When Are The Airbags Not Deployed?; Seat Belts The Heart Of The Volvo Safety System - Volvo S40 2001 Owner's Manual

2001 Volvo S40 & V 40
of the collision and the inertial forces generated by it and to determine if the intensity of the collision is sufficient for the
airbags to be deployed.
WARNING!
The SRS is designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and with considerable 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.
If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:
· Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer. Never drive with the airbags deployed.
· Have an authorized Volvo retailer replace the SRS system components.
· Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.).

When are the airbags NOT deployed?

Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a
rigid, fixed object at a low speed, the SRS system will not necessarily deploy. Front airbags do not normally deploy in a
side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a rollover situation. The amount of damage to the bodywork does not
reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not.

Seat belts the heart of the Volvo safety system

The heart of the Volvo safety system is the threepoint 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 car. The SRS system is a
supplement to the seat belts.
WARNING!
If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if
your car 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 car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.
Before attempting to tow the car, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector
to the neutral position.
· Disconnect the battery
· Wait at least one minute
· Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position 1
· Press firmly on the shiftlock override button (located near the base of the gear selector).
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