When Are The Safety Systems Activated - Volvo V50 Owner's Manual

Safety

When are the safety systems activated?

System
Seatbelt tensioner
Airbags SRS
Side airbags SIPS
Inflatable Curtain IC
Whiplash protection WHIPS
1. 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
following 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
systems are deployed only once during a
collision.
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In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or overturning.
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In a frontal collision .
1
In a side-impact accident .
1
In a side-impact accident .
In a rear-end collision.
WARNING!
The AIRBAG control module is located in
the centre console. If the centre console is
drenched with water or other liquid,
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.
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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 after intensive exposure. In case
of irritation, wash with cold water. The
rapid deployment sequence and airbag
fabric may cause friction and skin burns.