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WARNING
If a fault in the system is detected and indi-
cated as explained on the preceding page,
be aware that the passenger's side front air-
bag will not deploy in the event of a collision.
In this case, the SRS system and Occupant
Weight Sensor should be inspected by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian as soon as possible.
WARNING
•
Never try to open, remove, or repair any
components in the OWS system. This
could result in system malfunction.
Maintenance or repairs should only be
carried out by an a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.
•
The front passenger's seat should not
be modified in any way. This could
reduce pressure on the seat cushion,
which might interfere with the OWS sys-
tem's function.
The OWS is designed to disable (will not inflate)
the passenger's side front airbag when a rear
facing infant seat, a forward-facing child
restraint, or a booster seat is detected. The
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will
illuminate and stay on to remind you that the
passenger's side front airbag is disabled (see
the following table).
Passenger's
OWS indica-
seat occu-
tor light sta-
pancy status
tus
Seat unoc-
OWS indica-
cupied
tor light
lights
up
Seat occu-
OWS indica-
pied by low
tor light
weight
lights
occupant/
up
A
object
Seat occu-
OWS indica-
pied by
tor light
heavy occu-
is not
pant/object
lit
A
Volvo recommends that children always be properly
restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats. Do
not assume that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled
unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit.
Make sure the child restraint is properly installed. If there is
any doubt as to the status of the passenger's side front air-
bag, move the child restraint to the rear seat.
The OWS is designed to enable (may inflate)
the passenger's side front airbag anytime the
system senses that a person of adult size is
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
sitting properly in the front passenger's seat.
The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp will be off and remain off.
Passenger's
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
side front
passenger's seat, but the PASSENGER
airbag sta-
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is on, it is possible
tus
that the person isn't sitting properly in the seat.
If this happens:
Passenger's
1. Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to
side front
airbag disa-
place the seatback in an upright position.
bled
2. Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the per-
Passenger's
son's legs comfortably extended.
side front
3. Restart the vehicle and have the person
airbag disa-
bled
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This will allow the system to
detect that person and enable the pas-
Passenger's
senger's frontal airbag.
side front
4. If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
airbag ena-
lamp remains on even after this, the person
bled
should be advised to ride in the rear seat.
This condition reflects limitations of the OWS
classification capability. It does not indicate
OWS malfunction.
Modifications
If you are considering modifying your vehicle in
any way to accommodate a disability, for
example by altering or adapting the driver's or
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