Volvo S60 Owner's Manual page 57

NOTE
Deployment of front airbags occurs
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only one time during an accident. In a
collision where deployment occurs, the
airbags and seat belt tensioners acti-
vate. Some noise occurs and a small
amount of powder is released. The
release of the powder may appear as
smoke-like matter. This is a normal
characteristic and does not indicate
fire.
Volvo's front airbags use special sen-
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sors that are integrated with the front
seat buckles. The point at which the
airbag deploys is determined by
whether or not the seat belt is being
used, as well as the severity of the col-
lision.
Collisions can occur where only one of
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the airbags deploys. If the impact is
less severe, but severe enough to pres-
ent a clear injury risk, the airbags are
triggered at partial capacity. If the
impact is more severe, the airbags are
triggered at full capacity.
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child
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booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend
that occupants under 140 cm (4 feet
7 inches) in height who have outgrown
these devices sit in the rear seat with
the seat belt fastened. See also the
Occupant Weight Sensor information.
Never drive with the airbags deployed.
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The fact that they hang out can impair
the steering of your vehicle. Other
safety systems can also be damaged.
The smoke and dust formed when the
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airbags are deployed can cause skin
and eye irritation in the event of pro-
longed exposure.
Should you have questions about any compo-
nent in the SRS system, please contact a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician
or Volvo customer support:
In the United States
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Customer Care Center
1 Volvo Drive
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
1-800-458-1552
www.volvocars.com/us
In Canada
Volvo Car Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Centre
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocars.com/ca
Airbag decals
Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors.
SAFETY
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