SAFETY
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WARNING
•Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system. Failure tofollow these instructions could adverselyaffect the system's function and result inserious injury to the occupant of the frontpassenger's seat:
• The full weight of the front seat passen-ger should always be on the seat cushion.The passenger should never lift him/herself off the seat cushion using thearmrest in the door or the center console,by pressing the feet on the floor, by sit-ting on the edge of the seat cushion, orby pressing against the backrest in a waythat reduces pressure on the seat cush-ion. This could cause OWS to disable thefront, passenger's side airbag.
WARNING
•Do not place any type of object on the front passenger's seat in such a way thatjamming, pressing, or squeezing occursbetween the object and the front seat,other than as a direct result of the correctuse of the Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR)seat belt.
• No objects should be placed under thefront passenger's seat. This could inter-fere with the OWS system's function.
Related information
• Airbag system (p. 83)
Safety mode As a safety precaution after a collision, the func- tionality of some of the vehicle's systems may bereduced.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text Safety mode may appear in the information
display.
NOTE
This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the vehicle's electrical sys-tem is intact.
Safety mode is a feature that is triggered if one or more of the safety systems such as the front/side airbags inflatable curtain, etc., or one ormore of the seat belt pretensioners has deployed.The collision may have damaged an importantfunction in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines,sensors for one of the safety systems, the brakesystem, etc.
SAFETY
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Safety systems In addition to seat belts and airbags, your vehi- cle is also equipped with a number of othersafety systems.
In the event of an accident, there are a number of sensors in the vehicle that react and triggersafety systems such as Roll Stability Control, air-bags, seat belt pretensioners, etc., depending onthe severity of the collision. There are alsomechanical systems such as the WhiplashProtection System.
Related information
•General safety information (p. 56)
• Whiplash protection system (p. 89)
• Rollover protection system (p. 89)
• Airbag system (p. 83)
• Seat belts (p. 58)
• Seat belt pretensioners (p. 59)
Airbag system As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your vehicle is equipped with an airbag system.
WARNING
• If the airbag warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminateswhile you are driving, have the vehicleinspected by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician as soon as possible.
• Never try to repair any component or partof the airbag systems yourself. Any inter-ference in the system could cause mal-function and serious injury. All work onthese systems should be performed by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
WARNING
If your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way (e.g., soaked carpeting/standingwater on the floor of the vehicle), do notattempt to start the vehicle. This may causeairbag deployment which could result in seri-ous injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician forrepairs. Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition for at least
10 minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Follow the instructions for manually over- riding the shiftlock system.
Deployed airbags
WARNING
If any of the airbags have deployed:
• Do not attempt to drive the vehicle. Have it towed to a qualified repair facility.
• If necessary seek medical attentIon.
SAFETY
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Airbag decals
Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors
Passenger's side airbag decal
WARNING
•
Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat.
• Occupants in the front passenger's seatmust never sit on the edge of the seat, sitleaning toward the instrument panel orotherwise sit out of position.
• The occupant's back must be as uprightas comfort allows and be against the seatback with the seat belt properly fastened.
• Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on thedash, seat or out of the window.
WARNING
•
No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on,attached to, or installed near the air baghatch (the area above the glove compart-ment) or the area affected by airbagdeployment.
• There should be no loose articles, suchas coffee cups on the floor, seat, or dash-board area.
• Never try to open the airbag cover on thesteering wheel or the passenger's sidedashboard. This should only be done by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
• Failure to follow these instructions canresult in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Related information
• Seat belts (p. 58)
• Occupant weight sensor (p. 78)
STARTING AND DRIVING
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When Auto-hold is off, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will be activated to help prevent the vehicle from roll-ing backwards when starting up a hill.
Instrument panel symbol
SymbolExplanation
The symbol in the instrument panel illuminates when this func-tion is using the normal brakes tokeep the vehicle stationary.
A
B
This symbol in the instrument panel illuminates when Auto-holdis using the parking brake to keepthe vehicle stationary
A
US models
B Canadian models
Related information
• Hill Start Assist (p. 335)
• Brake functions (p. 332)
Brake assist system
The Brake Assist System (BAS) increases brak- ing force, thereby helping reduce braking dis-tance. The system monitors the driver's braking habits and increases braking force when necessary.Brake force can be increased up to the point atwhich the ABS system is activated. The functionis deactivated when pressure on the brake pedaldecreases.
NOTE
•When BAS is activated, the brake pedal will go down farther than usual. Depressthe pedal as long as necessary.
• Braking will stop when the pedal isreleased.
Related information
•Brakes (p. 330)
Braking effect after a collision
In the event of a collision in which the airbags or seat belt pretensioners deploy or if a collisionwith an animal is detected, the vehicle's brakesare applied to help prevent or mitigate a secon-dary collision.
Maintaining control of the vehicle after a collision may be difficult. To help avoid or mitigate theeffect of a secondary collision, the brakes areapplied automatically to help bring the vehicle toa stop. The brake lights and hazard warning flashers will be activated and the flashers will remain on afterthe vehicle has come to a standstill. The parkingbrake will then be applied automatically. In a situation where stopping the vehicle may not be desirable, the driver can override this systemby pressing the accelerator pedal. This feature can only function if the brake system is intact after the collision.
Related information
• Brake functions (p. 332)
• Airbag system (p. 83)
• Rear Collision Warning (RCW) (p. 277)
VOLVO ON CALL WITH SENSUS CONNECT *
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Volvo On Call (VOC) *
VOC is an integrated, subscription-based sys-
tem that provides emergency, roadside assis- tance and security services.
VOC is connected to the vehicle's airbag and alarm systems. The vehicle has an integratedGlobal System for Mobile Communications(GSM) module that handles communicationbetween the vehicle and the VOC customer serv-ice center.
AvailabilityVOC uses the Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS) to locate the vehicle and its integratedGSM module to enable communication with theVOC customer service center and the VOCmobile app. From the time that the remote key has been removed from the vehicle, VOC's functionsremain available for 5 full days and subsequentlyonce an hour for the following 17 days. Afterthree weeks have elapsed, the system will remainswitched off until the engine is started.
WARNING
The system can only function in areas where there is adequate cellular network coverage. Just as in the case of cell phones, atmos- pheric disturbances or areas with relativelyfew GSM transmitters can make it impossiblefor VOC to make a connection, for example, inrural areas.
SubscriptionsA free, limited-time trial subscription is initiated when the vehicle is purchased and VOC is acti-vated. The subscription can be extended by con-tacting your Volvo retailer.
Information on the InternetFor additional information about Volvo On Call, goto: United States http://www.volvocars.com/us/support Canada English: http://support.volvocars.com/en-CA French: http://support.volvocars.com/fr-CA
Related information
• Volvo On Call convenience services (p. 416)
• Volvo On Call safety services (p. 424)
• Volvo On Call security services (p. 425)
• Using Volvo On Call (p. 414)
• Volvo ID (p. 27)
Using Volvo On Call
Volvo On Call (VOC) is controlled using the but- tons in the ceiling console and the center dis-play.
In the event of an accident in which the seat belt pretensioners, airbags or the inflatable curtainshave been triggered, a signal is transmitted auto-
matically to the VOC customer service center,who send the appropriate type of assistance(ambulance, police, etc.) to the site. When a service is active, a symbol will appear on the center display.
VOC buttons in the ceiling console and center display .
The SOS button: emergency situationsPress and hold the SOS button for approx.
2 seconds to activate the manual alarm function.
558Emergency towing 344
Emission inspection readiness 488Engine
overheating 341
Start/Stop 364, 365
starting 356
turning off 359
Engine compartment fuses 501
Engine compartment overview 519
Engine oil 544 checking 520, 521
Engine specifications 543Entering a destination POI 440
Entering destination free-text search 436
recent options 438
tapping the map 435
using an address 441
Enterining destination 435
Environment 15Eyelet towing 343
Eyelets for anchoring loads 212
F
Federal Clean Air Act 488 Floor mats placing correctly 356
Fluid specifications 541, 542, 546Fog lights front 143
rear 144
Front airbags 83, 84 disconnecting passenger