Resetting The Electric Seat Belt; Door And Seat Belt Reminders - Volvo XC40 2019 Owner's Manual

and improves the effect of other safety sys-
tems such as the airbags.
When a critical situation has passed, the seat
belt and the electric seat belt tensioner are
reset automatically. However, they can also be
reset manually.
WARNING
Never attempt to alter or repair the seat
belt on your own. Volvo recommends con-
tacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
If the seat belt has been exposed to
extreme forces, e.g. in conjunction with a
collision, the entire seat belt must be
replaced. Even if the seat belt appears
undamaged, some of its protective proper-
ties may have been lost. Also replace the
seat belt if it is worn or damaged. The new
seat belt must be type approved and
intended for the same seating position as
the replaced seat belt.
Related information
Seat belts (p. 47)
•
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 48)
•
Resetting the electric seat belt tensioners*
•
(p. 51)
City Safety™ (p. 253)
•
Rear Collision Warning* (p. 313)
•

Resetting the electric seat belt

tensioners*
The electric seat belt tensioners are designed
to be reset automatically, but if the seat belt
remains taut it can be reset manually.
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
2. Unbuckle the seat belt and then rebuckle
it.
> The seat belt and the electric seat belt
tensioner will be reset.
WARNING
Never attempt to alter or repair the seat
belt on your own. Volvo recommends con-
tacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
If the seat belt has been exposed to
extreme forces, e.g. in conjunction with a
collision, the entire seat belt must be
replaced. Even if the seat belt appears
undamaged, some of its protective proper-
ties may have been lost. Also replace the
seat belt if it is worn or damaged. The new
seat belt must be type approved and
intended for the same seating position as
the replaced seat belt.
Related information
Seat belt tensioners (p. 50)
•
Seat belts (p. 47)
•

Door and seat belt reminders

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.
Graphics in the instrument panel
Graphics in the instrument panel with various types
of warnings. The warning colors for the doors/tail-
gate vary depending on the vehicle's speed.
The instrument panel graphic shows the seats
where seat belts are buckled and not buckled.
The same graphic also indicates if the hood,
tailgate or any door is open.
Confirm the graphic by briefly pressing the O
button on the right-side steering wheel key-
pad.
* Option/accessory.
SAFETY
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