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SAFETY
Safety
Safety during pregnancy
WARNING
The vehicle is equipped with several safety
systems that work together to protect the
vehicle's driver and passengers in the event
of an accident.
The car is equipped with a number of sensors
that react in the event of an accident and acti-
vate different safety systems, such as different
types of airbags and seatbelt tensioners.
Depending on the specific accident situation,
such as collisions at different angles, roll-over
or driving off the road, the systems react in dif-
ferent ways to provide good protection.
It is important that the seatbelt is used cor-
rectly during pregnancy, and that pregnant
drivers adjust their seating position.
If the warning symbol remains illuminated
or is switched on during driving and the
message SRS airbag Service urgent
Drive to workshop is shown in the driver
display, it means that part of one of the
safety systems does not have full function-
ality. Volvo recommends that an authorised
Volvo workshop should be contacted as
soon as possible.
Seatbelt
WARNING
Never modify or repair the car's various
safety systems yourself. Defective work in
one of the systems can cause malfunction
and result in serious personal injury. Volvo
recommends that an authorised Volvo
workshop should be contacted.
There are also mechanical safety systems
such as Whiplash Protection System. The car
is also constructed so that a large part of the
force of a collision is distributed to beams, pil-
lars, floor, roof and other parts of the body.
The diagonal section should wrap over the
shoulder then be routed between the breasts
and to the side of the abdomen.
The car's safety mode may be activated after a
collision if an important function in the car has
been damaged.
If the specific warning symbol is bro-
ken then the general warning symbol
is illuminated instead and the driver
display shows the same message.
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 pos-
sible. In addition, check that there are no
twists in the seatbelt.
Warning symbol in driver display
The warning symbol is illuminated in
the driver display when the car's
electrical system is set in ignition
position II. The symbol is extin-
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guished after approx. 6 seconds if the car's
safety system is fault-free.
Seating position
As the pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers
must adjust the seat and steering wheel such
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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.
Whiplash Protection System
WARNING
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
reduces the risk of whiplash injuries. The sys-
tem consists of energy absorbing backrests
and seat cushion, as well as a specially
designed head restraint in the front seats.
WHIPS is deployed in the event of a rear-end
collision, where the angle and speed of the
collision and the nature of the colliding vehicle
all have an influence.
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
yourself. Volvo recommends that an
authorised Volvo workshop should be con-
tacted.
If the front seats have been subjected to a
major load, such as in conjunction with a
collision, the seats must be replaced. Some
of the seats' protective properties may
have been lost even if they do not appear
damaged.
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When WHIPS is deployed, the front seat
backrests are lowered backward and the seat
cushions move downward to change the seat-
ing position of the driver and front seat pas-
senger. Its movement helps to absorb some of
the forces that can arise and cause whiplash.
Manual front seat (p. 172)
Power* front seat (p. 173)
WARNING
WHIPS is a supplement to the seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
Do not leave any objects on the floor behind or under
the front seats or in the rear seat that may prevent
WHIPS from functioning.
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WHIPS and child seats
Seatbelts
Heavy braking can have serious consequen-
ces if the seatbelts are not used.
It is important that the seatbelt lies against the
body so it can provide good protection. Do not
lean the backrest too far back. The seatbelt is
designed to protect in a normal seating posi-
tion.
WARNING
The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion
is not diminished by WHIPS.
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the
rear seat cushion and the front seat's back-
rest.
If a backrest in the rear seat is lowered
then any load must be secured to prevent it
from sliding up to the front seat backrest in
the event of a collision.
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Manual front seat (p. 172)
Power* front seat (p. 173)
Rear Collision Warning* (p. 342)
WARNING
WARNING
Remember not to clip or hook the seatbelt
to hooks or other interior fittings, as this
prevents the belt from tightening properly.
If a backrest in the rear seat is lowered or a
rear-facing child seat is used in the rear
seat, the corresponding front seat must be
moved forward so that it does not make
contact with the lowered backrest or child
seat.
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.
Seating position
For good protection from WHIPS the driver
and passenger must have the correct seating
position and make sure that the system's
function is not obstructed.
Set the correct seating position in the front
seat before driving starts.
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.
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2. Lock the belt by inserting the locking tab
in the intended buckle.
Putting on and taking off seatbelts
Make sure that all passengers have fastened
their seatbelts before starting to drive.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seatbelts your-
self. Volvo recommends that an authorised
Volvo workshop should be contacted.
> A loud "click" indicates that the belt has
locked.
Putting on seatbelts
If the seatbelt has been subjected to a
major load, such as in conjunction with a
collision, the entire seatbelt must be
replaced. Some of the seatbelt's protective
properties may have been lost even if the
seatbelt does not appear damaged. The
seatbelt must also be replaced if it shows
signs of wear or damage. The new seatbelt
must be type-approved and designed for
installation at the same location as the
replaced seatbelt.
1. Pull out the seatbelt slowly and make sure
it is not twisted or damaged.
WARNING
Always insert the tongue of the seatbelt
into the buckle on the correct side. The
seatbelts and buckles would otherwise
possibly not function as intended in the
event of a collision. There is a risk of seri-
ous injury.
The seatbelt is equipped with an inertia
reel that is locked in the following situa-
tions:
if the belt is extended too quickly.
during braking and acceleration.
if the car leans heavily.
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WARNING
adjusted for height.
Each seatbelt is designed for only one per-
son.
WARNING
Remember not to clip or hook the seatbelt
to hooks or other interior fittings, as this
prevents the belt from tightening properly.
WARNING
The seatbelt must pass over the shoulder (not down
over the arm).
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.
4. Tension the hip strap over the lap by pull-
ing the diagonal shoulder belt up towards
the shoulder.
Press together the seat mounting and
move the seatbelt up or down.
Position the belt as high as possible with-
out it chafing against your throat.
Taking off seatbelts
1. Press the red button on the seatbelt
buckle and then let the belt retract.
2. If the seatbelt does not retract fully, feed it
in by hand so that it does not hang loose.
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The hip strap must be positioned low down (not over
the abdomen).
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When the critical situation has come to an
end, the seatbelt and the electric seatbelt pre-
tensioner are restored automatically, but they
can also be restored manually.
Seatbelt tensioner
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The car is fitted with standard seatbelt ten-
sioners and electric* seatbelt tensioners that
can tension the seatbelts in critical situations
and collisions.
City Safety™ (p. 273)
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Rear Collision Warning* (p. 342)
Standard seatbelt tensioner
The seatbelts in the front seat and at the outer
seats in the rear are equipped with a standard
belt pretensioner.
If the passenger airbag is deactivated, the
electric seatbelt tensioner on the passen-
ger side will also be deactivated.
The seatbelt tensioner tensions the seatbelt in
the event of a collision with sufficient force in
order to more effectively restrain the occu-
pant.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seatbelts your-
self. Volvo recommends that an authorised
Volvo workshop should be contacted.
Electric seatbelt tensioner*
If the seatbelt has been subjected to a
major load, such as in conjunction with a
collision, the entire seatbelt must be
replaced. Some of the seatbelt's protective
properties may have been lost even if the
seatbelt does not appear damaged. The
seatbelt must also be replaced if it shows
signs of wear or damage. The new seatbelt
must be type-approved and designed for
installation at the same location as the
replaced seatbelt.
The driver and front passenger seatbelts are
equipped with an electric seatbelt tensioner.
The seatbelt tensioners work together and can
be activated together with the driver support
systems City Safety and Rear Collision
Warning. In critical situations, such as panic
braking, driving off the road (e.g. the car rolls
into a ditch, lifts off the ground or hits some-
thing in the terrain), skidding, or risk of colli-
sion, the seatbelt can be tensioned by the
seatbelt tensioner's electric motor.
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The electric seatbelt tensioner helps to adjust
the occupant to a better position, reducing the
risk of striking the car's interior and improving
the effect of safety systems, such as the car's
airbags.
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Resetting the electric seatbelt
Door and seatbelt reminder
Seatbelt reminder
tensioner*
The system reminds unbelted occupants to
wear a seatbelt, and also warns about an
open door, bonnet or lid.
The electric seatbelt tensioner is designed to
be reset automatically, but the seatbelt ten-
sioner can be reset manually if the belt
remains extended.
Driver display graphics
1. Stop the car at a safe place.
2. Unfasten the seatbelt and then refasten it.
> The seatbelt and electric seatbelt ten-
sioner are reset.
WARNING
Visual reminder in the roof console.
Never modify or repair the seatbelts your-
self. Volvo recommends that an authorised
Volvo workshop should be contacted.
A visual reminder is given in the roof console
and by means of the warning symbol in the
driver display.
If the seatbelt has been subjected to a
major load, such as in conjunction with a
collision, the entire seatbelt must be
replaced. Some of the seatbelt's protective
properties may have been lost even if the
seatbelt does not appear damaged. The
seatbelt must also be replaced if it shows
signs of wear or damage. The new seatbelt
must be type-approved and designed for
installation at the same location as the
replaced seatbelt.
The acoustic reminder is dependent on speed,
driving time and distance.
Graphics in the driver display with different types of
warnings. The warning colour on the door and tail-
gate is dependent on the vehicle's speed.
The belt status of the driver and passengers is
shown in the driver display's graphic when a
belt is buckled or unbuckled.
The driver display's graphics show which
seats in the car are occupied by belted and
unbelted passengers.
Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt
reminder system.
The same graphic also shows if the bonnet,
tailgate or any door is open.
Front seat
The graphic can be acknowledged by pressing
the O button on the right-hand steering wheel
keypad.
A visual and acoustic reminder remind the
driver and front seat passenger to use a seat-
belt if either of them is not wearing one.
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Rear seat
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Airbags
The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two
subfunctions:
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The car is equipped with airbags and inflat-
able curtains for driver and passengers.
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Provides information on which seatbelts
are being used in the rear seat. The driver
display's graphics are shown when the
seatbelts are in use.
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The detectors react differently depending
on the nature of the collision and whether
or not the seatbelts are fastened. Applies
to all belt positions.
Reminding that a seatbelt in the rear seat
is unfastened during a journey by means
of a visual and acoustic reminder. The
reminder will cease once the seatbelt has
been put on again.
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It is therefore possible that only one (or
none) of the airbags may inflate in a colli-
sion. The detectors sense the force of the
collision on the vehicle and the action is
adapted accordingly so that none, one or
more airbags are deployed.
Reminder for doors, bonnet, tailgate
and fuel filler flap
If the bonnet, tailgate, fuel filler flap or a door
is not closed properly, the driver display's
graphics show what is open. Stop the car in a
safe place as soon as possible and close the
source of the warning.
WARNING
The airbag system's control module is
located in the centre console. If the centre
console is drenched with water or other liq-
uid, disconnect the cables to the starter
battery. Do not attempt to start the car
since the airbags may deploy. Recovering
the car. Volvo recommends that it is trans-
ported to an authorised Volvo workshop.
If the car is driven at a speed lower
than approx. 10 km/h (6 mph) then
the driver display's information sym-
bol illuminates.
If the car is driven at a speed higher
than approx. 10 km/h (6 mph) then
the driver display's warning symbol
illuminates.
Deployed airbags
If any of the airbags have deployed, the follow-
ing is recommended:
Recovering the car. Volvo recommends
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Volvo workshop. Do not drive with
deployed airbags.
and deflation of the airbag, occurs within
tenths of a second.
Driver airbags
As a supplement to the seatbelts, the car is
equipped with steering wheel airbag and
knee airbag1 on the driver's side.
Volvo recommends engaging an author-
ised Volvo workshop to handle the
replacement of components in the car's
safety systems.
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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.
Always contact a doctor.
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.
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.
WARNING
Volvo recommends that an authorised
Volvo workshop should be contacted for
repair. Defective work in the airbag system
could cause malfunction and result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Steering wheel airbag and knee airbag1 on the driv-
er's side in the front seat.
In the event of a frontal collision, the airbags
help to protect the head, neck, face and chest
of the driver as well as the knees and legs.
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Steering wheel airbag location
This airbag is fitted into the centre of the
steering wheel. The steering wheel is marked
AIRBAG.
A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors
and the airbag/airbags is inflated. The airbag
cushions the initial collision impact for the
occupant. The airbag deflates when com-
pressed by the collision. When this occurs,
smoke escapes into the car. This is completely
normal. The entire process, including inflation
Knee airbag1 location
The airbag is folded up in the lower part of the
instrument panel on the driver's side. Its cover
panel is marked AIRBAG.
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Passenger airbag
WARNING
WARNING
As a supplement to the seatbelts, the vehicle
is equipped with an airbag on the passenger
side in the front seat.
Do not place or attach any object on the
top or front of the panel where the knee
airbag is stowed.
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.
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WARNING
Volvo recommends that an authorised
Volvo workshop should be contacted for
repair. Defective work in the airbag system
could cause malfunction and result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Passenger side front airbag.
In the event of a frontal collision, the airbag
helps to protect the head, neck, face and
chest of the passenger as well as the knees
and legs.
Passenger airbag location
The airbag is folded up into a compartment
above the glovebox. Its cover panel is marked
AIRBAG.
A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors
and the airbag is inflated. The airbag cushions
the initial collision impact for the occupant.
The airbag deflates when compressed by the
collision. 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 sec-
ond.
WARNING
Do not put objects in front of or above the
dashboard where the passenger airbag is
located.
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Label for passenger airbag
Activating and deactivating
WARNING
passenger airbag*
Never allow anybody to stand or sit in front
of the front passenger seat.
The passenger airbag can be deactivated if
the car is equipped with a switch, Passenger
Airbag Cut Off Switch (PACOS).
The switch for the passenger airbag is located
on the passenger end of the instrument panel
and is accessible when the passenger door is
open.
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the
front passenger seat if the airbag is acti-
vated.
Front-facing passengers (children and
adults) must never sit on the front passen-
ger seat if the passenger airbag is deacti-
vated.
Check that the switch is in the required posi-
tion.
Failure to follow the advice given above
can endanger life or lead to serious per-
sonal injury.
Label on the passenger side's sun visor.
The warning label for the passenger airbag is
positioned as shown above.
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WARNING
If the car is not equipped with a switch to
activate/deactivate the passenger airbag,
the airbag will always be activated.
ON - The airbag is activated and all front-
facing passengers (children and adults)
can sit safely on the passenger seat.
OFF - The airbag is deactivated and chil-
dren in rear-facing child seats can sit
safely on the passenger seat.
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2. Confirm the message by pressing the
Activating passenger airbag
WARNING
right-hand steering wheel keypad's O but-
ton.
If the car is not equipped with a switch to
activate/deactivate the passenger airbag,
the airbag will always be activated.
Pull the switch outward and turn from
OFF to ON.
> The driver display shows the message
Passenger airbag on Please
acknowledge.
> A text message and a warning symbol
in the roof console indicate that the air-
bag for the front passenger seat is acti-
vated.
If the passenger airbag has been activated/
deactivated with the car in ignition position
I or lower, a message is shown in the driver
display and the following indicator in the
roof console approx. 6 seconds after the
car's electrical system has been set in igni-
tion position II.
WARNING
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the
front passenger seat when the airbag is
activated.
The passenger airbag must always be acti-
vated when front-facing passengers (chil-
dren and adults) are sitting in the front pas-
senger seat.
Failure to follow the advice given above
can endanger life or lead to serious per-
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2. Confirm the message by pressing the
right-hand steering wheel keypad's O but-
ton.
Deactivating passenger airbag
If the passenger airbag is deactivated, the
electric seatbelt tensioner on the passen-
ger side will also be deactivated.
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Pull the switch outward and turn from ON
to OFF.
> The driver display shows the message
Passenger airbag off Please
acknowledge.
> A text message and a symbol in the roof
console indicate that the airbag for the
front passenger seat is deactivated.
If the passenger airbag has been activated/
deactivated with the car in ignition position
I or lower, a message is shown in the driver
display and the following indicator in the
roof console approx. 6 seconds after the
car's electrical system has been set in igni-
tion position II.
WARNING
Front-facing passengers (children and
adults) must never sit on the passenger
seat when the airbag is deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above
can endanger life or lead to serious per-
sonal injury.
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Side airbags
Inflatable curtains
WARNING
The side airbags on the driver's and passen-
ger seats act to protect the chest and hips in
the event of a collision.
The inflatable curtain, Inflatable Curtain (IC),
helps to prevent the driver and passengers
from striking their heads on the inside of the
car during a collision.
Volvo recommends that an authorised
Volvo workshop should be contacted for
repair. Defective work in the side airbag
system could cause malfunction and result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING
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 air-
bag.
Volvo recommends the use only of car seat
covers approved by Volvo. Other seat cov-
ers may impede the operation of the side
airbags.
The side airbags are fitted in the outer back-
rest frames of the front seats and help to pro-
tect the driver and passengers in the front
seat.
The inflatable curtain is mounted along both
sides of the headlining and helps protect the
driver and outer seat passengers of the car.
The panels are labelled with IC AIRBAG.
WARNING
Side airbags are a supplement the seat-
belts. Always use a seatbelt.
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.
A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors
and the inflatable curtain is inflated.
Side airbags and child seats
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 an authorised
Volvo workshop should be contacted for
repair. Defective work in the inflatable cur-
tain system can cause malfunction and
result in serious personal injury.
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Safety mode
WARNING
WARNING
Safety mode is a protective state that is trig-
gered when a collision may have damaged
any of the car's vital functions, such as the
fuel lines, sensors for any of the safety sys-
tems, or the brake system.
If the car has been in a collision, the message
Safety mode See Owner's manual may be
shown on the driver display with a warning
symbol as long as the display is not damaged
and the car's electrical system is still in work-
ing order. This message means that the car
has reduced functionality.
Never hang or attach heavy items onto the
handles in the roof. The hooks are only
designed for light coats and jackets (not for
solid objects such as umbrellas).
Never attempt to repair your car or reset
the electronics yourself if the car has been
in safety mode. This could result in per-
sonal injury or the car not functioning as
normal. Volvo recommends engaging an
authorised Volvo workshop to check and
restore the car to normal status after
Safety mode See Owner's manual has
been shown.
Do not screw or install anything onto the
car's headlining, door pillars or side panels.
This could compromise the intended pro-
tection. Volvo recommends only using
Volvo genuine parts that are approved for
fitting within these areas.
WARNING
WARNING
If the car is in safety mode it must not be
towed. It must be transported from its
location. Volvo recommends that it is
transported to an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
Leave 10 cm (4 inches) space between the
load and the side windows if the car is loa-
ded to above the top edge of the door win-
dows. Otherwise, the intended protection
of the inflatable curtain, which is concealed
in the headlining, may be compromised.
WARNING
Never, under any circumstances, attempt
to restart the car if it smells of fuel when
the Safety mode See Owner's manual
message is shown in the driver display.
Leave the car at once.
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WARNING
If the car is in safety mode, it is possible to
attempt to reset the system in order to start
and move the car for a short distance, if in a
dangerous traffic situation for example.
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to
the seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Recovery (p. 460)
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3. Then try to start the car.
Starting and moving the car after
safety mode
If the car is in safety mode, it is possible to
attempt to reset the system in order to start
and move the car for a short distance, if in a
dangerous traffic situation for example.
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tems check and then try to resume nor-
mal status.
Starting the car (p. 396)
Recovery (p. 460)
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If the message Safety mode See
Starting the car after safety mode
1. Check the general damage situation of the
car and whether any fuel has been leaking.
There must be no smell of fuel either.
Owner's manual is still shown on the dis-
play the car must not be driven or towed
but a vehicle recovery service must then be
used instead. Even if the car appears to be
driveable, hidden damage may make the
car impossible to control once moving.
If there is only minor damage and a check
has revealed no fuel leaks, starting can be
attempted.
WARNING
Moving the car after safety mode
1. If the driver display shows the message
Normal mode The car is now in normal
mode after a start attempt, the car can be
carefully moved if standing in a dangerous
position.
Never, under any circumstances, attempt
to restart the car if it smells of fuel when
the Safety mode See Owner's manual
message is shown in the driver display.
Leave the car at once.
2. Do not move the car further than neces-
sary.
2. Switch off the car.
WARNING
If the car is in safety mode it must not be
towed. It must be transported from its
location. Volvo recommends that it is
transported to an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
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Child safety
Children must always sit secure while travel-
ling in the car.
Volvo has child safety equipment (child seats
and attachment devices) which is designed for
fitting in this particular car. Using Volvo's child
safety equipment, you obtain good conditions
for a child to travel safely in the car. In addi-
tion, the child safety equipment fits in well and
is simple to use.
Child seats
Suitable child seats should always be used
when children are travelling in the car.
Children should sit comfortably and safely.
Make sure that the child seat is positioned,
mounted and used correctly.
When using child safety equipment, it is
important to read the installation instruc-
tions included.
In the event of questions when fitting child
safety equipment, contact the manufac-
turer for clearer instructions.
Look in the installation instructions for the
child seat for the correct fitting.
Children of all ages and sizes must always sit
correctly secured in the car. Never allow a
child to sit on the knee of a passenger.
The equipment that should be used is selected
taking account of the weight and size of the
child.
When using child safety equipment, it is
important to read the installation instruc-
tions included.
Related information
Volvo recommends that children travel in a
rear-facing child seat until as late an age as
possible, at least until 3-4 years of age, and
then in a front-facing child seat until the child
is 140 cm (4 feet 7 inches) tall.
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In the event of questions when fitting child
safety equipment, contact the manufac-
turer for clearer instructions.
Activating and deactivating child safety
locks (p. 252)
Never leave a child seat loose in the car.
Always secure it according to the instruc-
tions for the child seat, even when it is not
in use.
Legal provisions about the type of child
seat that must be used for children of dif-
ferent ages and heights vary from country
to country. Check what does apply.
Long-term installation and use of child
seats may cause wear and tear on the car's
fittings. Volvo recommends using the kick
guard accessory to protect the car's fit-
tings.
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Upper mounting points for child
seats
WARNING
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The child seat's upper straps must be
routed through the hole in the head
restraint leg before they are tensioned at
the mounting point. If this is not possible,
follow the recommendations from the child
seat manufacturer.
The car is equipped with upper mounting
points for child seats on the rear seat's outer
seats.
The upper mounting points are primarily
intended for use with front-facing child seats.
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Always follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions when connecting a child seat to
the upper mounting points.
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Fold the head restraints in order to facili-
tate fitting this type of child seat in cars
with folding head restraints on the outer
seats.
The location of the mounting points
In cars with a parcel shelf, this must be
removed before child seats can be
attached to the mounting points.
Related information
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Mounting point locations are indicated by symbols
on the rear of the backrest.
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The mounting points are located on the rear of
the rear seat's outer seats.
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switch to activate/deactivate the passenger
airbag*.
Lower mounting points for child
seats
i-Size/ISOFIX mounting points for
child seats
The car is equipped with lower mounting
points for child seats in the front seat* and
the rear seat.
The lower mounting points are designed to be
used in conjunction with certain rear-facing
child seats.
The car is equipped with i-Size/ISOFIX
mounting points for child seats in the rear
seat.
i-Size/ISOFIX2 is a fixture system for car child
seats that is based on an international stand-
ard.
Always follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions when connecting a child seat to
the lower mounting points.
Always follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions when connecting a child seat to
the i-Size/ISOFIX mounting points.
The location of the mounting points
The location of the mounting points
Mounting point locations in the rear seat.
The mounting points in the rear seat are
located on the rear section of the front seat's
floor rails.
Related information
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Mounting point locations are indicated by symbols2
on the upholstery of the backrest.
Mounting point locations in the front seat.
The mounting points in the front seat are
located on the sides of the passenger seat's
legroom.
The mounting points for i-Size/ISOFIX are
located behind covers in the lower section of
the rear seat's backrest, in the outer seats.
The mounting points in the front seat are only
mounted if the vehicle is equipped with a
Lift the covers in order to access the mounting
points.
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Related information
Child seat positioning
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It is important to position the child seat in the
right place in the car. The choice of location
depends, amongst other things, on the type
of child seat and whether the passenger air-
bag is activated.
Regulations regarding the placement of
children in cars vary from country to coun-
try. Check what does apply.
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WARNING
Never allow anybody to stand or sit in front
of the front passenger seat.
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the
front passenger seat if the airbag is acti-
vated.
Front-facing passengers (children and
adults) must never sit on the front passen-
ger seat if the passenger airbag is deacti-
vated.
Failure to follow the advice given above
can endanger life or lead to serious per-
sonal injury.
Rear-facing child seat and airbag are not compatible.
Always fit rear-facing child seats in the rear
seat if the passenger airbag is activated. If a
child is sitting on the front passenger seat
then he/she could suffer serious injury if the
airbag deploys.
If the passenger airbag is deactivated then
rear-facing child seats can be fitted on the
front passenger seat.
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Names and symbols change depending on market.
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Label for passenger airbag
Child seat mounting
It is important to remember a number of
things when a child restraint system is moun-
ted and used, which depend on where the
child restraint system is positioned.
Never leave a child seat loose in the car.
Always secure it according to the instruc-
tions for the child seat, even when it is not
in use.
WARNING
Booster cushions/child seats with steel
braces or some other design that could
rest on the seatbelt buckle's opening but-
ton must not be used, as they could cause
the seatbelt buckle to open accidentally.
Long-term installation and use of child
seats may cause wear and tear on the car's
fittings. Volvo recommends using the kick
guard accessory to protect the car's fit-
tings.
Do not secure the straps for the child seat
into the seat's horizontal adjustment bar or
in springs, rails or beams under the seat.
Sharp edges may damage the straps.
Label on the passenger side's sun visor.
The warning label for the passenger airbag is
positioned as shown above.
Installation in the front seat
Do not allow the upper section of the child
seat to rest against the windscreen.
When fitting rear-facing child seats, check
that the passenger airbag is deactivated.
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Related information
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When fitting front-facing child seats,
check that the passenger airbag is acti-
vated.
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When using child safety equipment, it is
important to read the installation instruc-
tions included.
Only use child seats that are recom-
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mended by Volvo, are universally approved
or are semi-universal, and where the car is
included on the manufacturer's vehicle list.
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In the event of questions when fitting child
safety equipment, contact the manufac-
turer for clearer instructions.
ISOFIX child seats can only be fitted when
the car is equipped with the ISOFIX con-
sole3 accessory.
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The accessory range varies depending on market.
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If the child seat is equipped with lower
straps, Volvo recommends that the lower
mounting points are used with these3.
If the child seat is equipped with lower
straps, never adjust the position of the
seat in front after the straps have been fit-
ted in the lower mounting points. Always
remember to remove the lower straps
when the child seat is not installed.
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Related information
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If the child seat is equipped with support
legs, always fit the support leg/support
legs directly to the floor. Never fit a sup-
port leg to a footrest or other object.
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If the child seat is equipped with support
legs, always fit the support leg/support
legs directly to the floor. Never fit a sup-
port leg to a footrest or other object.
The ISOFIX guide can be used in order to
facilitate child seat installation.
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Installation in the rear seat
Only use child seats that are recom-
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mended by Volvo, are universally approved
or are semi-universal, and where the car is
included on the manufacturer's vehicle list.
A child seat with support legs must not be
fitted in the centre seat.
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The outer seats are equipped with the
ISOFIX fixture system and are approved
for i-Size4.
The outer seats are equipped with upper
mounting points. Volvo recommends that
child seat's upper straps should be pulled
through the hole in the head restraint
before being tensioned at the mounting
point. If this is not possible, follow the rec-
ommendations from the child seat manu-
facturer.
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With the installation of an infant seat in the rear seat,
Volvo recommends a distance of at least 50 mm
(2 tum) from the front part of the infant seat to the
rearmost part of the seat in front.
3
The accessory range varies depending on market.
Varies depending on market.
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Overview table for location of child
seats
The table gives an overview of the types of
child seats suitable for the car's seats.
Seat positions in right-hand drive cars.
Seat positions in left-hand drive cars.
Other child seat categoriesA
i-Size child seats Universally approved child seats secured using the car's seatbelt
3, 5
Seat positionB
2C, 3, 4, 5
2C, 3, 5
A
B
C
For more information, contact the child seat manufacturer.
According to the numbering above.
Activated airbag for front-facing child seats. Deactivated airbag for rear-facing child seats.
Related information
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Table for location of child seats
using the car's seatbelts
The table gives a recommendation for which
child seats suit which locations, and for what
size of child.
Always read the owner's manual section
on installing a child seat before installing
one in the car.
Weight
Front seat (with deactivated airbag, only
rear-facing child seats)A
Front seat (with activated airbag, only
front-facing child seats)A
Outer rear seat Centre rear seat
Group 0
UB, C
UC
UC
UC
UC
UE
UF
X
max 10 kg
Group 0+
max 13 kg
UB, C
X
Group 1
LD
UFB, E
UFB, F
UE, LD
UF, LD
9-18 kg
Group 2
LD
15-25 kg
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Weight
Front seat (with deactivated airbag, only
rear-facing child seats)A
Front seat (with activated airbag, only
front-facing child seats)A
Outer rear seat Centre rear seat
Group 3
UFB, F
UF
UF
X
22-36 kg
U: Suitable for universal category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for front-facing universally approved child seats.
L: Suitable for particular child restraints. These restraints may be of the specific vehicle, restricted or semi-universal categories.
X: The seat is not suitable for children in this mass group.
A
B
C
D
E
F
The seat cushion extension must always be retracted for the installation of child seats.
Adjust the seat to a more elevated position.
Volvo recommends: Volvo infant seat (type approval E1 04301146).
Volvo recommends: Volvo rear-facing seat (type approval E5 04212).
Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.
Volvo recommends: Booster cushion with and without back (type approval E5 04216); Volvo booster seat (type approval E1 04301312).
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WARNING
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the
front passenger seat if the passenger air-
bag is activated.
Related information
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The child seat must be approved in accord-
ance with UN Reg R129.
Table for location of i-Size child
seats
The table gives a recommendation for which
i-Size child seats suit which locations, and for
what size of child.
Always read the owner's manual section
on installing a child seat before installing
one in the car.
Type of child seat
Front seat (with deactivated airbag,
Front seat (with activated airbag, only Outer rear seat Centre rear seat
front-facing child seats)
only rear-facing child seats)
i-UA, B
i-Size child seats
X
X
X
i-U: Suitable for i-Size "universal" child seat, front-facing and rear-facing.
X: Not suitable for universally approved child seats.
A
Volvo recommends that children travel in a rear-facing child seat until as late an age as possible, at least until 3-4 years of age.
Volvo recommends: BeSafe iZi Kid X2 i-Size (type approval E4-129R-000002).
B
Related information
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The child seat must be approved in accord-
ance with UN Reg R44 and the car model
must be included in the manufacturer's vehicle
list.
Table for location of ISOFIX child
seats
The table gives a recommendation for which
ISOFIX child seats suit which locations, and
for what size of child.
Always read the owner's manual section
on installing a child seat before installing
one in the car.
Size classA
Weight
Type of child seat
Front seat (with deacti-
vated airbag, only rear-
facing child seats)B, C
Front seat (with acti-
vated airbag, only
front-facing child
seats)B, C
Outer rear seat Centre rear seat
Group 0
ILB, D, XE
ILD
ILD
E
Rear-facing infant seat
X
X
X
max 10 kg
E
C
D
Rear-facing infant seat
Rear-facing child seat
Rear-facing child seat
Group 0+
max 13 kg
ILB, D, F, XE
X
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Size classA
Weight
Type of child seat
Front seat (with deacti-
vated airbag, only rear-
facing child seats)B, C
Front seat (with acti-
vated airbag, only
front-facing child
seats)B, C
Outer rear seat Centre rear seat
A
B
Front-facing child seat
Front-facing child seat
Front-facing child seat
Rear-facing child seat
Rear-facing child seat
ILB, F, G, XE
ILG, IUFG
X
X
X
Group 1
B1
C
9-18 kg
ILB, F, XE
X
IL
D
IL: Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems. These child restraint systems are those of the specific vehicle, restricted or semi-universal
categories.
IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in the mass group.
X: Not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems.
A
For child seats with the ISOFIX fixture system there is a size classification to help users choose the right type of child seat. The size class can be read on the child seat's label.
B
Works for the installation of ISOFIX child seats that are semi-universally approved (IL) if the car is equipped with the ISOFIX console accessory (the accessory range varies depending on market).
There are no upper mounting points for child seats here.
C
D
E
F
The seat cushion extension must always be retracted for the installation of child seats.
Volvo recommends: Volvo infant seat secured using the ISOFIX fixture system (type approval E1 04301146).
Applicable if the car is not fitted with an ISOFIX bracket.
Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint does not interfere with the child seat.
Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.
G
WARNING
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the
front passenger seat if the passenger air-
bag is activated.
If an i-Size/ISOFIX child seat has no size
classification, the car model must be
included on the vehicle list for the child
seat.
Volvo recommends contacting an author-
ised Volvo dealer for information about
which i-Size/ISOFIX child seats Volvo rec-
ommends.
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