Warning symbol in the driver display
The warning symbol is illuminated in the driver display when the car’s electrical system is set in ignition position II. The symbol is extinguished after approx. 6 seconds if the car’s safety system is fault-free.
Warning
If the warning symbol remains illuminated or is switched on during driving and the message SRS airbag Service urgent Drive to the workshop is shown in the driver display, it means that part of one of the safety systems does not have full functionality. Volvo recommends that an authorized Volvo workshop should be contacted as soon as possible.
Never modify or repair the car’s various safety systems yourself. Defective work in one of the systems can cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury. Volvo recommends that an authorized Volvo workshop should be contacted.
If the specific warning symbol is broken then the general warning symbol is illuminated instead and the driver display shows the same message.
Pedestrian Protection System
When PPS is activated, the following occur:
- The rear section of the bonnet is raised.
- An automatic alarm is sent via Volvo On Call.
The sensors are active at a speed of approx. 25-50 km/h (15-30 mph). 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 environment that prompt a signal to the sensors that are 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.
Warning
Do not fit any accessories or change anything in the front. 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 only genuine parts are used for them.
Warning
Never modify or repair the system yourself. Volvo recommends that an authorized Volvo workshop should be contacted. Defective work in the system could cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.
Warning
Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop in the event of any damage to the front of the car in order to ensure that the system is intact.
Symbols in the driver display
| Symbol | Specification |
|---|---|
| | PPS has been activated, or a fault has occurred in the system. Follow the recommendation given. |
Safety during pregnancy
Seatbelt
Seating position
As the pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers must adjust the seat and steering wheel such that they can easily maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means that they must be able to easily operate the foot pedals and steering wheel). The aim should be to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between the abdomen and the steering wheel.
Whiplash Protection System
WHIPS is deployed in the event of a rear-end collision, where the angle and speed of the collision and the nature of the colliding vehicle all have an influence.
When WHIPS is deployed, the front seat backrests are lowered backward and the seat cushions move downward to change the seating position of the driver and front seat passenger. Its movement helps to absorb some of the forces that can arise and cause whiplash.
WHIPS is a supplement to seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS yourself. Volvo recommends that an authorized Volvo workshop should be contacted.
If the front seats have been subjected to a major load, such as in conjunction with a collision, the seats must be replaced. Some of the seats’ protective properties may have been lost even if they do not appear damaged.
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the rear seat cushion and the front seat’s backrest.
If a backrest in the rear seat is lowered then any load must be secured to prevent it from sliding up to the front seat backrest in the event of a collision.
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.
Seating position
For good protection from WHIPS, the driver and passenger must have the correct seating position and make sure that the system’s function is not obstructed. Set the correct seating position in the front seat before driving starts. The driver and front seat passenger should sit in the center of the seat with as little space as possible between the head and the head restraint.
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 WHIPS.