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.
Warning
The airbag system’s control module is located in the centre console. If the centre console is drenched with water or other liquid, disconnect the cables to the starter battery. Do not attempt to start the car since the airbags may deploy. Recovering the car. Volvo recommends that it is transported to an authorised Volvo workshop.
Deployed airbags
If any of the airbags have deployed, the following is recommended:
- Recovering the car. Volvo recommends that it is transported to an authorised Volvo workshop. Do not drive with deployed airbags.
- Volvo recommends engaging an authorised Volvo workshop to handle the replacement of components in the car’s safety systems.
- Seek medical attention if necessary.
Warning
Never drive with deployed airbags. They can make steering difficult. Other safety systems may also be damaged. The smoke and dust created when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation/injury after intensive exposure. In case of irritation, wash with cold water. The rapid deployment sequence and airbag fabric may cause friction and skin burns.
Driver airbags
- As a supplement to the seatbelts, the car is equipped with 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.
To minimise 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.
Warning
Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop should be contacted for repair. Defective work in the airbag system could cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.
Steering wheel airbag location
This airbag is fitted into the centre of the steering wheel. The steering wheel is marked AIRBAG.
Knee airbag location
The airbag is folded up in the lower part of the instrument panel on the driver’s side. Its cover panel is marked AIRBAG.
Warning
Do not place or attach any object on the top or front of the panel where the knee airbag is stowed.
Passenger airbag
- 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.
Warning
- 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 minimise 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.
Warning
Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop should be contacted for repair. Defective work in the airbag system could cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.
Passenger airbag location
The airbag is folded up into a compartment above the glovebox. Its cover panel is marked AIRBAG.
Warning
Do not put objects in front of or above the dashboard where the passenger airbag is located.
Label for passenger airbag
- Label on the passenger side’s sun visor.
- The warning label for the passenger airbag is positioned as shown above.
Warning
If the car is not equipped with a switch to activate/deactivate the passenger airbag, the airbag will always be activated.
Warning
- 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.
Warning
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.