2004 VOLVO XC70 airbag

2004 VOLVO XC70
l Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer. Never drive with the\
airbags deployed.
l Have an authorized Volvo retailer replace the SRS system components.
l Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbag\
s, seat belts, tensioners,
etc.).
When are the airbags NOT deployed?
Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision inv\
olves 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 collisio\
n from the rear or in a rollover
situation. The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indica\
te 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 a\
t 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 carpeti\
ng/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 to\
wed to an authorized Volvo
retailer for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the car, use the following procedure to overrid\
e the shiftlock system to
move the gear selector to the neutral position.
l Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the batte\
ry
l Wait at least one minute
l Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II
l Press firmly on the brake pedal.
l Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position.
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WARNING!
Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can i\
mpair 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 exp\
osure.


pg. 8 Side impact airbags (SIPS)



SIPS airbag *
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 a\
irbag 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 c\
ertain side-impact collisions,
depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact. The a\
irbags are not designed to
deploy in all side impact situations.
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WARNING!
l The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection Sys\
tem and the three-point
seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from th\
e front or rear of the car or in
rollover situations.
l The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deploym\
ent.
l No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached t\
o or installed near, the
SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment (s\
ee illustration below).
l Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. Th\
is should be done only
by an authorized Volvo service technician.
l 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.
NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the veh\
icle affected by the
impact.
*A SIPS airbag warning decal is also located at the end of the instrumen\
t panel on the driver's side of the
car.


1 - Airbag, 2 - wire, 3 - gas generator/sensor unit
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WARNING!
l Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can i\
mpair 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 exp\
osure.
l If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeti\
ng/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 t\
he 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.
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l Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle (lock) in the usual w\
ay.
l Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time and is\
normal.
The belt will now be locked in place.
This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked a\
nd the belt is fully
retracted.
WARNING!
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.
* Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor
Important!
Why Volvo believes no child should sit in the front seat of a car. It's quite simple really. A front air
bag is a very powerful device designed, by law, to help protect an adult\
. Because of the size of the airbag
and its speed of inflation, a child should never be placed in the front \
seat, even if he or she is properly
belted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo has been an innovator\
in safety for over fifty years, and
we'll continue to do our part. But we need your help. Please remember to\
put your children in the back
seat, and buckle them up.
Volvo has some very specific recommendations:
l Always wear your seat belt.
l Air bags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which, when used with a three-\
point seat belt can
help reduce serious injuries during certain types of accidents. Volvo re\
commends that you do not
disconnect the air bag system in your vehicle.
l Volvo strongly recommends that ALL children sit in the rear seat of any \
vehicle and that they be
properly restrained.
l A child should NEVER sit in the front passenger seat of any vehicle equi\
pped with a passenger-side
front airbag.
l Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than\
four feet seven inches (140
cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger si\
de airbag.
Drive safely!
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INDEX


pg. 173 - 176 Index

A
ABS
19
ABS - warning light
29
Accessory lights
31
Active chassis system
31, 95
Adjusting the steering wheel
35
Advanced User Mode (AUM) - radio
161
Air conditioning
48 - 51
Air filter - engine
134
Air vents
46
Airbag (SIPS)
8
Airbag (SRS)
4
Alarm
80, 81
Alarm - "panic" function
80
All Wheel Drive
- general information
94
- using snow chains
111
ALR/ELR
14
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
19
Anti-lock Brake System - warning light
29
Antifreeze
105, 133
Approach lighting
76
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Emissions systems 132
Engine - specifications
147
Engine - starting
87, 88
Engine air filter
134
Engine compartment
136
Engine oil
105, 137, 138
Extension of cargo compartment
63
Exterior courtesy lights
76
Exterior features - overview
25
Extra seat
73
F
Fog light - rear
29, 35
Fog lights - front
35
Folding passenger's seat backrest
57
Folding table
62
Four-C active chassis system
31, 95
Front airbags - SRS
4 - 7
Front airbags - SRS - warning light
28
Front courtesy lights - replacing
126
Front fog lights
35
Front fog lights - replacing
125
Front reading lights
74
Front seats - adjusting
56
Front seats - heated
38
Front seats - manual adjustment
58
Front suspension
149
Fuel
84
Fuel filler cap
86
Fuel filter
134
Fuel gauge
27
Fuel requirements
84
Fuel system
132, 134, 149
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Securing cargo 68
Servicing
135
Shiftlock
87, 90, 92
Side direction indicator - replacing
125
Side impact airbag system (SIPS)
8
Sideview mirrors
41
Sideview mirrors - heated
38
Sideview mirrors - memory function
41
Snow chains
111
Snow tires
111
Spare tire
72, 112
Spark plugs
134, 149
Specifications
147
Speed-sensitive power steering
96
Sport mode (automatic transmission)
93
SRS
6
SRS diagnostic system
28
Stability Traction Control (STC)
19, 31
Stain removal
130
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)
76, 87
Starting the engine
87, 88
Steel grid
69
Steering wheel adjustment
35
Steering wheel lock
35
Stop and Store bag
64
Storage compartments
59
Storage in the glove compartment
60
Studded tires
111
Subwoofer
72, 168
Supplemental Restraint System
4, 28
Suspension
149
Switches in center console
31
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