belt VOLVO S90 TWIN ENGINE 2019 Owner's Guide

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Convertible seats
Suitable child restraints should always be usedwhen children (depending on their age/size) areseated in the vehicle.

Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt
Do not place the convertible seat in the front passeng-er's seat.
Convertible seats can be used in either a forwardor rearward-facing position, depending on theage and size of the child.
Route the seat belt through the convertible seat.

WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suitablefor the child's age and size. See the converti-ble seat manufacturer's recommendations.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat ofthe vehicle.
WARNING
A small child's head represents a consider-able part of its total weight and its neck isstill very weak. Volvo recommends thatchildren up to age 4 travel, properlyrestrained, facing rearward. In addition,Volvo recommends that children shouldride rearward facing, properly restrained, aslong as possible.
Convertible child seats should be installedin the rear seat only.
A rear-facing convertible seat should notbe positioned behind the driver's seatunless there is adequate space for safeinstallation.
2.Attach the seat belt to the convertible seataccording to the child restraint manufactur-er's instructions.

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Fasten the seat belt.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latchplate into the buckle (lock) until a distinctclick is audible.
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt outas far as possible to activate the belt's auto-matic locking function.

NOTE
The locking retractor will automaticallyrelease when the seat belt is unbuckled andallowed to retract fully.
5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place, letthe seat belt retract and pull it taut. A soundfrom the seat belt retractor's automatic lock-ing function will be audible at this time and isnormal. The seat belt should now be lockedin place.
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt.
6. Push and pull the convertible seat along theseat belt path to ensure that it is heldsecurely in place by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the childrestraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in any direc-tion along the seat belt path.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuck-ling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.
Ensure that the convertible seat is securely in place.

WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the frontpassenger seat of any vehicle with a frontpassenger airbag - not even if the "Passengerairbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror isilluminated. If the severity of an accident wereto cause the airbag to inflate, this could leadto serious injury or death to a child seated inthis position.

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Related information
Child restraints (p. 65)
Infant seats (p. 67)
Booster cushions (p. 71)
Top tether anchors (p. 72)
Lower child seat attachment points (p. 73)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)
Booster cushions
Suitable child restraints should always be usedwhen children (depending on their age/size) areseated in the vehicle.

Securing a booster cushion
Position the child correctly on the booster cushion.
Booster cushions are recommended for childrenwho have outgrown convertible seats.
1. Place the booster cushion in the rear seat ofthe vehicle.
2.With the child properly seated on the boostercushion, attach the seat belt to or around thecushion according to the manufacturer'sinstructions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latchplate into the buckle (lock) until a distinctclick is audible.
Positioning the seat belt.
4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut andfits snugly around the child.

WARNING
The hip section of the three-point seatbelt must fit snugly across the child'ships, not across the stomach.
The shoulder section of the three-pointseat belt should be positioned across thechest and shoulder.
The shoulder belt must never be placedbehind the child's back or under the arm.

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Related information
Child restraints (p. 65)
Convertible seats (p. 69)
Infant seats (p. 67)
Top tether anchors (p. 72)
Lower child seat attachment points (p. 73)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)
Top tether anchors
Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint toptether anchorages for all three seating positionsin the rear seat. They are located on the rear par-cel shelf.

Child restraint anchorages
Top tether anchors and symbols on the rear parcel shelf.

Securing a child seat
1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Route the top tether strap under the headrestraint and attach it to the anchor.
3. Attach the strap for the lower tether anchorsin the lower ISOFIX/LATCH attachmentpoints. If the child restraint is not equippedwith straps for the lower tether anchors, or ifthe child restraint is used on the center seat-ing position, follow the instructions forattaching a child restraint using the auto-matic locking seat belt.
4. Firmly tension all straps.
Refer also to the child seat manufacturer'sinstructions for information on securing the childseat.
WARNING
Always refer to the recommendationsmade by the child restraint manufacturer.
Volvo recommends that the top tetheranchors be used when installing a for-ward-facing child restraint.
Never route a top tether strap over thetop of the head restraint. The strapshould be routed beneath the headrestraint.
Child restraint anchorages are designedto withstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under nocircumstances are they to be used foradult seat belts or harnesses. The ancho-rages are not able to withstand excessiveforces on them in the event of collision iffull harness seat belts or adult seat belts

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are installed to them. An adult who uses abelt anchored in a child restraint anchor-age runs a great risk of suffering severeinjuries should a collision occur.
Do not install rear speakers that requirethe removal of the top tether anchors orinterfere with the proper use of the toptether strap.

Related information
Child restraints (p. 65)
Lower child seat attachment points (p. 73)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)
Lower child seat attachment points
The rear seats are equipped with lower childseat attachment points.
The lower child seat attachment points areintended for use with certain rear-facing childrestraints.
Always follow the manufacturer's installationinstructions when attaching a child seat to thelower child seat attachment points.

Location of child seat attachment
points
Location of child seat attachment points in the rear seat.
The child seat attachment points in the rear seatare located on the rear section of the front seatfloor rails.
Related information
Child restraints (p. 65)
Top tether anchors (p. 72)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)

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ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors
Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equippedchild seats are located in the rear, outboardseats, hidden below the backrest cushions.

Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child
seat anchors
Location of the ISOFIX/LATCH anchors
Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark theISOFIX/LATCH anchor positions as shown. Toaccess the anchors, kneel on the seat cushionand locate the anchors by feel. Always follow yourchild seat manufacturer's installation instructions,and use both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors andtop tethers whenever possible.

To access the anchors
1. Put the child restraint in position.
2. Kneel on the child restraint to press downthe seat cushion and locate the anchors byfeel.
3. Fasten the attachment on the childrestraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/LATCHlower anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat strapsaccording to the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform toFMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer tothe child restraint system's manual for weightand size ratings.

NOTE
The rear center seat is not equipped withISOFIX/LATCH lower tether anchors. If achild restraint is used in this seat, attachthe restraint's upper anchor strap (ifequipped with these) to the top tetheranchor point for this strap and secure thechild restraint with the vehicle's centerseat belt.
Always follow your child seat manufactur-er's installation instructions, and use bothISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and toptethers whenever possible.
Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/LATCHlower anchors.
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the attachment cor-rectly to the anchor (see the illustration).If the attachment is not correctly fas-tened, the child restraint may not beproperly secured in the event of a colli-sion.
The ISOFIX/LATCH lower child restraintanchors are only intended for use withchild seats positioned in the outboardseating positions. These anchors are notcertified for use with any child restraintthat is positioned in the center seatingposition. When securing a child restraintin the center seating position, use onlythe vehicle's center seat belt.

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Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays information rela-ted to the vehicle and driving.
The instrument panel contains gauges, indicatorsand monitoring and warning symbols. What isshown in the instrument panel varies dependingon the equipment, settings and functions cur-rently active.
The instrument panel is activated as soon as adoor is opened, i.e. in ignition mode 0. The panelwill power down after a short period of time if it isnot used. To reactivate it, do one of the following:
Depress the brake pedal.
Activate ignition mode I.
Open one of the doors.

WARNING
If the instrument panel turns off, does notactivate when the ignition is switched on, orpart/all of the panel cannot be read, do notdrive the vehicle. Consult a workshop immedi-ately. Volvo recommends an authorized Volvoworkshop.

WARNING
If the instrument panel is not functioningproperly, information about brakes, airbags orother safety-related systems may not be dis-played. The driver will then not be able tocheck the status of the vehicle systems orreceive relevant warnings and information.
Location in the instrument panel:
Left sideIn the centerRight side
SpeedometerIndicator and warning symbolsTachometer/Hybrid gaugeA
Trip odometerAmbient temperature sensorGear indicator
OdometerBClockDrive Mode
Cruise control/speed limiter informationMessage (also graphics in some cases) Fuel gauge
Road sign information*Door and seat belt statusHybrid gauge
–Hybrid battery's charge levelDistance to empty tank
–Media playerDistance to discharged battery

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Warning symbols in the instrumentpanel
The warning symbols alert the driver that animportant function is activated or that a seriousfault or error has occurred.
Symbol Meaning
WARNING
The red warning symbol illuminatesto indicate that a fault has beendetected that could affect safetyand/or driveability. An explanatorymessage will be simultaneouslydisplayed in the instrument panel.The warning symbol may also illu-minate in combination with othersymbols.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol will glow steadily orflash if the driver or front seat pas-senger has not fastened their seatbelt or if anyone in the rear seathas removed their seat belt.
Symbol Meaning
Airbags
If this symbol remains illuminatedor comes on while driving, a faulthas been detected in one of thevehicle's safety systems. Read themessage in the instrument panel.Volvo recommends contacting anauthorized Volvo workshop.
A
B
Fault in brake system
If this symbol illuminates, the brakefluid level may be too low. Contactyour nearest authorized workshopto have the brake fluid levelchecked and adjusted.
A
B
Parking brake on
This symbol glows steadily whenthe parking brake is applied.
A flashing symbol indicates that afault has occurred. Read the mes-sage in the instrument panel.
Symbol Meaning
Low oil pressure
If this symbol illuminates while driv-ing, the engine oil level is too low.Stop the engine immediately andcheck the engine oil level. Add oil ifnecessary. If the symbol illuminatesand the oil level is normal, contacta workshop. Volvo recommendscontacting an authorized Volvoworkshop.
Generator not charging
This symbol illuminates during driv-ing if a fault is detected in the elec-trical system. Contact a workshop.Volvo recommends contacting anauthorized Volvo workshop.
Collision risk
City Safety warns the driver if thereis a risk of a collision with anothervehicle, pedestrian, cyclist or largeanimal.
ACanadian models.BUS models.

Related information
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 90)
Instrument panel (p. 80)

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Move the passenger seat forward/rearwardby moving the control forward/rearward.
Change the backrest tilt of the passengerseat by moving the control forward/back-ward.

Related information
Manual front seats (p. 180)
Power* front seats (p. 181)
Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 181)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display* (p. 182)
Using stored positions for seats, mirrors andhead-up display* (p. 183)
Adjusting front seat massage settings*(p. 185)
Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 185)
Front seat massage* settings (p. 184)
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*(p. 186)
Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 187)
Folding down the rear seat
backrests*
The rear seat backrest is divided into two sec-
tions that can be folded down separately5.
WARNING
Adjust the seat and ensure it locks intoposition before driving. Use caution whenadjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or care-less adjustments could lead to injury.
Long objects must always be securelytied down to help prevent injury or dam-age in the event of sudden braking.
Always turn off the engine and apply theparking brake when loading or unloadingthe vehicle.
Put the gear selector in P to help preventthe gear selector from being inadvertentlymoved.

CAUTION
When the backrest is folded down, make surethere are no objects in the rear seat, and theseat belts are not buckled. Otherwise there isa risk of damage to the upholstery.

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Related information
Adaptive Cruise Control* (p. 292)
Head-up display* (p. 138)
Activating and starting AdaptiveCruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC37) must first beactivated and then started before it can regulatespeed and distance.

Putting Adaptive Cruise Control in
standby mode
Note: This illustration is general and details may varydepending on model.
Adaptive Cruise Control is in standby mode eachtime the engine is started. To put ACC in standbymode from active mode:
–Press ◀ (2) or ▶ (3) on the steering wheel
keypad and scroll to the (4) function.
> The symbol will appear and AdaptiveCruise Control will go into standby mode.
Starting/activating Adaptive Cruise
Control
To start ACC:
The driver's seat belt must be buckled andthe driver's door must be closed.
There must be a vehicle ahead (target vehi-cle) within a reasonable distance or yourvehicle's current speed must be at least15 km/h (9 mph).
Note: This illustration is general and details may varydepending on model.
–With the (4) function displayed, press
(1) on the steering wheel keypad.
> Adaptive Cruise Control will start and thecurrent speed will be stored, which will beshown by numbers in the center of thespeedometer.
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