Volvo XC90: Safety / Occupant safety
Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.
Volvo's concern for safety
Our concern for safety dates back 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 Volvo vehicles long before it was fashionable or
required by government regulation.
We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new
safety features and to refine those already in our vehicles. You can help. We would
appreciate hearing your suggestions about improving automobile safety. We also want
to know if you ever have a safety concern with your vehicle. Call us in the U.S.
at: 1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 1-800-663-8255.
Occupant safety reminders
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:
- How well you see.
- Your ability to concentrate.
- How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.
The following suggestions are intended to help you cope with the ever changing
traffic environment.
- Never drink and drive.
- If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential
effects on your driving abilities.
- Take a driver-retraining course.
- Have your eyes checked regularly.
- Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
- Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.
- Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularly
with regard to stopping distance.
- Never text while driving.
- Refrain from using or minimize the use of a cell phone while driving.
It is important that seat belts are worn correctly during pregnancy and that
pregnant drivers adjust their seating position accordingly.
Seat belt
The seat belt should fit closely against the shoulder, with the diagonal section
between the breasts and to the side of the stomach...
The following information will help you report any perceived safety-related
defects in your vehicle.
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo Car USA, LLC...
Other information:
The apps and buttons for vehicle functions can be moved and organized in the
App and Function views.
Swipe from right to left1
to access App view or swipe from left to right1
to access Function view.
Press and hold an app or button.
The app or button will change size and become slightly transparent...
In certain demanding driving conditions, Lane Keeping Aid (LKA1)
may not be able to properly assist the driver. In these situations, it is recommended
that the function be deactivated.
Examples of such situations include:
road work
winter driving conditions
poor road surfaces
a very sporty driving style
bad weather with reduced visibility
roads with indistinct or no lane markings
sharp e..