
Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision  involves a  nonrigid object  (e.g., a  snow drift or
bush), or a  rigid, fixed object  at a  low speed, the SRS system will not necessarily  deploy. Front airbags do not
normally deploy in a  side impact collision,  in a  collision  from  the rear or in a  rollover situation.  The amount of
damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not.
Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system
The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)!  In order for the SRS system to
provide the protection intended,  seat belts must  be  worn at all times by everyone in the car. The SRS system is a
supplement  to the seat belts.WARNING!
If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor  of the vehicle)
or if your car has become flood-damaged in any  way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key  in the
ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which  could result in
personal injury. Have the car towed  to an  authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the car, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear
selector to the neutral position.
Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and  disconnect the battery
Wait  at least one  minute
Insert the key  in the ignition and  turn it to position II
Press firmly on the brake pedal.
Move the gear selector from  (P)ark to the (N)eutral position.
WARNING!
Never  drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang  out can impair the steering of your car. Other safety
systems can also be  damaged. The smoke and  dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and  eye
irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.
pg. 8 Side  impact airbags (SIPS)
SIPS airbag (front seats only)
As an  enhancement to the structural Side Impact Protection System  built into your car, the car is also equipped with
Side Impact Protection System  (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS  airbag system consists of airbag modules built into the sides
of both front  seat backrests (1), wires (2) and  gas generators/sensor units  (3). The SIPS  airbag system is designed to
help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions. The SIPS  airbags are designed to
deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and  point of impact.
The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations. WARNING!
The SIPS  airbag system is a  supplement to the Side Impact Protection System  and  the three-point seat belt system.
It is not designed to deploy during collisions from  the front  or rear of the car or in rollover situations.
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The use of seat covers on the front  seats  may impede  SIPS  airbag deployment.
No objects, accessory  equipment or stickers may be  placed on, attached to or installed near, the SIPS  airbag
system or in the area affected by SIPS  airbag deployment (see illustration to the right above).
Never  try to open  or repair any  components of the SIPS  airbag system. This should be  done  only by an  authorized
Volvo service technician.
In order for the SIPS  airbag to provide its  best protection, both front  seat occupants should sit  in an  upright
position with the seat belt properly fastened.
*A SIPS  airbag warning decal is also located at the end  of the instrument panel on the driver's side of the car.
NOTE: SIPS  airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact. 
WARNING!
Never  drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang  out can impair the steering of your car. Other
safety systems can also be  damaged. The smoke and  dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and
eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.
If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/ standing water on the floor  of the
vehicle) or if your car has become flood-damaged in any  way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key  in
the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause airbag deployment which  could result in personal
injury. Have the car towed  to an  authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.
pg. 9 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)
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Model 504 2927 by Donnelly Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) this  device may not cause
interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device
Canadian 2306104388A 
Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) this  device may not
cause interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device
* See  page 76
 for more information on this  funtion. 
pg. 74 Remote keyless entry system
Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this  indicates that the battery is weak and  should be  replaced.  To
replace  the battery
Remove the screw on the transmitter cover with a  small screwdriver
Remove the cover carefully pressing it rearward/upward
Replace the battery with a  new 3-volt, CR 2032 battery. The battery should be  inserted with the minus  side upward.
Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the battery with your fingers.
Reinstall the cover and  tighten the screw to help protect the transmitter.
NOTE:  The old battery should be  disposed of properly at a  recycling center  or at your Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Volvo does not recommend using the transmitter to lock the doors from  inside the car. The alarm would be  activated
and  would sound when one  of the doors is opened. The doors must  not be  locked using the remote transmitter while
the vehicle is occupied. In case of an  accident, this  may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle. The
alarm will also sound.
pg. 75 Locking and unlocking the car
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The ignition switch is tampered with.
If there is movement in the passenger  compartment (if  the car is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
The car is lifted or towed  (if  the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor).
The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key  in the driver's door or press the central lock
button on one  of the front  doors with the door open.  One long flash  of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is
armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with the key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be  stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by unlocking the
driver's door with the key.
Visual alarm signal
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and  turning on the interior  lighting for approximately 5
minutes.
Audible alarm signal
An audible  alarm signal is given by a  battery powered  siren.  One alarm cycle lasts for 25 seconds.
"Panic" button
In an  emergency  situation,  this  feature can be  used to attract attention. Activate the "panic" function by pressing the
red button on the remote control (see illustration on page 73
) for at least 3 seconds or by pressing this  button twice
within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash,  the interior  lights will go on and  the car's horn will sound.
The function can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control or  will stop automatically
after 25 seconds. When a button is pressed, there is a 5 second delay before the panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: This function will NOT unlock the car. 
pg. 77 Alarm
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