airbag VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owners Manual

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OWNER'S INFORMATION
Owner's information16
Owner's Manual in the center display17
Navigate in the Owner's Manual inthe center display18
Owner's manual in mobile devices20
Volvo Cars support site20
Using the Owner's Manual21
The Owner's Manual and the envi-ronment23
YOUR VOLVO
Contacting Volvo26
Volvo ID26
Creating and registering a Volvo ID27
Drive-E ‒ purer driving pleasure27
IntelliSafe - driver support28
Sensus - connection and entertainment30
Software Updates33
Data recording33
Terms & Conditions for Services34
Customer Privacy Policy34
Important information on accessoriesand extra equipment35
Accessory installation36
Connecting equipment to the vehi-cle's data link connector36
Technician certification37
Viewing the Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN)38
Volvo Structural Parts Statement38
Driver distraction39
SAFETY
Safety42
Safety during pregnancy43
Occupant safety43
Reporting safety defects44
Recall information45
Whiplash Protection System46
Seat belts47
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts48
Seat belt tensioners50
Resetting the electric seat belt ten-sioners51
Door and seat belt reminders51
Airbags52
Driver/passenger-side airbags53
Occupant weight sensor56
Side airbags60
Inflatable curtain60
Safety mode61
Starting and moving the vehiclewhen it is in safety mode62
Child safety63
Child restraints65
Infant seats67
Convertible seats69
Booster cushions71
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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possible collision and help the driver act in timeto prevent it. If the driver does not react to thewarning and the risk of collision is determined tobe imminent, City Safety can automatically applythe brakes.
Lane assistance (LKA) is another example of afunction that can help prevent accidents by help-ing the driver - on expressways and similar largerroads - to reduce the risk of the car accidentallyleaving its own lane.
The function Steering aid during increasedcollision risk can help the driver reduce the riskof the car leaving its lane unintentionally and/orcolliding with another vehicle or obstacle byactively steering the car back into its lane and/orswerving.

Protection
To help protect the driver and passengers, thevehicle is equipped with seat belt tensioners thatpull the seat belts taut in collisions and other crit-ical situations. The vehicle also has airbags, inflat-able curtains and the Whiplash ProtectionSystem (WHIPS), which helps prevent whiplashinjuries.

Related information
•Driver support systems (p. 272)
•Active high beam (p. 157)
•Safety (p. 42)
•Seat belts (p. 47)
•Airbags (p. 52)
•Whiplash Protection System (p. 46)

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Software Updates
So that you as a Volvo customer shall have thebest possible experience from your car, Volvo iscontinuously developing the systems in the carsand the services that you are offered.
You can update the software in your Volvo to thelatest version when your car is serviced at anauthorized Volvo dealer. The latest softwareupdate gives you access to new functions andimprovements, as well as previous improvementsincluded with previous software updates.
For more information about released updates andanswers to frequently asked questions, please goto support.volvocars.com.

NOTE
Functionality after updating may vary depend-ing on market, model, model year and options.

Related information
•Sensus - connection and entertainment(p. 30)
•Handling system updates via Download Cen-ter (p. 601)
Data recording
As part of Volvo's commitment to safety andquality, certain information is recorded regardingvehicle operation, functionality and incidents.
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR isto record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit-uations, such as an airbag deployment or hittinga road obstacle, data that will assist in under-standing how a vehicle's systems performed. TheEDR is designed to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a short period oftime, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR inthis vehicle is designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle wereoperating;
•Whether or not the driver and passengersafety belts were buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressingthe accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understand-ing of the circumstances in which crashes andinjuries occur.
EDR data is only recorded by the vehicle if amore serious collision situation occurs. No data isrecorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-tions and the EDR never registers who is drivingthe vehicle or the location of a crash or a nearcrash-like situation. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the EDR datawith the type of personally identifying data rou-tinely acquired during a crash investigation. Toread data recorded by an EDR, special equipmentis required, and access to the vehicle or the EDRis needed.
Furthermore, your vehicle is equipped with anumber of computers whose task is to continu-ously control and monitor the vehicle's operation.They can also register some of this informationduring normal driving conditions, most importantlyif they detect a fault relating to the vehicle'soperation and functionality or upon activation ofthe vehicle's active safety systems (e.g. CitySafety and the auto-brake function). Some of theregistered information is required by technicianswhen carrying out service and maintenance toenable them to diagnose and rectify any faultsthat have occurred in the vehicle and to enableVolvo to fulfill legal and other regulatory require-ments. Information thus registered in the vehicleis registered in the vehicle's computers until thevehicle is serviced or repaired. In addition to theabove, the registered information may - on anaggregated basis - be used for research andproduct development purposes in order to contin-uously improve the safety and quality of Volvovehicles.
For additional information, please contact Volvo.

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Important information onaccessories and extra equipment
Incorrectly connected or installed accessories orextra equipment may have an adverse effect onthe vehicle's electronics.We strongly recommend that Volvo owners useonly genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, andthat accessory installations be performed only bya trained and qualified Volvo service technician.Certain accessories only work when the associ-ated software is installed in the vehicle's com-puter system.
The equipment described in the Owner's Manualis not available in all vehicles. Vehicles may beequipped differently depending on marketrequirements and national or local laws and regu-lations.
Optional or accessory equipment may not beavailable in all countries or markets. Please notethat some vehicles may be equipped differently,depending on special legal requirements. Formore information on which equipment is standardand which is an option or accessory, please con-tact your Volvo retailer.

NOTE
Do not export your Volvo to another countrybefore investigating that country's applicablesafety and exhaust emission requirements. Insome cases it may be difficult or impossibleto comply with these requirements. Modifica-tions to the emission control system(s) mayrender your Volvo not certifiable for legaloperation in the U.S., Canada and other coun-tries.

WARNING
CALIFORNIA proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emitchemicals known to the state of California tocause cancer, and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluidscontained in vehicles and certain products ofcomponent wear contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause can-cer, and birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
WARNING
Certain of the vehicle's components, such asairbag modules, seat belt tensioners, adjusta-ble steering wheel columns and button cellbatteries, may contain perchlorate materials.Special handling may apply for service or vehi-cle end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

WARNING
The driver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle in a safe manner and for comply-ing with current statutes and regulations.
It is also essential to maintain and service thevehicle according to Volvo's recommendationsas stated in the owner's information and theservice and warranty booklet.
If the on-board information differs from theprinted owner's manual, the printed informa-tion always takes precedence.

Related information
•Accessory installation (p. 36)
•Connecting equipment to the vehicle's datalink connector (p. 36)
•Using the Owner's Manual (p. 21)

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Safety
The vehicle is equipped with a number of safetysystems that work together to help protect thevehicle's driver and passengers in the event ofan accident.
The vehicle is equipped with a number of sensorsthat may react in the event of an accident andactivate different safety systems, such as the air-bag system and seat belt tensioners. Dependingon the specific conditions of the accident, e.g.collisions at certain angles, overturning or swerv-ing, the systems react differently to help providethe best protection.
There are also mechanical safety systems suchas the Whiplash Protection System. The vehicleis also built so that a large part of the force of acollision is distributed to the vehicle's members,pillars, floor, roof and other parts of the body.
After an accident, the vehicle's safety mode maybe activated if any important function in the vehi-cle has been damaged.

Warning symbol in the instrument panel
The warning symbol in the instrumentpanel illuminates when the vehicle'selectrical system is in ignition mode II.The symbol will go out after approx. 6seconds if no faults are detected in the vehicle'ssafety systems.
WARNING
If the warning symbol remains illuminated orswitches on while driving and the messageSRS airbag Service urgent Drive toworkshop is displayed in the instrumentpanel, this indicates that something in thesafety system is not functioning properly.Volvo recommends contacting an authorizedVolvo workshop for repairs as soon as possi-ble.

WARNING
Never attempt to alter or repair any of thevehicle's safety systems yourself. Incorrectlyperformed repairs to any system could impairfunction and lead to serious injury. Volvo rec-ommends contacting an authorized Volvoworkshop.
If this dedicated warning symbol is notfunctioning, the general warning sym-bol will illuminate instead and the samemessage will be displayed in the instru-ment panel.

Related information
•Safety during pregnancy (p. 43)
•Occupant safety (p. 43)
•Reporting safety defects (p. 44)
•Recall information (p. 45)
•Seat belts (p. 47)
•Airbags (p. 52)
•Whiplash Protection System (p. 46)
•Safety mode (p. 61)
•Child safety (p. 63)

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WARNING
Never use a seat belt for more than oneoccupant. Never wear the shoulder portion ofthe belt under the arm, behind the back orotherwise out of position. Such use couldcause injury in the event of an accident. Asseat belts lose much of their strength whenexposed to violent stretching, they should bereplaced after any collision, even if theyappear to be undamaged.

WARNING
Do not use clips or fasten the belts aroundhooks or other parts of the interior. This willprevent the seat belt from fitting properly.

WARNING
Never damage the seat belts and never insertany foreign objects into the belt buckle. Thismay cause the seat belts and belt buckles tomalfunction in a collision. There is a risk ofserious injury.

Unbuckling seat belts
1. Press the red button on the seat belt recep-tacle and make sure the seat belt retractsfully into the retractor slot.
2. If it does not fully retract, guide the belt man-ually into the slot and make sure it does nothang loose.
If the seat belt in the second row centerseating position is used, make sure it is prop-erly positioned in the correct seat belt guide.
Related information
•Seat belts (p. 47)
•Seat belt tensioners (p. 50)
•Door and seat belt reminders (p. 51)
Seat belt tensioners
The vehicle is equipped with standard and elec-tric seat belt tensioners that can help tension theseat belt in a critical situation or collision.
Standard seat belt tensioners
All seat belts are equipped with a standard seatbelt tensioner.
In a collision of sufficiently violent force, the seatbelt tensioners will tension the seat belts in orderto more effectively restrain the occupants.

Electric seat belt tensioners
The driver's and front passenger's seat belts areequipped with electric seat belt tensioners.
The seat belt tensioners interact and can be acti-vated in conjunction with the City Safety andRear Collision Warning driver support systems. Incritical situations, such as if the vehicle brakessuddenly, begins to skid or runs off the road (e.gif the vehicle rolls into a ditch, lifts off the groundor hits an obstacle in the road), or if there is a riskof collision, the seat belts can be pulled taut bythe seat belt tensioner's electric motor.
The electric seat belt tensioner helps to positionthe occupant more effectively in the seat, whichreduces the risk of the occupant striking the inte-rior of the passenger compartment and improvesthe effect of other safety systems such as theairbags.

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Seat belt reminder
Reminder light in ceiling console.
The seat belt reminder consists of an audible sig-nal and a symbol in the instrument panel.
The reminder light varies depending on the vehi-cle's speed, driving time and distance driven.
A seat belt status graphic in the instrument panelindicates when the driver's or a passenger's seatbelt is buckled or unbuckled.
Child seats are not included in the seat beltreminder system.

Front seats
An audible signal and an indicator light remindunbuckled occupants to fasten their seat belts.
Rear seat
The rear seat belt reminder has two functions:
•To indicate which seat belts are buckled inthe rear seats. This will also be displayed inan instrument panel graphic.
•To provide audio and visual reminders if anyseat belt in the rear seat is removed whilethe vehicle is in motion. The reminder willstop when the seat belt has been rebuckled.

Door/hood/tailgate and fuel filler door
reminder
If the hood, tailgate, fuel filler door or any door isnot properly closed, this will be indicated by agraphic in the instrument panel. Stop the vehiclesafely and close the open door, hood, etc.
If the vehicle is moving at a speedunder approx. 10 km/h (6 mph), theinformation symbol will illuminate in theinstrument panel.
If the vehicle is moving at a speedabove approx. 10 km/h (6 mph), thewarning symbol will illuminate in theinstrument panel.

Related information
•Seat belts (p. 47)
•Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 48)
Airbags
The vehicle is equipped with airbags and inflat-able curtains for the driver and passengers.
WARNING
•If the airbag warning light stays on afterthe engine has started or if it illuminateswhile you are driving, have the vehicleinspected by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician as soon as possible.
•Never attempt to alter or repair any of thevehicle's safety systems yourself. Incor-rectly performed repairs to any systemcould impair function and lead to seriousinjury. All work on these systems shouldbe performed by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician.

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WARNING
If your vehicle has become water-damaged inany way (e.g., soaked floor mats/standingwater on the floor of the vehicle), do notattempt to start the engine. This may causeairbag deployment, which could result in seri-ous injury. Volvo recommends towing thevehicle directly to an authorized Volvo work-shop.
Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
1.Switch off the ignition for at least 10minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Follow the instructions for manually over-riding the shiftlock system.

Deployed airbags
WARNING
If any of the airbags have deployed:
•Do not attempt to drive the vehicle. Haveit towed to an authorized workshop.
•If necessary, seek medical attention.

Related information
•Safety (p. 42)
•Driver/passenger-side airbags (p. 53)
•Side airbags (p. 60)
•Inflatable curtain (p. 60)
Driver/passenger-side airbags
As a supplement to the seat belts, the vehicle isequipped with driver and passenger side frontairbags.
Driver/passenger side front airbags.
In a frontal collision, the airbags help protect thedriver's and passenger's head, face and chestand the driver's knees and legs.
A collision of a sufficiently violent force will trig-ger the sensors and one or more airbags willinflate. The airbag helps cushion the initial impactof the collision for the passenger. The airbagdeflates when compressed by the collision. Asmall amount of powder will also be releasedfrom the airbag. This may appear to be smokeand is normal. The entire process, from inflationto deflation of the airbag, occurs within tenths ofa second.
NOTE
The sensors react differently depending onthe circumstances of the accident andwhether or not the seat belt is used. Does notapply to all belt positions.
In some accident situations, only one (ornone) of the airbags will be deployed. Thesensors monitor the impact of the collisionand react accordingly to deploy one, severalor no airbags.

WARNING
The seat belt and the airbag work together. Ifthe seat belt is not used or is used incorrectly,the airbag may not provide the intended pro-tection in a collision.
To help prevent injury in the event the airbagis deployed, passengers should sit as uprightas possible, with their feet on the floor andtheir backs against the seat backrest.

WARNING
Volvo recommends contacting an authorizedVolvo workshop for repairs. Incorrectly per-formed repairs to the airbag system couldimpair function and lead to serious injury.

The front airbag system
The front airbag system includes gas generatorssurrounded by the airbags, and deceleration sen-

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sors that activate the gas generators, causing theairbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
As the movement of the seats' occupants com-presses the airbags, some of the gas is expelledat a controlled rate to provide better cushioning.Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizingseat belt slack. The entire process, from inflationto deflation of the airbag, occurs within tenths ofa second.
The location of the front airbags is indicated bySRS AIRBAG embossed on the steering wheelpad and above the glove compartment, and bydecals on both sun visors and on the front andfar right side of the dash.
The driver's side front airbag is folded andlocated in the steering wheel hub.
The knee airbag is folded on the underside ofthe dashboard on the driver's side. The textAIRBAG is embossed on the panel.
The passenger's side front airbag is foldedbehind a panel located above the glove compart-ment.

WARNING
•The airbags in the vehicle are designed tobe a SUPPLEMENT to-not a replacementfor-the three-point seat belts. For maxi-mum protection, wear seat belts at alltimes. Be aware that no system can pre-vent all possible injuries that may occur inan accident.
•Never drive with your hands on the steer-ing wheel pad/airbag housing.
•The front airbags are designed to helpprevent serious injury. Deployment occursvery quickly and with considerable force.During normal deployment and depend-ing on variables such as seating position,one may experience abrasions, bruises,swellings, or other injuries as a result ofdeployment of one or both of the airbags.
•When installing any accessory equipment,make sure that the front airbag system isnot damaged. Any interference in the sys-tem could cause malfunction.

Front airbag deployment
•The front airbags are designed to deploy dur-ing certain frontal or front-angular collisions,impacts, or decelerations, depending on thecrash severity, angle, speed and objectimpacted. The airbags may also deploy in
certain non-frontal collisions where rapiddeceleration occurs.
•The airbag system sensors, which trigger thefront airbags, are designed to react to boththe impact of the collision and the inertialforces generated by it, and to determine ifthe intensity of the collision is sufficient forthe seat belt tensioners and/or airbags to bedeployed.
However, not all frontal collisions activate thefront airbags.
•If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g.,a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed objectat a low speed, the front airbags will not nec-essarily deploy.
•Front airbags do not normally deploy in aside impact collision, in a collision from therear or in a rollover situation.
•The amount of damage to the bodyworkdoes not reliably indicate if the airbagsshould have deployed or not.

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NOTE
•Deployment of front airbags occurs onlyone time during an accident. In a collisionwhere deployment occurs, the airbagsand seat belt pretensioners activate.Some noise occurs and a small amountof powder is released. The release of thepowder may appear as smoke-like matter.This is a normal characteristic and doesnot indicate fire.
•Volvo's front airbags use special sensorsthat are integrated into the front seat beltbuckles. The point at which the airbagdeploys is determined by whether or notthe seat belt is being used, as well as theseverity of the collision.
•Collisions can occur where only one ofthe airbags deploys. If the impact is lesssevere, but severe enough to present aclear injury risk, the airbags are triggeredat partial capacity. If the impact is moresevere, the airbags are triggered at fullcapacity.
WARNING
•Do not use child safety seats or childbooster cushions/backrests in the frontpassenger's seat. We also recommendthat occupants under 140 cm (4 feet7 inches) in height who have outgrownthese devices sit in the rear seat with theseat belt fastened. See also the Occu-pant Weight Sensor information.
•Never drive with the airbags deployed.The fact that they hang out can impair thesteering of your vehicle. Other safety sys-tems can also be damaged.
•The smoke and dust formed when theairbags are deployed can cause skin andeye irritation in the event of prolongedexposure.
Should you have questions about any componentin the SRS system, please contact a trained andqualified Volvo service technician or Volvo cus-tomer support:
In the United States
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Customer Care Center
1 Volvo Drive
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
1-800-458-1552
www.volvocars.com/us
In Canada
Volvo Car Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Centre
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocars.com/ca

Airbag decals
Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors