Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid (2017 year). Instruction

INTRODUCTION

Using the center display

Many of the vehicle's functions can be con-
trolled and settings can be made from the
screen in the center console, referred to in this
owner's information as the center display, which
is a touchscreen.

Using the center display's touchscreen
functionality

Two people can interact with the screen at the
same time, e.g., to adjust the temperature for the
driver and passenger sides.

The screen reacts differently depending on
whether the user taps, drags or swipes on the
screen. This makes it possible to move between
views, mark objects, scroll in lists and move apps
by touching the screen in various ways. The fol-
lowing table lists the gestures that can be used
on the screen:

An infrared film on the screen enables it to react
if a finger is directly in front of the screen (but
not actually touching it). This makes it possible to
use the screen while wearing gloves.

CAUTION

Do not touch the screen with sharp objects
because this could cause scratches.

Procedure

Gesture

Result

Tap once.

Marks an object, confirms a selection or activates a function.

Double-tap.

Zooms in on an object such as a map.

Press and hold.

"Grabs" an object so that it can be dragged. Press and hold on the screen and drag the object to the desired
position.

Tap with two fingers.

Zooms out from an object such as a map.

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Turning off and reactivating the center
display

Home button for the center display

When the center display is turned off, the screen
goes dark to avoid disturbing the driver. However,
the climate bar remains visible and apps or other
functions connected to the display remain active.

1. Press and hold the Home button below the

screen.
> The screen will go dark. However, the cli-

mate bar remains visible and apps or
other functions connected to the display
remain active. The screen can also be
cleaned while it is turned off.

2. Reactivate by pressing the Home button

briefly.
> The view that was displayed when the

screen was turned off will be displayed
again.

NOTE

•

The display cannot be turned off while a
message requiring action is on the
screen.

•

The display turns off automatically when
the ignition is switched off and the driv-
er's door is opened.

Returning to Home view

1. Press the Home button briefly.

> The most recent Home view mode will be

displayed.

2. Press again briefly.

> All of the Home view's sub-views will

return to standard mode.

NOTE

From Home view's standard mode, press the
Home button to start animated on-screen
instructions describing how to display the var-
ious views.

Moving apps and vehicle function
buttons

Apps and function buttons can be moved and
organized in their respective views.

1. Press and hold an app/button.

> The app/button will change size and

become transparent. It can then be
moved.

2. Drag the app/button to an available position

in the view.

A maximum of 48 lines can be utilized for placing
apps/buttons. To move an app/button outside of
the visible view, drag it to the bottom of the view.
A new line will then be added where the app/
button can be placed (this line may not be visi-
ble). Swipe the screen to scroll up or down in the
view to display information that may be outside of
the view.

Scrolling in lists, articles or views

A scroll indicator on the screen shows that it is
possible to scroll up or down in the view. Press
the indicator and move it up or down or swipe up
or down anywhere in the view.

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The scroll indicator on the right side of the center dis-
play

Using center display controls

Temperature control

Digital controls are available for many of the vehi-
cle's functions. For example, to set the tempera-
ture:

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Drag the control to the desired temperature

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Tap

−

to raise or lower the temperature

incrementally, or

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Tap the desired temperature on the control

Related information

•

Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 43)

•

Settings view (p. 115)

•

Sensus (p. 22)

•

Downloading, updating and uninstalling apps
(p. 468)

•

Using the center display keyboard (p. 36)

Generic illustration. The temperature in your vehicle may be set to degrees Fahrenheit.

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Using the owner's manual

Reading your owner's manual is a good way of
familiarizing yourself with the features and sys-
tems in your vehicle.

On-board owner's manual

Reading the owner's manual is a good way to
become familiar with your vehicle and to learn to
utilize the features and functions that it offers.
Pay particular attention to the warnings provided.

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

Printed owner's information

We advise keeping printed owner's information in
the vehicle for quick access to necessary infor-
mation and how to contact Volvo if help is
required.

Illustrations

Some of the illustrations used in your owner's
information may be generic and will give a gen-
eral view of a certain feature or function. For
example, some illustrations describing climate
system functions may display a temperature in
degrees Celsius but the same information applies
to Fahrenheit.

Options and accessories

Optional or accessory equipment described in
this manual is indicated by an asterisk.

Optional or accessory equipment may not be
available in all countries or markets. Please note
that some vehicles may be equipped differently,
depending on special legal requirements.

Contact your Volvo retailer for additional informa-
tion.

Footnotes

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

Messages

There are several displays in the vehicle that
show messages generated by various systems
and functions in the vehicle. The appearance of
these texts differs slightly from normal texts (for
example:

Phone

Decals

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

Risk of injury

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

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Risk of damage to the vehicle

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

Information

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

NOTE

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

Types of lists

Procedures

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

If there is a series of illustrations associated
with step-by-step instructions, each step in
the procedure is numbered in the same way
as the corresponding illustration.
Lists in which letters are used can be found
with series of illustrations in cases where the
order in which the instructions are carried out
is not important.
Arrows with or without numbers are used to
indicate the direction of a movement.

Arrows containing letters are used to indi-
cate movement.

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

Position lists

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

Bullet lists

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

For example:

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Coolant

•

Engine oil

Illustrations

Some of the illustrations and images shown in
the owner's manual are generic and may differ
slightly from the equipment in your vehicle
depending the level of instrumentation or market.

Related information

Related information offers references to articles
containing information associated with the infor-
mation that you are currently reading.

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This symbol can be found at the lower right

corner to indicate that the current topic continues
on the following page.

Continuation from previous page

This symbol can be found at the upper left

corner to indicate that the current topic is a con-
tinuation from the previous page.

Related information

•

On-board digital owner's manual (p. 56)

•

Owner's manual in mobile devices (p. 25)

•

Additional information about your vehicle
(p. 14)

On-board digital owner's manual

When printed owner's information refers to digi-
tal owner's information, this is the on-board infor-
mation available in the vehicle's center display.

The digital on-board owner's manual is accessed from
the center display's Top view

There are a number of ways to find information in
the digital owner's manual, which can be
accessed from the manual's top menu by tapping

NOTE

The on-board owner's information cannot be
accessed while the vehicle is moving.

Symbols and their descriptions

Takes you to the owner's
information start page.

All articles sorted by cate-
gory. An article may be lis-
ted in several categories.

A selection of useful arti-
cles about the most com-
monly used functions in the
vehicle.

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Symbols and their descriptions

Exterior/interior views of
the vehicle in which certain
areas/components are
highlighted as hotspots.
Tap a hotspot to come to a
relevant article.

This offers access to a list
of articles that have been
saved as favorites. Tap an
article to read it in its
entirety.

Symbols and their descriptions

Leads to short instructional
videos for various vehicle
functions.

This offers information
about the current version of
the owner's information in
your vehicle and other use-
ful information.

Related information

•

Navigating in the digital owner's manual
(p. 57)

Navigating in the digital owner's

manual

The digital on-board owner's manual is
accessed from the center display. The contents
are searchable and it is easy to navigate among
the various sections.

The digital on-board owner's manual is accessed from
the center display's Top view

Opening the digital owner's information

–

To open the digital owner's information, pull
down the center display's Top view and tap

Owner's manual

There are several ways of finding information.

To access the owner's manual's menu, tap
in the upper bar.

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Searching using categories

The articles in the owner's
manual are structured in main
and sub-categories. The same
article may appear in several
pertinent categories in order to
make them easier to find.

1. Tap

followed by

Categories

> The main categories will be listed.

2. Tap a main category (

> A list of sub-categories and ( ) and arti-

cles (

) will be displayed.

3. Tap an article to open it. Tap the left arrow to

go back or

to begin a new search.

Interior and exterior hotspots

Exterior and interior views of
the vehicle where certain com-
ponents are pointed out are
called hotspots.

1. Tap

followed by

Exterior

Interior

> Exterior/interior views will be displayed

with hotspots, which lead to relevant arti-
cles. Swipe the screen horizontally to
scroll among the views.

2. Tap a hotspot.

> The title of a relevant article will be dis-

played.

3. Tap the title to open the article. Tap the left

arrow to go back or

to begin a new

search.

Quick Guide.

The heading

Quick Guide

the owner's manual's menu
leads to a selection of articles
that may be helpful in familiariz-
ing you with your vehicle's most
common features and func-
tions. These articles can also

be found through categories but have been gath-
ered here for quick access. Tap an article to read
it in its entirety.

Favorites

This is a list of articles that
have been saved as favorites.
Tap an article to read it in its
entirety.

Saving/deleting favorites

Save an article as a favorite by tapping the star
(

) at the upper right when an article is open.

The star symbol will be filled in (

) when its arti-

cle has been saved as a favorite.

To delete a favorite, tap its star again.

Video

Tap for short instructional vid-
eos for various vehicle func-
tions.

Information

Tap the symbol for information
about the current version of the
owner's information in your
vehicle and other useful infor-
mation.

Start page

Tap the symbol to come to the
owner's information start page.

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

Using the search function

1. Tap the magnifying glass icon (

) in the

owner's manual's upper menu. A keyboard
will appear at the bottom of the screen.

2. Enter a word, e.g., "seat belt."

> Suggested articles will be displayed as

more characters are entered.

3. Confirm by tapping the article. To leave

search mode tap the up-arrow next to the
search box.

Related information

•

On-board digital owner's manual (p. 56)

•

Using the center display keyboard (p. 36)

Glass

Laminated glass

The windshield and panoramic roof

* are made of

laminated glass, which is reinforced to help pre-
vent break-ins and to provide additional sound-
proofing. Laminated glass is optional for the
other side windows.

Laminated glass symbol

Related information

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Laminated panoramic roof

* (p. 110)

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Power windows (p. 113)

•

Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 206)

•

Using sun shades (p. 115)

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Rearview mirror (p. 114)

•

Power windows (p. 113)

•

Head-up display (HUD)

* (p. 122)

•

Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
(p. 162)

•

Windshield and headlight washers (p. 163)

•

Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 164)

•

Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 206)

Technician certification

In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup-
ports certification by the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.).

Certified technicians have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific areas. Besides
passing exams, each technician must also have
worked in the field for two or more years before a
certificate is issued. These professional techni-
cians are best able to analyze vehicle problems
and perform the necessary maintenance proce-
dures to keep your Volvo at peak operating con-
dition.

XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid

Technicians performing work on a vehicle with
electrification should also have the necessary
training and specialized certification required for
performing repairs and/or maintenance on a
vehicle with electrification.

WARNING

A number of electrical components in the
XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid use
high-voltage current and can be extremely
dangerous if handled incorrectly. These com-
ponents and any orange wiring in the vehicle
may only be handled by trained and qualified
Volvo service technicians.

This symbol is not shown on the windshield or moon roof/panoramic roof.

SAFETY

General safety information

The vehicle is equipped with a number of safety
systems for the driver and passengers.

In the event of an accident, there are a number of
sensors in the vehicle that react and trigger
safety systems such as Roll Stability Control, air-
bags, seat belt pretensioners, etc., depending on
the severity of the collision. There are also
mechanical systems such as the Whiplash
Protection System.

Warning symbol in the instrument panel

The warning symbol in the instrument
panel illuminates when the ignition is in
mode II or higher. It will go out after
approx. 6 seconds if no faults are

detected in the airbag system.

WARNING

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

•

Never try to repair any component or part
of the SRS yourself. Any interference in
the system could cause malfunction and
serious injury. All work on these systems
should be performed by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.

If the dedicated warning symbol is not
functioning, the general warning sym-
bol will illuminate instead and the same
message will be displayed in the instru-

ment panel.

Related information

•

Safety during pregnancy (p. 64)

•

Seat belts (p. 66)

•

Airbag system (p. 71)

•

Safety mode (p. 79)

•

Whiplash protection system (p. 65)

•

Child safety (p. 81)

Occupant safety

Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.

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 government regulation.

We will not compromise our commitment to
safety. We continue to seek out new safety fea-
tures and to refine those already in our vehicles.
You can help. We would appreciate hearing your
suggestions about improving automobile safety.
We also want to know if you ever have a safety
concern with your vehicle. Call us in the U.S. at:
1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at:
1-800-663-8255.

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Occupant safety reminders

How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old
you are but rather on:

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How well you see.

•

Your ability to concentrate.

•

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 environ-
ment.

•

Never drink and drive.

•

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.

•

Keep your windshield and headlights clean.

•

Replace wiper blades when they start to
leave streaks.

•

Take into account the traffic, road, and
weather conditions, particularly with regard to
stopping distance.

•

Never send text messages while driving.

•

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

Related information

•

Recall information (p. 64)

•

Reporting safety defects (p. 63)

Reporting safety defects

The following information will help you report any
perceived safety-related defects in your vehicle.

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 High-
way Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo
Car USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives simi-
lar complaints, it may open an investi-
gation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your retailer, or Volvo Car
USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may
either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-
free at

1-888-327-4236

(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor-
tation, Washington D.C. 20590.

You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov, where you can also
enter your vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identi-
fication Number) to see if it has any
open recalls.

Volvo strongly recommends that if your
vehicle is covered under a service cam-
paign, safety or emission recall or simi-
lar 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.

NHTSA can be reached at:

Internet:

http://www.nhtsa.gov

Telephone:

1-888-DASH-2-DOT
(1-888-327-4236).

Reporting safety defects in Canada

If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform Transport Canada in
addition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.

SAFETY

Transport Canada can be contacted at:

1-800-333-0510

Teletypewriter (TTY): 613 990-4500

Fax: 1-819-994-3372

Mailing Address: Transport Canada - Road
Safety, 80 rue Noël, Gatineau, (Quebec) J8Z 0A1

Related information

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Recall information (p. 64)

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Occupant safety (p. 62)

Recall information

On our website, select the tab YOUR VOLVO and
the heading RECALL INFORMATION will be dis-
played at the lower left side of the screen. Enter
your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for your
vehicle (found at the base of the windshield). If
your vehicle has any open Recalls, they will be
displayed on this page.

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.

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 Rela-
tions at 905 695-9626, Monday through Friday,
8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST or by e-mail at
vclcust@volvocars.com. You may also write us at:

Volvo Cars of Canada

National Customer Service

9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9

www.tc.gc.ca

Related information

•

Occupant safety (p. 62)

•

Reporting safety defects (p. 63)

Safety during pregnancy

The seat belt should always be worn during
pregnancy. However, it is crucial that it be worn
correctly.

The diagonal section should wrap over the shoul-
der then be routed between the breasts and to
the side of the belly. The lap section should lay
flat over the thighs and as low as possible under
the belly. It must never be allowed to ride upward.
Remove all slack from the belt and ensure that it
fits close to the body without any twists.

As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers
should adjust their seats and steering wheel such
that they can easily maintain control of the vehi-
cle as they drive (which means they must be able
to easily operate the foot pedals and steering
wheel). Within this context, they should strive to
position the seat with as large a distance as pos-
sible between their belly and the steering wheel.

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

Related information

•

Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 67)

•

Adjusting power front seats

* (p. 168)

•

Manually operated front seats (p. 167)

Whiplash protection system

The Whiplash protection system (WHIPS) con-
sists of specially designed hinges and brackets
on the front seat backrests designed to help
absorb some of the energy generated in a colli-
sion from the rear (when the vehicle is rear-
ended).

Function

In the event of certain rear-end collisions, the
hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests
are designed to change position slightly to allow
the backrest/head restraint to help support the
occupant's head before moving slightly rearward.
This movement helps absorb some of the forces
that could result in whiplash.

WARNING

•

The WHIPS system is designed to sup-
plement the other safety systems in your
vehicle. For this system to function prop-
erly, the three-point seat belt must be
worn. Please be aware that no system
can prevent all possible injuries that may
occur in an accident.

•

The WHIPS system is designed to func-
tion in certain collisions from the rear,
depending on the crash severity, angle
and speed.

WARNING

•

Occupants in the front seats must never
sit out of position. The occupant's back
must be as upright as comfort allows and
be against the seat back with the seat
belt properly fastened.

•

If your vehicle has been involved in a rear-
end collision, the front seat backrests
must be inspected by a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician, even if the
seats appear to be undamaged. Certain
components in the WHIPS system may
need to be replaced.

•

Do not attempt to service any component
in the WHIPS system yourself.

WARNING

•

Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the
front seats could impede the function of
the Whiplash Protection System.

•

If the rear seat backrests are folded
down, cargo must be secured to prevent
it from sliding forward against the front
seat backrests in the event of a collision
from the rear. This could interfere with
the action of the Whiplash Protection
System.

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

Do not place any objects behind the front seats that
could impede the WHIPS function

WARNING

Any contact between the front seat backrests
and the folded rear seat or a rear-facing child
seat could impede the function of the WHIPS
system. If the rear seat is folded down, the
occupied front seats must be adjusted for-
ward so that they do not touch the folded rear
seat.

Related information

•

General safety information (p. 62)

•

Rear Collision Warning (RCW) (p. 338)

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Manually operated front seats (p. 167)

•

Power front seats

* (p. 168)

Seat belts

Seat belts should always be worn by all occu-
pants of your vehicle. Children should be prop-
erly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster
seat determined by age, weight and height.

Most states and provinces make it mandatory for
occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.

Reversible seat belt pretensioners

Reversible seat belt pretensioners is a system in
the front seats that pulls the seat belts slightly
taut prior to a collision. This function helps posi-
tion the front seat occupants to help improve the
effects of other safety systems, e.g., the airbag
system.

Seat belt maintenance

Check periodically that the seat belts are in good
condition. Use water and a mild detergent for
cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function as
follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on
the strap.

WARNING

•

Never repair the belt yourself; have this
work done by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician only.

•

Any device used to induce slack into the
shoulder belt portion of the three-point
belt system will have a detrimental effect
on the amount of protection available to
you in the event of a collision.

•

The seat back should not be tilted too far
back. The shoulder belt must be taut in
order to function properly.

•

Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children who have outgrown these
devices sit in the rear seat with the seat
belt properly fastened.

Related information

•

Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 67)

•

Door and seat belt reminders (p. 70)

•

Seat belt pretensioners (p. 67)

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Seat belt pretensioners

The vehicle's seat belts are equipped with stand-
ard and electric pretensioners that can help pull
the seat belts taut in a critical situation or a colli-
sion. Some or all of the pretensioners will be
triggered in certain types of collisions, depend-
ing on the direction and severity of the impact.

Reversible seat belt pretensioners

Seat belt pretensioners in collisions

The seat belts are equipped with standard pre-
tensioners that are triggered according to the
severity of a collision.

Seat belt pretensioners in critical
situations

In addition to the standard pretensioners, the
seat belts in the front seats are also equipped
with electric pretensioners.

The pretensioners interact and can be triggered
along with the City Safety and Rear Collision
Warning systems. In critical situations such as
sudden braking, evasive maneuvers, etc., the seat
belt can be pulled taut by the pretensioner's
electric motor.

The electric pretensioner positions the occupant
in the seat to help reduce the risk of striking the
interior of the passenger compartment and
improves the effect of other safety systems such
as the airbags.

Resetting the electric pretensioners

When a critical situation has passed, the seat belt
and the electric pretensioner are reset automati-
cally.

If the seat belt should remain taut:

1. Stop the vehicle safely.

2. Unbuckle the seat belt and rebuckle it.

> The seat belt and the electric preten-

sioner will be reset.

Related information

•

Seat belts (p. 66)

•

Door and seat belt reminders (p. 70)

•

Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 67)

Buckling and unbuckling seat belts

Seat belts should be used by all occupants in
the vehicle when it is in motion.

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