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tion of resting on our laurels. But we need your help. Please remember to put your chil-dren in the back seat, and buckle them up.
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 expi-ration date
Volvo has some very specific recommendations
Always wear your seat belt.
Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which, when used with a three-point seat belt can help reduce seriousinjuries during certain types of accidents.Volvo recommends that you do not dis-connect the airbag system in your vehicle.
Volvo strongly recommends that everyonein the vehicle be properly restrained.
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants(adults and children) shorter than 140 cm(4 feet 7 inches) be seated in the rear seatof any vehicle with a front passenger sideairbag.
Drive safely!
Related information
Safety (p. 44)
Child restraints (p. 67)
Activating and deactivating child safetylocks (p. 267)
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 systems: infant seats, convertible seats andbooster cushions. They are classified accord-ing to the child's age and size. The child restraint should be secured using a three-point seat belt, ISOFIX/LATCH anchorsor top 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 afront passenger airbag - not even if the"Passenger airbag off" symbol near therear-view mirror is illuminated. If theseverity of an accident were to cause theairbag to inflate, this could lead to seriousinjury or death to a child seated in thisposition.
Booster cushion
WARNING
Always refer to the child restraint manufac- turer's instructions for detailed informationon securing the restraint.
WARNING
When not in use, keep the child restraint system secured or remove itfrom the passenger compartment tohelp prevent it from injuring passen-gers in the event of a sudden stop orcollision.
A small child's head represents a con-siderable part of its total weight and itsneck is still very weak. Volvo recom-mends that children up to age 4 travel,properly restrained, facing rearward. Inaddition, Volvo recommends that chil-dren should ride rearward facing, prop-erly restrained, as long as possible.
NOTE
Prolonged installation and use of the child restraint may damage the vehicle's interior.Volvo recommends using the kick guardaccessory to help protect the vehicle'sinterior.
Automatic Locking Retractor/ Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR)
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip-ped with a locking mechanism to help keepthe seat belt taut.

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Route 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 afront passenger airbag - not even if the"Passenger airbag off" symbol near therear-view mirror is illuminated. If theseverity of an accident were to cause theairbag to inflate, this could lead to seriousinjury or death to a child seated in thisposition.
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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 automatic locking function.

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Fasten the seat belt.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latchplate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt'sautomatic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckledand allowed to retract fully.
5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place,let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's auto-matic locking function will be audible atthis time and is normal. The seat beltshould now be locked in place.
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt.
6. Push and pull the convertible seat alongthe seat 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 more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in anydirection along the seat belt path.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retractcompletely.
Ensure that the convertible seat is securely in place.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with afront passenger airbag - not even if the"Passenger airbag off" symbol near therear-view mirror is illuminated. If theseverity of an accident were to cause theairbag to inflate, this could lead to seriousinjury or death to a child seated in thisposition.

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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Instrument panel The instrument panel displays information related to the vehicle and driving.
The instrument panel contains gauges, indica- tors and monitoring and warning symbols.What is shown in the instrument panel variesdepending on the equipment, settings andfunctions currently active. The instrument panel is activated as soon as a door is opened, i.e. in ignition mode 0. The
panel will power down after a short period oftime if it is not used. To reactivate it, do one ofthe following:
Depress the brake pedal.
Activate ignition mode
I.
Open one of the doors.
WARNING
If the instrument panel turns off, does not activate when the ignition is switched on,or part/all of the panel cannot be read, donot drive the vehicle. Consult a workshopimmediately. Volvo recommends anauthorized Volvo workshop.
WARNING
If the instrument panel is not functioning properly, information about brakes, airbagsor other safety-related systems may not bedisplayed. The driver will then not be ableto check the status of the vehicle systemsor receive relevant warnings and informa-tion.
The illustration is generic - details may vary accord- ing to vehicle model.
Location in the instrument panel:
Left side In the center Right side
Speedometer Indicator and warning symbols
Tachometer/Hybrid gaugeA
Trip odometer Ambient temperature sensor Gear indicator Odometer B
Clock Drive Mode
Cruise control/speed limiter information Message (also graphics in some cases) Fuel gauge Road sign information * Door and seat belt status Hybrid battery gauge
– Hybrid battery's charge level Distance to empty tank

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Warning symbols in the instrument panelThe warning symbols alert the driver that an important function is activated or that a seri-ous fault or error has occurred.
Symbol Meaning
WARNING The red warning symbol illumi- nates to indicate that a fault hasbeen detected that could affectsafety or driveability. An explana-tory message will be simultane-ously displayed in the instrumentpanel. The warning symbol mayalso illuminate in combinationwith other symbols.
Seat belt reminder This symbol will glow steadily or flash if the driver or front seatpassenger has not fastened theirseat belt or if anyone in the rearseat has removed their seat belt.
Symbol Meaning
Airbags If this symbol remains illumi- nated or comes on while driving,a fault has been detected in oneof the vehicle's safety systems.Read the message in the instru-ment panel. Volvo recommendscontacting an authorized Volvoworkshop.
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B Fault in brake system If this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level may be too low.Contact your nearest authorizedworkshop to have the brake fluidlevel checked and adjusted.
Symbol Meaning
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B
Parking brake on This symbol glows steadily when the parking brake is applied. A flashing symbol indicates that a fault has occurred. Read themessage in the instrument panel.
Low oil pressure If this symbol illuminates while driving when the engine oil pres-sure is too low. Stop the engineimmediately and check theengine oil level. Add oil if neces-sary. If the symbol illuminatesand the oil level is normal, con-tact a workshop. Volvo recom-mends contacting an authorizedVolvo workshop.
Generator not charging This symbol illuminates during driving if a fault is detected in theelectrical system. Contact aworkshop. Volvo recommendscontacting an authorized Volvoworkshop.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Hill Start Assist
The function for assisting when starting the vehicle on inclines (HSA 4
) helps prevent the
vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an uphill gradient. When backing up a hill,HSA helps prevent the vehicle from rollingforward.
The function retains pressure from the brake pedal in the brake system for several secondsafter the brake pedal has been released. This temporary braking effect is released after a few seconds or when the driver begins driv-ing. Hill Start Assist is available even when the Auto-hold brake function is switched off.
Related information
Auto-hold brakes (p. 424)
Brakes (p. 417)
Braking assist after a collision
In a collision in which the activation level is reached for the pyrotechnic seat belt tension-ers or airbags, or if a collision with a large ani-mal is detected, the vehicle's brakes will beautomatically activated. This function isintended to help prevent or reduce the effectsof any subsequent collision.
After a serious collision, it may no longer be possible to control and steer the vehicle. Inorder to avoid or mitigate a possible furthercollision with a vehicle or an object in the vehi-cle's path, the brake assist system is activatedautomatically to help stop the vehicle safely. If braking is not appropriate, e.g. if there is a risk of being hit by passing traffic, the drivercan override the system by depressing theaccelerator pedal. This function assumes that the brake system is intact after a collision.
Related information
Rear Collision Warning
* (p. 341)
BLIS
* (p. 342)
Brake functions (p. 417)
Transmission
The transmission is part of the vehicle's drive- line (power transmission) between the engineand the drive wheels. The function of thetransmission is to change gears dependingon speed and power needs.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic trans- mission and an electric motor for rear-wheeldrive. The number of gears allows the engine'storque and power band to be effectively uti-lized. Two of the gears are overdrive gears thatsave fuel when driving at a constant enginespeed. Manual shifting is also possible. Theinstrument panel shows the gear currently inuse.
Related information
Automatic transmission (p. 427)
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Hill Start Assist

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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FunctionAmpere Type
Fed when ignition is on: Engine control module; transmission components, electrical power steering, central electrical module 5 Micro
Exterior vehicle sound (certain markets)
5 Micro
Passenger-side headlight, LED15 Micro
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–– Micro
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Airbags; Passenger weight sensor 5 Micro
Driver-side headlight, LED15 Micro
Accelerator pedal sensor 5 Micro
Transmission control module; gear selector control module15 Micro
Engine control module 5 Micro
–– Micro
–– Micro
–– Micro
–– Micro
Engine control module; actuator; throttle unit; turbo-charger valve20 Micro