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Airbags
The vehicle is equipped with airbags and
inflatable curtains for the driver and passen-
gers.
WARNING
If the airbag warning light stays on
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after the engine has started or if it illu-
minates while you are driving, have the
vehicle inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as
soon as possible.
Never attempt to alter or repair any of
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the vehicle's safety systems yourself.
Incorrectly performed repairs to any
system could impair function and lead
to serious injury. All work on these sys-
tems should be performed by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has become water-damaged
in any way (e.g., soaked floor mats/stand-
ing water on the floor of the vehicle), do
not attempt to start the engine. This may
cause airbag deployment, which could
result in serious injury. Volvo recommends
towing the vehicle directly to an authorized
Volvo workshop.
Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
1.
Switch off the ignition for at least 10
minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Follow the instructions for manually
overriding the shiftlock system.
Deployed airbags
WARNING
If any of the airbags have deployed:
Do not attempt to drive the vehicle.
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Have it towed to an authorized work-
shop.
If necessary, seek medical attention.
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Related information
Safety (p. 42)
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Driver/passenger-side airbags (p. 53)
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Side airbags (p. 60)
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Inflatable curtain (p. 61)
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Driver/passenger-side airbags
As a supplement to the seat belts, the vehicle
is equipped with driver and passenger side
front airbags.
Driver/passenger side front airbags.
In a frontal collision, the airbags help protect
the driver's and passenger's head, neck, face
and chest and the driver's knees and legs.
A collision of a sufficiently violent force will
trigger the sensors and one or more airbags
will inflate. The airbag helps cushion the initial
impact of the collision for the passenger. The
airbag deflates when compressed by the colli-
sion. A small amount of powder will also be
released from the airbag. This may appear to
be smoke and is normal. The entire process,
from inflation to deflation of the airbag, occurs
within tenths of a second.
SAFETY
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