02 Safety
Never drink and drive.
Occupant safety
Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.
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Recall information
If you are taking any medication, consult
your physician about its potential effects
on your driving abilities.
Information regarding recalls or other service
campaigns is available on our website at
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 inven-
tion), safety cages, and energy-absorbing
impact zones were designed into Volvo vehi-
cles long before it was fashionable or
required by government regulation.
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Take a driver-retraining course.
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On our website, select the tab YOUR VOLVO
and the heading RECALL INFORMATION will
be displayed at the lower left side of the
screen. Enter your Vehicle Identification Num-
ber for your vehicle (found at the base of the
windshield). If your vehicle has any open
Recalls, they will be displayed on this page.
Have your eyes checked regularly.
Keep your windshield and headlights
clean.
Replace wiper blades when they start to
leave streaks.
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Take into account the traffic, road, and
weather conditions, particularly with
regard to stopping distance.
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:
Volvo customers in Canada
For any questions regarding open recalls for
your vehicle, please contact your authorized
Volvo retailer. If your retailer is unable to
answer your questions, please contact Volvo
Customer Relations at 905 695-9626, Mon-
day through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
EST or by e-mail at vclcust@.
You may also write us at:
Never send text messages while driving.
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Refrain from using or minimize the use of
a cell phone while driving.
Related information
Recall information (p. 26)
1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at:
1-800-663-8255.
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Reporting safety defects (p. 27)
Volvo Cars of Canada
Occupant safety reminders
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how
old you are but rather on:
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How well you see.
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Your ability to concentrate.
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How quickly you make decisions under
stress to avoid an accident.
Related information
Occupant safety (p. 26)
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The following suggestions are intended to
help you cope with the ever changing traffic
environment.
Reporting safety defects (p. 27)
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