2017 VOLVO XC90 T8 airbag

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WARNING
A child restraint should never be reused if:
• The vehicle has been involved in a colli- sion, no matter how minor
• Its history is unknown
• It is older than the manufacturer's expira-tion date
Volvo has some very specific recommendations
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which, when used with a three-pointseat belt can help reduce serious injuriesduring certain types of accidents. Volvo rec-ommends that you do not disconnect the air-bag system in your vehicle.
• Volvo strongly recommends that everyone inthe vehicle be properly restrained.
• Volvo recommends that ALL occupants(adults and children) shorter than 4 feet7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the backseat of any vehicle with a front passengerside airbag.
• Drive safely!
Related information
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Integrated booster cushion
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• Booster cushions (p. 88) •
Convertible seats (p. 85)
• Infant seats (p. 83)
• ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 89)
• Top tether anchors (p. 91)
Child restraints
Suitable child restraints should always be used when children travel in the vehicle.
Child restraint systems
Infant seat
There are three main types of child restraint sys- tems: infant seats, convertible seats and boostercushions. They are classified according to thechild's age and size. The child restraint should be secured using a three-point seat belt, ISOFIX/LATCH anchors ortop tether anchors.

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Convertible seat
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a frontpassenger airbag – not even if the "Passen-ger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mir-ror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped withOccupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of anaccident were to cause the airbag to inflate,this could lead to serious injury or death to achild seated in this position.
Booster cushion
WARNING
Always refer to the child restraint manufactur- er's instructions for detailed information onsecuring the restraint.
WARNING
•When not in use, keep the child restraint system secured or remove it from thepassenger compartment to help prevent itfrom injuring passengers in the event of asudden stop or collision.
• A small child's head represents a consid-erable part of its total weight and its neckis still very weak. Volvo recommends thatchildren up to age 4 travel, properlyrestrained, facing rearward. In addition,Volvo recommends that children shouldride rearward facing, properly restrained,as long as possible.
Automatic Locking Retractor/ Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR)
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equipped witha locking mechanism to help keep the seat belttaut.

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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 positionedbehind the driver's seat unless there isadequate space for safe installation.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a frontpassenger airbag – not even if the "Passen-ger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mir-ror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped withOccupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of anaccident were to cause the airbag to inflate,this could lead to serious injury or death to achild seated in this position.
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Fasten the seat belt
Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinctclick is audible.
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt's auto- matic locking function.

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NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled andallowed to retract fully.
5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place, letthe seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's automatic lock-ing function will be audible at this time and isnormal. The seat belt should now be lockedin place.
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt
6. Push and pull the convertible seat along theseat belt path to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)in any direction along the seat belt path.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuck- ling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.
Ensure that the seat is securely in place
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a frontpassenger airbag – not even if the "Passen-ger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mir-ror is illuminated. If the severity of an accidentwere to cause the airbag to inflate, this couldlead to serious injury or death to a childseated in this position.
Related information
• ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 89)
• Top tether anchors (p. 91)
• Booster cushions (p. 88)
• Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 66)
• Child safety (p. 79)

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Related information
•Top tether anchors (p. 91)Lower child seat attachment points 1
The vehicle is equipped with lower attachment points for child seats in the second row of seats.
The lower attachment points are intended for use with rear-facing child restraints. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer's installation instructions when attaching a childrestraint to these attachment points.
Location
Attachment points in the front seat
Attachment points in the second row of seats
The attachment points in the second row of seats are in the rear section of the front seat's floorrails.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a frontpassenger airbag – not even if the "Passen-ger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mir-ror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped withOccupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of anaccident were to cause the airbag to inflate,this could lead to serious injury or death to achild seated in this position.
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Voice control settings
There are a number of settings that can be made for the voice control system.
Open the center display's Top view and tap
SettingsSystemVoice Control and
select settings. •
Repeat Voice Command
•Gender
•Speech Rate
Sound settings
Open Top view and tap SettingsSound
System VolumesVoice Control.
Changing languages
The voice control system only understands the languages marked by the
symbol in the list
of possible system languages. Changing the language for this system also affects menus, messages and help texts. Open Top view and tap
SettingsSystemSystem Language.
Related information
• Voice control (p. 123)
• Using voice commands (p. 123)
• Navigation system voice commands (p. 127)
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays vehicle- and driv- ing-related information.
The gauges, indicators, symbols and functions displayed in the instrument panel depend on theequipment/systems installed in the vehicle andwhich functions are currently activated. Some of the functions listed below are optional.
WARNING
• If the instrument panel is not functioning properly, information about e.g., brakes,airbags or other safety-related messagescannot be displayed and the driver cannotbe alerted to possible problems.
• If the instrument panel turns off, does notactivate when the ignition is switched onor is completely/partially not possible toread, do not drive the vehicle. Contact atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
Instrument panel
Left side
• Speedometer
• Trip odometer
• Odometer
• Cruise control/speed limiter information
• Road sign information
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Related information
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Instrument panel (p. 128)
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
The warning symbols alert the driver that an important function is activated or that a seriousfault has occurred.
Symbol Meaning
Warning The red warning symbol alerts the driver that an important function isactivated or that a serious faulthas occurred that may affect thevehicle's drivability. The warningsymbol can also illuminate in com-bination with other symbols.
Seat belt reminder This symbol will flash for approxi- mately 6 seconds if the driver orfront seat passenger has not fas-tened his or her seat belt or if any-one in the rear seat has unbuck-led a seat belt.
Symbol Meaning
Airbags If this light remains on after the vehicle has been started or comeson while the vehicle is beingdriven, a fault has been detectedin one of the vehicle's safety sys-tems. See the message in theinstrument panel. Have the sys-tem(s) inspected by a trained andqualified Volvo service technicianas soon as possible.
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BBrake system If this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level may be too low.Stop the vehicle in a safe placeand check the level in the brakefluid reservoir. See also the warn-ing following this table.
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BParking brake This symbol flashes while the parking brake is being applied andthen glows steadily when theparking brake has been set. If the symbol flashes in any other situation, this indicates a fault. Seethe text message in the instru-ment panel.

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Braking effect after a collisionIn certain types of collisions, the vehicle's brakes are 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. 364)
• Airbag system (p. 69)
• Rear Collision Warning (RCW) (p. 324)
Emergency brake lights
The emergency brake lights activate in the event of hard braking/rapid deceleration at most nor-mal driving speeds or if the ABS system is acti-vated. This function causes an additional taillighton each side of the vehicle to illuminate to helpalert vehicles traveling behind.
Once the emergency brake lights have been acti- vated, if the driver releases the brake pedal, thebrake lights will return to their normal function.
Related information
• Brakes (p. 362)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 150)
• Brake lights (p. 150)
Hill Descent Control (HDC) HDC is a type of low-speed automatic engine brake and makes it possible to increase ordecrease the vehicle's speed on steep downhillgradients using only the accelerator pedal, with-out applying the brakes. HDC is integrated into the
Off Road drive
mode.
HDC is particularly useful when driving down steep hills with rough surfaces, and where theroad may have slippery patches.
WARNING
HDC does not function in all situations, and is a supplementary braking aid. The driver hasfull responsibility for driving in a safe manner.
FunctionHDC allows the vehicle to roll forward or in reverse at very low speed with enhanced enginebraking. However, speed can be adjusted to ahigher level with the accelerator pedal. When theaccelerator pedal is released, the vehicle willreturn to very low speed regardless of the steep-ness of the hill and without applying the brakes.The brake lights illuminate when HDC is func-tioning. The driver can use the brakes to slow or stop the vehicle at any time.