Seat Belts - The Heart Of The Volvo Safety System - Volvo S40 2005 Owner's Manual

2005 Volvo S40
The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt system. The
outboard rear seat belts are also equipped with tensioners. The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS"
embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors
and on the front and far right side of the dash. The airbags are folded and located in the steering wheel
hub and above the glove compartment.

Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system

The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)! In order for the
SRS system to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the
vehicle. The SRS system is a supplement to the seat belts.
pg. 18 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)
WARNING!
As its name implies, SRS is designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to - not a replacement for - the three-
point belt system. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.
Never drive an SRS-equipped vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel pad/ airbag housing.
SRS is designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and with
considerable able force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating
position, one may experience abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result of airbag(s)
deployment.
When installing any accessory equipment, make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Any
interference in the system could cause malfunction.
Never try to repair any part of the SRS or SIPS bag systems yourself. Any interference in the system
could cause malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by an
authorized Volvo retailer.
pg. 19 Occupant Weight Sensor - disabling the passenger's side front airbag
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Location of the passenger's side front airbag