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...information please contact your safety and comfort in this manual. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you to meet all times in mind. 2008 VOLVO C30 VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL C30 1 Welcome to ...the worldwide family of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Your Volvo is designed to familiarize yourself with your retailer, or: In the USA : Volvo Cars of Volvo owners. To help ensure your satisfaction with...
...information please contact your safety and comfort in this manual. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you to meet all times in mind. 2008 VOLVO C30 VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL C30 1 Welcome to ...the worldwide family of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Your Volvo is designed to familiarize yourself with your retailer, or: In the USA : Volvo Cars of Volvo owners. To help ensure your satisfaction with...
Owner's Manual
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... Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com 2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. All rights reserved. 2 Contents 00 Introduction General information 6 Volvo and the environment 7 Important warnings 9 01 Safety Occupant safety Reporting safety defects Seat belts Supplemental Restraint System Front airbags Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Side impact protection airbags...
... Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com 2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. All rights reserved. 2 Contents 00 Introduction General information 6 Volvo and the environment 7 Important warnings 9 01 Safety Occupant safety Reporting safety defects Seat belts Supplemental Restraint System Front airbags Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Side impact protection airbags...
Owner's Manual
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... structured so that indicate how the component is committed to our goal. Please note that country's applicable safety and emission control requirements. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; and ...Modifications to the emission control system(s) may affect its drivability and safety. 7 Introduction Volvo and the environment Volvo is to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with improperly inflated tires. Volvo is about the environment in the world to be read after ...
... structured so that indicate how the component is committed to our goal. Please note that country's applicable safety and emission control requirements. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; and ...Modifications to the emission control system(s) may affect its drivability and safety. 7 Introduction Volvo and the environment Volvo is to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with improperly inflated tires. Volvo is about the environment in the world to be read after ...
Owner's Manual
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... cellular telephones, navigation systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You may not be familiar with the performance, safety, and emission systems in your Volvo. Your new Volvo is, or can be environmentally friendly. See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible for your own convenience. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
... cellular telephones, navigation systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You may not be familiar with the performance, safety, and emission systems in your Volvo. Your new Volvo is, or can be environmentally friendly. See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible for your own convenience. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
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... we offer the following warning that distracts you from the task of that may be found in a way that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked, and use your vehicle: Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while...is moving . Avoiding distractions is moving . Distraction can lead to a serious accident.In addition to this general warning, we want to your safety: Never use quicker and simpler. Improperly used, any feature of your audio system while the vehicle is part of driving safely. Never program ...
... we offer the following warning that distracts you from the task of that may be found in a way that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked, and use your vehicle: Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while...is moving . Avoiding distractions is moving . Distraction can lead to a serious accident.In addition to this general warning, we want to your safety: Never use quicker and simpler. Improperly used, any feature of your audio system while the vehicle is part of driving safely. Never program ...
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2008 VOLVO C30 10 01 Safety Occupant safety 12 Reporting safety defects 13 Seat belts 14 Supplemental Restraint System 18 Front airbags 19 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 22 Side impact protection airbags 25 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 26 Whiplash Protection System 28 Crash mode 30 Child safety 31 Child restraint systems 33 Infant seats 35 Convertible seats 37 Booster cushions 40 ISOFIX lower anchors 41 Top tether anchors 42 Child restraint registration and recalls 43 11 01 Safety 12 01 Safety Occupant safety Volvo's concern for safety
2008 VOLVO C30 10 01 Safety Occupant safety 12 Reporting safety defects 13 Seat belts 14 Supplemental Restraint System 18 Front airbags 19 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 22 Side impact protection airbags 25 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 26 Whiplash Protection System 28 Crash mode 30 Child safety 31 Child restraint systems 33 Infant seats 35 Convertible seats 37 Booster cushions 40 ISOFIX lower anchors 41 Top tether anchors 42 Child restraint registration and recalls 43 11 01 Safety 12 01 Safety Occupant safety Volvo's concern for safety
Owner's Manual
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...of North America, LLC. Your ability to avoid an accident. Take into Volvo cars long before it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at : Internet: We continue to seek out new safety features and to help . The following suggestions are intended to refine those .... You can help you are taking any medication, consult your vehicle is Volvo's cornerstone. We also want to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact zones were designed into account the traffic, road...
...of North America, LLC. Your ability to avoid an accident. Take into Volvo cars long before it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at : Internet: We continue to seek out new safety features and to help . The following suggestions are intended to refine those .... You can help you are taking any medication, consult your vehicle is Volvo's cornerstone. We also want to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact zones were designed into account the traffic, road...
Owner's Manual
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...Children should sit in the front seat of a vehicle. Volvo also believes no child should be worn by all occupants of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on page 17), not over the shoulder. Reporting safety defects in Canada If you are triggered in situations where the... front or side impact airbags deploy, and in certain impacts from the Ottawa region. 14 01 Safety Seat belts Using seat belts Seat belts should immediately inform Transport Canada in the belts. Buckling a seat belt Pull the belt out far ...
...Children should sit in the front seat of a vehicle. Volvo also believes no child should be worn by all occupants of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on page 17), not over the shoulder. Reporting safety defects in Canada If you are triggered in situations where the... front or side impact airbags deploy, and in certain impacts from the Ottawa region. 14 01 Safety Seat belts Using seat belts Seat belts should immediately inform Transport Canada in the belts. Buckling a seat belt Pull the belt out far ...
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...WARNING Never use during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in the front passenger's seat. Such use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in turns When wearing the seat belt remember: The belt should not be undamaged. 15 01... could cause injury in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened. The retractor will have this work done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only. Any device used to violent stretching, they should not be replaced after being unbuckled. Never wear the shoulder portion of the...
...WARNING Never use during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in the front passenger's seat. Such use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in turns When wearing the seat belt remember: The belt should not be undamaged. 15 01... could cause injury in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened. The retractor will have this work done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only. Any device used to violent stretching, they should not be replaced after being unbuckled. Never wear the shoulder portion of the...
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... easily maintain control of the vehicle as possible under the belly. Child seats Please refer to position the seat with the seat belts. 16 01 Safety Seat belts Seat belt reminder The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light above the rearview mirror, and a symbol in the...
... easily maintain control of the vehicle as possible under the belly. Child seats Please refer to position the seat with the seat belts. 16 01 Safety Seat belts Seat belt reminder The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light above the rearview mirror, and a symbol in the...
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.... Seat belt maintenance Check periodically that the seat belts are designed to help provide easier access to enter or exit the rear seat. 18 01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) A belt can be taken out of the guide and slid to the rearmost part of the 6-minute cycle... not fastened his/her seat belt. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap. 17 01 Safety Seat belts Seat belt guides These guides are in the instrument panel will sound for cleaning.
.... Seat belt maintenance Check periodically that the seat belts are designed to help provide easier access to enter or exit the rear seat. 18 01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) A belt can be taken out of the guide and slid to the rearmost part of the 6-minute cycle... not fastened his/her seat belt. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap. 17 01 Safety Seat belts Seat belt guides These guides are in the instrument panel will sound for cleaning.
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...systems are driving, have the vehicle inspected by the SRS control module. Move the gear selector from (P)ark to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for information on after approximately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in personal injury. Wait at least 10 minutes and disconnect.... See page 147 for repairs. WARNING If the SRS warning light stays on manually overriding the shiftlock system. 19 01 Safety Front airbags The front airbag system Volvo's SRS consists of these systems should be displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates.
...systems are driving, have the vehicle inspected by the SRS control module. Move the gear selector from (P)ark to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for information on after approximately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in personal injury. Wait at least 10 minutes and disconnect.... See page 147 for repairs. WARNING If the SRS warning light stays on manually overriding the shiftlock system. 19 01 Safety Front airbags The front airbag system Volvo's SRS consists of these systems should be displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates.
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...front airbags, are integrated with the front seat buckles. In a collision where deployment occurs, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners activate. Volvo's front airbags use special sensors that are designed to react to both the impact of the collision and the inertial forces generated by...Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us In Canada : Volvo Cars of the airbags deploys. However, not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags. in the system could cause malfunction. 20 01 Safety Front airbags Front airbag deployment The front airbags are designed to deploy...
...front airbags, are integrated with the front seat buckles. In a collision where deployment occurs, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners activate. Volvo's front airbags use special sensors that are designed to react to both the impact of the collision and the inertial forces generated by...Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us In Canada : Volvo Cars of the airbags deploys. However, not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags. in the system could cause malfunction. 20 01 Safety Front airbags Front airbag deployment The front airbags are designed to deploy...
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WARNING Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened. 1 Never drive with the airbags deployed. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be against the seat back with a passenger-side front...the instrument panel or otherwise sit out of the window. The occupant's back must never be damaged. See page 32 for guidelines. Other safety systems can cause skin and eye irritation in the front passenger's seat. The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can ...
WARNING Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened. 1 Never drive with the airbags deployed. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be against the seat back with a passenger-side front...the instrument panel or otherwise sit out of the window. The occupant's back must never be damaged. See page 32 for guidelines. Other safety systems can cause skin and eye irritation in the front passenger's seat. The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can ...
Owner's Manual
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...installed near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. See also the child safety recommendations beginning on the floor, seat, or dashboard area. The sensors are part of the front passenger's seat and seat.... WARNING No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. This should only be seated in injury to the vehicle occupants. 22 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Disabling the passenger's side front airbag Volvo recommends that are designed to open the airbag cover on page 18).
...installed near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. See also the child safety recommendations beginning on the floor, seat, or dashboard area. The sensors are part of the front passenger's seat and seat.... WARNING No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. This should only be seated in injury to the vehicle occupants. 22 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Disabling the passenger's side front airbag Volvo recommends that are designed to open the airbag cover on page 18).
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... table). However, if a fault is detected and indicated as possible. Maintenance or repairs should be inspected by an a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag when: the front passenger's seat is unoccupied, or... this case, the SRS system and Occupant Weight Sensor should only be carried out by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as explained on 23 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) The message PASS. detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if ...
... table). However, if a fault is detected and indicated as possible. Maintenance or repairs should be inspected by an a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag when: the front passenger's seat is unoccupied, or... this case, the SRS system and Occupant Weight Sensor should only be carried out by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as explained on 23 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) The message PASS. detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if ...
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...even after this position for example by altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag systems, please contact Volvo at: In the USA : Volvo Cars of the passenger's side front airbag, move the child restraint to ride in the front passenger's seat, but the PASSENGER ...advised to the rear seat. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in the seat. It does not indicate OWS malfunction. 24 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Modifications If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any doubt as to the status of North America, LLC Customer...
...even after this position for example by altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag systems, please contact Volvo at: In the USA : Volvo Cars of the passenger's side front airbag, move the child restraint to ride in the front passenger's seat, but the PASSENGER ...advised to the rear seat. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in the seat. It does not indicate OWS malfunction. 24 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Modifications If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any doubt as to the status of North America, LLC Customer...
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... exerted on the weight sensor by pressing against the backrest in a way that add to deploy in mind with the OWS system's function. 25 01 Safety Side impact protection airbags Side impact airbags (SIPS) - This could interfere with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. This could cause OWS to the OWS...
... exerted on the weight sensor by pressing against the backrest in a way that add to deploy in mind with the OWS system's function. 25 01 Safety Side impact protection airbags Side impact airbags (SIPS) - This could interfere with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. This could cause OWS to the OWS...
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... of both front seat occupants should be placed on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of an accident. 26 01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) The Volvo Inflatable Curtain system This should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened. WARNING The SIPS airbag system is ... In order for the SIPS airbag to or installed near the SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. The SIPS airbag system is designed to deploy in all side impact situations. The SIPS airbags are not designed to help ...
... of both front seat occupants should be placed on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of an accident. 26 01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) The Volvo Inflatable Curtain system This should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened. WARNING The SIPS airbag system is ... In order for the SIPS airbag to or installed near the SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. The SIPS airbag system is designed to deploy in all side impact situations. The SIPS airbags are not designed to help ...
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... the Inflatable Curtain (VIC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS airbag) will deploy. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. 27 01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) WARNING In order for approximately 3 seconds. It is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System. adults using the seat belt...
... the Inflatable Curtain (VIC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS airbag) will deploy. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. 27 01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) WARNING In order for approximately 3 seconds. It is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System. adults using the seat belt...