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Sensus - connection and entertainment
Sensus makes it possible to use apps and turn your vehicle into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
This is Sensus
Sensus provides an intelligent interface and Internet connection to the digital world. Anintuitive navigation structure offers access torelevant assistance, information and entertain-ment when it is needed, without distractingthe driver. Sensus includes all of the solutions in the vehi- cle related to entertainment, Internet connec- tion and navigation *, and serves as the user
interface between the driver and the vehicle. Sensus is what makes communicationbetween you, the vehicle and the worldaround you possible.Information when it's needed, where it's needed
The vehicle's displays present the right infor- mation at the right time. Information is pre-sented in different displays depending on howit should be prioritized by the driver.
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Different types of information are shown in different displays depending on how the information should be prioritized.
Head-up display*
The head-up display presents information that the driver should react to immediately.For example, traffic warnings, speed informa- tion and navigation messages
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information and incoming phone calls are alsoshown in the head-up display. These can behandled using the right-side steering wheelkeypad or the center display.
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays information such as speed, incoming phone calls or the
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Center display
Many of the vehicle's main functions are con- trolled from the center display, a touchscreenthat reacts to taps and other gestures. Thisminimizes the number of physical buttons andcontrols needed in the vehicle. The screen canalso be operated while wearing gloves. The center display is used to control e.g. the climate and entertainment systems and to adjust the power seats
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sented in the center display can be handled by the driver or, in some situations, by a passen-ger.
Voice control system
The voice control system ena- bles the driver to control cer-tain vehicle functions withouttaking their hands off thewheel. The system canunderstand natural speech.Use voice commands to e.g.
play a song, make a phone call, increase thetemperature in the passenger compartment orhave a text message read aloud.
Related information
Head-up display
* (p. 145)
Instrument panel (p. 86)
Center display overview (p. 113)
Voice Control (p. 148)
Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 516)
Sharing Internet from the vehicle via Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering) (p. 520)
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40Canada IC: 20839-ACUII06 This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.
Related information
Important information on accessories andextra equipment (p. 37)
Technician certification In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by the National Insti-tute for Automotive Service Excellence(A.S.E.).
Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas.Besides passing exams, each technician mustalso have worked in the field for two or moreyears before a certificate is issued. These pro-fessional technicians are best able to analyzevehicle problems and perform the necessarymaintenance procedures to keep your Volvo atpeak operating condition.
Twin Engine
vehicles
Technicians performing work on a vehicle with electrification should also have the necessarytraining and specialized certification requiredfor performing repairs and/or maintenance ona vehicle with electrification.
WARNING
A number of electrical components in Twin Engine vehicles use high-voltage currentand can be extremely dangerous if handledincorrectly. These components and anyorange wiring in the vehicle may only behandled by trained and qualified Volvoservice technicians.
Viewing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) When contacting a Volvo retailer, about e.g. your Volvo On Call subscription, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN 4
) may be needed.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Proceed to
SystemSystem
Information
Vehicle Identification
Number.
> The vehicle identification number will be displayed.
The VIN can also be found on the first page of the Warranty and Service Records Informationbooklet, on your registration card, or by look-ing at the dashboard through the windshield.
The VIN has a similar location on all models.
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Safety
The vehicle is equipped with a number of safety systems that work together to helpprotect the vehicle's driver and passengers inthe event of an accident.
The vehicle is equipped with a number of sen- sors that may react in the event of an accidentand activate different safety systems, such asthe airbag system and seat belt tensioners.Depending on the specific conditions of theaccident, e.g. collisions at certain angles, over-turning or swerving, the systems react differ-ently to help provide good protection. There are also mechanical safety systems such as the Whiplash Protection System. Thevehicle is also built so that a large part of theforce of a collision is distributed to the vehi-cle's members, pillars, floor, roof and otherparts of the body. After an accident, the vehicle's safety mode may be activated if any important function inthe vehicle has been damaged.
Warning symbol in the instrument
panel
The warning symbol in the instru-ment panel illuminates when thevehicle's electrical system is in igni-tion mode II. The symbol will go out
after approx. 6 seconds if no faults aredetected in the vehicle's safety systems.
WARNING
If the warning symbol remains illuminated or switches on while driving and the mes- sage
SRS airbag Service urgent Drive to
workshop is displayed in the instrument
panel, this indicates that something in the safety system is not functioning properly.Volvo recommends contacting an author-ized Volvo workshop for repairs as soon aspossible.
WARNING
Never attempt to alter or repair any of the vehicle's safety systems yourself. Incor-rectly performed repairs to any systemcould impair function and lead to seriousinjury. Volvo recommends contacting anauthorized Volvo workshop.
If this dedicated warning symbol is not functioning, the general warningsymbol will illuminate instead andthe same message will be displayed
in the instrument panel.
Related information
Safety during pregnancy (p. 45)
Occupant safety (p. 45)
Reporting safety defects (p. 46)
Recall information (p. 47)
Seat belts (p. 49)
Airbags (p. 54)
Whiplash Protection System (p. 48)
Safety mode (p. 63)
Child safety (p. 65)
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(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Trans-portation, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety fromhttp://www.safercar.gov, where youcan also enter your vehicle's VIN(Vehicle Identification Number) tosee if it has any open recalls. Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a serv-ice campaign, safety or emissionrecall or similar action, it should becompleted as soon as possible.Please check with your local retaileror Volvo Car USA, LLC if your vehicleis covered under these conditions. NHTSA can be reached at:Internet:http://www.nhtsa.govTelephone:1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Reporting safety defects in CanadaIf you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform Trans-port Canada in addition to notifying Volvo CarCanada Ltd.
Transport Canada can be contacted at:
1-800-333-0510 Teletypewriter (TTY): 613 990-4500 Fax: 1-819-994-3372Mailing Address: Transport Canada - Road Safety, 80 rue Noël, Gatineau, (Quebec) J8Z0A1
Related information
Safety (p. 44)
Occupant safety (p. 45)
Recall information (p. 47)
Viewing the Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) (p. 40)
Recall information
On our website, click the "Owner" tab in the upper left-hand side of the screen and thenclick on the heading "Recall Information".Enter the vehicle identification number (VIN),which can be found at the bottom of the wind-shield. If your vehicle has any open Recalls,they will be displayed on this page. You can also enter the Vehicle Identification Number in the search field on the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration's(NHTSA) website at: www.nhtsa.gov.
Volvo customers in Canada
For any questions regarding open recalls for your vehicle, please contact your authorizedVolvo retailer. If your retailer is unable toanswer your questions, please contact VolvoCustomer Relations at 800-663-8255, Mon-day through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.EST or volvocars.com/ca. You may also writeus at: Volvo Car Canada Ltd.Customer Care Centre9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9www.tc.gc.ca
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Seat belt reminder
Reminder light in ceiling console.
A seat belt reminder light illuminates in the ceiling console and a warning symbol is dis-played in the instrument panel. The audible reminder varies depending on the vehicle's speed, driving time and distancedriven. A seat belt status graphic in the instrument panel indicates when the driver's or a pas-senger's seat belt is buckled or unbuckled. Child seats are not included in the seat belt reminder system.
Front seats
An audible signal and an indicator light remind unbuckled occupants to fasten their seatbelts.
Rear seat
The rear seat belt reminder has two functions:
To indicate which seat belts are buckled in the rear seats. This will also be displayedin an instrument panel graphic.
To provide audio and visual reminders ifany seat belt in the rear seat is removedwhile the vehicle is in motion. Thereminder will stop when the seat belt hasbeen rebuckled.
Door/hood/tailgate and fuel filler door
reminder
If the hood, tailgate, fuel filler door or any dooris not properly closed, this will be indicated bya graphic in the instrument panel. Stop thevehicle safely and close the open door, hood,etc.
If the vehicle is moving at a speedunder approx. 10 km/h (6 mph), theinformation symbol will illuminate inthe instrument panel.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed above approx. 10 km/h (6 mph), thewarning symbol will illuminate in theinstrument panel.
Related information
Seat belts (p. 49)
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 50)
Airbags
The vehicle is equipped with airbags and inflatable curtains for the driver and passen-gers.
WARNING
If the airbag warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illu-minates while you are driving, have thevehicle inspected by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician assoon as possible.
Never attempt to alter or repair any ofthe vehicle's safety systems yourself.Incorrectly performed repairs to anysystem could impair function and leadto serious injury. All work on these sys-tems should be performed by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
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WARNING
Volvo recommends contacting an author- ized Volvo workshop for repair. Incorrectlyperformed repairs to the inflatable curtainsystem could impair function and lead toserious injury.
WARNING
Never hang or attach heavy objects in the handle in the ceiling. The hooks are onlyintended for lightweight garments (not forhard objects such as umbrellas). Never screw or mount anything to the vehi- cle's headlining, door pillars or side panels.This could impair the intended protectiveproperties. Volvo recommends only usingVolvo original parts that are approved forplacement in these areas.
WARNING
If objects are loaded higher than the upper edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm(4 in.) space between the objects and thewindow. Objects placed closer to thiscould impede the function of the inflatablecurtain concealed inside the headlining.
WARNING
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the seat belt. Always wear your seat belt.
Related information
Airbags (p. 54)
Safety mode Safety mode is a feature that is triggered after a collision if there is potential damage toan important function in the vehicle, such asthe fuel lines, sensors for one of the safetysystems, the brake system, etc.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text Safety mode See Owner's manualmay appear in the instrument panel along with the warning symbol if the panel is undamagedand the vehicle's electrical system is intact.The message indicates that one or more of thevehicle's functions may be reduced.
WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you smell fuel fumes when the message Safety
mode See Owner's manual is displayed
in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle immediately.
If safety mode has been set, it may be possi- ble to reset the system in order to start andmove the vehicle a short distance, for exam-ple, if it is blocking traffic.