Safety for Your Volvo Xc90 SUV 2020

Whiplash Protection System (p. 46)

Safety

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WARNING

The vehicle is equipped with a number of

safety systems that work together to help

protect the vehicle's driver and passengers in

the event of an accident.

The vehicle is equipped with a number of sen-

sors that may react in the event of an accident

and activate different safety systems, such as

the airbag system and seat belt tensioners.

Depending on the specific conditions of the

accident, e.g. collisions at certain angles, over-

turning or swerving, the systems react differ-

ently to help provide good protection.

Safety mode (p. 62)

If the warning symbol remains illuminated

or switches on while driving and the mes-

sage SRS airbag Service urgent Drive to

workshop is displayed in the instrument

panel, this indicates that something in the

safety system is not functioning properly.

Volvo recommends contacting an author-

ized Volvo workshop for repairs as soon as

possible.

Child safety (p. 63)

WARNING

Never attempt to alter or repair any of the

vehicle's safety systems yourself. Incor-

rectly performed repairs to any system

could impair function and lead to serious

injury. Volvo recommends contacting an

authorized Volvo workshop.

There are also mechanical safety systems

such as the Whiplash Protection System. The

vehicle is also built so that a large part of the

force of a collision is distributed to the vehi-

cle's members, pillars, floor, roof and other

parts of the body.

If this dedicated warning symbol is

not functioning, the general warning

symbol will illuminate instead and

the same message will be displayed

in the instrument panel.

After an accident, the vehicle's safety mode

may be activated if any important function in

the vehicle has been damaged.

Warning symbol in the instrument

panel

Related information

The warning symbol in the instru-

ment panel illuminates when the

vehicle's electrical system is in igni-

tion mode II. The symbol will go out

after approx. 6 seconds if no faults are

detected in the vehicle's safety systems.

Safety during pregnancy (p. 43)

Occupant safety (p. 43)

Reporting safety defects (p. 44)

Recall information (p. 45)

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position that allows them to retain full control

of the vehicle (which means they should be

able to easily reach the steering wheel and

foot pedals). Try to maintain as much distance

as possible between the stomach and the

steering wheel.

Safety during pregnancy

Occupant safety

Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.

It is important that seat belts are worn cor-

rectly during pregnancy and that pregnant

drivers adjust their seating position accord-

ingly.

Volvo's concern for safety

Our concern for safety dates back to 1927

when the first Volvo rolled off the production

line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention),

safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact

zones were designed into Volvo vehicles long

before it was fashionable or required by gov-

ernment regulation.

Seat belt

Related information

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Manual front seats (p. 186)

Power* front seats (p. 187)

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 vehi-

cle. Call us in the U.S. at: 1-800-458-1552 or

in Canada at: 1-800-663-8255.

The seat belt should fit closely against the

shoulder, with the diagonal section between

the breasts and to the side of the stomach.

The lap section of the seat belt should lie flat

over the thighs and as far as possible under

the stomach. Never let it ride upward. Remove

unnecessary slack and make sure the seat belt

fits as close as possible to the body. Make

sure there are no twists in the seat belt.

Seating position

As pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers

should adjust the seat and steering wheel to a

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Occupant safety reminders

How safely you drive doesn't depend on how

old you are but rather on:

Related information

Reporting safety defects

Reporting safety defects (p. 44)

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The following information will help you report

any perceived safety-related defects in your

vehicle.

Recall information (p. 45)

How well you see.

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Your ability to concentrate.

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 Car USA, 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. How-

ever, NHTSA cannot become

How quickly you make decisions under

stress to avoid an accident.

The following suggestions are intended to

help you cope with the ever changing traffic

environment.

Never drink and drive.

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If you are taking any medication, consult

your physician about its potential effects

on your driving abilities.

Take a driver-retraining course.

Have your eyes checked regularly.

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Keep your windshield and headlights

clean.

Replace wiper blades when they start to

leave streaks.

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involved in individual problems

between you, your retailer, or Volvo

Car USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA,

you may either call the Auto Safety

Hotline tollfree at

Take into account the traffic, road, and

weather conditions, particularly with

regard to stopping distance.

Never text while driving.

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Refrain from using or minimize the use of

a cell phone while driving.

1-888-327-4236

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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 Trans-

port Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Car

Canada Ltd.

Recall information

(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Trans-

portation, Washington D.C. 20590.

On our website, click the "Owner" tab in the

upper left-hand side of the screen and then

click on the heading "Recall Information".

Enter the vehicle identification number (VIN),

which can be found at the bottom of the wind-

shield. If your vehicle has any open Recalls,

they will be displayed on this page.

You can also obtain other informa-

tion about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov, where you

can also enter your vehicle's VIN

(Vehicle Identification Number) to

see if it has any open recalls.

Transport Canada can be contacted at:

1-800-333-0510

You can also enter the Vehicle Identification

Number in the search field on the National

Highway Traffic Safety Administration's

(NHTSA) website at: www.nhtsa.gov.

Teletypewriter (TTY): 613 990-4500

Fax: 1-819-994-3372

Volvo strongly recommends that if

your vehicle is covered under a serv-

ice campaign, safety or emission

recall or similar action, it should be

completed as soon as possible.

Please check with your local retailer

or Volvo Car USA, LLC if your vehicle

is covered under these conditions.

Mailing Address: Transport Canada - Road

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

0A1

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 800-663-8255, Mon-

day through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

EST or volvocars.com/ca. You may also write

us at:

Related information

Recall information (p. 45)

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Occupant safety (p. 43)

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Viewing the Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) (p. 38)

NHTSA can be reached at:

Internet:

Volvo Car Canada Ltd.

Customer Care Centre

9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9

www.tc.gc.ca

http://www.nhtsa.gov

Telephone:

1-888-DASH-2-DOT

(1-888-327-4236).

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Related information

Whiplash Protection System

WARNING

Reporting safety defects (p. 44)

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The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) is

designed to help reduce the risk of whiplash-

type injuries. The system consists of energy

absorbing backrests and seat cushions as

well as specially designed head restraints in

the front seats.

WHIPS is activated in the event of a rear-end

collision and adapted to the angle and speed

of the collision and to the characteristics of

the colliding vehicle.

Do not attempt to alter or repair the seat or

WHIPS on your own. Volvo recommends

contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.

Occupant safety (p. 43)

If the front seats have been subjected to

severe stress, e.g. in a collision, the seats

must be replaced. Even if the seats appear

undamaged, some of their protective prop-

erties may have been lost.

When WHIPS is activated, the front seat

backrests move rearward and the seat cush-

ions move downward to change the seating

positions of the driver and front seat passen-

ger. This movement helps absorb some of the

forces that could result in whiplash.

WARNING

WHIPS is a supplement to the seat belt.

Always wear your seat belt.

Do not place any objects on the floor behind or under

the front seats or on the rear seat that could prevent

WHIPS from functioning correctly.

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Power* front seats (p. 187)

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Seat belts

WARNING

Seat belts should always be worn by all occu-

pants in your vehicle. Children should be

properly restrained using an infant seat,

adjustable child seat or booster cushion as

determined by age, weight and height.

Most states and provinces make it mandatory

for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.

Rear Collision Warning* (p. 337)

Do not squeeze box-like cargo between the

rear seat cushion and the front seat back-

rest.

If the rear seat backrests are folded down,

cargo must be secured to prevent it from

sliding forward against the front seat back-

rests in the event of a collision.

Seat belt maintenance

Check periodically that the seat belts are in

good condition. Use water and a mild deter-

gent for cleaning. Check the seat belt mecha-

nism's function as follows: attach the seat belt

and pull rapidly on the strap.

WARNING

If a rear seat backrest is folded down or if a

rear-facing child restraint is being used in

the rear seat, the seat in front must be

moved forward so that it does not come

into contact with the backrest or child

restraint.

Seating position

For WHIPS to provide good protection, the

driver and passenger must be seated correctly

and the system's function must not be impe-

ded in any way.

Set the front seat to the correct seating posi-

tion before starting to drive.

The driver and the front seat passenger should

sit in the center of the seat with their heads as

close as possible to the head restraints.

Related information

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Manual front seats (p. 186)

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Buckling and unbuckling seat belts

Make sure that all passengers have buckled

their seat belts before starting to drive.

Buckling seat belts

1. Pull out the belt slowly and make sure it is

not twisted or damaged.

WARNING

Never repair the belt yourself. Repairs

should only be performed by a trained

and qualified Volvo service technician.

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If the seat belt in the second row center

seating position¹is used, make sure it is

properly positioned in the correct seat belt

guide.

Any device used to induce slack into

the shoulder belt portion of the three-

point belt system will have a detrimen-

tal effect on the amount of protection

available in the event of a collision.

The seat belt is equipped with a seat belt

retractor that will lock up in the following

situations:

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 any type of child restraint in

the front passenger seat. We recom-

mend that children who have outgrown

these devices sit in the rear seat with

the seat belt properly fastened.

if the belt is pulled out too quickly.

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during braking and acceleration.

if the vehicle is leaning excessively.

when driving in turns.

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if the automatic locking retractor/emer-

gency locking retractor (ALR/ELR) is

activated. Each seat belt (except for the

driver's) is equipped with an ALR func-

tion, which is designed to keep the seat

belt taut when installing a child

Related information

Seat belt tensioners (p. 50)

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Buckling and unbuckling seat belts

(p. 48)

restraint. ALR is activated when 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 nor-

mal. The seat belt can now only be fed

into the retractor, not pulled out. This

Door and seat belt reminders (p. 51)

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On five- and seven-seat vehicles.

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function is automatically disabled when

the seat belt is unbuckled and fully

retracted.

3. The height of the seat belts in the front

seats and outboard rear seating positions

can be adjusted.

2. Buckle the seat belt by pushing the latch

plate into the receptacle.

> A distinct "click" indicates that the belt

is locked into place.

WARNING

Always insert the seat belt latch plate into

the belt buckle on the correct side. Failure

to do so could cause the seat belts and belt

buckles to malfunction in a collision. There

is a risk of serious injury.

The belt should be positioned closely over the shoul-

der (against the collarbone, not down over the arm).

4. Tighten the lap section of the seat belt

over the hips by pulling the diagonal sec-

tion upward toward the shoulder.

Press the button on the seat belt holder

and move the belt up or down.

Position the belt as high as possible with-

out it chafing against the neck.

The lap section of the seat belt should be positioned

low on the hips (not against the abdomen).

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2. If it does not fully retract, guide the belt

manually into the slot and make sure it

does not hang loose.

Seat belt tensioners

WARNING

The vehicle is equipped with standard and

electric seat belt tensioners that can help ten-

sion the seat belt in a critical situation or colli-

sion.

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 acci-

dent. As seat belts lose much of their

strength when exposed to violent stretch-

ing, they should be replaced after any colli-

sion, even if they appear to be undamaged.

If the seat belt in the second row center

seating position¹is used, make sure it is

properly positioned in the correct seat belt

guide.

Standard seat belt tensioners

All seat belts are equipped with a standard

seat belt tensioner.

Related information

Seat belt tensioners (p. 50)

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In a collision of sufficiently violent force, the

seat belt tensioners will tension the seat belts

in order to more effectively restrain the occu-

pants.

Door and seat belt reminders (p. 51)

WARNING

Do not use clips or fasten the belts around

hooks or other parts of the interior. This will

prevent the seat belt from fitting properly.

Electric seat belt tensioners

The driver's and front passenger's seat belts

are equipped with electric seat belt tensioners.

WARNING

The seat belt tensioners interact and can be

activated in conjunction with the City Safety

and Rear Collision Warning driver support sys-

tems. In critical situations, such as if the vehi-

cle brakes suddenly, begins to skid or runs off

the road (e.g if the vehicle rolls into a ditch,

lifts off the ground or hits an obstacle in the

road), or if there is a risk of collision, the seat

belts can be pulled taut by the seat belt ten-

sioner's electric motor.

Never damage the seat belts and never

insert any foreign objects into the belt

buckle. This may cause the seat belts and

belt buckles to malfunction in a collision.

There is a risk of serious injury.

Unbuckling seat belts

1. Press the red button on the seat belt

receptacle and make sure the seat belt

retracts fully into the retractor slot.

The electric seat belt tensioner helps to posi-

tion the occupant more effectively in the seat,

which reduces the risk of the occupant strik-

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ing the interior of the passenger compartment

and improves the effect of other safety sys-

tems such as the airbags.

Resetting the electric seat belt

tensioners

The electric seat belt tensioners are designed

to be reset automatically, but if the seat belt

remains taut it can be reset manually.

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe location.

Door and seat belt reminders

This system is intended to remind occupants

to buckle their seat belts and to alert the

driver if a door, hood or other opening (trunk,

sunroof, etc.) is open.

When a critical situation has passed, the seat

belt and the electric seat belt tensioner are

reset automatically. However, they can also be

reset manually.

Graphics in the instrument panel

2. Unbuckle the seat belt and then rebuckle

it.

WARNING

> The seat belt and the electric seat belt

tensioner will be reset.

Never attempt to alter or repair the seat

belt on your own. Volvo recommends con-

tacting an authorized Volvo workshop.

WARNING

If the seat belt has been exposed to

extreme forces, e.g. in conjunction with a

collision, the entire seat belt must be

replaced. Even if the seat belt appears

undamaged, some of its protective proper-

ties may have been lost. Also replace the

seat belt if it is worn or damaged. The new

seat belt must be type approved and

intended for the same seating position as

the replaced seat belt.

Never attempt to alter or repair the seat

belt on your own. Volvo recommends con-

tacting an authorized Volvo workshop.

If the seat belt has been exposed to

extreme forces, e.g. in conjunction with a

collision, the entire seat belt must be

replaced. Even if the seat belt appears

undamaged, some of its protective proper-

ties may have been lost. Also replace the

seat belt if it is worn or damaged. The new

seat belt must be type approved and

intended for the same seating position as

the replaced seat belt.

Graphics in the instrument panel with various types

of warnings. The warning colors for the doors/tail-

gate vary depending on the vehicle's speed.

The instrument panel graphic shows the seats

where seat belts are buckled and not buckled.

Related information

Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 48)

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The same graphic also indicates if the hood,

tailgate or any door is open.

Related information

Resetting the electric seat belt tensioners

(p. 51)

Confirm the graphic by briefly pressing the O

button on the right-side steering wheel key-

pad.

Seat belt tensioners (p. 50)

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City Safety™ (p. 323)

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Rear Collision Warning* (p. 337)

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If the vehicle is moving at a speed

above approx. 10 km/h (6 mph), the

warning symbol will illuminate in the

instrument panel.

Rear seat

Seat belt reminder

The rear seat belt reminder has two functions:

To indicate which seat belts are buckled in

the rear seats. This will also be displayed

in an instrument panel graphic.

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Related information

Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 48)

To provide audio and visual reminders if

any seat belt in the rear seat is removed

while the vehicle is in motion. The

reminder will stop when the seat belt has

been rebuckled.

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An audible signal and an indicator light when

the rear door is closed remind unbuckled

occupants behind the vehicle's Lounge

Console²to fasten their seat belts.

Reminder light in ceiling console.

A seat belt reminder light illuminates in the

ceiling console and a warning symbol is dis-

played in the instrument panel.

Door/hood/tailgate and fuel filler door

reminder

The audible reminder varies depending on the

vehicle's speed, driving time and distance

driven.

If the hood, tailgate, fuel filler door or any door

is not properly closed, this will be indicated by

a graphic in the instrument panel. Stop the

vehicle safely and close the open door, hood,

etc.

A seat belt status graphic in the instrument

panel indicates when the driver's or a pas-

senger's seat belt is buckled or unbuckled.

If the vehicle is moving at a speed

under approx. 10 km/h (6 mph), the

information symbol will illuminate in

the instrument panel.

Child seats are not included in the seat belt

reminder system.

Front seats

An audible signal and an indicator light remind

unbuckled occupants to fasten their seat

belts.

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Driver/passenger-side airbags³

As a supplement to the seat belts, the vehicle

is equipped with driver and passenger side

front airbags.

Airbags

WARNING

The vehicle is equipped with airbags and

inflatable curtains for the driver and passen-

gers.

If your vehicle has become water-damaged

in any way (e.g., soaked floor mats/stand-

ing water on the floor of the vehicle), do

not attempt to start the engine. This may

cause airbag deployment, which could

result in serious injury. Volvo recommends

towing the vehicle directly to an authorized

Volvo workshop.

WARNING

If the airbag warning light stays on

after the engine has started or if it illu-

minates while you are driving, have the

vehicle inspected by a trained and

qualified Volvo service technician as

soon as possible.

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Before attempting to tow the vehicle:

1. Switch off the ignition for at least 10

minutes and disconnect the battery.

Never attempt to alter or repair any of

the vehicle's safety systems yourself.

Incorrectly performed repairs to any

system could impair function and lead

to serious injury. All work on these sys-

tems should be performed by a trained

and qualified Volvo service technician.

2. Follow the instructions for manually

overriding the shiftlock system.

Deployed airbags

Driver/passenger side front airbags.

In a frontal collision, the airbags help protect

the driver's and passenger's head, neck, face

and chest and the driver's knees and legs.

WARNING

If any of the airbags have deployed:

Do not attempt to drive the vehicle.

Have it towed to an authorized work-

shop.

A collision of a sufficiently violent force will

trigger the sensors and one or more airbags

will inflate. The airbag helps cushion the initial

impact of the collision for the passenger. The

airbag deflates when compressed by the colli-

sion. A small amount of powder will also be

released from the airbag. This may appear to

be smoke and is normal. The entire process,

from inflation to deflation of the airbag, occurs

within tenths of a second.

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If necessary, seek medical attention.

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Related information

Driver/passenger-side airbags (p. 53)

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Side airbags (p. 60)

Inflatable curtain (p. 61)

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The front airbag system

WARNING

The front airbag system includes gas genera-

tors surrounded by the airbags, and decelera-

tion sensors that activate the gas generators,

causing the airbags to be inflated with nitro-

gen gas.

The sensors react differently depending on

the circumstances of the accident and

whether or not the seat belt is used. This

applies to all belt positions.

The airbags in the vehicle are designed

to be a SUPPLEMENT to-not a

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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.

There may therefore be accident situations

in which only one (or none) of the airbags

are deployed. The sensors monitor the

impact of the collision and react accord-

ingly to deploy one, several or no airbags.

As the movement of the seats' occupants

compresses the airbags, some of the gas is

expelled at a controlled rate to provide better

cushioning. The belt tensioners minimize slack

in the seat belts and are activated for occu-

pants wearing their seat belts. The entire proc-

ess, from inflation to deflation of the airbag,

occurs within tenths of a second.

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 considera-

ble force. During normal deployment

and depending on variables such as

seating position, one may experience

abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other

injuries as a result of deployment of

one or both of the airbags.

WARNING

The seat belt and the airbag work together.

If the seat belt is not used or is used incor-

rectly, the airbag may not provide the

intended protection in a collision.

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.

To help prevent injury in the event the air-

bag is deployed, passengers should sit as

upright as possible, with their feet on the

floor and their backs against the seat back-

rest.

The driver's side front airbag is folded and

located in the steering wheel hub.

When installing any accessory equip-

ment, make sure that the front airbag

system is not damaged. Any interfer-

ence in the system could cause mal-

function.

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The knee airbag is folded on the underside of

the dashboard on the driver's side. The text

AIRBAG is embossed on the panel.

WARNING

Volvo recommends contacting an author-

ized Volvo workshop for repairs. Incorrectly

performed repairs to the airbag system

could impair function and lead to serious

injury.

The passenger's side front airbag is folded

behind a panel located above the glove com-

partment.

Front airbag deployment

The front airbags are designed to deploy

during certain frontal or front-angular colli-

sions, impacts, or decelerations, depend-

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ing on the crash severity, angle, speed and

object impacted. The airbags may also

deploy in certain non-frontal collisions

where rapid deceleration occurs.

WARNING

Deployment of front airbags occurs

only one time during an accident. In a

collision where deployment occurs, the

airbags and seat belt tensioners acti-

vate. 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.

Do not use child safety seats or child

booster cushions/backrests in the front

passenger's seat. We also recommend

that occupants under 140 cm (4 feet

7 inches) in height who have outgrown

these devices sit in the rear seat with

the seat belt fastened. See also the

Occupant Weight Sensor information.

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The airbag system's sensors, which trigger

the front airbags, are designed to deter-

mine if the collision is powerful enough to

activate the belt tensioners and/or the air-

bags.

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However, not all frontal collisions activate the

front airbags.

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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If the collision involves a nonrigid object

Volvo's front airbags use special sen-

sors 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 col-

lision.

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(e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed

object at a low speed, the front airbags

will not necessarily deploy.

The smoke and dust formed when the

airbags are deployed can cause skin

and eye irritation in the event of pro-

longed exposure.

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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Collisions can occur where only one of

the airbags deploys. If the impact is

less severe, but severe enough to pres-

ent a clear injury risk, the airbags are

triggered at partial capacity. If the

impact is more severe, the airbags are

triggered at full capacity.

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The amount of damage to the bodywork

does not reliably indicate if the airbags

should have deployed or not.

Should you have questions about any compo-

nent in the SRS system, please contact a

trained and qualified Volvo service technician

or Volvo customer support:

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In the United States

Volvo Car USA, LLC

Customer Care Center

1 Volvo Drive

P.O. Box 914

Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647

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www.volvocars.com/us

In Canada

WARNING

No objects or accessory equipment,

e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed

on, attached to, or installed near the air

bag cover (the area above the glove

compartment) or the area affected by

airbag deployment.

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Volvo Car Canada Ltd.

Customer Care Centre

9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9

1-800-663-8255

There should be no loose articles, such

as coffee cups on the floor, seat, or

dashboard area.

•

Never try to open the airbag cover on

the steering wheel or the passenger's

side dashboard. This should only be

done by a trained and qualified Volvo

service technician.

www.volvocars.com/ca

Passenger's side airbag decal.

Airbag decals

WARNING

Children must never be allowed in the

front passenger's seat.

•

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in injury to the vehicle's occu-

pants.

•

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.

Related information

Occupant weight sensor (p. 57)

•

The occupant's back must be as

upright as comfort allows and be

against the seat back with the seat belt

properly fastened.

•

•

Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors.

Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on

the dash, seat or out of the window.

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of a properly seated occupant and determine if

the passenger's side front airbag should be

enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not

inflate).

Occupant weight sensor

Driver/passenger-side airbags (p. 53)

The Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) is

designed to meet the regulatory require-

ments 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.

When the ignition is switched on, the

OWS indicator light will illuminate for sev-

eral seconds while the system performs a

self-diagnostic test.

The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the pas-

senger's side front airbag when:

the front passenger's seat is unoccupied,

or has small/medium objects in the front

seat,

•

However, if a fault is detected in the system:

The OWS indicator light will stay on.

•

The SRS warning light will come on and

stay on and a text message will be dis-

played.

the system determines that an infant is

present in a rear-facing infant seat that is

installed according to the manufacturer's

instructions,

•

WARNING

the system determines that a small child is

present in a forward-facing child restraint

that is installed according to the manufac-

turer's instructions,

•

If a fault in the system is detected and indi-

cated as described, be aware that the pas-

senger'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 quali-

fied Volvo service technician as soon as

possible.

the system determines that a small child is

present in a booster seat,

•

Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light

Disabling the passenger's side front

airbag

a front passenger takes his/her weight off

of the seat for a period of time,

Volvo recommends that ALL occupants

(adults and children) shorter than 140 cm

(4 feet 7 inches) be seated in the back seat of

any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag

and be properly restrained for their size and

weight.

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 rear-

view mirror.

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

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||

BAG OFF indicator lamp is on, it is possible

that the person isn't sitting properly in the

seat. If this happens:

Passeng-

er's seat

occupancy

status

OWS indi- Passenger's

cator light side front

WARNING

Never try to open, remove or repair any

components in the OWS system. This

could cause the system to malfunction.

Maintenance or repairs should only be

carried out by an a trained and qualified

Volvo service technician.

•

status

airbag sta-

tus

Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to

place the backrest in an upright position.

•

Seat unoccu- OWS indi-

pied

Passenger's

side front air-

bag disabled

Have the person sit upright in the seat,

centered on the seat cushion, with the

person's legs comfortably extended.

•

cator light

lights up

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.

Seat occu-

pied by low

weight occu- lights up

pant/object^A

OWS indi-

cator light

Passenger's

side front air-

bag disabled

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 pas-

senger's frontal airbag.

•

Seat occu-

pied by

heavy occu-

pant/object

OWS indi-

cator light

is not lit

Passenger's

side front air-

bag enabled

If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-

tor lamp remains on even after this, the

person should be advised to ride in the

rear seat.

A

Volvo recommends that children always be properly

restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats.

Do not assume that the passenger's side front airbag is dis-

abled 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.

This indicates limitations in OWS classifica-

tion capability. It does not indicate OWS mal-

function.

Modifications

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 AIR-

BAG OFF indicator lamp will be off and

remain off.

If you are considering modifying your vehicle

in any way to accommodate a disability, for

example by altering or adapting the driver's or

front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag sys-

tems, please contact Volvo at:

In the United States

Volvo Car USA, LLC

Customer Care Center

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front

passenger's seat, but the PASSENGER AIR-

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1 Volvo Drive

WARNING

P.O. Box 914

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 col-

lision, thereby injuring the child.

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 occu-

pant of the front passenger's seat.

•

Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647

1-800-458-1552

In Canada

Volvo Car Canada Ltd.

Customer Care Centre

9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9

1-800-663-8255

The full weight of the front seat pas-

senger 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.

The seat belt should never be wrapped

around an object on the front passeng-

er's seat. This could interfere with the

OWS system's function.

•

The front passenger's seat belt should

never be used in a way that exerts

more pressure on the passenger than

normal. This could increase the pres-

sure 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.

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Side airbags

WARNING

The side airbags, on the driver's and passen-

ger sides, protect the chest and hip in a colli-

sion.

Volvo recommends contacting an author-

ized Volvo workshop for repairs. Incorrectly

performed repairs to the side airbag sys-

tem could impair function and lead to seri-

ous injury.

Do not place any type of object on the

front passenger's seat in such a way

that jamming, pressing, or squeezing

occurs between the object and the

front seat, other than as a direct result

of the correct use of the Automatic

Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking

Retractor (ALR/ELR) seat belt.

•

WARNING

Do not place any objects in the area

between the outer edges of the seats and

the door panels, as this could impair the

function of the side airbags.

No objects should be placed under the

front passenger's seat. This could inter-

fere with the OWS system's function.

•

Volvo recommends only using seat covers

approved by Volvo. Other seat covers could

prevent the side airbags from functioning

properly.

Related information

•

The side airbags are located in the front seats'

outer backrest frames and help protect the

driver and front seat passenger.

WARNING

The side airbag is a supplement to the seat

belt. Always wear your seat belt.

A collision of a sufficiently violent force will

trigger the sensors and one or more side air-

bags will inflate. The side airbags inflate

between the seat occupant and the door panel

to help cushion the initial impact of the colli-

sion. The airbag deflates when compressed by

the collision. The side airbags are normally

only deployed on the side of the vehicle

impacted by the collision.

Related information

•

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Inflatable curtain

Related information

WARNING

•

The inflatable curtain, Inflatable Curtain (IC),

helps to prevent the driver and passengers

from striking their heads on the inside of the

vehicle during a collision.

Volvo recommends contacting an author-

ized Volvo workshop for repair. Incorrectly

performed repairs to the inflatable curtain

system could impair function and lead to

serious injury.

WARNING

Never hang or attach heavy objects in the

handle in the ceiling. The hooks are only

intended for lightweight garments (not for

hard objects such as umbrellas).

Never screw or mount anything to the vehi-

cle's headlining, door pillars or side panels.

This could impair the intended protective

properties. Volvo recommends only using

Volvo original parts that are approved for

placement in these areas.

The inflatable curtains are installed along both

sides of the inside of the roof and help protect

occupants in the vehicle's outer seats. IC

AIRBAG is embossed on the panels.

WARNING

If objects are loaded higher than the upper

edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm

(4 in.) space between the objects and the

window. Objects placed closer to this

could impede the function of the inflatable

curtain concealed inside the headlining.

A collision of a sufficiently violent force will

trigger the sensors and the inflatable curtain

will inflate.

WARNING

The inflatable curtain is a supplement to

the seat belt. Always wear your seat belt.

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Safety mode

Starting and moving the vehicle

when it is in safety mode

If safety mode has been set, it may be possi-

ble to reset the system in order to start and

move the vehicle a short distance, for exam-

ple, if it is blocking traffic.

WARNING

Safety mode is a feature that is triggered

after a collision if there is potential damage to

an important function in the vehicle, such as

the fuel lines, sensors for one of the safety

systems, the brake system, etc.

If the vehicle has been involved in a collision,

the text Safety mode See Owner's manual

may appear in the instrument panel along with

the warning symbol if the panel is undamaged

and the vehicle's electrical system is intact.

The message indicates that one or more of the

vehicle's functions may be reduced.

Never attempt to perform repairs or reset

electrical components on your own after

the vehicle has been in safety mode. This

could result in injury or prevent the vehicle

from functioning properly. Volvo recom-

mends having the vehicle inspected and

reset to normal operating status by an

authorized Volvo workshop after Safety

mode See Owner's manual has been dis-

played.

Starting the vehicle when it is in safety

mode

1. Check the vehicle for damage, particularly

for fuel leakage. Make sure you do not

detect any gasoline fumes.

WARNING

If the damage to the vehicle is minor and

there is no fuel leakage/fumes, you may

attempt to start the engine.

When the vehicle is in safety mode, it

should not be towed behind another vehi-

cle. It should be towed from the site on a

tow truck. Volvo recommends towing the

vehicle directly to an authorized Volvo

workshop.

WARNING

Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you

smell fuel fumes when the message Safety

mode See Owner's manual is displayed

in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle

immediately.

WARNING

Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you

smell fuel fumes when the message Safety

mode See Owner's manual is displayed

in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle

immediately.

Related information

Starting and moving the vehicle when it is

•

If safety mode has been set, it may be possi-

ble to reset the system in order to start and

move the vehicle a short distance, for exam-

ple, if it is blocking traffic.

in safety mode (p. 62)

•

2. Switch off the ignition.

Recovery (p. 448)

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3. Then try to start the vehicle.

Child safety

Children should always be seated safely

when traveling in the vehicle.

WARNING

> The vehicle's electrical system will per-

form a system check and then attempt

to reset to normal operating mode.

When the vehicle is in safety mode, it

should not be towed behind another vehi-

cle. It should be towed from the site on a

tow truck. Volvo recommends towing the

vehicle directly to an authorized Volvo

workshop.

General information

Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint

systems for all occupants including children.

Remember that, regardless of age and size, a

child should always be properly restrained in a

vehicle.

CAUTION

If the message Safety mode See

Owner's manual is still displayed, the

vehicle should not be driven or towed

behind another vehicle. If the vehicle needs

to be moved, it must be towed on a tow

truck. Even if no damage is apparent, there

may be hidden damage that could make

the vehicle impossible to control.

Related information

Safety mode (p. 62)

•

Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX/

LATCH attachments, which make it more con-

venient to install child seats.

Starting the vehicle (p. 390)

Recovery (p. 448)

Some restraint systems for children are

designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap

belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.

Such child restraint systems can help protect

children in vehicles in the event of an accident

only if they are used properly. However, chil-

dren could be endangered in a crash if the

child restraints are not properly secured in the

vehicle. Failure to follow the installation

instructions for your child restraint can result

in your child striking the vehicle's interior in a

sudden stop.

Moving the vehicle when it is in safety

mode

1.

If the message Normal mode The

vehicle is now in normal mode is dis-

played after attempting to start the

engine, the vehicle may be moved care-

fully from its present position if, for exam-

ple, it is blocking traffic.

2. Do not move the vehicle farther than abso-

lutely necessary.

Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable

substitute for a child restraint system. In an

accident, a child held in a person's arms can

be crushed between the vehicle's interior and

an unrestrained person. The child could also

be injured by striking the interior, or by being

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|| ejected from the vehicle during a sudden

maneuver or impact. The same can also hap-

pen if the infant or child rides unrestrained on

the seat. Other occupants should also be

properly restrained to help reduce the chance

of injuring or increasing the injury of a child.

ries for both the infant or child and other occu-

pants in the vehicle.

WARNING

Do not use child safety seats or child

booster cushions/backrests in the front

passenger's seat. We also recommend

that children under 140 cm (4 feet

7 inches) in height who have outgrown

these devices sit in the rear seat with

the seat belt fastened.

•

When a child has outgrown the child safety

seat, you should use the rear seat with the

standard seat belt fastened. The best way to

help protect the child here is to place the child

on a cushion so that the seat belt is properly

located on the hips. Legislation in your state or

province may mandate the use of a child seat

or cushion in combination with the seat belt,

depending on the child's age and/or size.

Please check local regulations.

All states and provinces have legislation gov-

erning how and where children should be car-

ried in a vehicle. Find out the regulations exist-

ing in your state or province. Recent accident

statistics have shown that children are safer in

rear seating positions than front seating posi-

tions when properly restrained. A child

restraint system can help protect a child in a

vehicle. Here's what to look for when selecting

a child restraint system:

On hot days, the temperature in the

vehicle interior can rise very quickly.

Exposure to these high temperatures

for even a short period of time can

cause heat-related injury or death.

Small children are particularly at risk.

Never leave children unattended in a

vehicle.

•

A specially designed and tested booster cush-

ion and backrest can be obtained from your

Volvo retailer. See also the article "Integrated

booster cushion."

It should have a label certifying that it meets

applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards (FMVSS 213) - or in Canada,

CMVSS 213.

Child seats should always be registered.

Volvo's recommendations

Why does Volvo believe that no child should

sit in the front seat of a vehicle? It's quite sim-

ple really. A front airbag is a very powerful

device designed, by law, to help protect an

adult.

Make sure the child restraint system is

approved for the child's height, weight and

development - the label required by the stand-

ard or regulation, or instructions for infant

restraints, typically provide this information.

Because of the size of the airbag and its speed

of inflation, a child should never be placed in

the front seat, even if he or she is properly bel-

ted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo

has been an innovator in the field of safety

since it was founded. And we have no inten-

In using any child restraint system, we urge

you to carefully look over the instructions that

are provided with the restraint. Be sure you

understand them and can use the device prop-

erly and safely in this vehicle. A misused child

restraint system can result in increased inju-

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tion of resting on our laurels. But we need

your help. Please remember to put your chil-

dren in the back seat, and buckle them up.

Related information

Child restraints

Suitable child restraints should always be

used when children travel in the vehicle.

•

Activating and deactivating child safety

locks (p. 263)

Child restraint systems

WARNING

A child restraint should never be reused if:

The vehicle has been involved in a colli-

sion, no matter how minor

•

Its history is unknown

•

It is older than the manufacturer's expi-

ration date

Volvo has some very specific

recommendations

Always wear your seat belt.

•

Infant seat

Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety

device which, when used with a three-

point seat belt can help reduce serious

injuries during certain types of accidents.

Volvo recommends that you do not dis-

connect the airbag system in your vehicle.

•

There are three main types of child restraint

systems: infant seats, convertible seats and

booster cushions. They are classified accord-

ing to the child's age and size.

The child restraint should be secured using a

three-point seat belt, ISOFIX/LATCH anchors

or top tether anchors.

Volvo strongly recommends that everyone

in the vehicle be properly restrained.

•

Volvo recommends that ALL occupants

(adults and children) shorter than 140 cm

(4 feet 7 inches) be seated in the rear seat

of any vehicle with a front passenger side

airbag.

Drive safely!

•

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||

WARNING

When not in use, keep the child

restraint system secured or remove it

from the passenger compartment to

help prevent it from injuring passen-

gers in the event of a sudden stop or

collision.

•

A small child's head represents a con-

siderable part of its total weight and its

neck is still very weak. Volvo recom-

mends that children up to age 4 travel,

properly restrained, facing rearward. In

addition, Volvo recommends that chil-

dren should ride rearward facing, prop-

erly restrained, as long as possible.

Convertible seat

Booster cushion

WARNING

A child seat should never be used in the

front passenger seat of any vehicle with a

front passenger airbag - not even if the

"Passenger airbag off" symbol near the

rear-view mirror is illuminated. If the

severity of an accident were to cause the

airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious

injury or death to a child seated in this

position.

Always refer to the child restraint manufac-

turer's instructions for detailed information

on securing the restraint.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafety/

Prolonged installation and use of the child

restraint may damage the vehicle's interior.

Volvo recommends using the kick guard

accessory to help protect the vehicle's

interior.

Automatic Locking Retractor/

Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/

ELR)

To make child seat installation easier, each

seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip-

ped with a locking mechanism to help keep

the seat belt taut.

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out and return the registration card that

comes with new child restraints.

When attaching the seat belt to a child

seat:

1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat

according to the child seat manufacturer's

instructions.

Infant seats

Suitable child restraints should always be

used when children (depending on their age/

size) are seated in the vehicle.

Child restraint recall information is readily

available in both the U.S. and Canada. For

recall information in the U.S., call the U.S.

Government's Auto Safety Hotline at

1-800-424-9393 or go to http://www-

odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/

register/childseat/index.cfm. In Canada, visit

Transport Canada's Child Safety website at

menu.htm.

Securing an infant seat with a seat

belt

2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.

3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the

buckle (lock) in the usual way.

4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut

around the child seat.

A sound from the seat belt retractor will be

audible at this time and is normal. The belt will

now be locked in place. This function is auto-

matically disabled when the seat belt is

unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.

Related information

Child safety (p. 63)

•

Infant seats (p. 67)

Convertible seats (p. 70)

Booster cushions (p. 72)

Integrated booster cushion * (p. 77)

WARNING

Do not place the infant seat in the front passenger's

seat.

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 prop-

erly fastened.

1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the

vehicle.

2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat

according to the child restraint manufac-

turer's instructions.

•

Child restraint registration and recalls

Child restraints could be recalled for safety

reasons. You must register your child restraint

to be reached in a recall. To stay informed

about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill

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WARNING

A child seat should never be used in the

front passenger seat of any vehicle with a

front passenger airbag - not even if the

"Passenger airbag off" symbol near the

rear-view mirror is illuminated. If the

severity of an accident were to cause the

airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious

injury or death to a child seated in this

position.

3.

Route the seat belt through the infant seat.

Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt.

4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt

out as far as possible to activate the belt's

automatic locking function.

WARNING

An infant seat must be in the rear-facing

position only.

•

The infant seat should not be positioned

behind the driver's seat unless there is

adequate space for safe installation.

Fasten the seat belt.

Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch

plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct

click is audible.

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•

WARNING

It should not be possible to move the child

restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in any

direction along the seat belt path.

The locking retractor will automatically

release when the seat belt is unbuckled

and allowed to retract fully.

5. Press the infant seat firmly in place, let the

seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound

from the seat belt retractor's automatic

locking function will be audible at this time

and is normal. The seat belt should now be

locked in place.

When installing infant seats in the rear seat, Volvo

recommends maintaining a distance of at least

50 mm (2 inches) from the front-most part of the

infant seat to the rearmost part of the seat in front.

The infant seat can be removed by unbuckling

the seat belt and letting it retract completely.

Related information

Check that the infant seat is properly secured.

Convertible seats (p. 70)

Booster cushions (p. 72)

•

6. Press and pull the infant seat along the

direction of the seat belt to check that it is

properly held in place by the seat belt.

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Convertible seats

WARNING

Suitable child restraints should always be

used when children (depending on their age/

size) are seated in the vehicle.

A small child's head represents a con-

siderable part of its total weight and its

neck is still very weak. Volvo recom-

mends that children up to age 4 travel,

properly restrained, facing rearward. In

addition, Volvo recommends that chil-

dren should ride rearward facing, prop-

erly restrained, as long as possible.

•

Securing a convertible seat with a seat

belt

Convertible child seats should be instal-

led in the rear seat only.

•

Route the seat belt through the convertible seat.

A rear-facing convertible seat should not

be positioned behind the driver's seat

unless there is adequate space for safe

installation.

WARNING

Always use a convertible seat that is suita-

ble for the child's age and size. See the

convertible seat manufacturer's recom-

mendations.

2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat

according to the child restraint manufac-

turer's instructions.

Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas-

senger's seat.

1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat

of the vehicle.

Convertible seats can be used in either a for-

ward or rearward-facing position, depending

on the age and size of the child.

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WARNING

It should not be possible to move the child

restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in any

direction along the seat belt path.

The locking retractor will automatically

release when the seat belt is unbuckled

and allowed to retract fully.

The convertible seat can be removed by

unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract

completely.

5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place,

let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A

sound from the seat belt retractor's auto-

matic locking function will be audible at

this time and is normal. The seat belt

should now be locked in place.

Fasten the seat belt.

3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch

plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct

click is audible.

4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt

out as far as possible to activate the belt's

automatic locking function.

Ensure that the convertible seat is securely in place.

WARNING

Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt.

A child seat should never be used in the

front passenger seat of any vehicle with a

front passenger airbag - not even if the

"Passenger airbag off" symbol near the

rear-view mirror is illuminated. If the

severity of an accident were to cause the

airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious

injury or death to a child seated in this

position.

6. Push and pull the convertible seat along

the seat belt path to ensure that it is held

securely in place by the seat belt.

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3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch

plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct

click is audible.

Related information

Booster cushions

•

Suitable child restraints should always be

used when children (depending on their age/

size) are seated in the vehicle.

Infant seats (p. 67)

Booster cushions (p. 72)

Securing a booster cushion

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Positioning the seat belt.

4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and

fits snugly around the child.

Position the child correctly on the booster cushion.

Booster cushions are recommended for chil-

dren who have outgrown convertible seats.

WARNING

The hip section of the three-point seat

belt must fit snugly across the child's

hips, not across the stomach.

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1. Place the booster cushion in the rear seat

of the vehicle.

2. With the child properly seated on the

booster cushion, attach the seat belt to or

around the cushion according to the man-

ufacturer's instructions.

The shoulder section of the three-point

seat belt should be positioned across

the chest and shoulder.

The shoulder belt must never be placed

behind the child's back or under the

arm.

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Related information

Top tether anchors

Convertible seats (p. 70)

Infant seats (p. 67)

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Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint

top tether anchors for all seating positions in

the second row of seats. In vehicles with six

seats, there is a child restraint top tether

anchor on the right-side seat in the third row

of seats. They are located on the rear side of

the backrests.

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Child restraint anchorages

Six-seat models: Top tether anchors and symbols on

the rear side of the second row backrests.

Five-seat and seven-seat models: Top tether anchors

and symbols on the rear side of the second row

backrests. There is no symbol for the center anchor

position.

Six-seat models: Top tether anchor and symbol on

the rear side of the third row backrests.

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Securing a child seat

1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.

Related information

WARNING

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Always refer to the recommendations

made by the child restraint manufac-

turer.

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2. Route the top tether strap under the head

restraint and attach it to the anchor.

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3. Attach the strap for the lower tether

anchors in the lower ISOFIX/LATCH

attachment points. If the child restraint is

not equipped with straps for the lower

tether anchors, or if the child restraint is

used on the center seating position, follow

the instructions for attaching a child

restraint using the automatic locking seat

belt.

Volvo recommends that the top tether

anchors be used when installing a for-

ward-facing child restraint.

Never route a top tether strap over the

top of the head restraint. The strap

should be routed beneath the head

restraint.

Child restraint anchorages are

designed to withstand only those loads

imposed by correctly fitted child

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4. Firmly tension all straps.

restraints. Under no circumstances are

they to be used for adult seat belts or

harnesses. The anchorages are not able

to withstand excessive forces on them

in the event of collision if full harness

seat belts or adult seat belts are instal-

led to them. An adult who uses a belt

anchored in a child restraint anchorage

runs a great risk of suffering severe

injuries should a collision occur.

Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's

instructions for information on securing the

child seat.

If the vehicle is equipped with a cargo

compartment cover, this must be removed

before a child seat can be attached in the

tether anchors.

Do not install rear speakers that require

the removal of the top tether anchors

or interfere with the proper use of the

top tether strap.

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Lower child seat attachment points

Related information

ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors

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The vehicle is equipped with lower child

restraint attachment points in the second row

of seats.

The lower child seat attachment points are

intended for use with certain rear-facing child

restraints.

Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped

child seats are located in the second row,

outboard seats, hidden below the backrest

cushions.

Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child

seat anchors

Always follow the manufacturer's installation

instructions when attaching a child seat to the

lower child seat attachment points.

Location of child seat attachment

points

Location of the ISOFIX/LATCH anchors

Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the

ISOFIX/LATCH anchor positions as shown. To

access the anchors, kneel on the seat cushion

and locate the anchors by feel. Always follow

your child seat manufacturer's installation

instructions, and use both ISOFIX/LATCH

lower anchors and top tethers whenever pos-

sible.

Location of the child seat attachment points in the

second row of seats.

The child seat attachment points in the sec-

ond row of seats are located on the rear sec-

tion of the front seat floor rails.

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To access the anchors

1. Put the child restraint in position.

WARNING

The rear center seat is not equipped

with ISOFIX/LATCH lower tether

anchors. If a child restraint is used in

this seat, attach the restraint's upper

anchor strap (if equipped with these)

to the top tether anchor point for this

strap and secure the child restraint

with the vehicle's center seat belt.

Be sure to fasten the attachment cor-

rectly to the anchor (see the illustra-

tion). If the attachment is not correctly

fastened, the child restraint may not be

properly secured in the event of a colli-

sion.

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2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down

the seat cushion and locate the anchors

by feel.

3. Fasten the attachment on the child

restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/

LATCH lower anchors.

The ISOFIX/LATCH lower child

restraint anchors are only intended for

use with child seats positioned in the

outboard seating positions. These

anchors are not certified for use with

any child restraint that is positioned in

the center seating position. When

securing a child restraint in the center

seating position, use only the vehicle's

center seat belt.

4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps

according to the manufacturer's instruc-

tions.

Always follow your child seat manufac-

turer's installation instructions, and use

both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors

and top tethers whenever possible.

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WARNING

Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to

FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer

to the child restraint system's manual for

weight and size ratings.

Related information

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Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/

LATCH lower anchors.

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Integrated booster cushion*⁴

WARNING

The integrated booster cushion in the second

row⁵center seating position helps ensure

that a child can sit comfortably and safely.

The integrated booster cushion has been spe-

cially designed to help safeguard children in

the rear seat when used with the vehicle's

seat belts.

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can

occur

•

Follow all instructions on this

child restraint and in the vehi-

cle's owner's manual.

•

Make sure the booster cushion

is securely locked before the

child is seated.

Only use for children who weigh

between 15-36 kg (33-80 lbs) and

who are between 97-137 cm

If using a booster cushion does not result in

proper positioning of the shoulder strap, then

the child should be placed in a properly

secured child restraint. The shoulder belt must

never be placed behind the child's back or

under the arm.

Correct seating position: the seat belt is positioned

across the collarbone.

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Before driving, make sure that:

(38-54 tum) in height. In Canada: 18

kg (40 lbs) is the minimum weight

requirement for a child using booster

cushions according to the Canadian

regulation CMVSS 213.4

Only used for children in the weight range

15-36 kg (33-80 lbs) and height range

97-137 cm (38-54 inches).

the booster cushion is locked into position

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the head restraint is set to the same

height as the child's head, so that, if possi-

ble, the entire back of the child's head is

covered

In Canada: 18 kg (40 lbs) is the minimum

weight requirement for a child using booster

cushions according to the Canadian regulation

CMVSS 213.4

Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder

belt system when restraining the child

in this booster cushion.

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the seat belt is taut, in contact with the

child's body and not twisted

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the seat belt is not positioned across the

child's throat or below the shoulder

In the event of a collision while the

integrated booster cushion was occu-

pied, the entire booster cushion and

seat belt must be replaced. The

booster cushion should also be

replaced if it is badly worn or damaged

in any way. This work should be per-

the lap section of the seat belt is placed

low over the child's hips to provide the

best protection.

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Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushion.

On five- and seven-seat vehicles.

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formed by a trained and qualified Volvo

service technician only.

Folding up the integrated booster

cushion*

When the integrated booster cushion is used,

it must be folded up.

Related information

Folding up the integrated booster cush-

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ion * (p. 78)

Folding down the integrated booster

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cushion * (p. 79)

Press the booster cushion rearward to

lock it into position.

Pull the handle forward and upward to

release the booster cushion.

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SAFETY

Related information

Folding down the integrated

WARNING

Integrated booster cushion * (p. 77)

booster cushion*

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DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can

occur

When the integrated booster cushion in the

rear seat is not in use, it should be stowed

(folded down).

Folding down the integrated booster

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cushion * (p. 79)

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Follow all instructions on this

child restraint and in the vehi-

cle's owner's manual.

•

Make sure the booster cushion

is securely locked before the

child is seated.

Only use for children who weigh

between 15-36 kg (33-80 lbs) and

who are between 97-137 cm

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(38-54 tum) in height. In Canada: 18

kg (40 lbs) is the minimum weight

requirement for a child using booster

cushions according to the Canadian

regulation CMVSS 213.4

Pull the handle forward to release the

booster cushion.

Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder

belt system when restraining the child

in this booster cushion.

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In the event of a collision while the

integrated booster cushion was occu-

pied, the entire booster cushion and

seat belt must be replaced. The

booster cushion should also be

replaced if it is badly worn or damaged

in any way. This work should be per-

formed by a trained and qualified Volvo

service technician only.

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Related information

WARNING

Integrated booster cushion * (p. 77)

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DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can

occur

Folding up the integrated booster cush-

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ion * (p. 78)

•

Follow all instructions on this

child restraint and in the vehi-

cle's owner's manual.

•

Make sure the booster cushion

is securely locked before the

child is seated.

Only use for children who weigh

between 15-36 kg (33-80 lbs) and

who are between 97-137 cm

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Press down on the center of the booster

cushion to lock it into position.

(38-54 tum) in height. In Canada: 18

kg (40 lbs) is the minimum weight

requirement for a child using booster

cushions according to the Canadian

regulation CMVSS 213.4

CAUTION

Make sure that there are no objects (e.g.

toys) on the seat under the integrated

booster cushion before folding it down.

Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder

belt system when restraining the child

in this booster cushion.

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