It is important that the seatbelt lies against the body so it can provide good protection. Do not lean the backrest too far back. The seatbelt is designed to protect in a normal seating position.
Warning
Remember not to clip or hook the seatbelt to hooks or other interior fittings, as this prevents the belt from tightening properly.
Warning
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly, this may diminish the protection provided by the airbag in the event of a collision.
Warning
Never modify or repair the seatbelts yourself. Volvo recommends that an authorized Volvo workshop should be contacted.
If the seatbelt has been subjected to a major load, such as in conjunction with a collision, the entire seatbelt must be replaced. Some of the seatbelt’s protective properties may have been lost even if the seatbelt does not appear damaged. The seatbelt must also be replaced if it shows signs of wear or damage. The new seatbelt must be type-approved and designed for installation at the same location as the replaced seatbelt.
Putting on and taking off seatbelts
Make sure that all passengers have fastened their seatbelts before starting to drive.
Putting on seatbelts
Pull out the seatbelt slowly and make sure it is not twisted or damaged.
Note
The seatbelt is equipped with an inertia reel that is locked in the following situations:
- if the belt is extended too quickly.
- during braking and acceleration.
- if the car leans heavily.
- when driving in sharper bends.
Lock the belt by inserting the locking tab in the intended buckle.
A loud “click” indicates that the belt has locked.
Warning
Always insert the tongue of the seatbelt into the buckle on the correct side. The seatbelts and buckles would otherwise possibly not function as intended in the event of a collision. There is a risk of serious injury.
In the front seats the seatbelt can be adjusted for height.
- Press together the seat mounting and move the seatbelt up or down.
- Position the belt as high as possible without it chafing against your throat.
Tension the hip strap over the lap by pulling the diagonal shoulder belt up towards the shoulder.
Warning
Each seatbelt is designed for only one person.
Warning
Remember not to clip or hook the seatbelt to hooks or other interior fittings, as this prevents the belt from tightening properly.
Warning
Do not make any damage on seatbelts nor insert any foreign objects into a buckle. The seatbelts and buckles would then possibly not function as intended in the event of a collision. There is a risk of serious injury.
Taking off seatbelts
- Press the red button on the seatbelt buckle and then let the belt retract.
- If the seatbelt does not retract fully, feed it in by hand so that it does not hang loose.
Seatbelt tensioner
The car is fitted with standard seatbelt tensioners and electric seatbelt tensioners that can tension the seatbelts in critical situations and collisions.
Standard seatbelt tensioner
The seatbelts in the front seat and at the outer seats in the rear are equipped with a standard belt pre-tensioner.
The seatbelt tensioner tensions the seatbelt in the event of a collision with sufficient force in order to more effectively restrain the occupant.
Electric seatbelt tensioner
The driver and front passenger seatbelts are equipped with an electric seatbelt tensioner.
The seatbelt pretensioner works together and can be activated together with the driver support systems for assistance at risk of collision and Rear Collision Warning. In critical situations, such as panic braking, driving off the road (e.g. the car rolls into a ditch, lifts off the ground or hits something in the terrain), skidding, or risk of collision, the seatbelt can be tensioned by the seatbelt tensioner’s electric motor.
The electric seatbelt tensioner helps to adjust the occupant to a better position, reducing the risk of striking the car’s interior and improving the effect of safety systems, such as the car’s airbags.
When the critical situation has come to an end, the seatbelt and the electric seatbelt pretensioner are restored automatically, but they can also be restored manually.
Important
If the passenger airbag is deactivated, the electric seatbelt tensioner on the passenger side will also be deactivated.
Warning
Never modify or repair the seatbelts yourself. Volvo recommends that an authorized Volvo workshop should be contacted.
If the seatbelt has been subjected to a major load, such as in conjunction with a collision, the entire seatbelt must be replaced. Some of the seatbelt’s protective properties may have been lost even if the seatbelt does not appear damaged. The seatbelt must also be replaced if it shows signs of wear or damage. The new seatbelt must be type-approved and designed for installation at the same location as the replaced seatbelt.
Resetting the electric seatbelt tensioner
- The electric seatbelt tensioner is designed to be reset automatically, but the seatbelt tensioner can be reset manually if the belt remains extended.
- Stop the car at a safe place.
- Unfasten the seatbelt and then refasten it.
- The seatbelt and electric seatbelt tensioner are reset.
Warning
Never modify or repair the seatbelts yourself. Volvo recommends that an authorized Volvo workshop should be contacted.
If the seatbelt has been subjected to a major load, such as in conjunction with a collision, the entire seatbelt must be replaced. Some of the seatbelt’s protective properties may have been lost even if the seatbelt does not appear damaged. The seatbelt must also be replaced if it shows signs of wear or damage. The new seatbelt must be type-approved and designed for installation at the same location as the replaced seatbelt.
Door and seatbelt reminder
The system reminds unbelted occupants to wear a seatbelt, and also warns about an open door, bonnet or lid.
Driver display graphics
The driver display’s graphics show which seats in the car are occupied by belted and unbelted passengers.
The same graphic is also shown if the bonnet, tailgate or any door is open.
The graphic can be acknowledged by pressing the O button on the right-hand steering wheel keypad.
As soon as the graphic has been acknowledged, or after a while if the graphic is not acknowledged, it can switch to a smaller format that appears at the top edge of the driver display.
Seatbelt reminder
A visual reminder is given in the roof console and by means of the warning symbol in the driver display.
The acoustic reminder is dependent on speed, driving time and distance.
The belt status of the driver and passengers is shown in the driver display’s graphic when a belt is buckled or unbuckled.
Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt reminder system.
Front seat
A visual and acoustic reminder remind the driver and front seat passenger to use a seatbelt if either of them is not wearing one.
Rear seat
The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two subfunctions:
- Provides information on which seatbelts are being used in the rear seat. The driver display’s graphics are shown when the seatbelts are in use.
- Reminding that a seatbelt in the rear seat is unfastened during a journey by means of a visual and acoustic reminder. The reminder will cease once the seatbelt has been put on again.
Reminder for doors, bonnet, tailgate and fuel filler flap
If the bonnet, tailgate, fuel filler flap or a door is not closed properly, the driver display’s graphic shows what is open. Stop the car in a safe place as soon as possible and close the source of the warning.
If the car is driven at a speed lower than approx. 10 km/h (6 mph) then the driver display’s information symbol illuminates.
If the car is driven at a speed higher than approx. 10 km/h (6 mph) then the driver display’s warning symbol illuminates.