
 Seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching  and  should be  replaced  after any
collision,  even if they appear to be  undamaged.
 Never  repair the belt yourself; have this  work done  by an  authorized Volvo service technician only.
 Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder  belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a
detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a  collision.
 The seat back should not be  tilted too far back. The shoulder  belt must  be  taut in order to function properly.
 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.
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Supplemental Restraint System  (SRS)
Supplemental Restraint System
As an  enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a  Supplemental Restraint System  (SRS).
Volvo's  SRS consists of seat belt tensioners, front  airbags, side impact airbags, the occupant weight sensor, and
inflatable curtains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS control module. An SRS warning light in the
instrument panel (see the illustration above) illuminates  when the ignition key  is turned to position I, II, or III, and  will
normally go out after approximately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in the system.
Where applicable, a  text message will also be  displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates.  If this  warning
symbol  is not functioning properly, the general  warning symbol  
illuminates  and  a  text message will be  displayed.
WARNING!
 If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates  while you are driving, have the
vehicle inspected by a  trained and  qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
 Never  try to repair any  component  or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could cause
malfunction and  serious injury. All work on these systems should be  performed by an  authorized Volvo service
technician.
WARNING!
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor  of the
vehicle) or if your vehicle 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 vehicle towed  to a  trained and  qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
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Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, 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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Front airbags
The front airbag system
The front  airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection intended,  seat belts
must  be  worn at all times.
The front  airbag system includes gas generators and  the airbags. A deceleration  sensor activates the gas generators,
causing the airbags to be  inflated with nitrogen gas.
As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a  controlled rate to
provide better cushioning. Both  seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt slack. The entire process,
including inflation and  deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one  fifth of a  second.
The location of the front  airbags is indicated by "SRS AIRBAG" embossed  on the steering wheel pad  and  above the
glove compartment, and  by decals on both sun visors and  on the front  and  far right side of the dash.
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Climate control maintenance
Special  tools  and  equipment are required to maintain and  carry out repairs on the climate  system. Work of this  type
should only be  done  by a  trained and  qualified Volvo service technician.
Refrigerant
Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your vehicle contains a  CFC-free refrigerant -
R134a (HFC134a). This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 1.5 lbs (700 g) R134a and
uses PAG  oil.
Climate system blower
The climate  system blower will be  automatically  switched off when the engine is not running (even if the ignition key
is in position I or II) to avoid unnecessary  battery drain. To activate the blower, turn the control to the desired setting.
Passenger compartment blower
Approximately 50 minutes after the ignition is turned off, the blower may come on automatically,  and  run for seven
minutes, to remove condensation in the A/C evaporator.
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Air distribution
Air  distribution
The incoming air is distributed through 14 ventilation points  in the passenger  compartment.
Air  vents in the dash
A. Open
B. Closed
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Automatic re-locking
If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically  reengage (re-lock) and  the alarm will rearm after 2 minutes
unless a  door or the trunk has been opened. This helps prevent the car from  inadvertently being left unlocked.
FCC ID:LQNP2T-APU
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference received,  including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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.
WARNING!
Never  use the transmitter to lock the doors from  inside the vehicle. Doing so would ACTIVATE:
 the break-in alarm, which  would sound if one  of the doors were  opened
 the optional interior  motion and  inclination alarm sensors.  Doing so would DEACTIVATE:
 the moonroof  and  interior  courtesy light controls.
 the central locking buttons  on the front  door armrests, although the interior  door handles would still  function to
allow occupants to leave the vehicle.
Disabled features would remain disabled until the remote is used again to unlock the vehicle.
In addition, locking an  occupied vehicle would hinder rapid access to the occupants in an  accident or emergency.
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Remote control
Replacing the battery in the remote control
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this  indicates that the battery is weak and  should be  replaced.
To replace the battery
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- Carefully pry open  the rear edge of the cover with a  small screwdriver.
- Insert a  new 3-volt, CR2032 battery, with the battery's plus side up. Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the
battery with your fingers.
- Press the cover back into place. Ensure that the rubber seal is correctly positioned to help keep out moisture.
NOTE: The old battery should be  disposed of properly at a  recycling center  or at your Volvo retailer.
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Locking and unlocking
Locking  and unlocking the vehicle  from the inside
The button on the driver's door armrest can be  used to lock or unlock all doors and  the trunk, and  to set the alarm.
Each door can also be  locked with the lock button on the respective door and  opened by pulling the door handle on the
door.
Automatic locking
The function locks the doors automatically  when the vehicle's speed exceeds approximately 5 mph (7 km/h). The doors
will then remain locked until a  door in opened from  the inside or if all of the doors are unlocked from  the control
panel in the driver's door. This function can be  activated/deactivated  from  the control panel in the driver's door.
Activating/deactivating  automatic locking
- Turn  the ignition key  to position I or II.
- Press the READ button on the left-side steering wheel lever to erase any  messages that may be  displayed in the
information display.
- Depress the central locking button on the control panel until a  new message about the locking status is displayed.
The message AUTOLOCK ON  (the doors will be  locked when the vehicle begins to move) or AUTOLOCK OFF will
be  displayed.
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Alarm
The alarm is automatically  armed whenever  you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a  number of points  on the vehicle.
The following conditions will set off the alarm:
 The hood is forced open.
 The trunk is forced open.
 A door is forced open.
 The ignition switch is tampered with.
 If there is movement in the passenger  compartment (if  the vehicle is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
 The vehicle is lifted or towed  (if  the vehicle is equipped with the optional inclination sensor).
 The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
 The siren  is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the vehicle using the key  in the driver's door or press the central
lock button on the driver's door 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" button by pressing the red button on the remote control (see illustration on page 97
) for at least 3
seconds or by pressing this  button twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash,  and  the vehicle'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 button will NOT unlock the vehicle.
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Alarm
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The key  returns automatically  to the Drive position.
A chime will sound if the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is opened.
Steering wheel  lock
The steering wheel lock might be  under tension when the vehicle is parked.
Turn  the steering wheel slightly  to free the ignition key.
In  order to help reduce vehicle  theft, make sure the steering wheel  lock is engaged before leaving the vehicle.
WARNING!
Never  switch off the ignition (turn  the ignition key  to position 0) or remove the key  from  the ignition switch while
the vehicle is in motion. This could cause the steering wheel to lock, which  would make the vehicle impossible to
steer.
1. The  gear selector must  be  in  the ( P)ark position (automatic transmission).
2. Please  be  aware  that leaving  the key in  this position will  increase battery  drain.
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Economical driving
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better  driving economy may be  obtained  by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and  stops and  adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic  conditions. Observe the following rules:
 Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a  light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and  is subject to increased wear.
 Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach
normal operating temperature.
 Drive carefully and  avoid rapid acceleration and  hard braking.
 Do not exceed posted speed limits.
 Avoid carrying unnecessary  items (extra load) in the vehicle.
 Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
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Precautions when the vehicle  is in tow
 The steering wheel must  be  unlocked. Turn  the ignition key  to position I or II.
 The gear selector must  be  in position N.
 Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not exceed the maximum allowable towing speed.
 Maximum distance with front  wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km).
 While  the vehicle is being towed,  try to keep the tow rope taut at all times.
 The vehicle should only be  towed  in forward direction.
CAUTION!
- Please check with state and  local  authorities before attempting this  type of towing, as vehicles being towed  are
subject to regulations  regarding maximum towing speed, length and  type of towing device, lighting, etc.
- If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not attempt to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it as this  will damage the
three-way catalytic converter(s). The engine must  be  jump started using an  auxiliary battery (see page 130
).
- If the vehicle is being towed  on a  flat bed  truck, the towing eyelets must  not be  used to secure the vehicle on the
flat bed.  Consult the tow truck operator.
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Towing
WARNING!
 Remember that the power brakes and  power steering will not function when engine is not running. The braking
and  steering systems will function but the brake pedal pressure required is 3 - 4 times above normal and  greater
steering effort must  be  exerted.
 The towing eyelets must  not be  used for pulling another vehicle out of a  ditch or for any  similar purpose
involving severe strain.
 Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a  flat bed  tow truck.
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