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 center console. If the center 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 authorized 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 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.
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
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 are 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 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.
Warning
Volvo recommends that an authorized 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 center 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
As a supplement to the seatbelts, the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the passenger side in the front seat.
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.
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.
Warning
Volvo recommends that an authorized 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
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.
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.
Activating and deactivating passenger airbags
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.
Warning
If the car is not equipped with a switch to activate/deactivate the passenger airbag, the airbag will always be activated.
Activating passenger airbag
- Pull the switch outward and turn it from OFF to ON.
- The driver display shows the message Passenger airbag on.
Confirm the message by pressing the right-hand steering wheel keypad’s O button.
Warning
- 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.
Deactivating passenger airbag
The driver display shows the message Passenger airbag off.
Confirm the message by pressing the right-hand steering wheel keypad’s O button.
Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger life or lead to serious personal injury.
If the passenger airbag is deactivated, the electric seatbelt tensioner on the passenger side will also be deactivated.
Inflatable curtains
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.
Warning
Volvo recommends that an authorized Volvo workshop should be contacted for repair. Defective work in the inflatable curtain system can cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.
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.
Warning
Leave 10 cm (4 inches) space between the load and the side windows if the car is loaded above the top edge of the door windows. Otherwise, the intended protection of the inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the headlining, may be compromised.
Warning
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Near-side airbags
A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and the near-side airbag is 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 near-side airbag is normally only deployed on the side of the collision.
Volvo recommends that an authorized Volvo workshop should be contacted for repair. Defective work in the side airbag system could cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.
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.
Side airbags are a supplement to seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Side airbags and child seats
The protection provided by the car to children seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion is not diminished by the side airbag.