2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Airbags
Airbags
The car is equipped with a number of different airbags in order to assist in protecting drivers and passengers.
- The detectors react differently depending on the nature of the collision and whether or not the seatbelts are fastened. Applies to all belt positions.
- It is, therefore, possible that only one (or none) of the airbags may inflate in a collision. The detectors sense the force of the collision on the vehicle and the action is adapted accordingly so that none, one or more airbags are deployed.
- Recovering the car. Volvo recommends that it is transported to an authorized Volvo workshop. Do not drive with deployed airbags.
- Volvo recommends engaging an authorized Volvo workshop to handle the replacement of components in the car’s safety systems.
- Seek medical attention if necessary.
Driver airbags
As a supplement to the seatbelts, the car is equipped with a steering wheel airbag and knee airbag on the driver’s side.
Steering wheel airbag and knee airbag on the driver’s side in the front seat.
- In the event of a frontal collision, the airbags help to protect the head, neck, face, and chest of the driver as well as the knees and legs.
- A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and the airbag/airbags is inflated. The airbag cushions the initial collision impact for the occupant. The airbag deflates when compressed by the collision. When this occurs, smoke escapes into the car. This is completely normal. The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbag, occurs within tenths of a second.
- The seatbelts and airbags interact. If the belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this may diminish the protection provided by the airbag in the event of a collision.
- To minimize the risk of injury if the airbag deploys, passengers must sit as upright as possible with their feet on the floor and backs against the backrest.
Passenger airbag
As a supplement to the seatbelts, the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the passenger side in the front seat.
Passenger side front airbag.
- In the event of a frontal collision, the airbag helps to protect the head, neck, face and chest of the passenger as well as the knees and legs.
- A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and the airbag is inflated. The airbag cushions the initial collision impact for the occupant. The airbag deflates when compressed by the collision. When this occurs, smoke escapes into the car. This is completely normal. The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbag, occurs within tenths of a second.
- The seatbelts and airbags interact. If the belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this may diminish the protection provided by the airbag in the event of a collision.
- To minimize the risk of injury if the airbag deploys, passengers must sit as upright as possible with their feet on the floor and backs against the backrest.
The label on the passenger side’s sun visor.
The warning label for the passenger airbag is positioned as shown above.
- Never allow anybody to stand or sit in front of the front passenger seat.
- Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the airbag is activated.
- Front-facing passengers (children and adults) must never sit on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is deactivated.
- Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger life or lead to serious personal injury.
Activating and deactivating passenger airbags
The passenger airbag can be deactivated if the car is equipped with a switch, Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch (PACOS).
The switch for the passenger airbag is located on the passenger end of the instrument panel and is accessible when the passenger door is open.
Check that the switch is in the required position.
- ON – the airbag is activated and all front-facing passengers (children and adults) can sit safely on the passenger seat.
- OFF – the airbag is deactivated and children in rear-facing child seats can sit safely on the passenger seat.
- Pull the switch outward and turn it from OFF to ON.
The driver display shows the message Passenger airbag on Please acknowledges.
Confirm the message by pressing the right-hand steering wheel keypad’s O button.
A text message and a warning symbol in the roof console indicate that the airbag for the front passenger seat is activated.
- Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat when the airbag is activated.
- The passenger airbag must always be activated when front-facing passengers (children and adults) are sitting in the front passenger seat.
- Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger life or lead to serious personal injury.
- Pull the switch outward and turn it from ON to OFF.
The driver display shows the message Passenger airbag off Please acknowledge.
Confirm the message by pressing the right-hand steering wheel keypad’s O button.
A text message and a symbol in the roof console indicate that the airbag for the front passenger seat is deactivated.
- Front-facing passengers (children and adults) must never sit on the passenger seat when the airbag is deactivated.
- Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger life or lead to serious personal injury.
Inflatable curtains
The inflatable curtain, Inflatable Curtain (IC), helps to prevent the driver and passengers from striking their heads on the inside of the car during a collision.
The inflatable curtain is mounted along both sides of the headlining and helps protect the driver and outer seat passengers of the car. The panels are labeled with IC AIRBAG.
A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and the inflatable curtain is inflated.
- Never hang or attach heavy items onto the handles on the roof. The hooks are only designed for light coats and jackets (not for solid objects such as umbrellas).
- Do not screw or install anything onto the car’s headlining, door pillars, or side panels. This could compromise the intended protection. Volvo recommends only using Volvo genuine parts that are approved for fitting within these areas.
Side airbags
The side airbags on the driver’s and passenger seats act to protect the chest and hips in the event of a collision.
The side airbags are fitted in the outer backrest frames of the front seats and help to protect the driver and passengers in the front seat.
A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and the side airbags are inflated. The airbag inflates between the occupant and the door panel and thereby cushions the initial impact. The airbag deflates when compressed by the collision. The side airbag is normally only deployed on the side of the collision.
- Do not put objects in the area between the outside of the seat and the door panel, since this area is required by the side airbag.
- Volvo recommends the use only of car seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat covers may impede the operation of the side airbags.