When The Systems Deploy - Volvo S60 S60R Owner's Manual

01 Safety

When the systems deploy

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System
Seatbelt tensioner
Airbags SRS
Side airbags SIPS
Inflatable Curtain IC
Whiplash protection WHIPS
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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 de-
ployed airbags.
• Have an authorised Volvo workshop re-
place components in the car's safety sys-
tem.
• Always contact a doctor.
NOTE
The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner sys-
tems are deployed only once during a colli-
sion
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Triggered
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
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In a side-impact accident
In a rear-end collision
WARNING
The airbag control module is located in the
centre console. If the centre console is
drenched with water or other liquid, discon-
nect the battery cables. Do not attempt to
start the car since the airbags may deploy.
Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop.
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 de-
ployed can cause skin and eye irritation
after intensive exposure. In case of irrita-
tion, wash with cold water. The rapid de-
ployment sequence and airbag fabric may
cause friction injury and burns to the skin.