2021 VOLVO V60 warning

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Important information on accessories and extra equipment
Incorrectly connected or installed accessories or extra equipment may have an adverseeffect on the vehicle's electronics.
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners use only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories,and that accessory installations be performedonly by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician. Certain accessories only workwhen the associated software is installed inthe vehicle's computer system. The equipment described in the Owner's Man- ual is not available in all vehicles. Vehicles maybe equipped differently depending on marketrequirements and national or local laws andregulations. Optional or accessory equipment may not be available in all countries or markets. Pleasenote that some vehicles may be equipped dif-ferently, depending on special legal require-ments. For more information on which equip-ment is standard and which is an option oraccessory, please contact your Volvo retailer.
NOTE
Do not export your Volvo to another coun- try before investigating that country'sapplicable safety and exhaust emissionrequirements. In some cases it may be dif-ficult or impossible to comply with theserequirements. Modifications to the emis-sion control system(s) may render yourVolvo not certifiable for legal operation inthe U.S., Canada and other countries.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA proposition 65 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain oremit chemicals known to the state of Cali-fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects orother reproductive harm. In addition, cer-tain fluids contained in vehicles and certainproducts of component wear contain oremit chemicals known to the State of Cali-fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects orother reproductive harm.
WARNING
Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt tensioners,adaptive steering columns, and button cellbatteries may contain Perchlorate material.Special handling may apply for service orvehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for operat- ing the vehicle in a safe manner and forcomplying with current statutes and regu-lations. It is also essential to maintain and service the vehicle according to Volvo's recom-mendations as stated in the owner's infor-mation and the service and warranty book-let. If the on-board information differs from the printed owner's manual, the printed infor-mation always takes precedence.
Related information
Accessory installation (p. 37)
Connecting equipment to the vehicle's data link connector (p. 37)
Using the Owner's Manual (p. 21)

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NOTE
Volvo Cars takes no responsibility for the consequences of connecting non-author-ized equipment to the On-boardDiagnostic (OBDII) socket. This socketshould only be used by a trained and quali-fied Volvo service technician.
Type approvalUSA FCC ID: 2AGKKACUII-06This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-pliance could void the user's authority tooperate the equipment.
Canada 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. 36)
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.

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Driver distraction A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety andthe safety of passengers in the vehicle andothers sharing the roadway. Part of thisresponsibility is avoiding distractions, includ-ing performing activities that are not directlyrelated to controlling the vehicle in the drivingenvironment.
Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with feature-rich entertainment and communica-tion systems. These include hands-free cellulartelephones, navigation systems, and multipur-pose audio systems. You may also own otherportable electronic devices for your own con-venience. When used properly and safely, theyenrich the driving experience. Improperly used,any of these could cause a distraction. For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning that reflects the strongVolvo concern for your safety. Never use thesedevices or any feature of your vehicle in a waythat distracts you from the task of drivingsafely. Distraction can lead to a serious acci-dent. In addition to this general warning, weoffer the following guidance regarding specificnew features that may be found in your vehi-cle:
WARNING
Never use a hand-held cellular tele- phone while driving. Some jurisdictionsprohibit cellular telephone use by adriver while the vehicle is moving.
If your vehicle is equipped with a navi-gation system, set and make changesto your travel itinerary only with thevehicle parked.
Never program your audio systemwhile the vehicle is moving. Programradio presets with the vehicle parked,and use your programmed presets tomake radio use quicker and simpler.
Never use portable computers or per-sonal digital assistants while the vehi-cle is moving.
Related information
Audio, media and Internet (p. 448)

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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. 55)
Whiplash Protection System (p. 48)
Safety mode (p. 64)
Child safety (p. 66)

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Related information
Safety (p. 44)
Reporting safety defects (p. 46)
Occupant safety (p. 45)
Whiplash Protection System The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) is designed to help reduce the risk of whiplash-type injuries. The system consists of energyabsorbing backrests and seat cushions aswell as specially designed head restraints inthe front seats.
WHIPS is activated in the event of a rear-end collision and adapted to the angle and speedof the collision and to the characteristics ofthe colliding vehicle. When WHIPS is activated, the front seat backrests move rearward and the seat cush-ions move downward to change the seatingpositions of the driver and front seat passen-ger. This movement helps absorb some of theforces that could result in whiplash.
WARNING
WHIPS is a supplement to the seat belt. Always wear your seat belt.
WARNING
Do not attempt to alter or repair the seat or WHIPS on your own. Volvo recommendscontacting an authorized Volvo workshop. If the front seats have been subjected to severe stress, e.g. in a collision, the seatsmust be replaced. Even if the seats appearundamaged, some of their protective prop-erties may have been lost.
Do not place any objects on the floor behind or under the front seats or on the rear seat that could preventWHIPS from functioning correctly.

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WARNING
Do not squeeze box-like cargo between the rear seat cushion and the front seat back-rest. If the rear seat backrests are folded down, cargo must be secured to prevent it fromsliding forward against the front seat back-rests in the event of a collision.
WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is folded down or if a rear-facing child restraint is being used inthe rear seat, the seat in front must bemoved forward so that it does not comeinto contact with the backrest or childrestraint.
Seating positionFor WHIPS to provide good protection, the driver and passenger must be seated correctlyand the system's function must not be impe-ded in any way. Set the front seat to the correct seating posi- tion before starting to drive. The driver and the front seat passenger should sit in the center of the seat with their heads asclose as possible to the head restraints.
Related information
Safety (p. 44)
Manual front seats (p. 182)
Power
* front seats (p. 183)
Rear Collision Warning
* (p. 343)
Seat belts
Seat belts should always be worn by all occu- pants in your vehicle. Children should beproperly restrained using an infant seat,adjustable child seat or booster cushion asdetermined by age, weight and height.
Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.
Seat belt maintenanceCheck periodically that the seat belts are ingood condition. Use water and a mild deter-gent for cleaning. Check the seat belt mecha-nism's function as follows: attach the seat beltand pull rapidly on the strap.

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WARNING
Never repair the belt yourself. Repairs should only be performed by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
Any device used to induce slack intothe shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimen-tal effect on the amount of protectionavailable in the event of a collision.
The seat back should not be tilted toofar back. The shoulder belt must betaut in order to function properly.
Do not use any type of child restraint inthe front passenger seat. We recom-mend that children who have outgrownthese devices sit in the rear seat withthe seat belt properly fastened.
Related information
Safety (p. 44)
Seat belt tensioners (p. 52)
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts(p. 50)
Door and seat belt reminders (p. 54)
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts Make sure that all passengers have buckled their seat belts before starting to drive.Buckling seat belts1. Pull out the belt slowly and make sure it is
not twisted or damaged.
NOTE
The seat belt is equipped with a seat belt retractor that will lock up in the followingsituations: if the belt is pulled out too quickly.
during braking and acceleration.
if the vehicle is leaning excessively.
when driving in turns.
if the automatic locking retractor/emer- gency locking retractor (ALR/ELR) isactivated. Each seat belt (except for thedriver's) is equipped with an ALR func-tion, which is designed to keep the seatbelt taut when installing a childrestraint. ALR is activated when the seatbelt is pulled out as far as possible. Ifthis is done, a sound from the seat beltretractor will be audible, which is nor-mal. The seat belt can now only be fedinto the retractor, not pulled out. Thisfunction is automatically disabled whenthe seat belt is unbuckled and fullyretracted.

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2. Buckle the seat belt by pushing the latch
plate into the receptacle.
> A distinct "click" indicates that the beltis locked into place.
WARNING
Always insert the seat belt latch plate into the belt buckle on the correct side. Failureto do so could cause the seat belts and beltbuckles to malfunction in a collision. Thereis a risk of serious injury. 3. The height of the seat belts in the front
seats can be adjusted.
Press the button on the seat belt holder and move the belt up or down. Position the belt as high as possible with- out it chafing against the neck.
The belt should be positioned closely over the shoul- der (against the collarbone, not down over the arm).
4. Tighten the lap section of the seat beltover the hips by pulling the diagonal sec- tion upward toward the shoulder.
The lap section of the seat belt should be positioned low on the hips (not against the abdomen).