Volvo 240 1991 Owner's Manual page 58

Volvo 1991 240 Model
The airbag is folded and located in the center of the steering wheel. It is released only during a frontal or
certain front-angular collisions, depending upon the crash severity, angle, speed, and object impacted.
WARNING! As its name implies, SRS is designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to - not a replacement for -
the three-point belt system. The air bag is not designed to be released in the event of a protection, wear
seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an
accident.
The air bag system includes a gas generator (1), surrounded by the air bag itself (2). In the event of a
frontal or certain front-angular collision in which the forces sustained by the car are equivalent to an
impact into a rigid barrier of approximately 12 mph (19 kph), the sensor (3) activates the gas generator
causing the air bag to be inflated with nitrogen gas. As the movement of the driver compresses the air
bag, some of the gas is expelled at a controlled rate to provide better cushioning.
The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the air bag takes approximately two-tenths of a
second.
WARNING:
When installing any accessories make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Do not attempt to
service any component of the SRS yourself. Attempting to do so may result in serious personal injury.
If a problem arises, take your car to the nearest authorized Volvo Dealer for inspection as soon as
possible.
pg. 43 Supplemental Restraint System
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