2009 VOLVO XC90 mirror

Contents
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00 IntroductionGeneral information.................................. 10
Volvo and the environment....................... 11
Important warnings................................... 13
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01 SafetyOccupant safety........................................ 16
Seat belts.................................................. 18
Supplemental Restraint System............... 20
Front airbags............................................. 21
Occupant Weight Sensor.......................... 25
Side impact protection airbags................. 28
Volvo Inflatable Curtain............................. 29
Whiplash Protection System..................... 31
Child safety............................................... 33
Child restraint systems............................. 35
Infant seats............................................... 37
Convertible seats...................................... 39
Booster cushions...................................... 42
ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 43
Top tether anchors.................................... 45
Child restraint registration and recalls...... 46
Integrated booster cushion....................... 47
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02 Instruments and controlsInstrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel....................................... 54
Information display................................... 58
Center console controls............................ 60
Steering wheel adjustment....................... 62
Lighting panel........................................... 63
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door...... 65
Left-side steering wheel lever................... 66
Right-side steering wheel lever................. 68
Hazard warning flashers........................... 70
Trip computer........................................... 71
Cruise control............................................ 73
12-volt sockets......................................... 75
Parking brake............................................ 76
Hood/tailgate............................................ 77
Power windows......................................... 78
Mirrors....................................................... 80
Power moonroof....................................... 83
HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(option)...................................................... 85

01 SafetySeat belts
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Using seat belts
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Adjusting the seat beltVolvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt,
urges you and all occupants of your vehicle to
wear seat belts and ensure that children are
properly restrained, using an infant, car, or
booster seat determined by age, weight and
height.
Volvo also believes no child should sit in the
front seat of a vehicle.
Most states and provinces make it mandatory
for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.Seat belt pretensionersThe seat belts are equipped with pretensioners
that reduce slack in the belts. These preten-sioners are triggered in situations where the
airbags deploy. The front seat belts also
include a tension reducing device which, in the
event of a collision, limits the peak forces exer-
ted by the seat belt on the occupant.
Buckling a seat beltPull the belt out far enough to insert the latch
plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is
heard. The seat belt retractor is normally
"unlocked" and you can move freely, provided
that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far.
The retractor will lock up as follows:•
if the belt is pulled out rapidly
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during braking and acceleration
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if the vehicle is leaning excessively
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when driving in turns
When wearing the seat belt remember:•
The belt should not be twisted or turned.
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The lap section of the belt must be posi-
tioned low on the hips (not pressing against
the abdomen).
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Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled
up into its retractor and that the shoulder
and lap belts are taut.
Unbuckling the seat beltTo remove the seat belt, press the red section
on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the
vehicle, check that the seat belt retracts fullyafter being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the
belt back into the retractor slot.
Seat belt reminderThe seat belt reminder consists of an audible
signal, an indicator light above the rearview
mirror, and a symbol in the instrument panel
that alert the driver and front seat passenger if
their seat belts are not fastened.

01 Safety
Occupant Weight Sensor
01``25 Disabling the passenger's side front
airbag
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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator lightVolvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults
and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches
(140 cm) be seated in the rear seat of any vehi-
cle with a passenger's side front airbag, and be
properly restrained. Children should always be
seated in child restraints appropriate for their
size and weight. For child safety recommen-
dations, see page 33.
The Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) is
designed to meet the regulatory requirements
of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS) 208 and is designed to disable (willnot inflate) the passenger's side front airbag
under certain conditions.
The OWS works with sensors that are part of
the front passenger's seat and seat belt. The
sensors are designed to detect the presence of
a properly seated occupant and determine if
the passenger's side front airbag should be
enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not
inflate).
The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the pas-
senger's side front airbag when:
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the front passenger's seat is unoccupied,
or has small/medium objects in the front
seat,
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the system determines that an infant is
present in a rear-facing infant seat that is
installed according to the manufacturer's
instructions,
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the system determines that a small child is
present in a forward-facing child restraint
that is installed according to the manufac-
turer's instructions,
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the system determines that a small child is
present in a booster seat,
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a front passenger takes his/her weight off
of the seat for a period of time,
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a child or a small person occupies the front
passenger's seat.The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp which will illuminate and stay on
to remind you that the passenger's side front
airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp is located in the overhead
console, near the base of the rearview mirror.
NOTE
ThePASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp will illuminate for a short period of time
when the ignition is turned on to confirm it
is functional. When the front passenger's
seat is not occupied (empty seat) or in the
event that the passenger's side front airbag
is enabled (may inflate), the PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off.However, if a fault is detected in the system:•
The OWS indicator light will stay on
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The SRS warning light (see page 20) will
come on and stay on
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The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF
SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the
information display.

01 Safety
Child restraint systems
01``35 Child restraints
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Infant seatThere are three main types of child restraint
systems: infant seats, convertible seats, and
booster cushions. They are classified accord-
ing to the child's age and size.
The following section provides general infor-
mation on securing a child restraint using a
three-point seat belt. Refer to page 43 and
page 45 for information on securing a child
restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or
top tether anchorages.
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Convertible seat
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF symbol near
the rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehi-
cles equipped with Occupant Weight Sen-
sor). If the severity of an accident were to
cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to
serious injury or death to a child seated in
this position.
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Booster cushion
WARNING
Always refer to the child restraint manufac-
turer's instructions for detailed information
on securing the restraint.

01 SafetyInfant seats
01``37 Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
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Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng-
er's seat
NOTE
Refer to page 43 and page 45 for infor-
mation on securing a child restraint using
ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether
anchorages.
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Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat
WARNING
•An infant seat must be in the rear-facing
position only.•The infant seat should not be positioned
behind the driver's seat unless there is
adequate space for safe installation.
1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the
vehicle.
2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
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Fasten the seat belt
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if the
"Passenger airbag off" symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles
equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If
the severity of an accident were to cause the
airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious
injury or death to a child seated in this posi-
tion.3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.

01 Safety
Convertible seats
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WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF symbol near
the rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehi-
cles equipped with Occupant Weight Sen-
sor). If the severity of an accident were to
cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to
serious injury or death to a child seated in
this position.

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Instrument overview................................................................................ 52
Instrument panel..................................................................................... 54
Information display.................................................................................. 58
Center console controls.......................................................................... 60
Steering wheel adjustment...................................................................... 62
Lighting panel.......................................................................................... 63
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door.................................................... 65
Left-side steering wheel lever................................................................. 66
Right-side steering wheel lever............................................................... 68
Hazard warning flashers......................................................................... 70
Trip computer.......................................................................................... 71
Cruise control.......................................................................................... 73
12-volt sockets........................................................................................ 75
Parking brake.......................................................................................... 76
Hood/tailgate.......................................................................................... 77
Power windows....................................................................................... 78
Mirrors..................................................................................................... 80
Power moonroof..................................................................................... 83
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)....................................... 85

02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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Headlights/Parking lightsPanel ventsDisplayTemperature gaugeOdometer/Trip odometer/Cruise control
indicatorSpeedometerTurn signal indicator lightsTachometerAmbient temperature gauge, clock, gear
indicatorFuel gaugeIndicator and warning symbolsPanel ventsGlove compartmentHazard warning flashersAudio systemClimate system controlsWindshield wiper/washer leverAudio control buttons in steering wheelInstrument panel
HornCruise control buttons in steering wheelTurn signals, High/low beams, READ-but-
tonParking brake pedalParking brake release handleReading lightsCourtesy lightMoonroof control (option)Seat belt reminderRearview mirror
Control panel in the driver's door
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Central locking buttonLockout switch for rear seat power win-
dowsPower window controlsDoor mirror controls