When Are The Safety Systems Activated - Volvo S40 Owner's Manual

When are the safety systems activated?

System
Seat belt tensioner
Airbags (SRS)
Side airbags SIPS
Inflatable Curtain (IC)
Whiplash protection (WHIPS)
If the airbags have been deployed, we
recommend the following:
• Tow the car to a Volvo workshop. Never
drive with deployed airbags.
• Let a Volvo workshop replace
components in the car's safety system.
• The airbags do not always deploy in the
event of a frontal collision. This means
that the function was not needed at that
moment and the passengers were
protected by the other safety systems of
the car.
NOTE! The SRS, SIPS and IC systems are
only deployed once in a collision.
Triggered
In frontal collisions. The seat belt is tensioned around the body to restrain the passenger more quickly.
In collisions if there is a risk that front seat passengers could be injured by hitting the dashboard or
steering wheel.
In side-on collisions if the car is hit with sufficient force.
In side-on collisions. The curtain reduces the risk of head injuries.
When hit from behind. Reduces the risk of whiplash.
WARNING!
The SRS system sensor is located in the
centre console. Disconnect the battery
cables if the floor of the passenger
compartment has been drenched with
water. Do not try to start the car, as the
airbags may deploy. Have the car
recovered to a Volvo workshop.
WARNING!
Never drive with deployed airbags.
This may make the car difficult to steer.
Other safety systems may also be
damaged. Intense exposure to the
smoke and dust released when the air
bags are deployed can cause skin and
eye irritation. In case of problems, wash
with cold water and contact a doctor.
The speed of the deployment and the
airbag fabric may cause friction burns on
the skin.
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