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Front airbags
Passenger’s side airbag - above
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•The airbags in the vehicle are designed to
be a SUPPLEMENT to—not a replace-
ment for—the three-point seat belts. For
maximum protection, wear seat belts at all
times. Be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may
occur in an accident.
•Never drive a vehicle with a steering
wheel-mounted airbag with your hands on
the steering wheel pad/airbag housing.
•The front airbags are designed to help
prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs
very quickly and with considerable force.
During normal deployment and depending
on variables such as seating position, one
may experience abrasions, bruises,
swellings, or other injuries as a result from
deployment of one or both of the airbags.
•When installing any accessory equipment,
make sure that the front airbag system is
not damaged. Any interference in the
system could cause malfunction.
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•Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger’s seat. We also recommend that
occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm)
in height who have outgrown these
devices sit in the rear seat with the seat
belt fastened
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•Never drive with the airbags deployed.
The fact that they hang out can impair the
steering of your vehicle. Other safety
systems can also be damaged.
•The smoke and dust formed when the
airbags are deployed can cause skin and
eye irritation in the event of prolonged
exposure.
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SRS decal at far right of the passenger’s
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•Children must never be allowed in the
front passenger’s seat. Volvo recommends
that ALL occupants (adults and children)
shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be
seated in the back seat of any vehicle with
a passenger-side front airbag. See page 21
for guidelines.
•Occupants in the front passenger's seat
must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit
leaning toward the instrument panel or
otherwise sit out of position.
•The occupant's back must be as upright as
comfort allows and be against the seat
back with the seat belt properly fastened.
•Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on the
dash, seat or out of the window.


•No objects or accessory equipment, e.g.
dashboard covers, may be placed on,
attached to, or installed near the air bag
hatch (the area above the glove compart-
ment) or the area affected by airbag
deployment (see the illustration on page
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•There should be no loose articles, e.g.
coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dash-
board area.
•Never try to open the airbag cover on the
steering wheel or the passenger’s side
dashboard. This should only be done by a
trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Interior 24
Exterior 25
Instruments 26
Instrument panel 27
Indicator and warning lights 28
Text information window 30
Switches in the center console 31
Trip computer 32
Cruise control 33
Lighting panel 35
Steering wheel adjustment/lock, Ignition switch 36
Left-side steering wheel lever 37
Right-side steering wheel lever 38
Tailgate wipers/washers, Water repellent glass 39
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear window, heated front seats 40
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays 41
Electrically operated windows 42
Rearview/sideview mirrors 43
Power moonroof 44
Sun visor 45

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Cruise control
Cruise control
The cruise control buttons are located on the
left side of the steering wheel hub.
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the lever in this position, you can set
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downward to decrease the speed.Windshield wiper/washer
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(Option on certain models)
With this feature, the steering is most responsive at lower speeds to
make parking, driving in city traffic, etc., easier. The effect of the power
steering diminishes as you accelerate for greater stability at highway
speeds.
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Emergency towing
Front towing eyelet Rear towing eyelet
Emergency towing
The towing eyelet is located in the tool bag,
under the floor of the cargo area, with the
spare tire. This eyelet must be screwed into the
positions provided on the right sides of either
the front or rear bumper (see illustration). To
attach the towing eyelet:
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CAUTION:
•Please check with state and local authori-
ties before attempting this type of towing,
as vehicles being towed are subject to
regulations regarding maximum towing
speed, length and type of towing device,
lighting, etc.
•If the car’s battery is dead, do not attempt
to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
as this will damage the three-way catalytic
converter(s). The engine must be jump
started using an auxiliary battery (see page
109).
•If the car is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be used
to secure the car on the flat bed. Consult
the tow truck operator.
WARNING!
•Remember that the power brakes and
power steering will not function when
engine is not running. The braking and
steering systems will function but the
brake pedal pressure required is 3 - 4
times above normal and greater steering
effort must be exerted.
•The towing eyelets must not be used for
pulling another vehicle out of a ditch or
for any similar purpose involving severe
strain.
•Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the
car up onto a flat bed tow truck.
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