When The Systems Deploy - Volvo 2008 C70 Owner's Manual

01 Safety

When the systems deploy

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System
Seatbelt tensioner, front seat
Seatbelt tensioner, rear seat
Airbags (SRS)
Side airbags (SIPS)
Inflatable Curtain DMIC
Whiplash protection WHIPS
Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)
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The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision without airbag deployment. A number of factors such as the rigidity and weight of the object hit, the
speed of the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the different safety systems of the car are activated.
If the airbags have been deployed, the fol-
lowing is recommended:
• Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop. Do not drive with
deployed airbags.
• Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace
components in the car's safety system.
• Always contact a doctor.
NOTE
The SRS, SIPS, DMIC, belt tensioner and
ROPS systems are deployed only once dur-
ing a collision.
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Triggered
In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or rear-end collision and/or overturning.
In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or overturning.
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In a frontal collision
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In a side-impact accident
In a side-impact accident and/or overturning
In a rear-end collision.
In the event of overturning and/or collision from behind.
WARNING
The airbag system control module is
located in the centre console. If the centre
console is drenched with water or other liq-
uid, disconnect the battery cables. Do not
attempt to start the car since the airbags
may deploy. Have the car transported to an
authorised Volvo workshop.
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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
after intensive exposure. In case of irrita-
tion, wash with cold water. The rapid
deployment sequence and airbag fabric
may cause friction and skin burns.