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Inflatable Curtain (IC)
The inflatable curtain helps to prevent the driver and passengers from striking theirheads on the inside of the car during a colli-sion.
Inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is part of the SIPS system (p. 31) and the airbag sys-tem (p. 28). It is fitted in the headlining alongboth sides of the roof and protects the car'soccupants sitting in the outer seats. A suffi-ciently violent collision trips the sensors andthe inflatable curtain is inflated.
WARNING
Never hang or attach heavy items onto the handles in the roof. The hook is onlydesigned for light clothing (not for solidobjects such as umbrellas for example). Do not screw or install anything onto the car's headlining, door pillars or side pan-els. This could compromise the intendedprotection. Volvo recommends that youonly ever use Volvo genuine parts that areapproved for placement in these areas.
WARNING
Do not load the car higher than 50 mm under the top edge of the door windows.Otherwise, the intended protection of theinflatable curtain, which is concealed in theheadlining, may be compromised.
WARNING
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Related information
•General information on seatbelts (p. 23)
General information on WHIPS (whiplash protection)
WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) is a pro- tection against whiplash injuries. The systemconsists of energy absorbing backrests andspecially designed head restraints in the frontseats.
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The WHIPS system is actuated by a rear-end collision, where the angle and speed of thecollision, and the nature of the colliding vehi-cle all have an influence.
WARNING
The WHIPS system is a supplement to the seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Properties of the seatWhen the WHIPS system is deployed, the front seat backrests are lowered backward toalter the seating position of the driver andfront seat passenger. This reduces the risk ofwhiplash injury.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS system yourself. Volvo recommends thatyou contact an authorised Volvo work-shop.
Related information
•WHIPS - child seats (p. 34)
• WHIPS - seating position (p. 35)
• General information on seatbelts (p. 23)
WHIPS - child seats
The protection provided by the car to children seated in a child seat or on a booster cushionis not diminished by the WHIPS system (p.33). Child seat/booster cushion (p. 40) can be placed on the front passenger seat providedthat the car does not have an activated airbag(p. 30) on the front passenger side.
Related information
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General information on child safety (p. 39)
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When the systems deploy
In the event of a collision Volvo's different personal safety systems work together inorder to minimise injury.
SystemTriggered
Seatbelt ten- sioner (p. 26) frontseatIn the event of a frontal collision,and/or side-impactcollision, and/or rear-end collision and/oroverturning
Seatbelt tensioner, rear seatIn a frontal collision and/or side-impactaccident and/oroverturning
Airbags (Steering wheel(p. 28) and passengerairbag (p. 29))In a frontal collisionA
Side airbags (SIPS) (p. 31)In a side-impact accident
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SystemTriggered
Inflatable Curtain IC (p. 33)In the event of a side impact and/or over-turning and/or some frontal collisions A
Whiplash protec- tion WHIPS (p. 33)In a rear-end colli- sion
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The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision without airbag deployment. A number of factorssuch as the rigidity and weight of the object hit, the speedof the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how thedifferent safety systems of the car are activated.
If the airbags (p. 28) have deployed, the fol- lowing is recommended: • Recovering the car. Volvo recommends that you have it conveyed to an author-ised Volvo workshop. Do not drive withdeployed airbags.
• Volvo recommends that you engage anauthorised Volvo workshop to handle thereplacement of components in the car'ssafety systems.
• Always contact a doctor.
NOTE
The airbags and belt tensioner system are deployed only once during a collision.
WARNING
The airbag system's control module is located in the centre console. If the centreconsole is drenched with water or otherliquid, disconnect the battery cables. Donot attempt to start the car since the air-bags may deploy. Recovering the car.Volvo recommends that you have it con-veyed to an authorised Volvo workshop.
WARNING
Never drive with deployed airbags. They can make steering difficult. Other safetysystems may also be damaged. Thesmoke and dust created when the airbagsare deployed can cause skin and eye irrita-tion/injury after intensive exposure. In caseof irritation, wash with cold water. Therapid deployment sequence and airbagfabric may cause friction and skin burns.
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Child seats
Children should sit comfortably and safely. Make sure that the child seat is being usedcorrectly.
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Child seats and airbags are not compatible.
NOTE
When using child safety products it is important to read the installation instruc-tions included.
WARNING
Do not secure the straps of the child seat to the seat's horizontal adjustment bar,springs or the rails and beams under theseat. Sharp edges may damage the straps.
Look in the installation instructions for the child seat for the correct fitting.
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Recommended child seats2
WeightFront seat (with deactivated airbag)Outer rear seatCentre rear seat
Group 0 max 10 kg Group 0+ max 13 kgVolvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) - rear-facing child seat, secured with the ISOFIX fixture system. Type approval: E1 04301146(L)
Group 0 max 10 kg Group 0+ max 13 kgVolvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) - rear- facing child seat, secured with the car'sseatbelt. Type approval: E1 04301146(U)Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) - rear-facing child seat, secured with the car's seatbelt. Type approval: E1 04301146(U)Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) - rear-facing child seat,secured with the car's seatbelt. Type approval: E1 04301146(U)
Group 0 max 10 kg Group 0+ max 13 kgChild seats which are universally approved. (U)Child seats which are universally approved. (U)Child seats which are univer- sally approved. (U)
Group 1 9-18 kgVolvo rear-facing/turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-facing childseat, secured with the car's seatbelt andstraps. Type approval: E5 04192(L)Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-facing child seat,secured with the car's seatbelt and straps. Type approval: E5 04192(L)
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With regard to other child seats your car should be included in the manufacturer's enclosed list of vehicles or be universally approved in accordance with the ECE R44 legal requirement.
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WeightFront seat (with deactivated airbag)Outer rear seatCentre rear seat
Group 1 9-18 kgChild seats which are universally approved. (U)Child seats which are universally approved. (U)Child seats which are univer- sally approved. (U)
Group 2 15-25 kgVolvo rear-facing/turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-facing childseat, secured with the car's seatbelt andstraps. Type approval: E5 04192(L)Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-facing child seat,secured with the car's seatbelt and straps. Type approval: E5 04192(L)
Group 2 15-25 kgVolvo rear-facing/turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - front-facing childseat, secured with the car's seatbelt. Type approval: E5 04191(U)Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - front-facing child seat,secured with the car's seatbelt. Type approval: E5 04191(U)Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible ChildSeat) - front-facing child seat,secured with the car's seatbelt. Type approval: E5 04191(U)
Group 2/3 15-36 kgVolvo booster seat with backrest (Volvo Booster Seat with backrest). Type approval: E1 04301169(UF)Volvo booster seat with backrest (Volvo Booster Seat with backrest). Type approval: E1 04301169(UF)Volvo booster seat with back- rest (Volvo Booster Seat withbackrest). Type approval: E1 04301169(UF)
Group 2/3 15-36 kgBooster cushion with and without backrest (Booster Cushion with and withoutbackrest). Type approval: E5 04216(UF)Booster cushion with and without backrest (Booster Cushion with and without backrest). Type approval: E5 04216(UF)Booster cushion with and with- out backrest (Booster Cushionwith and without backrest). Type approval: E5 04216(UF)
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WeightFront seat (with deactivated airbag)Outer rear seatCentre rear seat
Group 2/3 15-36 kgIntegrated booster cushion (Integrated Booster Cushion) - available as a factory fitted option. Type approval: E5 04189(B)
L: Suitable for specific child seats. These child seats may be intended for use in a special car model, limited or semi-universal categories. U: Suitable for universally approved child seats in this weight class.UF: Suitable for front-facing universally approved child seats in this weight class.B: Built-in child seats approved for this weight class.
Related information
•Child seats - location (p. 44)
• Child seats - upper mounting points (p. 51)
• Child seat - ISOFIX (p. 47)
• General information on child safety (p. 39)
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44* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Child seats - location
Always fit child seats/booster cushions (p. 40) in the rear seat if the passenger airbag is acti-vated (p. 30). If a child is sitting on the frontpassenger seat then he/she could suffer seri-ous injury if the airbag deploys.
The label for the airbag becomes visible when the passenger door is opened, see illustration (p.30). You may place:
• a child seat/booster cushion on the front passenger seat provided there is no acti-vated airbag on the front passenger side.
• one or more child seats/booster cushionsin the rear seat.
WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the air-bag (SRS) is activated. No one shorter than 140 cm should ever sit in the front passenger seat if the airbag(SRS) is activated. Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger life.
WARNING
Booster cushions/child seats with steel braces or some other design that couldrest on the seatbelt buckle's opening but-ton must not be used, as they could causethe seatbelt buckle to open accidentally. Do not allow the upper section of the child seat to rest against the windscreen.
Related information
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General information on child safety (p. 39)
• Child seats - upper mounting points (p. 51)
• Child seat - ISOFIX (p. 47)
Child seat - two-stage booster seat*
The integrated booster seats in the rear seat allow children to sit comfortably and safely. The booster cushions are specially designed to provide optimum safety. In combinationwith the seatbelt (p. 23) they are approved forchildren who weigh between 15 and 36 kgand who are at least 95 cm in height.
Correct position, the seatbelt should be posi- tioned in on the shoulder.
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