
NOTE: Volvo's dual-threshold airbags  use special sensors  that are integrated with the front  seat buckles. The point
at which  the air bag  deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being used, as well as the severity of the
collision.  Collisions can occur where  only one  of the airbags deploys.
NOTE: Volvo's dual-stage airbags: If the impact is less severe, but severe enough  to present a  clear  injury risk, the
dual-stage airbags are triggered at just  70% of its  total capacity. If the impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are
triggered with full capacity.
pg. 7 Front  airbags - SRS
WARNING!
 Children must  never be  allowed in the front  passenger  seat. Volvo recommends that ALL  occupants (adults and
children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be  seated in the back seat of any  vehicle with a  front  passenger -side
front  airbag. See  page 16
 for guidelines.
 Occupants in the front  passenger's  seat must  never sit  on the edge of the seat, sit  leaning  toward the instrument
panel or otherwise 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.
 Feet must  be  on the floor,  e.g.  not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
 No objects or accessory  equipment, e.g.  dash covers, may be  placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS
hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see illustration on page 4
).
 There should be  no loose articles, e.g.  coffee cups, on the floor,  seat or dash area.
 Never  try to open  the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger  side dash. This should only be  done  by an
authorized Volvo service technician.
 Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
pg. 8 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
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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 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. 
WARNING!
 The IC system is a  supplement to the Side Impact Protection System.  It is not designed to deploy during collisions
from  the front  or rear of the car or in rollover situations.
 Never  try to open  or repair any  components of the IC system. This should only be  done  by an  authorized Volvo
service technician.
 The inflatable curtains are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash
severity, angle, speed and  impact. The inflatable curtains are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
 In order for the IC to provide its  best protection, both front  seat occupants and  both outboard rear seat occupants
should sit  in an  upright position with the seat belt properly fastened; adults using the seat belt and  children using the
proper child restraint system. Only adults should sit  in the front  seats.  Children must  never be  allowed in the front
passenger  seat. See  page 16 
for guidelines. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle
occupants in an  accident.
   
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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 23 Instruments, switches and controls
Interior24
Exterior25
Instruments26
Instrument panel27
Indicator and warning lights28
Text  information window30
Switches in center console31
Trip  computer32
Cruise control33
Light switch panel34
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door35
Turn signals36
Windshield wipers/washers37
Steering wheel  adjustment/lock, ignition switch38
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear  window, heated front seats39
Parking  brake, auxiliary socket, ashtrays40
Electrically operated windows41
Rearview/sideview,  vanity mirrors42
Power moonroof43
Sun visor, sun  blinds44
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A
Locking and  unlocking the car63/65
Alarm67
Electrically operated  windows41
Sideview mirror controls42
B
Glove  compartment57
C
Automatic transmission76
Geartronic80
Parking brake40
Center console switches31
D
Power seat adjustment54
Heated seats  (option)39
Cleaning upholstery129
E
Folding rear seat60
Panel for long loads58
Folding down head restraint31
Adjusting  center  head restraint3
Child safety locks69
Integrated booster  cushion15
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A
Temperature gauge27
Speedometer27
Odometer27
Trip odometer27
Warning lights27
Text window30
Tachometer27
Clock27
Ambient temperature sensor27
Fuel gauge27
B
Hazard  warning flashers39
C
Audio system151
D
Electronic climate  control47
Heated seats  (option)39
Heated rear window/rearview mirrors39
E
Steering wheel adjustment38
Airbag4
Cruise control33
Windshield wipers/washer37
Turn  signal lever36
Trip computer32
Audio system controls151
F
High/low beam headlights34
Parking lights34
Fog lights34
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Instrument panel lighting34
Button to unlock fuel filler  door34
pg. 27 Instrument panel
1 Turn signals
2 Text  window
3 Temperature gauge 
The pointer should be  approximately midway on the gauge when driving. 
Do not drive the car if the warning light  is on.  The text window will provide you with additional information. 
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant  level  - see page 132
.
4 Trip  odometer/reset  button  
The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. Press the button
quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and  2. Hold in the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 General  warning light  (see page 28
).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer  
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an
built-in function preventing too high an  engine speed. When this  function operates, you may discern some pulsation,
which  is normal. 
10 Gear and driving mode indicator  
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the Geartronic function on the automatic
transmission, the currently selected gear will be  displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator  
This sensor indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol  in the text window is displayed when
the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C). 
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.  
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be  slightly  higher than the actual ambient
temperature.
12 Clock/reset button  
Turn  the button to adjust the clock.
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13 Fuel gauge 
The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters) on T6 models, or 18 US gal. (68 liters) on the S80 All
Wheel Drive and  the S80 2.5T Front Wheel Drive. 
A warning light in the gauge comes on there are approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.
14 Indicator and warning lights
pg. 28 Indicator and warning lights
The indicator and warning  lights described on pages 28 and 29 should never stay on when driving*
When the ignition key  is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand  side of the instrument panel should
go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a  light does not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated
should be  inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released.
Warning lamp  in the center of the instrument panel
This lamp lights up red  or yellow depending on the severity of the fault that has been detected.
Yellow  light:  Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
Red light:  Stop the car as soon as possible in a  suitable location and  read the message shown in the text window.
 
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)  
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a  fault. Drive to
an  authorized Volvo retailer for an  inspection of the system. See  the SRS section for more information.
BRAKE 
Brake failure warning light  
If the light  comes on while driving or  braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check  the brake fluid  level
in the reservoir.  See  page 138
 for reservoir position and  instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
Park 
Brake 
Parking  brake reminder light  
This light will be  on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied.  The parking brake lever is situated between the
front  seats.
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Chapter 3 - Climate control system
pg. 45 Climate control system
Ventilation46
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)47
Climate control system - general information50
Interior Air  Quality system (option)51
pg. 46 Ventilation
Air vents in dash
Air  vents (dash)  
A Open 
B Closed 
C Horizontal air flow 
D Vertical air flow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to demist.
In cold weather, close the air vents in the center  of the dash to direct as much air as possible toward the windows.
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