Volvo V40 (2019 year). Manual in english

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INTRODUCTION

This is how you find owner's

The car's screen¹

Volvo Cars support site

information

A digital version of the owner's

Go to support.volvocars.com

Owner's information is available in several differ-

manual is available in the car's

and select your country. Here

ent product formats, both digital and printed.

screen. Press the MY CAR but-

you can find owner's manuals,

The owner's manual is available in the car's

ton in the centre console, press

both online and in PDF format.

screen, as a mobile app and on the Volvo Cars

OK/MENU and select

On the Volvo Cars support site

support site. There is a Quick Guide and a sup-

Owner's manual. The infor-

there are also video tutorials

plement to the owner's manual available in the

mation is searchable and can

and further information and

glovebox, with specifications and fuse informa-

also be subdivided into categories.

help regarding your Volvo and your car owner-

tion, amongst other things. A printed owner's

ship. The page is available for most markets.

Read more in the Digital owner's manual in the

manual can be ordered.

Read more on the Volvo Cars support site.

car.

Printed information

Mobile app

There is a supplement to the

In App Store or Google Play,

owner's manual² in the glove-

search for "Volvo Manual",

box that contains information

download the app to your

on fuses and specifications, as

smartphone or tablet and select

well as a summary of important

the car.

and practical information.

The app contains video tutorials

There is also a Quick Guide available in printed

as well as options for visual navigation with exte-

format that helps you to get started with the most

rior and interior images of the car. It is easy to

commonly used functions in the car.

navigate between the different sections in the

owner's manual and the content is searchable.

Depending on equipment level selected, market,

etc. additional owner's information may also be

ces.

available in printed format in the car.

A printed owner's manual and associated supple-

ment can be ordered. Contact a Volvo dealer to

order. See how the owner's manual is structured

in Reading the owner's manual.

1 A complete printed manual is included with the car for markets without owner's manual in the screen.

2 A complete printed manual is included with the car for markets without owner's manual in the screen.

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Changing the language in the car's

Digital owner's manual in the car

• Favourites - Quick access to favourite-

screen

The owner's manual can be read on the screen

bookmarked articles.

Changing the language in the car's display may

in the car³. The content is searchable and it is

• Quick Guide - A selection of articles for

mean that some information does not correspond

easy to navigate between different sections.

common functions.

to national or local laws and regulations. Don't

Select the information symbol in the lower right-

change to a language that's difficult to under-

Open the digital owner's manual - press the MY

hand corner in order to obtain information about

stand, it may then be difficult to find your way

CAR button in the centre console, press OK/

the digital owner's manual.

back in the structure on the screen.

MENU and select Owner's manual.

For basic navigation, see Operating the system.

NOTE

IMPORTANT

See below for a more detailed description.

The digital owner's manual is not available

The driver is always responsible that the vehi-

while driving.

cle is driven safely in traffic and that applica-

ble laws and regulations are followed. It is

also important that the car is maintained and

handled in accordance with Volvo's recom-

mendations in the owner's information.

If there should be a difference between the

information in the screen and the printed

information then it is always the printed infor-

mation that applies.

Related information

Owner's manual, start page.

• Digital owner's manual in the car (p. 13)

There are four options for finding information in

• Volvo Cars support site (p. 15)

the digital owner's manual:

• Reading the owner's manual (p. 16)

• Search - Search function for finding an arti-

Searching using the character wheel.

cle.

Character list.

• Categories - All articles sorted into catego-

Changing the input mode (see following

ries.

table).

3 Applies to certain car models.

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Use the character wheel to enter a search term,

When e.g. 9 is pressed, a bar appears with all

a|A

Changes between lowercase and

e.g. "seatbelt".

characters⁴ under the button, e.g. W, x, y, z and

uppercase letters with OK/MENU.

9. Quick presses on the button move the cursor

1. Turn TUNE to the desired letter, press OK/

| | }

Changes from the character wheel

through these characters.

MENU to confirm. The number and letter

to the search field. Move the cur-

buttons on the control panel in the centre

• Stop with the cursor on the desired character

sor with TUNE. Delete any mis-

console can also be used.

in order to select it - the character is shown

spelling with EXIT. To return to the

on the enter line.

2. Continue with the next letter and so on.

character wheel, press OK/MENU.

• Delete/undo using EXIT.

3. To change the input mode to numbers or

Note that the digit and letter but-

special characters, or to perform a search,

tons on the control panel can be

To enter a number, hold in the corresponding

turn TUNE to one of the options (see explan-

used for editing in the search field.

number key.

ation in the following table) in the list for

Categories

changing the input mode (2), press OK/

Enter with the numerical keyboard

The articles in the owner's manual are structured

MENU.

into main categories and subcategories. The

same article can be in several appropriate cate-

123/AB

Change between letters and num-

gories in order to be found more easily.

bers with OK/MENU.

Turn TUNE to navigate in the category tree and

Change to special characters with

press OK/MENU to open a category - selected

OK/MENU.

- or article - selected

. Press EXIT to go

Perform the search. Turn TUNE to

back to the previous view.

select a search result article, press

Favourites

OK/MENU to go to the article.

Located here are the articles that are saved as

favourites. To select an article as a favourite, see

the heading "Navigating in an article" below.

Numerical keyboard.

Turn TUNE to navigate in the favourite list and

Another way of entering characters is to use the

press OK/MENU to open an article. Press EXIT

centre console's buttons 0-9, * and #.

to go back to the previous view.

4 The character for each button may vary depending on market/country/language.

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Quick Guide

ated symbol is shown here as well as the

Volvo Cars support site

Located here is a selection of articles for getting

number of such texts in the article.

More information on your car is available on the

to know the car's most common functions. The

Turn TUNE to navigate between the links or

Volvo Cars website and support site.

articles can also be accessed via categories, but

scroll in an article. When the screen has scrolled

are collected here for quick access.

to the start/end of an article the home and

Support on the Internet

Turn TUNE to navigate in the Quick Guide and

favourite options are accessed by scrolling a fur-

Go to support.volvocars.com or use the QR code

press OK/MENU to open an article. Press EXIT

ther step up/down. Press OK/MENU to activate

below to visit the page. The support page is avail-

the selection/highlighted link. Press EXIT to go

to go back to the previous view.

able for most markets.

back to the previous view.

Navigating in an article

Related information

• Volvo Cars support site (p. 15)

QR code that leads to the support page.

The information on the support page is searcha-

ble and can also be subdivided into different cat-

egories. Available here is support for options rela-

ted to e.g. Internet connected services and func-

tions, Volvo On Call*, the navigation system* and

apps. Video and step-by-step instructions explain

different procedures, e.g. how the car is con-

Home - leads to the start page for the

nected to the Internet via a mobile phone.

owner's manual.

Favourite - adds/removes an article as a

Downloadable information from the

favourite. You can also press the FAV button

support page

in the centre console to add/remove an arti-

Maps

cle as a favourite.

For cars equipped with Sensus Navigation*, there

Highlighted link - leads to linked article.

is the facility to download maps from the support

page.

Special texts - if the article contains warn-

ings, important or note texts then an associ-

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* Option/accessory.

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Apps

Reading the owner's manual

For selected Volvo models from model year 2014

A good way of getting to know your new car is

and 2015, the owner's manual is available in the

to read the owner's manual, ideally before your

form of an app. The Volvo On Call* app can also

first journey.

be accessed from here.

Reading the owner's manual is a good way to

Owner's manuals from previous model years

become familiar with new functions, get advice

Owner's manuals from previous model years are

on how best to handle the car in different situa-

available here in PDF format. The Quick Guide

tions and learn how to make the best use of all

and supplement can also be accessed from the

the car's features. Please pay attention to the

support page. Select car model and model year in

safety instructions contained in the owner's man-

order to download the publication required.

ual.

Contact

Development work is constantly in progress to

On the support page there is contact information

improve our product. Modifications may mean

for customer support and the nearest Volvo

that information, descriptions and illustrations in

NOTE

dealer.

the owner's manual differ from the equipment in

The Owner's manual is available for download

the car. We reserve the right to make modifica-

as a mobile application (applies for certain car

tions without prior notice.

Create a personal Volvo ID and log in to

models and mobile devices), see

www.volvocars.com. Once you are logged in you

www.volvocars.com.

can get an overview of service, agreements and

The mobile application also includes video

warranties, amongst other things. There is also

and searchable content and easy navigation

information here about accessories and software

between different sections.

adapted for your car model.

Options/accessories

Related information

All types of option/accessory are marked with an

• Volvo ID (p. 20)

asterisk*.

In addition to standard equipment, the owner's

manual also describes options (factory fitted

equipment) and certain accessories (retrofitted

extra equipment).

* Option/accessory.

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The equipment described in the owner's manual

Message texts

is ignored, may result in serious personal injury or

is not available in all cars - they have different

In the car there are displays that show menu

fatality.

equipment depending on adaptations for the

texts and message texts. In the owner's manual

Risk of property damage

needs of different markets and national or local

the appearance of these texts differs from the

laws and regulations.

normal text. Examples of menu texts and mes-

sage texts: Media, Sending location.

In the event of uncertainty over what is standard

or an option/accessory, contact a Volvo dealer.

Decals

The car contains different types of decal which

Special texts

are designed to convey important information in a

simple and clear manner. The decals in the car

WARNING

have the following descending degree of impor-

Warning texts appear if there is a risk of

tance for the warning/information.

injury.

Warning for personal injury

IMPORTANT

"Important" texts appear if there is a risk of

damage.

White ISO symbols and white text/image on

black or blue warning field and message field.

NOTE

Used to indicate the presence of danger which, if

NOTE texts give advice or tips that facilitate

the warning is ignored, may result in damage to

the use of features and functions for example.

property.

Footnote

There is footnote information in the owner's man-

ual that is located at the bottom of the page. This

G031590

information is an addition to the text that it refers

to via a number. If the footnote refers to text in a

Black ISO symbols on yellow warning field, white

table then letters are used instead of numbers

text/image on black message field. Used to indi-

for referral.

cate the presence of danger which, if the warning

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Information

Procedure lists

• Coolant

Procedures where action must be taken in a cer-

• Engine oil

tain sequence are numbered in the owner's man-

ual.

Related information

Related information refers to other articles con-

When there is a series of illustrations for

taining closely-associated information.

step-by-step instructions each step is num-

bered in the same way as the corresponding

Images

illustration.

The manual's images are sometimes schematic

Lists of letters appear adjacent to the series

and may deviate from the car's appearance

of illustrations where the order of the instruc-

depending on equipment level and market.

tions is not significant.

To be continued

Arrows appear numbered and unnumbered

}} This symbol is located furthest down to the

and are used to illustrate a movement.

right when an article continues on the following

Arrows with letters are used to clarify a

page.

movement when the reciprocal order is of no

White ISO symbols and white text/image on

relevance.

Continued from previous page

black message field.

If there is no series of illustrations for step-by-

|| This symbol is located furthest up to the left

step instructions then the different steps are

when an article continues from the previous

NOTE

numbered with normal numbers.

page.

It is not intended that the decals illustrated in

Position lists

Related information

the owner's manual should be exact replicas

Red circles containing a number are used in

• The owner's manual and the environment

of those in the car. They are included to show

(p. 25)

overview images where different components

their approximate appearance and locations

in the car. The information that applies to your

are pointed out. The number recurs in the

• Volvo Cars support site (p. 15)

position list featured in connection with the

particular car can be found on the decal on

illustration that describes the item.

the car.

Bulleted lists

A bulleted list is used when there is a list of

points in the owner's manual.

Example:

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Recording data

driving conditions. Similarly, the system never

Volvo will not contribute to the above-described

As part of Volvo's safety and quality assurance,

registers who is driving the vehicle or the geo-

information being disclosed to third parties with-

graphic location of the accident or near-miss sit-

out the vehicle owner's consent. To comply with

certain information about the vehicle's operation,

functionality and incidents are recorded in the

uation. However, other parties, such as the police,

national legislation and regulations, Volvo may be

could use the recorded data in combination with

forced to disclose information of this nature to

car.

the type of personally identifiable information

the police or other authorities who may assert a

This vehicle is equipped with an "Event Data

routinely collected after a traffic accident. Special

legal right to access such. Special technical

Recorder" (EDR). Its primary purpose is to regis-

equipment and access to either the vehicle or the

equipment which Volvo and workshops that have

ter and record data related to traffic accidents or

EDR is required to be able to interpret the regis-

entered into agreements with Volvo have access

collision-like situations, such as times when the

tered data.

to is required to be able to read and interpret the

airbag deploys or the vehicle strikes an obstacle

recorded data. Volvo is responsible that the infor-

In addition to the EDR, the car is equipped with a

in the road. The data is recorded in order to

mation, which is transferred to Volvo during serv-

number of computers designed to continually

increase understanding of how vehicle systems

icing and maintenance, is stored and handled in a

check and monitor the function of the car. They

work in these types of situations. The EDR is

secure manner and that the handling complies

can record data during normal driving conditions,

designed to record data related to vehicle

with applicable legal requirements. For further

but in particular register faults affecting the vehi-

dynamics and safety systems for a short time,

information - contact a Volvo dealer.

cle's operation and functionality, or upon activa-

usually 30 seconds or less.

tion of the vehicle's active driver support function

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record

(e.g. City Safety and the auto brake function).

data related to the following in the event of traffic

Some of the recorded data is required to enable

accidents or collision-like situations:

service and maintenance technicians to diagnose

• How the various systems in the car worked

and remedy any faults that occurred in the vehi-

cle. The registered information is also needed to

• Whether the driver and passenger seatbelts

were fastened/tensioned

enable Volvo to satisfy legal requirements laid out

in laws and by government authorities. Informa-

• The driver's use of the accelerator or brake

tion registered in the vehicle is stored in its com-

pedal

puter until the vehicle is serviced or repaired.

• The travel speed of the vehicle

In addition to the above, the registered informa-

This information can help us better understand

tion can be used in aggregate form for research

the circumstances in which traffic accidents, inju-

and product development with the aim of contin-

ries and damage occur. The EDR only records

uously improving the safety and quality of Volvo

data when a non-trivial collision situation occurs.

cars.

The EDR does not record any data during normal

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Accessories and extra equipment

Volvo ID

The incorrect connection and installation of

Volvo ID provides access to a wide range of per-

accessories and extra equipment can negatively

sonalized Volvo services⁵ online.

affect the car's electronic system.

Examples of services:

Certain accessories only function when associ-

• In an Internet-connected car* - Certain func-

ated software is installed in the car's computer

tions and services require that you have reg-

system. Volvo therefore recommends that you

istered your car to a personal Volvo ID, for

always contact an authorised Volvo workshop

example to be able to send a new address

before installing accessories or extra equipment

from a map service on the Internet directly to

which are connected to or affect the electrical

the car.

system.

• Volvo On Call* - Volvo ID is used when log-

Areas where IR film is not applied.

Heat-reflecting windscreen*

ging in to the Volvo On Call app.

The windscreen is equipped with a heat-reflect-

ing film (IR) that reduces the solar heat radiation

Dimensions

Advantages of Volvo ID

into the passenger compartment.

65 mm

• One user name and one password to access

online services, i.e. only one username and

If a road toll tag or similar device is used to pass

150 mm

one password to remember.

through road tolls then it is important that it is

positioned so that it is not covered by the heat-

125 mm

• When changing the username/password for

a service (e.g. Volvo On Call) it will also be

reflective film. If electronic equipment us posi-

tioned behind a glass surface with heat-reflective

changed automatically for other services.

film then it can have a negative effect on its func-

Create a Volvo ID

tion and performance.

To create a Volvo ID you need to enter a personal

Remember that the road toll tag must not cover

e-mail address. Then follow the instructions in

or interfere with sensors or cameras fitted in or

the e-mail message that is automatically sent to

adjacent to the windscreen.

the specified address in order to complete the

registration. It is possible to create a Volvo ID via

one of the following services:

5 The services available may vary over time and vary depending on equipment level and market.

* Option/accessory.

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Contributing to a better environment

shop in the event of uncertainty about how this

IAQS is a part of the Clean Zone Interior Pack-

An energy-efficient and fuel-efficient car not only

type of waste should be discarded - an author-

age (CZIP)*, which also includes a function that

contributes to a reduced impact on the environ-

ised Volvo workshop is recommended.

allows the fan to start when the car is unlocked

ment, but also means reduced costs for the

with the remote control key.

Following this advice can save money, the plan-

owner of the car. As the driver, it is easy to

et's resources are saved, and the car's durability

Interior

reduce fuel consumption and thereby save

is extended. For more information and further

money and contribute to a better environment -

The material used in the interior of a Volvo is

advice, see Eco guide (p. 70), Economical driv-

carefully selected and has been tested in order to

here is some advice:

ing (p. 304) and Fuel consumption (p. 402).

be pleasant and comfortable. Some of the details

• Plan for an effective average speed. Speeds

are hand-made, such as the seams of the steer-

Efficient emission control

above approx. 80 km/h (50 mph) and below

ing wheel that are sewn by hand. The interior is

Your Volvo is manufactured following the concept

50 km/h (30 mph) lead to increased energy

monitored in order not to emit strong odours or

"Clean inside and out" - a concept that encom-

consumption.

substances that cause discomfort in the event of

passes a clean interior environment as well as

• Follow the Service and Warranty Booklet's

e.g. high heat and bright light.

highly efficient emission control. In many cases

recommended intervals for service and main-

the exhaust emissions are well below the applica-

tenance of the car.

Volvo workshops and the environment

ble standards.

Regular maintenance creates the conditions for a

• Avoid letting the engine idle - switch off the

long service life and low fuel consumption for

engine when stationary for longer periods.

Clean air in the passenger

your car. In this way you also contribute to a

Pay attention to local regulations.

compartment

cleaner environment. When Volvo's workshops

A passenger compartment filter prevents dust

• Plan the journey - a lot of unnecessary stops

are entrusted with the service and maintenance

and pollen from entering the passenger compart-

and uneven speed contribute to increased

of your car it becomes part of Volvo's system.

ment via the air intake.

fuel consumption.

Volvo makes clear demands regarding the way in

The Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)* ensures

which workshop premises shall be designed in

• If the car is equipped with an engine block

that the incoming air is cleaner than the air in the

order to prevent spills and discharges into the

heater*, use it before starting from cold - it

improves starting capacity and reduces wear

traffic outside.

environment. The workshop staff have the knowl-

edge and the tools required to guarantee good

in cold weather and the engine reaches nor-

The system cleans the air in the passenger com-

mal operating temperature more quickly,

environmental care.

partment from contaminants such as particles,

which lowers consumption and reduces

hydrocarbons, nitrous oxides and ground-level

Recycling

emissions.

ozone. If the outside air is contaminated then the

Since Volvo works from a life cycle perspective, it

Also remember to always dispose of environmen-

air intake is closed and the air is recirculated.

is also important that the car is recycled in an

tally hazardous waste, such as batteries and oil, in

Such a situation may arise in heavy traffic,

environmentally sound manner. Almost all of the

an environmentally safe manner. Consult a work-

queues and tunnels for example.

car can be recycled. The last owner of the car is

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* Option/accessory.

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General information on seatbelts

Remember

Related information

Heavy braking can have serious consequences

• Do not use clips or anything else that can

• Seatbelt - pregnancy (p. 30)

if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure that all pas-

prevent the seatbelt from fitting properly.

• Seatbelt - loosening (p. 30)

sengers are using their seatbelts during the jour-

• The seatbelt must not be twisted or caught

• Seatbelt tensioner (p. 31)

ney.

on anything.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seat-

belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this may

diminish the protection provided by the airbag

in the event of a collision.

WARNING

Each seatbelt is designed for only one person.

WARNING

Tension the hip strap over the lap by pulling the diagonal

Never modify or repair the seatbelts yourself.

shoulder belt up towards the shoulder. The hip strap

Volvo recommends that you contact an

must be positioned low down (not over the abdomen).

authorised Volvo workshop.

It is important that the seatbelt lies against the

If the seatbelt has been subjected to a major

body so it can provide maximum protection. Do

load, such as in conjunction with a collision,

not lean the backrest too far back. The seatbelt is

the entire seatbelt must be replaced. Some of

designed to protect in a normal seating position.

the seatbelt's protective properties may have

been lost even if the seatbelt does not appear

Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fasten

damaged. The seatbelt must also be replaced

their (p. 29) seatbelt by means of an audio and

if it shows signs of wear or damage. The new

visual reminder (p. 31).

seatbelt must be type-approved and designed

for installation at the same location as the

replaced seatbelt.

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Seatbelt - putting on

Remember

Put on the seatbelt (p. 28) before driving starts.

The seatbelt locks and cannot be withdrawn:

• if it is pulled out too quickly

Pull the belt out slowly and secure it by pressing

its locking tab into the seatbelt buckle. A loud

• during braking and acceleration

"click" indicates that the belt has locked.

• if the car leans heavily.

Related information

• Seatbelt - pregnancy (p. 30)

• Seatbelt - loosening (p. 30)

• Seatbelt tensioner (p. 31)

Incorrectly fitted seatbelt. The belt must rest on the

• Seatbelt reminder (p. 31)

shoulder.

Correctly fitted seatbelt.

Seatbelt height adjustment. Press the button and move

the belt vertically. Position the belt as high as possible

without it chafing against your throat.

The locking tab at the centre rear seat only fits

into the intended seatbelt buckle.

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Seatbelt - loosening

Seatbelt - pregnancy

position the seat with as large a distance as pos-

Loosen the seatbelt (p. 28) when the car is sta-

Seatbelt (p. 28) must always be worn during

sible between abdomen and steering wheel.

tionary.

pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the

Related information

correct way.

Press the red button on the seatbelt buckle and

• Seatbelt - putting on (p. 29)

then let the belt retract. If the seatbelt does not

• Seatbelt - loosening (p. 30)

retract fully, feed it in by hand so that it does not

hang loose.

Related information

• Seatbelt - putting on (p. 29)

• Seatbelt reminder (p. 31)

The diagonal section should wrap over the shoul-

der then be routed between the breasts and to

the side of the abdomen.

The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and

as low as possible under the abdomen. - It must

never be allowed to ride upward. Remove the

slack from the seatbelt and ensure that it fits as

close to the body as possible. In addition, check

that there are no twists in the seatbelt.

As the pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers

must adjust the seat (p. 82) and steering wheel

(p. 87) such that they can easily maintain con-

trol of the vehicle as they drive (which means that

they must be able to easily operate the foot ped-

als and steering wheel). The aim should be to

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Seatbelt reminder

The message is acknowledged automatically

Seatbelt tensioner

Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fasten

after approximately 30 seconds driving or

Seatbelts (p. 28) on the driver's side, the pas-

after pressing the indicator stalk OK button

their (p. 29) seatbelt by means of an audio and

senger side and at the outer rear seats are fitted

visual reminder.

(p. 110). If anyone is unbelted then the mes-

with seatbelt tensioners. A mechanism in the

sage can only be acknowledged manually by

seatbelt tensioner tightens the seatbelt in the

pressing the indicator stalk OK button.

event of a sufficiently violent collision. The seat-

• Provides a warning if one of the rear seat-

belt then provides more effective restraint for the

belts is unfastened during travel. This warn-

occupants.

ing takes the form of a message in the com-

bined instrument panel along with the audio/

WARNING

visual signal. The warning stops when the

Never insert the tongue of the passenger's

seatbelt is re-fastened, or it can also be

seatbelt into the buckle on the driver's side.

acknowledged manually by pressing the OK

Always insert the tongue of the seatbelt into

button.

the buckle on the correct side. Do not make

any damages on seatbelts nor insert any for-

The combined instrument panel's information dis-

eign objects into a buckle. The seatbelts and

play shows which seatbelts are in use. This infor-

buckles would then possibly not function as

mation is always available.

intended in the event of a collision. There is a

The audio reminder is speed dependent, and in

risk of serous injury.

some cases time dependent. The visual reminder

is located in the roof console and in the com-

Related information

bined instrument panel (p. 66).

• General information on seatbelts (p. 28)

Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt

reminder system.

Rear seat

The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two

subfunctions:

• Provides information on which seatbelts

(p. 28) are being used in the rear seat. A

message appears in the combined instru-

ment panel when the seatbelts are in use, or

if one of the rear doors has been opened.

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Safety - warning symbol

WARNING

The warning symbol is shown if a fault is

If the warning symbol for the airbag system

detected during fault tracing or if a system has

remains illuminated or illuminates while driv-

been activated. Where required, the warning

ing, it means that the airbag system does not

symbol is shown together with a message in the

have full functionality. The symbol indicates a

combined instrument panel (p. 66) information

fault in the airbag system, the belt tensioner

display.

system, SIPS, the IC system or some other

fault in the system. Volvo recommends that

you contact an authorised Volvo workshop

immediately.

Related information

Warning triangle and warning symbol for the airbag sys-

•

General information on safety mode (p. 41)

tem in the digital combined instrument panel.

The warning symbol in the combined instrument

panel is switched on with the remote control key

in key position II (p. 81), fault tracing is per-

formed each time the ignition is switched on. The

symbol clears after approx. 6 seconds provided

the airbag system is fault-free.

Warning triangle and warning symbol for the airbag sys-

tem (p. 33) in the analogue combined instrument

The warning symbol is shown if a fault is

panel.

detected during fault tracing or if a system has

been activated. Where required, the warning sym-

bol is shown together with a message in the dis-

play. If the warning symbol malfunctions, the

warning triangle illuminates and SRS airbag

Service required or SRS airbag Service

urgent appears in the display. Volvo recom-

mends that you contact an authorised Volvo

workshop immediately.

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SAFETY

Airbag system

The system consists of airbags and sensors. A

WARNING

In the event of a frontal collision the airbag sys-

sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and

Never drive with deployed airbags. They can

the airbag(s) are inflated and become hot. The

tem helps to protect the head, face and chest of

make steering difficult. Other safety systems

the driver and passenger.

airbag cushions the initial collision impact for the

may also be damaged. The smoke and dust

occupant. The airbag deflates when compressed

created when the airbags are deployed can

by the collision. When this occurs, smoke

cause skin and eye irritation/injury after inten-

escapes into the car. This is completely normal.

sive exposure. In case of irritation, wash with

The entire process, including inflation and defla-

cold water. The rapid deployment sequence

tion of the airbag, occurs within tenths of a sec-

and airbag fabric may cause friction and skin

ond.

burns.

If the airbags have deployed, the following is rec-

ommended:

WARNING

• Recovering the car. Volvo recommends that

Volvo recommends that you contact an

you have it conveyed to an authorised Volvo

authorised Volvo workshop for repair. Defec-

tive work in the airbag system could cause

workshop. Do not drive with deployed air-

malfunction and result in serious personal

bags.

injury.

Airbag system viewed from above, left-hand-drive car.

• Volvo recommends that you engage an

authorised Volvo workshop to handle the

replacement of components in the car's

NOTE

safety systems.

The detectors react differently depending on

• Always contact a doctor.

the nature of the collision and whether or not

the seatbelt is fastened. Applies to all seat-

belt positions apart from centre seat rear.

WARNING

It is therefore possible that only one (or none)

The airbag system's control module is located

in the centre console. If the centre console is

of the airbags may inflate in a collision. The

drenched with water or other liquid, discon-

detectors sense the force of the collision on

nect the battery cables. Do not attempt to

the vehicle and the action is adapted accord-

start the car since the airbags may deploy.

ingly so that one or more airbags are

Recovering the car. Volvo recommends that

deployed.

Airbag system viewed from above, right-hand-drive car.

you have it conveyed to an authorised Volvo

workshop.

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SAFETY

Related information

Airbags on driver's side

Related information

• Airbags on driver's side (p. 34)

To supplement the protection afforded by the

• Passenger airbag (p. 35)

seatbelt (p. 28) on the driver side, the car is

equipped with two airbags (p. 33).

• Safety - warning symbol (p. 32)

One of the airbags is folded up into the centre of

the steering wheel. The steering wheel is marked

AIRBAG.

Knee airbag on the driver's side in a left-hand-drive car.

The second airbag (at knee level) is fitted in the

lower part of the instrument panel on the driver's

side; this panel is labelled AIRBAG.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If the belt

is not used or is used incorrectly, this may

diminish the protection provided by the air-

bags in the event of a collision.

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SAFETY

Passenger airbag

WARNING

To supplement the protection afforded by the

Never use a rear-facing child seat on a seat

seatbelt (p. 28) on the passenger side, the car

protected by an activated airbag. Failure to

is equipped with an airbag (p. 33).

follow this advice can lead to death or serious

injury to the child.

The airbag is folded up into a compartment

above the glovebox. Its cover panel is marked

AIRBAG.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If the belt

is not used or is used incorrectly, this may

diminish the protection provided by the airbag

in the event of a collision.

Location of the front passenger airbag in a right-hand

drive car.

To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag

deploys, passengers must sit as upright as

Label for passenger airbag

possible with their feet on the floor and backs

against the backrest. Seatbelts must be

secured.

WARNING

Location of the front passenger airbag in a left-hand

Do not put objects in front of or above the

drive car.

dashboard where the passenger airbag is

located.

Label on the passenger side's sun visor.

The warning label for the passenger airbag is

positioned as shown above.

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