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Safety mode Safety mode is a feature that is triggered after a collision if there is potential damage toan important function in the vehicle, such asthe fuel lines, sensors for one of the safetysystems, the brake system, etc.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text Safety mode See Owner's manualmay appear in the instrument panel along with the warning symbol if the panel is undamagedand the vehicle's electrical system is intact.The message indicates that one or more of thevehicle's functions may be reduced.
WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you smell fuel fumes when the message Safety
mode See Owner's manual is displayed
in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle immediately.
If safety mode has been set, it may be possi- ble to reset the system in order to start andmove the vehicle a short distance, for exam-ple, if it is blocking traffic.
WARNING
Never attempt to perform repairs or reset electrical components on your own afterthe vehicle has been in safety mode. Thiscould result in injury or prevent the vehiclefrom functioning properly. Volvo recom-mends having the vehicle inspected andreset to normal operating status by an authorized Volvo workshop after
Safety
mode See Owner's manual has been dis-
played.
WARNING
When the vehicle is in safety mode, it should not be towed behind another vehi-cle. It should be towed from the site on atow truck. Volvo recommends towing thevehicle directly to an authorized Volvoworkshop.
Related information
Safety (p. 44)
Starting and moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode (p. 64)
Recovery (p. 470)
Starting and moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode If safety mode has been set, it may be possi- ble to reset the system in order to start andmove the vehicle a short distance, for exam-ple, if it is blocking traffic.
Starting the vehicle when it is in safety mode
1. Check the vehicle for damage, particularly
for fuel leakage. Make sure you do not detect any gasoline fumes. If the damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage/fumes, you mayattempt to start the engine.
WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you smell fuel fumes when the message Safety
mode See Owner's manual is displayed
in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle immediately.
2. Switch off the ignition.

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3. Then try to start the vehicle.
> The vehicle's electrical system will per-form a system check and then attempt to reset to normal operating mode. The message
Vehicle start System check,
wait will be displayed on the instru-
ment panel during the check. This may take up to a minute.
4. When
Vehicle start System check, waitis no longer displayed in the instrument panel, try again to start the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the message Safety mode See
Owner's manual is still displayed, the
vehicle should not be driven or towed behind another vehicle. If the vehicle needsto be moved, it must be towed on a towtruck. Even if no damage is apparent, theremay be hidden damage that could makethe vehicle impossible to control.
Moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode
1. If the message Normal mode The
vehicle is now in normal mode is dis-
played after attempting to start the engine, the vehicle may be moved care-fully from its present position if, for exam-ple, it is blocking traffic.
2. Do not move the vehicle farther than abso- lutely necessary.
WARNING
When the vehicle is in safety mode, it should not be towed behind another vehi-cle. It should be towed from the site on atow truck. Volvo recommends towing thevehicle directly to an authorized Volvoworkshop.
Related information
Safety mode (p. 64)
Starting the vehicle (p. 412)
Recovery (p. 470)
Child safety Children should always be seated safely when traveling in the vehicle.
General informationVolvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children.Remember that, regardless of age and size, achild should always be properly restrained in avehicle. Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX/ LATCH attachments, which make it more con-venient to install child seats. Some restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lapbelts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.Such child restraint systems can help protectchildren in vehicles in the event of an accidentonly if they are used properly. However, chil-dren could be endangered in a crash if thechild restraints are not properly secured in thevehicle. Failure to follow the installationinstructions for your child restraint can resultin your child striking the vehicle's interior in asudden stop. Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable substitute for a child restraint system. In anaccident, a child held in a person's arms canbe crushed between the vehicle's interior andan unrestrained person. The child could alsobe injured by striking the interior, or by being

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66ejected from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver or impact. The same can also hap-pen if the infant or child rides unrestrained onthe seat. Other occupants should also beproperly restrained to help reduce the chanceof 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 vehicle. Find out the regulations exist-ing in your state or province. Recent accidentstatistics have shown that children are safer inrear seating positions than front seating posi-tions when properly restrained. A childrestraint system can help protect a child in avehicle. Here's what to look for when selectinga child restraint system: It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards (FMVSS 213) - or in Canada,CMVSS 213. Make sure the child restraint system is approved for the child's height, weight anddevelopment - the label required by the stand-ard or regulation, or instructions for infantrestraints, typically provide this information. In using any child restraint system, we urge you to carefully look over the instructions thatare provided with the restraint. Be sure youunderstand them and can use the device prop-erly and safely in this vehicle. A misused childrestraint system can result in increased inju-
ries for both the infant or child and other occu-pants in the vehicle. When a child has outgrown the child safety seat, you should use the rear seat with thestandard seat belt fastened. The best way tohelp protect the child here is to place the childon a cushion so that the seat belt is properlylocated on the hips. Legislation in your state orprovince may mandate the use of a child seator 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 and backrest can be obtained from yourVolvo retailer. See also the article "Integratedbooster cushion."
WARNING

Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the frontpassenger's seat. We also recommendthat children under 140 cm (4 feet7 inches) in height who have outgrownthese devices sit in the rear seat withthe seat belt fastened.
On hot days, the temperature in thevehicle interior can rise very quickly.Exposure to these high temperaturesfor even a short period of time cancause heat-related injury or death.Small children are particularly at risk.Never leave children unattended in avehicle.
Child seats should always be registered.
Volvo's recommendationsWhy does Volvo believe that no child shouldsit in the front seat of a vehicle? It's quite sim-ple really. A front airbag is a very powerfuldevice designed, by law, to help protect anadult. Because of the size of the airbag and its speed of inflation, a child should never be placed inthe front seat, even if he or she is properly bel-ted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvohas been an innovator in the field of safetysince it was founded. And we have no inten-

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tion of resting on our laurels. But we need your help. Please remember to put your chil-dren in the back seat, and buckle them up.
WARNING
A child restraint should never be reused if:
The vehicle has been involved in a colli- sion, no matter how minor
Its history is unknown
It is older than the manufacturer's expi-ration date
Volvo has some very specific recommendations
Always wear your seat belt.
Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which, when used with a three-point seat belt can help reduce seriousinjuries during certain types of accidents.Volvo recommends that you do not dis-connect the airbag system in your vehicle.
Volvo strongly recommends that everyonein the vehicle be properly restrained.
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants(adults and children) shorter than 140 cm(4 feet 7 inches) be seated in the rear seatof any vehicle with a front passenger sideairbag.
Drive safely!
Related information
Safety (p. 44)
Child restraints (p. 67)
Activating and deactivating child safetylocks (p. 267)
Child restraints
Suitable child restraints should always be used when children travel in the vehicle.
Child restraint systems
Infant seat
There are three main types of child restraint systems: infant seats, convertible seats andbooster cushions. They are classified accord-ing to the child's age and size. The child restraint should be secured using a three-point seat belt, ISOFIX/LATCH anchorsor top tether anchors.

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Convertible seat
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with afront passenger airbag - not even if the"Passenger airbag off" symbol near therear-view mirror is illuminated. If theseverity of an accident were to cause theairbag to inflate, this could lead to seriousinjury or death to a child seated in thisposition.
Booster cushion
WARNING
Always refer to the child restraint manufac- turer's instructions for detailed informationon securing the restraint.
WARNING
When not in use, keep the child restraint system secured or remove itfrom the passenger compartment tohelp prevent it from injuring passen-gers in the event of a sudden stop orcollision.
A small child's head represents a con-siderable part of its total weight and itsneck is still very weak. Volvo recom-mends that children up to age 4 travel,properly restrained, facing rearward. Inaddition, Volvo recommends that chil-dren should ride rearward facing, prop-erly restrained, as long as possible.
NOTE
Prolonged installation and use of the child restraint may damage the vehicle's interior.Volvo recommends using the kick guardaccessory to help protect the vehicle'sinterior.
Automatic Locking Retractor/ Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR)
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip-ped with a locking mechanism to help keepthe seat belt taut.

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When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:
1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat
according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.
3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle (lock) in the usual way.
4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time and is normal. The belt willnow be locked in place. This function is auto-matically disabled when the seat belt isunlocked and the belt is fully retracted.
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the frontpassenger's seat. We also recommend thatchildren who have outgrown these devicessit in the rear seat with the seat belt prop-erly fastened.
Child restraint registration and recallsChild restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register your child restraintto be reached in a recall. To stay informedabout child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out and return the registration card thatcomes with new child restraints. Child restraint recall information is readily available in both the U.S. and Canada. Forrecall information in the U.S., call the U.S.Government's Auto Safety Hotline at1-800-424-9393 or go to http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/register/childseat/index.cfm. In Canada, visitTransport Canada's Child Safety website athttp://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.
Related information

Child safety (p. 65)
Infant seats (p. 69)
Convertible seats (p. 72)
Booster cushions (p. 74)
Integrated booster cushion
* (p. 79)
Top tether anchors (p. 75)
Lower child seat attachment points(p. 77)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)
Infant seats
Suitable child restraints should always be used when children (depending on their age/size) are seated in the vehicle.
Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
Do not place the infant seat in the front passenger's seat.
1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.
2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the child restraint manufac- turer's instructions.

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Route the seat belt through the infant seat.
WARNING
An infant seat must be in the rear-facing position only.
The infant seat should not be positionedbehind the driver's seat unless there isadequate space for safe installation.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with afront passenger airbag - not even if the"Passenger airbag off" symbol near therear-view mirror is illuminated. If theseverity of an accident were to cause theairbag to inflate, this could lead to seriousinjury or death to a child seated in thisposition.
3.
Fasten the seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinctclick is audible.
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt.
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function.

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NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckledand allowed to retract fully.
5. Press the infant seat firmly in place, let theseat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's automaticlocking function will be audible at this timeand is normal. The seat belt should now belocked in place.
Check that the infant seat is properly secured.
6. Press and pull the infant seat along thedirection of the seat belt to check that it is properly held in place by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in anydirection along the seat belt path.
When installing infant seats in the rear seat, Volvo recommends maintaining a distance of at least50 mm (2 inches) from the front-most part of theinfant seat to the rearmost part of the seat in front.
The infant seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.
Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Convertible seats (p. 72)
Booster cushions (p. 74)
Top tether anchors (p. 75)
Lower child seat attachment points(p. 77)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)

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Convertible seats Suitable child restraints should always be used when children (depending on their age/size) are seated in the vehicle.
Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt
Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas- senger's seat.
Convertible seats can be used in either a for- ward or rearward-facing position, dependingon the age and size of the child.
Route the seat belt through the convertible seat.
WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suita- ble for the child's age and size. See theconvertible seat manufacturer's recom-mendations.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.
WARNING
A small child's head represents a con- siderable part of its total weight and itsneck is still very weak. Volvo recom-mends that children up to age 4 travel,properly restrained, facing rearward. Inaddition, Volvo recommends that chil-dren should ride rearward facing, prop-erly restrained, as long as possible.
Convertible child seats should be instal-led in 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 seat according to the child restraint manufac-turer'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 distinct click is audible.
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt'sautomatic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckledand allowed to retract fully.
5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place,let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's auto-matic locking function will be audible atthis time and is normal. The seat beltshould now be locked in place.
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt.
6. Push and pull the convertible seat alongthe seat belt path to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in anydirection along the seat belt path.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retractcompletely.
Ensure that the convertible seat is securely in place.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with afront passenger airbag - not even if the"Passenger airbag off" symbol near therear-view mirror is illuminated. If theseverity of an accident were to cause theairbag to inflate, this could lead to seriousinjury or death to a child seated in thisposition.