
pg. 7 Front  airbags - SRS
NOTE: The information on this  page does not pertain to the Side Impact Protection System  airbags.
When are the airbags deployed?
The SRS system is designed to deploy during certain frontal or front -angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations,
depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and  object  impacted. The SRS sensor is designed to react  to both the
impact of the collision  and  the inertial forces  generated  by it and  to determine if the intensity  of the collision  is
sufficient for the airbags to be  deployed.WARNING!
The SRS is designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment  occurs very quickly and  with considerable force.
During normal deployment and  depending on variables such as seating position, one  may experience abrasions,
bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a  result of airbag(s) deployment.
If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:
Have the car towed  to an  authorized Volvo retailer. Never  drive with the airbags deployed.
Have an  authorized Volvo retailer replace  the SRS system components.
Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.).
When are the airbags NOT deployed?
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.
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1 - Airbag, 2 - wire, 3 - gas generator/sensor unit
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)
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)
This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching  from  the center  of both
front  side windows to the rear edge of the rear side door windows. It is designed to help protect the heads of the
occupant of the front  seat and  the occupant of the outboard rear seat position in certain side impact collisions.
NOTE: IC system deployment occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact.
In certain side impacts, BOTH  the Inflatable Curtain (IC) and  the Side Impact Airbag System  (SIPS-bag) will deploy,
whereas, in some cases, ONLY the Inflatable Curtain (IC) will deploy. In cases where  BOTH  the IC and  the SIPS -bag
deploy, deployment will occur simultaneously.
If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds. 
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Canadian 2306104388 
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 80
 for more information on this  function. 
pg. 78 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. 79 Locking and unlocking the car
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The alarm is automatically  armed whenever  you lock your car. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a
number of points  on the car. The following conditions will set off the alarm:
The hood is forced open.
The tailgate  is forced open.
A door is forced open.
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 77
) 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. 81 Alarm
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