Volvo XC90 owner manual Important warnings, Driver distraction, Accessory installation

			Introduction
			Important warnings
Driver distraction		cellular telephone use by a driver while the	• Accessories that have not been approved
A driver has a responsibility to do everything		vehicle is moving.	by Volvo may or may not be specifically
		• If your vehicle is equipped with a naviga-	tested for compatibility with your vehicle.
possible to ensure his or her own safety and
the safety of passengers in the vehicle and oth-		tion system, set and make changes to your	Additionally, an inexperienced installer
			may not be familiar with some of your car's
ers sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions		travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked.
			systems.
is part of that responsibility.		• Never program your audio system while
			• Any of your car's performance and safety
Driver distraction results from driver activities		the vehicle is moving. Program radio pre-
		sets with the vehicle parked, and use your	systems could be adversely affected if you
that are not directly related to controlling the
			install accessories that Volvo has not tes-
		programmed presets to make radio use
vehicle in the driving environment. Your new
			ted, or if you allow accessories to be instal-
		quicker and simpler.
Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many fea-			led by someone unfamiliar with your vehi-
		• Never use portable computers or personal
ture-rich entertainment and communication			cle.
systems. These include hands-free cellular tel-		digital assistants while the vehicle is mov-	• Damage caused by unapproved or
ephones, navigation systems, and multipur-		ing.
			improperly installed accessories may not
pose audio systems. You may also own other
		Accessory installation	be covered by your new vehicle warranty.
portable electronic devices for your own con-
			See your Warranty and Service Records
venience. When used properly and safely, they		• We strongly recommend that Volvo owners	Information booklet for more warranty
enrich the driving experience. Improperly used,		install only genuine, Volvo-approved	information. Volvo assumes no responsi-
any of these could cause a distraction.		accessories, and that accessory installa-	bility for death, injury, or expenses that
For all of these systems, we want to provide the		tions be performed only by a trained and	may result from the installation of non-gen-
		qualified Volvo service technician.	uine accessories.
following warning that reflects the strong Volvo
		• Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to
concern for your safety. Never use these devi-
ces or any feature of your vehicle in a way that		ensure compatibility with the performance,
distracts you from the task of driving safely.		safety, and emission systems in your vehi-
Distraction can lead to a serious accident. In		cle. Additionally, a trained and qualified
addition to this general warning, we offer the		Volvo service technician knows where
following guidance regarding specific newer		accessories may and may not be safely
		installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please
features that may be found in your vehicle
		consult a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
• Never use a hand-held cellular telephone
		ice technician before installing any acces-
	while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit	sory in or on your vehicle.

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