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Volvo's concern for safety
Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolledoff the production line. Three-point seat belts(a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact zones were designed intoVolvo vehicles long before it was fashionableor required by government regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safetyfeatures and to refine those already in ourvehicles. You can help. We would appreciatehearing your suggestions about improvingautomobile safety. We also want to know ifyou ever have a safety concern with yourvehicle. Call us in the U.S. at:1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at:1-800-663-8255.
Occupant safety remindersHow safely you drive doesn't depend on howold you are but rather on:• How well you see.
• Your ability to concentrate.
• How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.
The following suggestions are intended to help you cope with the ever changing trafficenvironment. •
Never drink and drive.
• If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effectson your driving abilities.
• Take a driver-retraining course.
• Have your eyes checked regularly.
• Keep your windshield and headlightsclean.
• Replace wiper blades when they start toleave streaks.
• Take into account the traffic, road, andweather conditions, particularly withregard to stopping distance.
• Never send text messages while driving.
• Refrain from using or minimize the use ofa cell phone while driving.
Recall information
Information regarding recalls or other service campaigns is available on our website atwww.volvocars.com/us/. Select the tabYOUR VOLVO and the heading RECALLINFORMATION will be displayed at the lowerleft side of the screen. Enter your VehicleIdentification Number for your vehicle (foundat the base of the windshield). If your vehiclehas any open Recalls, they will be displayedon this page.
Volvo customers in CanadaFor any questions regarding open recalls foryour vehicle, please contact your authorizedVolvo retailer. If your retailer is unable toanswer your questions, please contact VolvoCustomer Relations at 905 695-9626, Mon-day through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.EST or by e-mail at [email protected] may also write us at: Volvo Cars of CanadaNational Customer Service9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)01
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.21
General information
Models with an analog instrument panel
Models with an digital instrument panel*
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple-mental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt pretensioners, front air-bags, side impact airbags, a front passengeroccupant weight sensor, and inflatable cur-tains. All of these systems are monitored bythe SRS control module. An SRS warninglight in the instrument panel (see the illustra-tion) illuminates when the ignition is in modes I
or II, and will normally go out after approxi-
mately 6 seconds if no faults are detected in the system. Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illumi-nates. If this warning symbol is not function-ing properly, the general warning symbol illu-minates and a text message will be displayed.See also page 79 for more informationabout indicator and warning lights.
WARNING
• If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illumi-nates while you are driving, have thevehicle inspected by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician assoon as possible.
• Never try to repair any component orpart of the SRS yourself. Any interfer-ence in the system could cause mal-function and serious injury. All work onthese systems should be performed bya trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
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WARNING
•Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system.This could result in system malfunc-tion. Maintenance or repairs shouldonly be carried out by an a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
• The front passenger's seat should notbe modified in any way. This couldreduce pressure on the seat cushion,which might interfere with the OWSsystem's function.
Passeng- er's seatoccu-pancy sta-tusOWS indicatorlight sta-tusPasseng- er's sidefront air-bag status
Seat unoc- cupiedOWS indi- cator lightlights up.Passenger's side front air-bag disabled
Seat occu- pied by lowweightoccupant/ object AOWS indi- cator lightlights upPassenger's side front air-bag disabled
Seat occu- pied byheavy occu-pant/objectOWS indi- cator lightis
not litPassenger's side front air-bag enabled
A
Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats.Do not assume that the passenger's side front airbag isdisabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp is lit. Make sure the child restraint is properly instal-led. If there is any doubt as to the status of the passeng-er's side front airbag, move the child restraint to the rearseat.
The OWS is designed to enable (may inflate) the passenger's side front airbag in the eventof a collision anytime the system senses thata person of adult size is sitting properly in thefront passenger's seat. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off andremain off. If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the PASSENGER AIR-BAG OFF indicator lamp is on, it is possiblethat the person isn't sitting properly in theseat. If this happens:
• Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in an upright position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat,centered on the seat cushion, with theperson's legs comfortably extended.
• Restart the vehicle and have the personremain in this position for about twominutes. This will allow the system todetect that person and enable the pas-senger's frontal airbag.
• If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-tor lamp remains on even after this, theperson should be advised to ride in therear seat.
This condition reflects limitations of the OWS classification capability. It does not indicateOWS malfunction.
ModificationsIf you are considering modifying your vehiclein any way to accommodate a disability, forexample by altering or adapting the driver's
02 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.59
Remote key/Personal Car Communicator (PCC)* - commonfunctions
Standard remote key
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Tailgate unlock
Panic alarm
Personal Car Communicator (PCC)*
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Tailgate unlock
Panic alarm
Information button (see page 60)
Buttons on the remote
Lock – Press the Lock button on the
remote once to lock all doors and the tailgate. The turn signals will flash once to confirmlocking.
Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
remote once to unlock the driver's door. After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlockthe other doors and the tailgate. This function can be changed so that all doors unlock at the same time by pressing My Car
and going to
SettingsCar
settings
Lock settingsChange doors
unlock setting. See page 199 for a descrip-
tion of the menu system.
Approach lighting – As you approach
the vehicle, press the button on the remote key to light the interior lighting, parking lights,license plate lighting and the lights in the doormirrors*. These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See page 199 for adescription of the menu system.
Unlock tailgate – Press the button twice
within several seconds to disarm the alarm system (the alarm indicator light on the dash-board will go out), and unlock only the tail-gate. Pressing this button for several secondsalso opens the tailgate on models equippedwith the optional power tailgate.
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Remote key and key blade
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60* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
As an added safety precaution, the parking lights will come on automatically for ashort period when the tailgate has beenopened.
After closing, the tailgate will not automati- cally relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearmthe alarm. See also the section "Unlocking the tailgate from the passenger compartment."
Panic alarm – This button can be used
to attract attention during emergency situa- tions. To activate the panic alarm, press and hold this button for at least 3 seconds or press ittwice within 3 seconds. The turn signals andhorn will be activated. The panic alarm willstop automatically after 2 minutes and45 seconds. To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the button again. The Panic alarm button will not unlock the vehicle.
RangeThe remote key has a range of approximately60 ft. (20 m) from the vehicle.
NOTE
Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the remote key. Thevehicle can also be locked or unlockedwith the key blade, see page 62.
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running or if the ignition isin mode I or II and all of the doors are closed,
a message will appear in the instrument paneldisplay and there will be an audible signal. When the remote key is returned to the vehi- cle, the message will be erased and the audi-ble signal will stop after one of the followinghas been done: • The remote key is inserted in the ignition slot
• The vehicle's speed exceeds 20 mph(30 km/h)
• The
OK button on the left steering wheel
lever is pressed
Unique functions—PCC*
Information button
Indicator lights
Pressing the information button provides cer- tain information about the vehicle with thehelp of the indicator lights.
Using the information button1. Press the information button .
2. All of the indicator lights will flash sequentially for approximately 7 seconds to indicate that the PCC is receiving infor-mation from the vehicle. If any of the but-tons are pressed during this 7-secondperiod, transmission of information to thePCC will be interrupted.
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NOTE
If none of the indicator lights flash when the information button has been pressedseveral times from different places in rela-tion to the vehicle, contact an authorizedVolvo service technician.
The indicator lights provide information according to the illustration:
Steady green light: the vehicle is correctly locked.
Steady yellow light: the vehicle is not locked.
Steady red light: the alarm has been trig- gered since the vehicle was most recentlylocked.
Both red lights flash alternatively: the alarm was triggered less than 5 minutesago.
RangeThe PCC's lock and unlock functions have arange of approximately 60 ft. (20 m) from thevehicle.
NOTE
•The approach lighting, panic alarm, and the functions controlled by theinformation button have a range ofapproximately 300 ft (100 m) from thevehicle.
• Radio waves, buildings or other obsta-cles may interfere with the function ofthe PCC.
If the vehicle does not provide confirmation when a button has been pressed, try movingcloser and pressing the button again.
Outside of the PCC´s rangeIf the PCC is more than approximately 300 ft (100 m) from the vehicle when the informationbutton is pressed, no new information will bereceived. The PCC most recently used to lock or unlock the vehicle will show the vehicle'smost recently received status. The indicatorlights will not flash when the information but-ton is pressed while the PCC is out of range. If more than one PCC is used to lock/unlock the vehicle, only the one used most recentlywill show the correct locking status.
NOTE
If none of the indicator lights illuminate when the information button is pressed,this may be because the most recenttransmission between the vehicle and thePCC was interrupted or impeded by build-ings or other objects.
Keyless driveVehicles equipped with the optional Personal Car Communicator have the keyless drivefunction, see page 66 for detailed informa-tion.
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62* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Detachable key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote key. When removed, the key bladecan be used to:
• Lock/unlock the driver's door if the remote key is not functioning properly
• Lock/unlock the glove compartment (seepage 70)
• Override the transmission's shiftlock sys-tem (see page 128)
• Enable/disable the private locking func-tion (see page 65)
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.
Pull the key blade straight out of the remote key.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote key
1. Hold the remote key with the slot for the
key blade up.
2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.
3. Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place.
Unlocking the driver's door with thedetached key blade
Driver's door keyhole cover If the remote key/PCC* does not function nor- mally (weak battery, etc.), the vehicle can beunlocked with the detachable key blade.
1. Remove the key blade from the remotekey/PCC (see the previous section, "Removing the key blade" on page 62 for instructions).
2. Press the key blade approx. 0.5 in. (1 cm) straight up in the hole on the underside ofthe keyhole cover.
> The cover will come off due to thepressure exerted when the key blade is pushed upward.
3. Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. Turn the key bladeto unlock the driver's door. This will trig-
ger the alarm .
4. To turn off the alarm , insert the remote
key in the ignition slot. This also appliesto vehicles equipped with the optionalkeyless drive.
5. Press the cover back into place after the door has been unlocked.
Replacing batteries in the remote key/PCC
The battery/batteries in the remote key/PCC should be replaced if: •The information symbol lights up and a text appears in the information display.
and/or
• the vehicle's locks repeatedly do notreact when a button on the remote
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Unlocking the tailgate from the driver's seat
–Press the button on the lighting panel (1) to unlock (but not open1
) the tailgate.
NOTE
The taillights will illuminate automatically for a short period when the tailgate hasbeen opened.
Locking the tailgate with the remote key
Press the lock button () on the remote.
See also page 59 The alarm indicator on the dashboard will begin flashing to show that the vehicle islocked and that the alarm has been armed.
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This button also opens, but does not close, the tailgate on models equipped with the optional power tailgate (see page 283).