If all the seats are occupied, a rear-facing
auxiliary seat in the cargo area can be used.
This seat is designed for two children, each
weighing between 50 - 88 lbs. (23 - 40 kg)
with a total seat capacity of 176 lbs. (80 kg)
and up to 55 inches (140 cm) in height.
Raising
Remove the cargo area cover, if installed, from
the car. Raise the backrest section forward until
it locks in place.
Flip the seat cushion over.
Lowering
Flip the seat cushion back into storage
position.
Pull the release handle and lower the backrest
to storage position.
WARNING!
Both rear seat backrests must
be up when the auxiliary seat is being used.
Do not use a booster cushion or child seat
in conjunction with the auxiliary seat.
The luggage net should be retracted and the
child safety lock in the tailgate should be
open to allow access to the cargo area.
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WARNING!
The exhaust pipe will still be
hot when the engine is turned off. Take
care that children do not burn themselves
when they get into or out of the car.
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Integrated booster cushions,
outboard positions (optional)
Volvo's own integrated booster cushions have
been specially designed to help safeguard a
child seated in the rear seat. When using an
integrated booster cushion, the child must be
secured with the vehicle's three-point seat belt.
This child seat is designed for use only by
children who weigh between 33 and 80 lbs (15
and 36 kg) and whose height is between 38
and 54 in. (97 and 137 cm).
Integrated booster cushion - outboard positions
Outboard integrated booster
cushions - Raising
1. Pull the handle at the front of the cushion
forward.
2. With both hands push the cushion
rearward.
3. Push the cushion until it locks in
place.
Integrated booster cushion - outboard positions
Outboard integrated booster
cushions - Lowering
1. Pull the handle at the front of the cushion
forward.
2. Push the cushion forward/downward.
NOTE: The booster cushion must be
completely lowered before the rear seat
backrest can be folded down.
The child should be properly seated on the
booster cushion. The hip section of the
three-point seat belt must fit snugly across the
child's hips, not across the stomach. The
shoulder section of the three-point seat belt
should be positioned across the chest and
shoulder (see illustration). The shoulder belt
must never be placed behind the child's back
or under the arm.
WARNING!
Failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions on
the use of this child restraint system can result in your child
striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash.
In the event of a collision while the integrated booster
cushion was occupied, the entire booster cushion and seat belt must
be replaced. The booster cushion should also be replaced if it is badly
worn or damaged in any way. This work should be performed by an
authorized Volvo retailer only. The booster cushion should be cleaned
while in place in the vehicle if possible. If not, please consult your
Volvo retailer.
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Keeping child seats in place (ALR/ELR*)
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the
driver's belt) is equipped with a locking mechanism to help keep the
seat belt taut.
When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:
Attach the seat belt to the child seat according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.
Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle (lock) in the usual
way.
Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time
and is normal.
The belt will now be locked in place.
This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is
unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.
WARNING!
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in
the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that children who have
outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly
fastened.
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* Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor
Important!
Why Volvo believes no child should sit in the front seat of a car.
It's quite simple really. A front air bag is a very powerful device designed,
by law, to help protect an adult. Because of the size of the airbag
and its speed of inflation, a child should never be placed in the front seat,
even if he or she is properly belted or strapped into a child safety seat.
Volvo has been an innovator in safety for over fifty years, and we'll
continue to do our part. But we need your help. Please remember to put
your children in the back seat, and buckle them up.
Volvo has some very specific recommendations:
Always wear your seat belt.
Air bags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which, when used
with a three-point seat belt can help reduce serious injuries during
certain types of accidents. Volvo recommends that you do not
disconnect the air bag system in your vehicle.
Volvo strongly recommends that ALL children sit in the rear seat of
any vehicle and that they be properly restrained.
A child should NEVER sit in the front passenger seat of any vehicle
equipped with a passenger-side front airbag.
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter
than four feet seven inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any
vehicle with a front passenger side airbag.
Drive safely!
Child Restraint Anchorages
Volvo cars are fitted with child restraint top
tether anchorages in the rear seat.
Refer to the child seat manufacturer's instruction for information on securing the child seat.
WARNING!
Child Restraint Anchorages
are designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted Child Restraints.
Under no circumstances are they
to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.
The anchorages are not able to withstand
excessive forces on them in the event of
collision if full harness seat belts or adult
seat belts are installed to them. An adult
who uses a belt anchored in a Child
Restraint Anchorage runs a great risk of
suffering severe injuries should a collision
occur. Do not install rear speakers which
would require the removal of the top tether
anchors or interfere with the proper use of
the top tether strap.
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ISOFIX fasteners and Seat
guides
ISOFIX fasteners are installed in the
rear seat on the outboard positions. One set of ISOFIX guides is also provided. Consult your
Volvo retailer for more information on child
safety accessories.
Child safety
Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint
systems for all occupants including children.
Remember that, regardless of age and size, a
child should always be properly restrained in a
car.
Your car is also equipped with
ISOFIX attachments, which make it more convenient to install child seats (see page 15).
Restraint systems for children are designed to
be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap
portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Such child
restraint systems can help protect children in
cars in the event of an accident only if they are
used properly. However, children could be
endangered in a crash if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle. Failure to
follow the installation instructions for your
child restraint can result in your child striking
the vehicle's interior in a sudden stop.
Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable
substitute for a child restraint system. In an
accident, a child held in a person's arms can be
crushed between the vehicle's interior and an
unrestrained person. The child could also be
injured by striking the interior, or by being
ejected from the vehicle during a sudden
maneuver or impact. The same can also
happen if the infant or child rides unrestrained
on the seat. Other occupants should also be
properly restrained to help reduce the chance
of injuring or increasing the injury of a child.
All states and provinces have legislation
governing how and where children should be
carried in a car. Find out the regulations
existing in your state or province. Recent
accident statistics have shown that children are
safer in rear seating positions than front
seating positions when properly restrained. A
child restraint system can help protect a child
in a vehicle. Here's what to look for when
selecting a child restraint system:
It should have a label certifying that it
meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) - or in
Canada, CMVSS 213.
Make sure the child restraint system is
approved for the child's height, weight and
development - the label required by the
standard or regulation, or instructions for
infant restraints, typically provide this
information.
In using any child restraint system, we
urge you to look carefully over the
instructions that are provided with the
restraint. Be sure you understand them
and can use the device properly and
safely in this vehicle. A misused child
restraint system can result in increased
injuries for both the infant or child and
other occupants in the vehicle.
A child who has outgrown the child safety
seat should use the rear seat with the
standard seat belt fastened. Place the child on
an approved cushion so that the seat belt is
properly located on the child's hips (see page
13). Legislation
in your state or province may mandate the use of a child seat or cushion in combination with
the seat belt, depending on the child's age and/or
size. Please check local regulations.
A specially designed and tested booster
cushion (not available in Canada ) for children
between 50 - 80 lbs (22.7 - 36 kg) and 38 -54 inches
(97 - 137 cm) in height can be obtained from your
Volvo retailer.
If necessary, an auxiliary seat for children is
available for use in the luggage compartment
of station wagon models. This seat is designed
for two children, each weighing between 50 - 88
lbs. (23 - 40 kg) and up to 59 inches (150
cm) in height.
WARNING!
When using the auxiliary seat for
children, both sections of the rear seat
backrest must be secured in the upright
position.
Do not use a booster cushion or child
seat in conjunction with the auxiliary
seat.
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Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the seat belts are in
good condition. Use water and a mild detergent
for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism
function as follows: Attach the seat belt and
pull rapidly on the strap.
Volvo Concern for Safety
Safety is the Volvo cornerstone. Our
concern dates back to 1927 when the first
Volvo rolled off the production line.
Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention),
safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact
zones were designed into Volvo cars long
before it was fashionable or required by
government regulation. We will not compromise
our commitment to safety. We continue to
seek out new safety features and to refine those
already in our cars. You can help. We would
appreciate hearing your suggestions about
improving automobile safety. We also want to
know if you ever have a safety concern with
your car. Call us in the U.S. at: 800-458-1552
or in Canada at: 800-663-8255.
Occupant safety
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how
old you are but rather on:
How well you see.
Your ability to concentrate.
How quickly you make decisions under
stress to avoid an accident.
The tips listed below are suggestions to help
you cope with the ever changing traffic
environment.
Never drink and drive.
If you are taking any medication, consult
your physician about its potential effects
on your driving abilities.
Take a driver-retraining course
Have your eyes checked regularly
Keep your windshield and headlights
clean.
Replace wiper blades when they start to
leave streaks.
Take into account the traffic, road, and
weather conditions, particularly with
regard to stopping distance.
Reporting Safety Defects in
the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Volvo Cars of North America. If
NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America. To
contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or
202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or
write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590. You
can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Volvo strongly recommends that if your
vehicle is covered under a service campaign,
safety or emission recall or similar action, it
should be completed as soon as possible.
Please check with your local retailer or Volvo
Cars of North America, LLC. if your vehicle is
covered under these conditions.
NHTSA can be reached at:
Internet : http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Telephone:
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) (toll free)
1-800-424-9393 (toll free)
1-202-366-0123 (in Washington DC area)
Brake circuit malfunction
The brake system is a hydraulic system consisting of two master
cylinders and two separate brake circuits. If a problem should occur in one
of these circuits, it is still possible to stop the car with the other brake
circuit.
If the brake pedal must be depressed farther than normal and
requires greater foot pressure, the stopping distance will be longer.
A warning light in the instrument panel will light up to warn the
driver that a fault has occurred.
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately
and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
NOTE: Press the brake pedal hard and maintain pressure on the pedal
- do not pump the brakes.
WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir: DO NOT
DRIVE. Tow the car to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system
inspected.
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NOTE: When the car is at a standstill and the engine is idling, e.g. at a
traffic light and the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal may go down
slightly. This is normal and is caused by an built-in function in the
power brake system.
Power brakes function only when the
engine is running
The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure which is only created
when the engine is running. Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the
engine switched off.
If the power brakes are not working, the brake pedal must be
pressed approximately four times harder than usual to make up for the lack
of power assistance. This can happen for example when towing your
vehicle or if the engine is switched off when the vehicle is rolling. The
brake pedal feels harder than usual.
Water on brake discs and brake pads affects
braking
Driving in rain and slush or passing through an automatic car wash can
cause water to collect on the brake discs and pads. This will cause a
delay in braking effect when the pedal is depressed. To avoid such a
delay when the brakes are needed, depress the pedal occasionally when
driving through rain, slush etc. This will remove the water from the
brakes. Check that brake application feels normal. This should also be
done after washing or starting in very damp or cold weather.
Severe strain on the brake system
The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or
hilly areas or towing. Vehicle speed is usually slower, which means that
the cooling of the brakes is less efficient than when driving on level
roads. To reduce the strain on the brakes, shift into a lower gear and let the engine help
with the braking. Do not forget that, if you are towing a trailer, the
brakes will be subjected to a greater than normal load.
pg. 19 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
If the warning lamp lights up there is a malfunction of the ABS
system (the standard braking system will however function) and the
vehicle should be driven cautiously to a Volvo retailer for inspection. The
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps to improve vehicle control
(stopping and steering) during severe braking conditions by limiting
brake lockup. When the system "senses" impending lockup, braking
pressure is automatically modulated in order to help prevent lockup,
which could lead to a skid.
The system performs a self-diagnostic test when the engine is started
and when the vehicle first reaches a speed of approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may
be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.
To obtain optimal effect from the ABS system, constant pressure
should be kept on the brake pedal, keep constant pressure on the
brake pedal. Do not pump the brake pedal.
The switching of the ABS modulator will be audible and the brake pedal
will pulsate during braking. Please be aware that ABS does not increase
the absolute braking potential of the vehicle. While control will be
enhanced, ABS will not shorten stopping distances on slippery surfaces.
ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution)
EBD is an integrated part of the ABS system. EBD regulates the
hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes to help provide optimal braking
capacity. The brake pedal will pulsate during braking, which is normal.
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same
time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
Restart the engine.
If both warning lights go off, no further action is required.
If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted, switch
off the engine again and check the brake fluid level (see pages 139
and for the location of the brake fluid reservoir).
WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir, DO NOT
DRIVE. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer and have
the brake system inspected.
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If the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark, drive carefully to an
authorized Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected.
Stability Traction Control (STC)*/
Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)**
* Standard on all models except the T5 turbo and R-models.
** Standard on T5 turbo and R-models, option on all other models
The stability systems consist of a number of functions:
The following two functions are common to both STC/DSTC
1. Traction control (TC)
This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin by
transferring power from a drive wheel that begins to lose traction to the wheel
on the opposite side of the car (on the same axle). TC monitors
and compares the rotational speed of the drive wheels. If one of the
drive wheels shows a tendency to spin, the difference in speed is
immediately detected. This triggers the Anti-lock Brake System, which brakes
the spinning wheel until the difference in rotational speed is corrected.
TC is most active at low speeds, and a pulsating sound will be
audible when the system is regulating wheel spin. This is quite normal.
This is one of the STC/DSTC's permanent functions and is not affected when the button on the center control panel is pressed.
2. Spin control (SC)
The spin control function is designed to help prevent the drive
wheels from spinning while the car is accelerating. This is done by
temporarily reducing engine torque to the drive wheels, which helps
improve stability and tractive force.
Under certain circumstances, such as when driving with snow chains,
or driving in deep snow or loose sand, it may be advisable to
temporarily switch off this function for maximum tractive force. This is done
by pressing the STC/DSTC button on the center control panel for at least
a half a second.
When the SC function has been switched off:
The text window (see page 27) will briefly display "SPIN CONTROL OFF"
The LED in the STC/DSTC button will be off.
The following two functions are only available with DSTC:
3. Active Yaw Control (AYC)
This function helps maintain directional stability, for example
when cornering, by braking one or more of the wheels if the car shows
a tendency to skid or slide laterally. This is done by activating the
Anti-lock Braking System. A pulsating sound will be audible when
the function is active, which is quite normal. If you apply the brakes
while this function is active, the brake pedal will feel stiffer than usual.
This is also one of the DSTC system's permanent functions and is
not affected when the DSTC button on the center control panel is pressed.
R-models only:
The AYC function can be deactivated. This is done by pressing
the DSTC button on the center control panel (see the illustration on page 31) for approximately one second. This procedure must be repeated 5
times, after which "DSTC REDUCED FUNCTION" will be displayed in
the text window. AYC will be automatically reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
WARNING!
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4. Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)
The EBA function is an integrated part of the DSTC system. EBA
is designed to provide full brake effect immediately in the event of
sudden, hard braking. The system is activated by the speed with which
you depress the brake pedal.
When the EBA system is activated, the brake pedal will go down
and pressure in the brake system immediately increases to the
maximum level.
Maintain full pressure on the brake pedal in order to utilize
the system completely. EBA is automatically deactivated when the
brake pedal is released. When the car has been parked for some time, the brake pedal may
sink more than usual when the engine is started. This is normal and the
pedal will return to its usual position when it is released.
The STC/DSTC button
The STC/DSTC button in the center control panel (see page 31) is
used to switch the Spin Control (SC) function on or off
NOTE: AYC (on models equipped with this function) will also
be reduced, but not switched off, if SC is switched off.
The button must be pressed for at least a half second to prevent SC
from being switched off inadvertently.
When the function has been switched off, the green indicator lamp in
the button will go out and "STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF" will be displayed in the text window.
All STC/DSTC functions are (re)activated each time the engine
is started.
The Stability Control indicator light
The Stability Control indicator light will come on for approximately
2 seconds when the ignition is switched on as the system performs a
self-diagnostic test.
The Stability Control indicator light will flash when:
Traction Control is actively functioning to help avoid
drive-wheel spin.
Spin Control is actively functioning to help avoid loss of
traction during acceleration.
Active Yaw Control is actively functioning to help avoid skids
or lateral slides.
The warning symbol in the
instrument panel
A steady yellow glow indicates:
That the system has been automatically disengaged due to a
fault. "ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" be displayed in the
text window. An authorized Volvo retailer should check the system.
The system has been temporarily switched off due to high
brake temperature. "TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF"
will be displayed.
NOTE: The system will automatically switch on again when the
brakes have cooled.
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