Front Airbags; Components In The Srs System - Volvo V50 User Manual

2006 Volvo V50
WARNING!
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/ standing water on the
floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start
the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause
airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to
move the gear selector to the neutral position:
- Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery
- Wait at least one minute.
- Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
- Press firmly on the brake pedal.
- Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position. See
manually overriding the shiftlock system.
pg. 17 Front airbags
The front airbag system
The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection
intended, seat belts must be worn at all times.
The front airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and a deceleration
sensor (3) that activates the gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
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Components in the SRS system

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