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SAFETY
Rear seat
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Airbags
The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two
subfunctions:
Seatbelts (p. 44)
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The car is equipped with airbags and inflat-
able curtains for driver and passengers.
Putting on and taking off seatbelts (p. 45)
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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
that it is transported to an authorised
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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.
Related information
Safety (p. 42)
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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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The car is only equipped with knee airbag in certain markets.
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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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* Option/accessory.
SAFETY
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-
sonal injury.
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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.
Related information
Seatbelt tensioner (p. 47)
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Child seats (p. 58)
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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.
Related information
Safety (p. 42)
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Starting and moving the car after safety
mode (p. 57)
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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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