Volvo V70X, C70 (2010 year). Instruction

01 Safety

Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)

General information

This system consists of inflatable curtains
located along the sides of the roof liners,
stretching from the center of both front side
windows to the rear edge of the rear side door
windows. It is designed to help protect the
heads of the occupants of the front seats and
the occupant of the outboard rear seating posi-
tions in certain side impact collisions.

In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable Cur-
tain (VIC) and the Side Impact Airbag System
(SIPS airbag) will deploy. The VIC and the SIPS
airbag deploy simultaneously.

NOTE

If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains
inflated for approximately 3 seconds.

WARNING

•

The VIC system is a supplement to the
Side Impact Protection System. It is not
designed to deploy during collisions
from the front or rear of the vehicle or in
rollover situations.

•

Never try to open or repair any compo-
nents of the VIC system. This should be
done only by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.

•

Never hang heavy items from the ceiling
handles. This could impede deployment
of the Inflatable Curtain.

•

The cargo area and rear seat should not
be loaded to a level higher than 2 in.
(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear
side windows. Objects placed higher
than this level could impede the func-
tion of the Volvo Inflatable Curtain.

WARNING

In order for the VIC to provide its best pro-
tection, both front seat occupants and both
outboard rear seat occupants should sit in
an upright position with the seat belt prop-
erly fastened; adults using the seat belt and
children using the proper child restraint sys-
tem. Only adults should sit in the front seats.
Children must never be allowed in the front
passenger seat, see page 35 for guide-
lines. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an
accident.

01 Safety

Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS

General information

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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) –
front seats only

The WHIPS system consists of specially
designed hinges and brackets on the front seat
backrests designed to help absorb some of the
energy generated in a collision from the rear
(when the vehicle is rear-ended).

In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges
and brackets of the front seat backrests are
designed to change position slightly to allow
the backrest/head restraint to help support the
occupant's head before moving slightly rear-
ward. This movement helps absorb some of
the forces that could result in whiplash.

WARNING

•

The WHIPS system is designed to sup-
plement the other safety systems in
your vehicle. For this system to function
properly, the three-point seat belt must
be worn. Please be aware that no sys-
tem can prevent all possible injuries that
may occur in an accident.

•

The WHIPS system is designed to func-
tion in certain collisions from the rear,
depending on the crash severity, angle
and speed.

WARNING

•

Occupants in the front seats must never
sit out of position. The occupant's back
must be as upright as comfort allows
and be against the seat back with the
seat belt properly fastened.

•

If your vehicle has been involved in a
rear-end collision, the front seat backr-
ests must be inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician, even
if the seats appear to be undamaged.
Certain components in the WHIPS sys-
tem may need to be replaced.

•

Do not attempt to service any compo-
nent in the WHIPS system yourself.

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Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS

WARNING

•

Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind
the front seats could impede the func-
tion of the WHIPS system.

•

If the rear seat backrests are folded
down, cargo must be secured to pre-
vent it from sliding forward against the
front seat backrests in the event of a
collision from the rear. This could inter-
fere with the action of the WHIPS sys-
tem.

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WARNING

Any contact between the front seat backr-
ests and the folded rear seat or a rear-facing
child seat could impede the function of the
WHIPS system. If the rear seat is folded
down, the occupied front seats must be
adjusted forward so that they do not touch
the folded rear seat.

01 Safety

Crash mode

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Driving after a collision

If the vehicle has been involved in a collision,
the text

SAFETY MODE SEE MANUAL

may

appear in the information display. This indi-
cates that the vehicle's functionality has been
reduced.

NOTE

This text can only be shown if the display is
undamaged and the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem is intact.

Safety mode is a feature that is triggered if one
or more of the safety systems (e.g. front or side
airbags, an inflatable curtain, or one or more of
the seat belt pretensioners) has deployed. The
collision may have damaged an important

function in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines,
sensors for one of the safety systems, the
brake system, etc.

WARNING

•

Never attempt to repair the vehicle
yourself or to reset the electrical system
after the vehicle has displayed

SAFETY

MODE SEE MANUAL

. This could

result in injury or improper system func-
tion.

•

Restoring the vehicle to normal operat-
ing status should only be done by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.

•

After

SAFETY MODE SEE MANUAL

has been displayed, if you detect the
odor of fuel vapor, or see any signs of
fuel leakage, do not attempt to start the
vehicle. Leave the vehicle immediately.

Attempting to start the vehicle

If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is
no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the
vehicle. To do so:

Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion slot.

Reinsert the remote in the ignition slot. The
vehicle will then attempt to reset Safety
mode to normal status.

Try to start the vehicle.

Moving the vehicle

If the electrical system is able to reset system
status to normal (

SAFETY MODE SEE

MANUAL

will no longer be shown in the dis-

play), the vehicle may be moved carefully from
its present position, if for example, it is blocking
traffic. It should, however, not be moved farther
than is absolutely necessary.

WARNING

Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable
after Safety mode has been set, it should
not be driven or towed (pulled by another
vehicle). There may be concealed damage
that could make it difficult or impossible to
control. The vehicle should be transported
on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician for inspection/
repairs.

01 Safety

Child safety

Children should be seated safely

Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint
systems for all occupants including children.
Remember that, regardless of age and size, a
child should always be properly restrained in a
vehicle.

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 lap
belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
Such child restraint systems can help protect
children in vehicles in the event of an accident
only if they are used properly. However, chil-
dren could be endangered in a crash if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the vehi-
cle. Failure to follow the installation instructions
for your child restraint can result in your child
striking the vehicle's interior in a sudden stop.

Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable
substitute for a child restraint system. In an
accident, a child held in a person's arms can
be crushed between the vehicle's interior and
an unrestrained person. The child could also be
injured by striking the interior, or by being ejec-
ted from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver
or impact. The same can also happen if the
infant or child rides unrestrained on the seat.
Other occupants should also be properly

restrained to help reduce the chance of 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 accident
statistics have shown that children are safer in
rear seating positions than front seating posi-
tions when properly restrained. A child restraint
system can help protect a child in a vehicle.
Here's what to look for when selecting a child
restraint system:

It should have a label certifying that it meets
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS 213) – or in Canada,
CMVSS 213.

Make sure the child restraint system is
approved for the child's height, weight and
development – the label required by the stand-
ard or regulation, or instructions for infant
restraints, typically provide this information.

In using any child restraint system, we urge you
to carefully look over the instructions that are
provided with the restraint. Be sure you under-
stand them and can use the device properly
and safely in this vehicle. A misused child
restraint system can result in increased injuries
for both the infant or child and other occupants
in the vehicle.

When a child has outgrown the child safety
seat, you should use the rear seat with the
standard seat belt fastened. The best way to
help protect the child here is to place the child
on a cushion so that the seat belt is properly
located on the hips (see the illustration on page
42). Legislation in your state or province may
mandate the use of a child seat or 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 can be obtained from your Volvo retailer.

USA: for children weighing 33 – 80 lbs.
(15 – 36 kg) and 38 – 54 inches (97 – 137 cm)
in height

Canada: for children weighing 40 – 80 lbs.
(18 – 36 kg) and 40 – 54 inches (102 – 137 cm)
in height

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Child safety

WARNING

•

Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children under 4 feet 7 inches
(140 cm) in height who have outgrown
these devices sit in the rear seat with the
seat belt fastened.

•

On hot days, the temperature in the
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure to these high temperatures
for even a short period of time can
cause heat-related injury or death.
Small children are particularly at risk.

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 keep the
seat belt taut.

When attaching the seat belt to a child
seat:

Attach the seat belt to the child seat
according to the child seat manufacturer's
instructions.

Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.

Insert the seat belt latch plate into the
buckle (lock) in the usual way.

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 will
now be locked in place. This function is auto-
matically disabled when the seat belt is
unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.

Volvo's recommendations

Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit
in the front seat of a vehicle? It's quite simple
really. A front airbag is a very powerful device
designed, by law, to help protect an adult.

Because of the size of the airbag and its speed
of inflation, a child should never be placed in
the front seat, even if he or she is properly bel-
ted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo
has been an innovator in safety for over sev-
enty-five years, and we'll continue to do our
part. But we need your help. Please remember
to put your children in the back seat, and
buckle them up.

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 serious

injuries during certain types of accidents.
Volvo recommends that you do not dis-
connect the airbag system in your vehicle.

•

Volvo strongly recommends that everyone
in the vehicle be properly restrained.

•

Volvo recommends that ALL occupants
(adults and children) shorter than 4 feet
7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back
seat of any vehicle with a front passenger
side airbag.

Drive safely!

01 Safety

Child restraint systems

Child restraints

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Infant seat

There are three main types of child restraint
systems: infant seats, convertible seats, and
booster cushions. They are classified accord-
ing to the child's age and size.

The following section provides general infor-
mation on securing a child restraint using a
three-point seat belt. Refer to page 43–44
for information on securing a child restraint
using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether
anchorages.

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Convertible seat

WARNING

A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if the
"Passenger airbag off" symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles
equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If
the severity of an accident were to cause the
airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious
injury or death to a child seated in this posi-
tion.

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Booster cushion

WARNING

Always refer to the child restraint manufac-
turer's instructions for detailed information
on securing the restraint.

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Child restraint systems

WARNING

•

When not in use, keep the child restraint
system secured or remove it from the
passenger compartment to help pre-
vent it from injuring passengers in the
event of a sudden stop or collision.

•

A small child's head represents a con-
siderable part of its total weight and its
neck is still very weak. Volvo recom-
mends that children up to age 4 travel,
properly restrained, facing rearward. In
addition, Volvo recommends that chil-
dren should ride rearward facing, prop-
erly restrained, as long as possible.

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Infant seats

Securing an infant seat with a seat belt

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Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng-
er's seat

NOTE

Refer to page 43–44 for information on
securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower
anchors and/or top tether anchorages.

Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the
vehicle.

Attach the seat belt to the infant seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.

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Positioning 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 positioned
behind the driver's seat unless there is
adequate space for safe installation.

WARNING

Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.

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Fasten the seat belt

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Infant seats

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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt

Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt
out as far as possible to activate the belt's
automatic locking function.

NOTE

The locking retractor will automatically
release when the seat belt is unbuckled and
allowed to retract fully.

Press the infant seat firmly in place, let the
seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound
from the seat belt retractor's automatic
locking function will be audible at this time
and is normal. The seat belt should now be
locked in place.

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Ensure that the seat is securely in place

Push and pull the infant seat 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 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any
direction.

The infant seat can be removed by unbuckling
the seat belt and letting it retract completely.

01 Safety

Convertible seats

Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt

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Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas-
senger's seat

NOTE

Refer to pages 43 and 44 for information
on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX
lower anchors and/or top tether ancho-
rages.

Convertible seats can be used in either a for-
ward or rearward-facing position, depending
on the age and size of the child.

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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 the con-
vertible seat manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.

Place the convertible seat in the rear seat
of the vehicle.

WARNING

•

Convertible child seats should be instal-
led in the rear seat only.

•

A rear-facing convertible seat should not
be positioned behind the driver's seat
unless there is adequate space for safe
installation.

Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.

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Convertible seats

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Fasten the seat belt

Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.

Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt
out as far as possible to activate the belt's
automatic locking function.

NOTE

The locking retractor will automatically
release when the seat belt is unbuckled and
allowed to retract fully.

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 at this

time and is normal. The seat belt should
now be locked in place.

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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt

Push and pull the convertible seat 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 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any
direction.

The convertible seat can be removed by
unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract
completely.

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Ensure that the seat is securely in place

WARNING

A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if the
"Passenger airbag off" symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated. If the severity
of an accident were to cause the airbag to
inflate, this could lead to serious injury or
death to a child seated in this position.

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Booster cushions

Securing a booster cushion

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Position the child correctly on the booster cushion

Booster cushions are recommended for chil-
dren who have outgrown convertible seats.

Place the booster cushion in the rear seat
of the vehicle.

With the child properly seated on the
booster cushion, attach the seat belt to or
around the cushion according to the man-
ufacturer's instructions.

Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.

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Positioning the seat belt

Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and
fits snugly around the child.

WARNING

•

The hip section of the three-point seat
belt must fit snugly across the child's
hips, not across the stomach.

•

The shoulder section of the three-point
seat belt should be positioned across
the chest and shoulder.

•

The shoulder belt must never be placed
behind the child's back or under the
arm.

01 Safety

ISOFIX lower anchors

Using the ISOFIX lower child seat
anchors

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ISOFIX lower child restraint anchors

Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child
seats are located in the rear, outboard seats,
hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols
on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor
positions as shown. To access the anchors,
kneel on the seat cushion and locate the
anchors by feel. Always follow your child seat
manufacturer's installation instructions, and
use both ISOFIX lower anchors and top tethers
whenever possible.

To access the anchors

Put the child restraint in position.

Kneel on the child restraint to press down
the seat cushion and locate the anchors by
feel.

Fasten the attachment on the child
restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX lower
anchors.

Firmly tension the lower child seat straps
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.

NOTE

•

The rear seat's center position is not
equipped with ISOFIX lower anchors.
When installing a child restraint in this
position, attach the restraint's top tether
strap (if it is so equipped) to the top
tether anchorage point and secure the
restraint with the vehicle's center seat
belt.

•

Always follow your child seat manufac-
turer's installation instructions, and use
both ISOFIX lower anchors and top
tethers whenever possible.

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Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX
lower 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 be
properly secured in the event of a colli-
sion.

•

The ISOFIX lower child restraint
anchors are only intended for use with
child seats positioned in the outboard
seating positions. These anchors are
not certified for use with any child
restraint that is positioned in the center
seating position. When securing a child
restraint in the center seating position,
use only the vehicle's center seat belt.

01 Safety

Top tether anchors

Child restraint anchorages

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Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top
tether anchorages in the rear seat. They are
located on the rear side of the backrests.

Securing a child seat

Place the child restraint on the rear seat.

Route the top tether strap under the head
restraint and attach it to the anchor.

Attach lower tether straps to the lower ISO-
FIX/LATCH anchors. If the child restraint is
not equipped with lower tether straps, or
the restraint is used in the center seating
position, follow instructions for securing a
child restraint using the Automatic Locking
Retractor seat belt (see page 35).

Firmly tension all straps.

Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's
instructions for information on securing the
child seat.

NOTE

On models equipped with the optional
cargo area cover, this cover should be
removed before a child seat is attached to
the child restraint anchors.

WARNING

•

Never route a top tether strap over the
top of the head restraint. The strap
should be routed beneath the head
restraint.

•

Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed
by correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstances are they to be used
for adult seat belts or harnesses. The
anchorages are not able to withstand
excessive forces on them in the event of
collision if full harness seat belts or adult
seat belts are installed to them. An adult
who uses a belt anchored in a child
restraint anchorage runs a great risk of
suffering severe injuries should a colli-
sion occur.

•

Do not install rear speakers that require
the removal of the top tether anchors or
interfere with the proper use of the top
tether strap.

01 Safety

Child restraint registration and recalls

Registering a child restraint

Child restraints could be recalled for safety
reasons. You must register your child restraint
to be reached in a recall. To stay informed
about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out
and return the registration card that comes
with new child restraints.

Child restraint recall information is readily avail-
able in both the U.S. and Canada. For recall
information in the U.S., call the U.S. Govern-
ment's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
In Canada, visit Transport Canada's Child
Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.

Volvo V70X, C70 (2010 year). Instruction - part 2