Volvo S40 Owner's Manual page 23

2007 Volvo S40
NOTE
The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of time when the
ignition is turned on to confirm it is functional. When the front passenger's seat is not occupied (empty
seat) or in the event that the passenger's side front airbag is enabled (may inflate), the PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off.
However, if a fault is detected in the system:
The OWS indicator light will stay on
The SRS warning light (see
The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the information display.
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01 Safety
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
WARNING
Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system. This could result in system
malfunction. Maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by an a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
If a fault in the system is detected and indicated as explained on the preceding page, be aware that the
passenger's side front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision. In this case, the SRS system and
Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as
soon as possible.
The front passenger's seat should not be modified in any way. This could reduce pressure on the seat
cushion, which might interfere with the OWS system's function.
The OWS is designed to disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag when a rear facing
infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. The PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp will illuminate and stay on to remind you that the passenger's side front airbag is
disabled (see the following table).
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