isofix VOLVO S40 2009 Owner´s Manual

Contents
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00 IntroductionGeneral information.................................. 10
Volvo and the environment....................... 12
Important warnings................................... 13
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01 SafetyOccupant safety........................................ 16
Seat belts.................................................. 18
Supplemental Restraint System............... 21
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS).............. 26
Side impact protection airbags................. 29
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC).................... 30
Whiplash Protection System..................... 32
Crash mode.............................................. 34
Child safety............................................... 35
Child restraint systems............................. 37
Infant seats............................................... 38
Convertible seats...................................... 40
Booster cushions...................................... 42
ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 43
Top tether anchors.................................... 45
Child restraint registration and recalls...... 46
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02 Instruments and controlsInstrument overview.................................. 50
Instrument panel....................................... 53
Indicator and warning symbols................. 55
Symbols – instrument panel..................... 57
Information display................................... 60
12-volt sockets......................................... 62
Lighting panel........................................... 63
Left-side steering wheel lever................... 66
Trip computer........................................... 68
Cruise control (option)............................... 70
Right-side steering wheel lever................. 72
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warn-
ing flashers................................................ 74
Parking brake............................................ 75
Power windows......................................... 76
Mirrors....................................................... 78
Power moonroof (option).......................... 81
Personal settings...................................... 83
HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(option)...................................................... 86

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Occupant safety...................................................................................... 16
Seat belts................................................................................................ 18
Supplemental Restraint System.............................................................. 21
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)............................................................. 26
Side impact protection airbags............................................................... 29
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)..................................................................30
Whiplash Protection System................................................................... 32
Crash mode............................................................................................. 34
Child safety............................................................................................. 35
Child restraint systems........................................................................... 37
Infant seats.............................................................................................. 38
Convertible seats.................................................................................... 40
Booster cushions.................................................................................... 42
ISOFIX lower anchors............................................................................. 43
Top tether anchors.................................................................................. 45
Child restraint registration and recalls.................................................... 46

01 SafetyChild safety
01``35 Children should be seated safely
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/LATCH
attachments, which make it more convenient
to install child seats.
Some 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 vehi-
cle. 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 ejec-
ted 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 properlyrestrained to help reduce the chance of injuring
or increasing the injury of a child.
All states and provinces have legislation gov-
erning how and where children should be car-
ried in a car. Find out the regulations existing
in your state or province. Recent accident sta-
tistics have shown that children are safer in rear
seating positions than front seating positions
when properly restrained. A child restraint sys-
tem can help protect a child in a vehicle. Here's
what to look for when selecting a child restraint
system:
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It should have a label certifying that it
meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) – or in Can-
ada, 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 infor-
mation.
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In using any child restraint system, we urge
you to carefully look 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.When a child has outgrown the child safety
seat, you should use the rear seat with the
standard seat belt fastened. The best way to
help protect the child here is to place the child
on a cushion so that the seat belt is properly
located on the hips (see the illustration on page
42). 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 cush-
ion (not available in Canada) can be obtained
from your Volvo retailer for children weighing
33 – 80 lb. (15 – 36 kg) and 38-54 inches
(97 – 137 cm) in height.
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend that
children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in
height who have outgrown these devices sit
in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened.

01 Safety
Child restraint systems
0137 Child restraints
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Infant seatThere are three main types of child restraint
systems: infant seats, convertible seats, and
booster cushions. They are classified accord-
ing to the child's age and size.
The following section provides general infor-
mation on securing a child restraint using a
three-point seat belt. Refer to pages 43–
45 for information on securing a child restraint
using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether
anchorages.
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Convertible seat
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if thePassenger airbag off
symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles
equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If
the severity of an accident were to cause the
airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious
injury or death to a child seated in this posi-
tion.
WARNING
Always refer to the child restraint manufac-
turer's instructions for detailed information
on securing the restraint.
WARNING
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When not in use, keep the child restraint
system secured or remove it from the
passenger compartment to help pre-
vent it from injuring passengers in the
event of a sudden stop or collision.
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A small child's head represents a con-
siderable part of its total weight and its
neck is still very weak. Volvo recom-
mends that children up to age 4 travel,
properly restrained, facing rearward. In
addition, Volvo recommends that chil-
dren should ride rearward facing, prop-
erly restrained, as long as possible.

01 SafetyInfant seats
0138
Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
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Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng-
er's seat
NOTE
Refer to pages 43–45 for information on
securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower
anchors and/or top tether anchorages.
WARNING
•An infant seat must be in the rear-facing
position only.•The infant seat should not be positioned
behind the driver's seat unless there is
adequate space for safe installation.
1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the
vehicle.
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Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
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Fasten the seat belt
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if thePassenger airbag off
symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles
equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If
the severity of an accident were to cause the
airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious
injury or death to a child seated in this posi-
tion.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.

01 SafetyConvertible seats
0140
Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt
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Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas-
senger's seat
NOTE
Refer to pages 43–45 for information on
securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower
anchors and/or top tether anchorages.Convertible seats can be used in either a for-
ward or rearward-facing position, depending
on the age and size of the child.
WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suita-
ble for the child's age and size. See the
convertible seat manufacturer's recommen-
dations.
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Route the seat belt through the convertible seat
WARNING
A small child's head represents a consider-
able part of its total weight and its neck is
still very weak. Volvo recommends that chil-
dren up to age 4 travel, properly restrained,
facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recom-
mends that children should ride rearward
facing, properly restrained, as long as pos-
sible.
WARNING
•Convertible child seats should be instal-
led in the rear seat only.•A rear-facing convertible seat should not
be positioned behind the driver's seat
unless there is adequate space for safe
installation.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat
of the vehicle.

01 Safety
ISOFIX lower anchors
01``43 Using the ISOFIX lower child seat
anchors
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ISOFIX lower child restraint anchorsLower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child
seats are located in the rear, outboard seats,
hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols
on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor
positions (see the illustration).To access the anchors:1. Put the child restraint in position.
2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down
the seat cushion and locate the anchors by
feel.3. Fasten the attachment on the child
restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX lower
anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
NOTE
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The rear seat's center position is not
equipped with ISOFIX lower anchors.
When installing a child restraint in this
position, attach the restraint's top tether
strap (if it is so equipped) to the top
tether anchorage point (see page 45)
and secure the restraint with the vehi-
cle's center seat belt (see page 37).
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Always follow your child seat manufac-
turer's installation instructions, and use
both ISOFIX lower anchors and top
tethers whenever possible.
WARNING
•
The ISOFIX lower child restraint
anchors are only intended for use with
child seats positioned in the outboard
seating positions. These anchors are
not certified for use with any child
restraint that is positioned in the center
seating position. When securing a child
restraint in the center seating position,
use only the vehicle's center seat belt.
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Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX
lower anchors

01 SafetyISOFIX lower anchors
0144
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly
to the anchor (see the illustration). If the
attachment is not correctly fastened, the
child restraint may not be properly secured
in the event of a collision.

01 Safety
Top tether anchors
0145 Top tether anchors
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Top tether anchorage pointsVolvo vehicles are equipped with child restraint
top tether anchorages in the rear seating posi-
tions. They are located on the rear sides of the
backrests.Using the top tether anchorages1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Release the backrest and tilt it forward to
access the anchorage. Attach the hook to
the anchorage. Return the seat back to the
upright position and make sure it locks in
place.
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Route the strap under the head restraint
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the child tether attachment
correctly to the anchor. If it is not correctly
fastened, the child seat may not be properly
restrained in the event of a collision.3. Route the top tether strap under the head
restraint and fasten its attachment to the
anchorage.
4. Firmly tension the top tether strap accord-
ing to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Tension the top tether strap
only after the lower anchor straps or the
seat belt have been firmly tensioned.See page 43 for information on securing the
child restraint to ISOFIX lower anchors.
WARNING
•
Never route a top tether strap over the
top or around the head restraint. It
should always be routed under the head
restraint.
•
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 colli-
sion occur.
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Do not install rear speakers that require
the removal of the top tether anchors or
interfere with the proper use of the top
tether strap.

12 Index
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277
fluid.....................................................219
general information............................. 153
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 223
list of................................................... 272
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 223
CCapacities, fluids..................................... 267
Capacity weight............................... 183, 265
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 274
CD changer.............................................. 249
CD player................................................. 249
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 254
Central locking system - remote control. 118
Chains...................................................... 186
Changing a wheel.................................... 190
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46
Child restraint systems.............................. 37
booster cushions.................................. 42
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 43
top tether anchors................................ 45
Child safety................................................ 35
booster cushions.................................. 42
child restraint systems.......................... 37
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38
Child safety locks....................................129
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 101
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
refrigerant.....................................92, 267
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting...................................................83
Coat hanger............................................. 110
Cold weather precautions........................ 137
Compact disc care..................................251
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 78
Conserving electrical current................... 138
Convertible seats....................................... 40Coolant.................................................... 267
changing............................................. 218
checking level of................................. 218
Courtesy lighting...................................... 107
Crash mode............................................... 34
Cruise control............................................ 70
Cup holders.....................................109, 111
Curb weight.....................................183, 265
DDetachable key blade.............................. 120
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 162
Dimensions.............................................. 264
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 26
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 26
Display....................................................... 60
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 243
Door mirrors............................................... 79
Driving economically................................ 136
Driving through water..............................137