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01 Introduction
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Important warnings
Please keep the following warnings in mind when operating/servicing your vehicle.
Driver distractionA driver has a responsibility to do everythingpossible to ensure his or her own safety andthe safety of passengers in the vehicle andothers sharing the roadway. Avoiding distrac-tions is part of that responsibility. Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling thevehicle in the driving environment. Your newVolvo is, or can be, equipped with many fea-ture-rich entertainment and communicationsystems. These include hands-free cellulartelephones, navigation systems, and multi-purpose audio systems. You may also ownother portable electronic devices for your ownconvenience. When used properly and safely,they enrich the driving experience. Improperlyused, 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 usethese devices or any feature of your vehicle ina way that distracts you from the task of driv-ing safely. Distraction can lead to a seriousaccident. In addition to this general warning,we offer the following guidance regardingspecific newer features that may be found inyour vehicle:
WARNING
•Never use a hand-held cellular tele- phone while driving. Some jurisdic-tions prohibit cellular telephone use bya driver 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.
Accessory installation
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We strongly recommend that Volvo own- ers install only genuine, Volvo-approvedaccessories, and that accessory installa-tions be performed only by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
• Genuine Volvo accessories are tested toensure compatibility with the perform-ance, safety, and emission systems inyour vehicle. Additionally, a trained andqualified Volvo service technician knowswhere accessories may and may not besafely installed in your Volvo. In all cases,please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician before installingany accessory in or on your vehicle.
• Accessories that have not been approvedby Volvo may or may not be specificallytested for compatibility with your vehicle.Additionally, an inexperienced installermay not be familiar with some of yourcar's systems.
• Any of your car's performance and safetysystems could be adversely affected ifyou install accessories that Volvo has nottested, or if you allow accessories to beinstalled by someone unfamiliar with yourvehicle.
• Damage caused by unapproved orimproperly installed accessories may notbe covered by your new vehicle warranty.See your Warranty and Service RecordsInformation booklet for more warrantyinformation. Volvo assumes no responsi-bility for death, injury, or expenses thatmay result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.
Related information
• About this manual (p. 14)
• Volvo Structural Parts Statement (p. 19)

02 Safety
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Reporting safety defects
The following information will help you report any perceived safety-related defects in yourvehicle.
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Volvo Cars of NorthAmerica, LLC. If NHTSA receivessimilar complaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group ofvehicles, it may order a recall andremedy campaign. However, NHTSAcannot become involved in individ-ual problems between you, yourretailer, or Volvo Cars of NorthAmerica, LLC. To contact NHTSA,you may either call the Auto SafetyHotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Trans-portation, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety fromhttp://www.safercar.gov, where youcan also enter your vehicle's VIN(Vehicle Identification Number) tosee if it has any open recalls. Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under aservice campaign, safety or emis-sion recall or similar action, it shouldbe completed as soon as possible.Please check with your local retaileror Volvo Cars of North America, LLCif your vehicle is covered underthese conditions. NHTSA can be reached at:Internet:http://www.nhtsa.govTelephone:1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Reporting safety defects in CanadaIf you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform Trans-port Canada in addition to notifying VolvoCars of Canada Corp.
Transport Canada can be contacted at:1-800-333-0510 Teletypewriter (TTY): 613 990-4500Fax: 1-819-994-3372Mailing Address: Transport Canada - Road Safety, 80 rue Noël, Gatineau, (Quebec) J8Z0A1
Related information
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Occupant safety (p. 26)
• Recall information (p. 26)