Volvo XC90: Safety / Airbags
The vehicle is equipped with airbags and inflatable curtains for the driver
and passengers.
WARNING
If the airbag warning light stays on after the engine has started or if
it illuminates while you are driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
Never attempt to alter or repair any of the vehicle's safety systems yourself.
Incorrectly performed repairs to any system could impair function and lead to serious
injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has become water-damaged in any way (e.g., soaked floor
mats/standing water on the floor of the vehicle), do not attempt to start the engine.
This may cause airbag deployment, which could result in serious injury. Volvo recommends
towing the vehicle directly to an authorized Volvo workshop.
Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery.
Follow the instructions for manually overriding the shiftlock system.
Deployed airbags
WARNING
If any of the airbags have deployed:
- Do not attempt to drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an authorized
workshop.
- If necessary, seek medical attention.
This system is intended to remind occupants to buckle their seat belts and
to alert the driver if a door, hood or other opening (trunk, sunroof, etc.) is open...
As a supplement to the seat belts, the vehicle is equipped with driver and
passenger side front airbags.
Driver/passenger side front airbags.
In a frontal collision, the airbags help protect the driver's and passenger's
head, neck, face and chest and the driver's knees and legs...
Other information:
The windshield wiper blades must be in the service (vertical) position for certain
operations, e.g. replacing the blades.
Windshield wipers in the service position.
The windshield wipers must be in the service position when replacing, washing
or lifting the blades (e...
Activating and deactivating
An integrated compass1 in the upper right corner of the rearview
mirror shows the direction the vehicle is traveling.
The compass is automatically activated when the vehicle is started.
To deactivate/activate the compass manually:
Use a paper clip or similar object to press the button on the bottom of
the mirror...