Front Airbags - Volvo S40 Owner's Manual

2007 Volvo S40
If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving,
have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could
cause malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor
of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the
vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause
airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to
move the gear selector to the neutral position:
Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery
Wait at least one minute.
Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
Press firmly on the brake pedal.
Move the gear selector from Park (P) to the Neutral (N) position. See
manually overriding the shiftlock system.
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01 Safety

Front airbags

The front airbag system
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