not wearing one.
At low speed, the audible reminder will sound
for the first 6 seconds.
Seatbelt tensioner
All the seatbelts are equipped with belt tensioners. A mechanism in the seatbelt tensioner tightens the seatbelt in the event of a
sufficiently violent collision. The seatbelt then
provides more effective restraint for the occupants.
WARNING
Never insert the tongue of the passenger's
seatbelt into the buckle on the driver's
side. Always insert the tongue of the seatbelt into the buckle on the correct side. Do
not make any damages on seatbelts nor
insert any foreign objects into a buckle.
The seatbelts and buckles would then
possibly not function as intended in the
event of a collision. There is a risk of
serous injury.
01 Safety
Airbags
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Warning symbol in combined instrument panel
Analogue combined instrument panel.
Digital combined instrument panel.
The warning symbol in the combined instrument panel illuminates when the remote con-
trol key is in key position II. The symbol
clears after approx. 6 seconds provided the
airbag system is fault-free.
WARNING
If the warning symbol for the airbag system remains illuminated or illuminates
while driving, it means that the airbag system does not have full functionality. The
symbol indicates a fault in the seatbelt tensioner system, SIPS, the IC system or
some other fault in the system. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised
Volvo workshop immediately.
As well as the warning symbol, a message
may appear on the information display in
appropriate cases. If the warning symbol malfunctions, the warning triangle illuminates and
SRS airbag Service required or SRS
airbag Service urgent appears in the dis-
play. Volvo recommends that you contact an
authorised Volvo workshop immediately.
Airbag system
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Airbag system, left-hand drive car.
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Airbag system, right-hand drive car.
The system consists of airbags and sensors.
A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors
and the airbag(s) are inflated and become
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Airbags
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hot. To cushion the impact, the airbag
deflates when compressed. When this
occurs, smoke escapes into the car. This is
completely normal. The entire process,
including inflation and deflation of the airbag,
occurs within tenths of a second.
WARNING
Volvo recommends that you contact an
authorised Volvo workshop for repair.
Defective work in the airbag system could
cause malfunction and result in serious
personal injury.
NOTE
The detectors react differently depending
on the nature of the collision and whether
or not the seatbelts are fastened. Applies
to all belt positions.
It is therefore possible that only one (or
none) of the airbags may inflate in a collision. The detectors sense the force of the
collision on the vehicle and the action is
adapted accordingly so that one or more
airbags are deployed.
Airbag on the driver's side
The car has an airbag to supplement the protection afforded by the seatbelt on the driver's side. It is folded up into the centre of the
steering wheel. The steering wheel is marked
AIRBAG.
WARNING
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a
seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly,
this may diminish the protection provided
by the airbag in the event of a collision.
Passenger airbag
Location of the front passenger airbag in a lefthand drive car.
Location of the front passenger airbag in a righthand drive car.
The car has an airbag to supplement the protection afforded by the seatbelt on the passenger side. It is folded up into a compartment above the glovebox. Its cover panel is
marked AIRBAG.
WARNING
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If the
belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this
may diminish the protection provided by
the airbag in the event of a collision.
To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys, passengers must sit as upright as
possible with their feet on the floor and
backs against the backrest. Seatbelts
must be secured.
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Airbags
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WARNING
Do not put objects in front of or above the
dashboard where the passenger airbag is
located.
WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag is activated.
Never allow anybody to stand or sit in front
of the front passenger seat.
No one shorter than 140 cm should ever
sit in the front passenger seat if the airbag
is activated.
Failure to follow the advice given above
can endanger life.
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Activating/deactivating the airbag*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Key switch off - PACOS*
General information
The airbag for the front passenger seat can
be deactivated if the car is equipped with a
switch, PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off
Switch). For information on how to activate/
deactivate, see under the heading Activating/
deactivating.
Key switch off/switch
The switch for the passenger airbag (PACOS)
is located on the passenger end of the instrument panel and is accessible when the passenger door is open (see under the heading
below, Activating/deactivating).
Check that the switch is in the required position. The remote control key's key blade
should be used to change position.
For information on the key blade, see
page 48.
WARNING
Failure to follow the advice given above
could endanger the life of passengers in
the car.
WARNING
If the car is equipped with a front passenger airbag, but does not have a PACOS
switch (Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch),
then the airbag will always be activated.
WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the air-
bag is activated and the symbol in
the roof console is illuminated. Failure to
follow this advice could endanger the life
of the child.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat if the message in the roof console (see page 23) indicates that the airbag is deactivated, and if the warning
symbol for the airbag system is also displayed in the combined instrument panel.
This indicates that there has been a severe
malfunction. Visit a workshop as soon as
possible. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
Activating/deactivating
Location of airbag label plus switch.
The airbag is activated. With the switch in
this position, persons taller than 140 cm
can sit in the front passenger seat, but
never children in a child seat or on a
booster cushion.
The airbag is deactivated. With the switch
in this position, children in a child seat or
on a booster cushion can sit in the front
passenger seat, but never persons taller
than 140 cm.
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Activating/deactivating the airbag*
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WARNING
Activated airbag (passenger seat):
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion on the front passenger
seat when the airbag is activated. This
applies to everyone shorter than 140 cm.
Deactivated airbag (passenger seat):
No one taller than 140 cm should ever sit
in the front passenger seat when the airbag is deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above
can endanger life.
NOTE
When the remote control key is in key
position II the warning symbol for the airbag is shown in the combined instrument
panel for approx. 6 seconds (see page 19).
Following which, the indicator in the roof
console is illuminated showing the correct
status for the front passenger seat airbag.
For more information about the different
key positions for the remote control key,
see page 81.
Activated airbag
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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag is
activated.
A warning symbol in the roof console indicates that the airbag for the front passenger
seat is activated (see preceding illustration).
Deactivated airbag
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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag is
deactivated.
A text message and a symbol in the roof console indicate that the airbag for the front passenger seat is deactivated (see preceding
illustration).
01 Safety
Side airbags (SIPS bags)
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Side airbag
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In a side impact collision a large proportion of
the collision force is transferred by the SIPS
(Side Impact Protection System) to beams,
pillars, the floor, the roof and other structural
parts of the body. The side airbags at the
driver's and front passenger seats protect the
chest area and the hip and are an important
part of the SIPS.
The SIPS bag system consists of two main
components, side airbag and sensors. The
side airbags are located in the front seat
backrests.
Location
Driver's seat, left-hand drive.
Front passenger seat, left-hand drive.
The SIPS bag system consists of side airbags
and sensors. A sufficiently violent collision
trips the sensors and the side airbags are
inflated. The airbag inflates between the
occupant and the door panel and thereby
cushions the initial impact. The airbag
deflates when compressed by the collision.
The side airbag is normally only deployed on
the side of the collision.
Child seats and side airbags
The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion
is not diminished by the side airbag.
WARNING
•
Volvo recommends that repairs are
only carried out by an authorised Volvo
workshop. Defective work in the SIPSbag system could cause malfunction
and result in serious personal injury.
•
Do not put objects in the area between
the outside of the seat and the door
panel, since this area is required by
the side airbag.
•
Volvo recommends the use only of car
seat covers approved by Volvo. Other
seat covers may impede the operation
of the side airbags.
•
Side airbags are a supplement the
seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
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Inflatable Curtain (IC)
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Properties
The inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is
a part of SIPS and the airbags. It is fitted in
the headlining along both sides of the roof
and protects the car's occupants sitting in the
outer seats. A sufficiently violent collision
trips the sensors and the inflatable curtain is
inflated. The inflatable curtain helps to prevent the driver and passengers from striking
their heads on the inside of the car during a
collision.
WARNING
Never hang or attach heavy items onto the
handles in the roof. The hook is only
designed for light clothing (not for solid
objects such as umbrellas for example).
Do not screw or install anything onto the
car's headlining, door pillars or side panels. This could compromise the intended
protection. Volvo recommends that you
only ever use Volvo genuine parts that are
approved for placement in these areas.
WARNING
Do not load the car higher than 50 mm
under the top edge of the door windows.
Otherwise, the intended protection of the
inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the
headlining, may be compromised.
WARNING
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to
the seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
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WHIPS
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Protection against whiplash injury – WHIPS
The whiplash protection system (WHIPS) consists of energy absorbing backrests and specially designed head restraints in the front
seats. The system is actuated by a rear-end
collision, where the angle and speed of the
collision, and the nature of the colliding vehicle all have an influence.
WARNING
The WHIPS system is a supplement to the
seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Properties of the seat
When the WHIPS system is deployed, the
front seat backrests are lowered backward to
alter the seating position of the driver and
front seat passenger. This reduces the risk of
whiplash injury.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
system yourself. Volvo recommends that
you contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
WHIPS system and child seats/booster
cushions
The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion
is not diminished by the WHIPS system.
Correct seating position
For the best possible protection, the driver
and front seat passenger should sit in the
centre of the seat with as little space as possible between the head and the head
restraint.
Do not obstruct the WHIPS system
Do not leave any objects on the floor behind the
driver's seat/passenger seat that may prevent the
WHIPS system from functioning.
WARNING
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the
rear seat cushion and the front seat backrest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the
function of the WHIPS system.
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WHIPS
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Do not place objects on the rear seat that may
prevent the WHIPS system from functioning.
WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is folded down, the
corresponding front seat must be moved
forward so that it does not touch the
folded backrest.
WARNING
If a seat has been subjected to extreme
forces, such as due to a rear-end collision,
the WHIPS system must be checked.
Volvo recommends that it is checked by
an authorised Volvo workshop.
Part of the WHIPS system's protective
capacity may have been lost even if the
seats appear to be undamaged.
Volvo recommends that you contact an
authorised Volvo workshop to have the
system checked even after a minor rearend collision.
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When the systems deploy
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When the systems deploy
System Triggered
Seatbelt tensioner, front
seat
In the event of a frontal
collision, and/or sideimpact collision, and/or
rear-end collision
and/or overturning
Seatbelt tensioner, rear seat
In a frontal collision
and/or side-impact
accident and/or overturning
Airbags
(Steering wheel
and passenger
airbag)
In a frontal collision
A
Side airbags
(SIPS)
In a side-impact accident
A
Inflatable Curtain IC
In the event of a sideimpact collision and/or
certain frontal collisions
A
Whiplash protection WHIPS
In a rear-end collision
A
The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a
collision without airbag deployment. A number of factors
such as the rigidity and weight of the object hit, the speed
of the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the
different safety systems of the car are activated.
If the airbags have deployed, the following is
recommended:
•
Recovering the car. Volvo recommends
that you have it conveyed to an authorised Volvo workshop. Do not drive with
deployed airbags.
•
Volvo recommends that you engage an
authorised Volvo workshop to handle the
replacement of components in the car's
safety systems.
•
Always contact a doctor.
NOTE
The airbags and belt tensioner system are
deployed only once during a collision.
WARNING
The airbag system's control module is
located in the centre console. If the centre
console is drenched with water or other
liquid, disconnect the battery cables. Do
not attempt to start the car since the airbags may deploy. Recovering the car.
Volvo recommends that you have it conveyed to an authorised Volvo workshop.
WARNING
Never drive with deployed airbags. They
can make steering difficult. Other safety
systems may also be damaged. The
smoke and dust created when the airbags
are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation/injury after intensive exposure. In case
of irritation, wash with cold water. The
rapid deployment sequence and airbag
fabric may cause friction and skin burns.
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