Volvo V40 Cross Country (2018 year). Instruction

SAFETY

WARNING

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Volvo recommends that repairs are only
carried out by an authorised Volvo work-
shop. Defective work in the SIPS-bag
system could cause malfunction and
result in serious personal injury.

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Do not put objects in the area between
the outside of the seat and the door
panel, since this area is required by the
side airbag.

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Volvo recommends the use only of car
seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat
covers may impede the operation of the
side airbags.

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Side airbags are a supplement the seat-
belts. Always use a seatbelt.

SIPS and child seats

The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion is
not diminished by the side airbag.

Related information

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Airbags on driver's side (p. 34)

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Passenger airbag (p. 35)

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Inflatable Curtain (IC) (p. 39)

Inflatable Curtain (IC)

The inflatable curtain helps to prevent the driver
and passengers from striking their heads on the
inside of the car during a collision.

The inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is
part of the SIPS system (p. 38). It is fitted along
the headlining on both sides and helps protect
the driver and passengers in the car's outer
seats. A sufficiently violent collision trips the sen-
sors and the inflatable curtain is inflated.

WARNING

Never hang or attach heavy items onto the

handles in the roof. The hook is only designed

for light clothing (not for solid objects such as

umbrellas for example).
Do not screw or install anything onto the car's

headlining, door pillars or side panels. This

could compromise the intended protection.

Volvo recommends that you only ever use

Volvo genuine parts that are approved for

placement in these areas.

WARNING

Do not load the car higher than 50 mm under

the top edge of the windows in the doors.

Otherwise, the intended protection of the

inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the

headlining, may be compromised.

WARNING

The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the

seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.

Related information

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General information on seatbelts (p. 28)

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Airbag system (p. 33)

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Side airbag (SIPS) (p. 38)

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General information on WHIPS

(whiplash protection)

WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) is a pro-
tection against whiplash injuries. The system
consists of energy absorbing backrests and
specially designed head restraints in the front
seats.

The WHIPS system is actuated by a rear-end col-
lision, where the angle and speed of the collision,

and the nature of the colliding vehicle all have an
influence.

WARNING

The WHIPS system is a supplement to the

seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.

Seat properties

When the WHIPS system is deployed, the front
seat backrests are lowered backward to change
the seating position of the driver and front seat
passenger. This reduces the risk of whiplash
injury.

WARNING

Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS

system yourself. Volvo recommends that you

contact an authorised Volvo workshop.

WHIPS and child seats

The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion is
not diminished by the WHIPS system.

Related information

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WHIPS - seating position (p. 41)

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General information on seatbelts (p. 28)

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WHIPS - seating position

In order to obtain optimum protection from the
WHIPS system (p. 40) the driver and passenger
must have the correct seating position and make
sure that the system's function is not obstructed.

Seating position

Set the correct seating position in the front seat
(p. 82) before driving starts.

Driver and front seat passenger should sit in the
centre of the seat with as little space as possible
between the head and the head restraint.

Function

Do not leave any objects on the floor behind the driver's

seat/passenger seat that may prevent the WHIPS sys-

tem from functioning.

WARNING

Do not squeeze rigid objects between the

rear seat cushion and the front seat's back-

rest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the

function of the WHIPS system.

Do not place objects on the rear seat that may prevent

the WHIPS system from functioning.

WARNING

If a backrest in the rear seat is lowered or a

rear-facing child seat is used in the rear seat,

the corresponding front seat must be moved

forward so that it does not make contact with

the lowered backrest or child seat.

WARNING

If a seat has been subjected to extreme

forces, such as due to a rear-end collision, the

WHIPS system must be checked. Volvo rec-

ommends that it is checked by an authorised

Volvo workshop.
Part of the WHIPS system's protective

capacity may have been lost even if the seat

appears to be undamaged.
Volvo recommends that you contact an

authorised Volvo workshop to have the sys-

tem checked even after a minor rear-end col-

lision.

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General information on safety mode

Safety mode is a protective state that is trig-
gered when a collision may have damaged any
of the car's vital functions, such as the fuel lines,
sensors for any of the safety systems, or the
brake system.

Warning triangle in the analogue combined instrument

panel.

Warning triangle in the digital combined instrument

panel.

If the car is involved in a collision, the text

Safety

mode See manual

may appear in the combined

instrument panel (p. 66) information display.
This means that the car has reduced functional-
ity.

WARNING

Never attempt to repair your car or reset the

electronics yourself if the car has been in

safety mode. This could result in personal

injury or the car not functioning as normal.

Volvo recommends that you engage an

authorised Volvo workshop to check and

restore the car to normal status after

Safety

mode See manual

has been displayed.

Related information

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Safety mode - attempting to start the car
(p. 43)

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Safety mode - moving the car (p. 43)

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Safety mode - attempting to start

the car

If the car is set in safety mode (p. 42) then an
attempt to start the car can be made if every-
thing seems normal and the absence of fuel
leakage has been checked.

First, check that no fuel is leaking from the car.
There must be no smell of fuel either.

If everything seems normal and you have
checked for indications of fuel leakage, you may
attempt to start the car.

Remove the remote control key and open the
driver's door. If a message is now shown to the
effect that the ignition is on, press the start but-
ton. Then close the door and reinsert the remote
control key. The car's electronics will now try to
reset themselves to normal mode. Then try to
start the car.

If the message

Safety mode See manual

still shown on the display, then the car must not
be driven or towed, but a vehicle recovery service
(p. 313) must be used instead. Even if the car
appears to be driveable, hidden damage may
make the car impossible to control once moving.

WARNING

Never, under any circumstances, attempt to

restart the car if it smells of fuel when the

Safety mode See manual

message is dis-

played. Leave the car at once.

WARNING

If the car is in safety mode it must not be

towed. It must be transported from its loca-

tion. Volvo recommends that it is transported

to an authorised Volvo workshop.

Related information

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Safety mode - moving the car (p. 43)

Safety mode - moving the car

Normal mode

is shown after

Safety mode

See manual

has been reset after attempting to

start the car (p. 43) , the car can be moved care-
fully out of a dangerous position.

Do not move the car further than necessary.

Related information

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General information on safety mode (p. 42)

SAFETY

* Option/accessory.

Pedestrian airbag*

The airbag for pedestrians (Pedestrian Airbag)
contributes in certain frontal collisions to alleviat-
ing the collision of the pedestrian with the car.

The pedestrian airbag (Pedestrian Airbag) is fit-
ted under the bonnet near the windscreen. In the
event of certain frontal collisions with a pedes-
trian, the sensors in the front bumper react and
the airbag inflates if required, based on the force
of the impact. The sensors are active at a speed
of approx. 20-50 km/h (12-30 mph) and an
ambient temperature between -20 and +70°C.

The sensors are designed to detect a collision
with an object that has similar properties to those
of the human leg.

NOTE

There may be objects in the traffic environ-
ment that prompt a signal to the sensors that
is similar to a collision with a pedestrian. It is
possible that the system will be activated in
the event of a collision with such an object.

If the airbag is activated (Pedestrian Airbag)

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the rear part of the bonnet is raised and
locked in this position

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the hazard warning flashers are activated

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the brake system is prepared for the upcom-
ing emergency braking.

WARNING

Do not fit any accessories or change anything

in the front if the car is equipped with airbag

(Pedestrian Airbag). Incorrect intervention at

the front may cause incorrect function in the

system and lead to serious injury and damage

to the car.
Volvo recommends that genuine wiper arms

are used and that you only use genuine parts

for them.

WARNING

Volvo recommends contacting an authorised

Volvo workshop in the event of damage to the

bumper in order to ensure that the system is

intact.

Related information

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Pedestrian airbag

* - moving the car (p. 45)

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Pedestrian airbag

* - folding up (p. 45)

SAFETY

* Option/accessory.

Pedestrian airbag* - moving the car

The car may be moved if it has not been set in
safety mode (p. 42).

If any of the other airbags in the passenger com-
partment were activated then the car remains in
safety mode.

If only the pedestrian airbag (p. 44) (Pedestrian
Airbag) has been activated:

1. Move the car to a safe location as close as

possible.

2. Fold up the airbag in accordance with the

instructions (p. 45).

3. Seek the nearest workshop.

WARNING

Volvo recommends that, after activation of the

airbag, you contact an authorised Volvo work-

shop as soon as possible.

Related information

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Pedestrian airbag

* (p. 44)

Pedestrian airbag* - folding up

Pedestrian airbag (p. 44) (Pedestrian Airbag)
must be folded up before the car is moved.

Airbag

Airbag housing

Velcro strap, right-hand side

Velcro strap, left-hand side

The airbag may feel warm and give off smoke.
This is normal. Fold the airbag as follows:

1. Find the Velcro strap on the

left-hand side (4).

2. Gather the airbag fabric along its length on

the left-hand side. Then fold the gathered
fabric towards the centre. Wind the Velcro
strap (double sided) around as much fabric
as possible and fasten it.

3. Press the rolled up portion of the airbag into

the airbag housing (2).

4. Repeat points 1-3 for the right-hand side. It

may be necessary to fold the gathered fabric
twice on this side in order to wind the Velcro
strap around it.

5. The airbag housing cover will be open

slightly. This is completely normal.

Related information

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Pedestrian airbag

* - moving the car (p. 45)

SAFETY

General information on child safety

Volvo has child safety equipment (child seats,
booster cushions & attachment devices) which
is designed for fitting in this particular car.

Using Volvo's child safety equipment, the opti-
mum conditions are obtained for the child to
travel safely in the car. In addition, the child safety
equipment fits well and is simple to use.

Children of all ages and sizes must always sit
correctly secured in the car. Never allow a child to
sit on the knee of a passenger.

Volvo recommends that children travel in rear-
facing child seats until as late an age as possible,
at least up to 3-4 years of age, and then in front-
facing booster cushions/child seats until the
child is 140 cm tall.

NOTE

Legal provisions about the type of child seat
that must be used for children of different
ages and heights vary from country to coun-
try. Check what does apply.

NOTE

In the event of questions when fitting child
safety products, contact the manufacturer for
clearer instructions.

Child safety locks

The controls for operating the rear door power
windows and the rear door opening handles can
be blocked (p. 180) from opening from the
inside.

Related information

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Child seats (p. 47)

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Child seats - location (p. 52)

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Child seat - ISOFIX (p. 53)

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Child seats - upper mounting points (p. 57)

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Child seats

Children should sit comfortably and safely. Make
sure that the child seat is being used correctly.

NOTE

When using child safety products it is impor-
tant to read the installation instructions
included.

NOTE

Never leave a child seat unsecured in the car.
Always secure it according to the instructions
for the child seat, even when it is not in use.

WARNING

Do not secure the straps of the child seat to

the seat's horizontal adjustment bar, springs

or the rails and beams under the seat. Sharp

edges may damage the straps.

Look in the installation instructions for the child
seat for the correct fitting.

SAFETY

Recommended child seats

Weight

Front seat (with deactivated air-
bag, only rear-facing child seats)

Front seat (with activated air-
bag, only front-facing child
seats)

Outer rear seat

Centre rear seat

Group 0

max 10 kg

Group 0+

max 13 kg

Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) - rear-
facing child seat, secured with the ISOFIX fix-
ture system.

Type approval: E1 04301146

(L)

Group 0

max 10 kg

Group 0+

max 13 kg

Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant
Seat) - rear-facing child seat,
secured with the car's seatbelt.

Type approval: E1 04301146

(U)

Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) - rear-
facing child seat, secured with the car's seat-
belt.

Type approval: E1 04301146

(U)

Volvo infant seat
(Volvo Infant Seat) -
rear-facing child seat,
secured with the car's
seatbelt.

Type approval: E1
04301146

(U)

Group 0

max 10 kg

Group 0+

max 13 kg

Child seats which are universally
approved.

(U)

Child seats which are universally approved.

(U)

With regard to other child seats your car should be included in the manufacturer's enclosed list of vehicles or be universally approved in accordance with the ECE R44 legal requirement.

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Weight

Front seat (with deactivated air-
bag, only rear-facing child seats)

Front seat (with activated air-
bag, only front-facing child
seats)

Outer rear seat

Centre rear seat

Group 1

9-18 kg

Volvo turnable child seat (Volvo
Convertible Child Seat) – rear-fac-
ing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt and straps.

Type approval: E5 04192

(L)

Volvo turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible
Child Seat) – rear-facing child seat, secured
with the car's seatbelt and straps.

Type approval: E5 04192

(L)

Group 1

9-18 kg

Volvo rear-facing child seat

Type approval: E5 04212

(L)

Volvo rear-facing child seat

Type approval: E5 04212

(L)

Group 1

9-18 kg

Front-facing child seats which
are universally approved.

A, B

(UF)

Child seats which are universally approved.

(U)

Group 2

15-25 kg

Volvo turnable child seat (Volvo
Convertible Child Seat) – rear-fac-
ing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt and straps.

Type approval: E5 04192

(L)

Volvo turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible
Child Seat) – rear-facing child seat, secured
with the car's seatbelt and straps.

Type approval: E5 04192

(L)

Group 2

15-25 kg

Volvo rear-facing child seat

Type approval: E5 04212

(L)

Volvo rear-facing child seat

Type approval: E5 04212

(L)

SAFETY

Weight

Front seat (with deactivated air-
bag, only rear-facing child seats)

Front seat (with activated air-
bag, only front-facing child
seats)

Outer rear seat

Centre rear seat

Group 2

15-25 kg

Volvo turnable child seat (Volvo
Convertible Child Seat) - front-
facing child seat, secured with
the car's seatbelt.

Type approval: E5 04191

(U)

Volvo turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible
Child Seat) - front-facing child seat, secured
with the car's seatbelt.

Type approval: E5 04191

(U)

Group 2/3

15-36 kg

Volvo booster seat with back-
rest (Volvo Booster Seat with
backrest).

Type approval: E1 04301169

(UF)

Volvo booster seat with backrest (Volvo
Booster Seat with backrest).

Type approval: E1 04301169

(UF)

Group 2/3

15-36 kg

Volvo booster seat

Type approval: E1 04301312

(UF)

Volvo booster seat

Type approval: E1 04301312

(UF, L)

SAFETY

Weight

Front seat (with deactivated air-
bag, only rear-facing child seats)

Front seat (with activated air-
bag, only front-facing child
seats)

Outer rear seat

Centre rear seat

Group 2/3

15-36 kg

Booster cushion with and with-
out backrest (Booster Cushion
with and without backrest).

Type approval: E5 04216

(UF)

Booster cushion with and without backrest
(Booster Cushion with and without backrest).

Type approval: E5 04216

(UF)

L: Suitable for specific child seats. These child seats may be intended for use in a special car model, limited or semi-universal categories.

U: Suitable for universally approved child seats in this weight class.

UF: Suitable for front-facing universally approved child seats in this weight class.

B: Built-in child seats approved for this weight class.

Only for rear-facing child seat. Set the seat's backrest in upright position.

Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.

Related information

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Child seats - location (p. 52)

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Child seats - upper mounting points (p. 57)

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Child seat - ISOFIX (p. 53)

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General information on child safety (p. 46)

SAFETY

Child seats - location

The position of a child in the car and the choice
of equipment are dictated by the child's weight
and size.

G020739

Rear-facing child seat and airbag are not compatible.

Always fit rear-facing child seats (p. 47) in the
rear seat if the passenger airbag is activated
(p. 36). If a child is sitting on the front passenger
seat then he/she could suffer serious injury if the
airbag deploys.

If the passenger airbag is deactivated then rear-
facing child seats can be fitted on the front pas-
senger seat.

Label for passenger airbag

Label on the passenger side's sun visor.

Label on the passenger side's door pillar. The label

becomes visible when the passenger door is opened.

The warning label for the passenger airbag is
positioned as shown above.

You may place:

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a rear-facing child seat on the front passen-
ger seat when the passenger airbag is deac-
tivated.

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a front-facing child seat/booster cushion on
the front passenger seat when the passen-
ger airbag is activated.

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one or more child seats/booster cushions in
the rear seat.

WARNING

Never use a rear-facing child seat on a seat

protected by an activated airbag. Failure to

follow this advice can lead to death or serious

injury to the child.

WARNING

Never allow anybody to stand or sit in front of

the front passenger seat.
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front

passenger seat if the passenger airbag is

activated.
Front-facing passengers (children and adults)

must never sit on the front passenger seat if

the passenger airbag is deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above can

endanger life or lead to serious personal

injury.

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WARNING

Booster cushions/child seats with steel

braces or some other design that could rest

on the seatbelt buckle's opening button must

not be used, as they could cause the seatbelt

buckle to open accidentally.
Do not allow the upper section of the child

seat to rest against the windscreen.

NOTE

Regulations regarding the placement of chil-
dren in cars vary from country to country.
Check what does apply.

Related information

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General information on child safety (p. 46)

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Child seats - upper mounting points (p. 57)

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Child seat - ISOFIX (p. 53)

Child seat - ISOFIX

ISOFIX is a fixture system for car child seats
(p. 47) that is based on an international stand-
ard.

Mounting points for the ISOFIX fixture system are
located at the lower section of the rear seat
backrest, in the outer seats.

The location of the mounting points is indicated
by symbols in the backrest upholstery (see pre-
ceding illustration).

Always follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions when connecting a child seat to the
ISOFIX mounting points.

Related information

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ISOFIX - size classes (p. 53)

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ISOFIX - types of child seat (p. 55)

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General information on child safety (p. 46)

ISOFIX - size classes

There is a size classification for child seats using
the ISOFIX (p. 53) fixture system in order to
assist users in choosing the correct type of child
seat (p. 55).

Size

class

Description

Full size, front-facing child seat

Reduced size (alt. 1), front-facing
child seat

Reduced size (alt.2), front-facing
child seat

Full size, rear-facing child seat

Reduced size, rear-facing child
seat

Rear-facing infant seat

Transverse infant seat, left-hand

Transverse infant seat, right-hand

WARNING

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the pas-

senger seat if the passenger airbag is acti-

vated.

Volvo V40 Cross Country (2018 year). Instruction - part 2