When The Systems Deploy - Volvo S40 Owner's Manual

System
Seatbelt tensioner, front seat
Seatbelt tensioner, outside rear seat
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
deployed airbags.
• Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace
components in the car's safety system.
• Always contact a doctor.
NOTE
The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner sys-
tems are deployed only once during a
collision.
Triggered
In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or rear-end collision
In a frontal collision
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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 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.
01 Safety

When the systems deploy

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/
injury after intensive exposure. In case of
irritation, wash with cold water. The rapid
deployment sequence and airbag fabric
may cause friction and skin burns.
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