
 
WARNING!
 Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front  seats  could impede  the function of the WHIPS system.
 If the rear seat backrests are folded down, cargo must  be  secured to prevent it from  sliding forward against the
front  seat backrests in the event of a  collision  from  the rear. This could interfere  with the action  of the WHIPS
system.
 If your vehicle has been involved in a  rear-end  collision,  the front  seat backrests must  be  inspected by a  trained
and  qualified Volvo service technician, even if the seats  appear to be  undamaged. Certain  components in the WHIPS
system may need to be  replaced.
 Do not attempt to service any  component  in the WHIPS system yourself.
 Any contact between the front  seat backrests and  the folded rear seat could impede  the function of the WHIPS
system. If the rear seat is folded down, the occupied front  seats  must  be  adjusted forward so that they do not touch
the folded rear seat.
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Child safety
Children should be seated safely
Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember that, regardless
of age and  size, a  child should always be  properly restrained  in a  vehicle.
Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX/  LATCH attachments, which  make it more convenient to install  child
seats.
Some restraint systems for children are designed to be  secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap portion of a  lap-
shoulder  belt. Such child restraint systems can help protect children in vehicles in the event of an  accident only if they
are used properly. However, children could be  endangered in a  crash if the child restraints are not properly secured in
the vehicle. Failure to follow the installation  instructions for your child restraint can result in your child striking the
vehicle's interior  in a  sudden stop.
Holding a  child in your arms  is NOT a  suitable substitute for a  child restraint system. In an  accident, a  child held in a
person's arms  can be  crushed between the vehicle's interior  and  an  unrestrained  person. The child could also be  injured
by striking the interior,  or by being ejected from  the vehicle during a  sudden maneuver  or impact. The same can also
happen if the infant or child rides  unrestrained  on the seat. Other occupants should also be  properly restrained  to help
reduce the chance of injuring or increasing the injury of a  child.
All states and  provinces have legislation governing how and  where  children should be  carried in a  vehicle. Find out
the regulations  existing in your state or province. Recent accident statistics  have shown that children are safer  in rear
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WARNING!
Cruise control should not be  used in heavy traffic  or when driving on wet  or slippery roads, or when driving on
unpaved or uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
pg. 62 Instruments and controls
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/cigarette lighter
Parking  brake (hand  brake)
The lever is located between the front  seats.  The brake is applied  to the rear wheels.
When applying the parking brake 
- Press firmly on the brake pedal.
- Pull up the parking brake lever as far as possible.
WARNING!
Always apply the parking brake fully when the vehicle is parked. The indicator light will light up even if the parking
brake has only been partially applied.  Always pull up the lever as far as possible.
- Release the brake pedal and  ensure that the vehicle is at a  standstill.
- Put the gear selector in P (automatic transmission) or in 1st gear (manual transmission).
Parking  on a hill
 If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front  wheels so that they point away from  the curb.
 If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front  wheels so that they point toward the curb.
Releasing the parking brake
- Press firmly on the brake pedal. - Pull the lever up slightly,  press the button at the end  of the lever and  lower the lever
completely.
Auxiliary sockets
The 12 volt sockets  can be  used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key  must  be  in
position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE:  The cover should be  folded down when the auxiliary socket is not in use.
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Front seats
Folding the backrests in the front seat
The front  passenger  seat backrest can be  folded to a  horizontal position to make room for a  long load. Fold the
backrest as follows:
- Move the seat as far back as possible.
- Adjust the backrest to the upright position.
- Lift the catches  on the rear of the backrest.
- Without releasing the catches,  push the backrest forward.
- Move the seat as far forward as possible so that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment.
WARNING!
Cover  sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during
sudden stops.
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Front seats
Power seat - (option on certain models)
Operation
Driver's seat:  The seat can be  adjusted if the ignition key  is in position I, II or if the engine is running. It can also be
adjusted as follows with the ignition off :
 Within several minutes after the driver's door has been unlocked from  the outside, has been opened, and  remains
open.
 Within a  short period if the driver's door has just  been closed.
 Within a  short period if the driver's door has not been opened after the ignition has been switched off.
Passenger seat:  The seat can only be  adjusted if the ignition key  is in position I, II or if the engine is running.
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WARNING!
 Keep vehicle doors and  the luggage compartment locked and  keep keys out of a  child's  reach. Unsupervised
children could lock themselves  in an  open  trunk and  risk injury. Children should be  taught not to play in vehicles.
 On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior  can rise  very quickly. Exposure of people to these
high temperatures for even a  short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small children are
particularly at risk.
WARNING!
 When the backrest is returned to the upright position, check that it is properly locked in place. Return the head
restraints to the upright position.
 Long loads should always be  securely anchored to help avoid injury in the event of a  sudden stop.
 Always turn the engine off and  apply the parking brake when loading/ unloading the vehicle.
 Place the transmission in the (P)ark position (automatic transmission) to help prevent inadvertent movement of the
gear selector.
 The vehicle features a  60/40 split fold-downs rear seat. This function is performed by handles inside the trunk,
and  also provides  a  means for children and  adults to enter the passenger  compartment in the event they become
locked inside the trunk.
 Adults are advised to familiarize themselves  with the operation and  location of the release handles.
 To fold down the rear seats  from  inside the trunk, pull the release control handles located on either side of the
trunk.
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Rear seat and trunk
Carrying  long loads (ski hatch)
The center  backrest cushion folds forward, allowing you to transport long, light cargo such as skis in the trunk of your
vehicle. To lower the backrest:
- Pull the right release control handle in the trunk to release the backrest (see page 90
).
- From the rear seat, fold down the right section of the backrest slightly.
- Release the flap by pushing the catch (located on the rear side of the backrest) upward and  pulling the flap forward.
- Return the backrest to the upright position.
The cover on the rear seat armrest does not have hinges and  should be  removed before the ski hatch is used.
To remove:
- Open the cover approximately 30°.
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- Reinsert the lamp holder and  turn it clockwise until it seats  properly.
Front  fog lights (option)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Turn  the bulb holder slightly  counterclockwise.
- Pull out and  remove the bulb.
Installing the new bulb:
- Insert the new bulb (it can only be  inserted in one  position).
- Reinsert the bulb holder and  turn it clockwise. "TOP" must  be  upward.
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Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs in the tail light  cluster
All bulbs in the tail light cluster can be  replaced  from  inside the trunk.
- Switch off all lights and  turn ignition key  to position 0.
- Unlock  and  fold down the side panel to access the bulbs.
The bulbs are located in two separate bulb holders,  an  upper and  a  lower. Each bulb holder has a  locking pin.
Replace bulbs in the upper and lower bulb  holders as follows:
- To ease the work: disconnect the cable from  the bulb holder.
- Press the catches  together and  pull out the holder.
- Replace the bulb.
- Reconnect the cable.
- Close and  secure the side panel.
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