Volvo S80 - 2003 Manual page 12

2003 Volvo S80
NOTE: Volvo's dual-threshold airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front seat
buckles. The point at which the air bag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being
used, as well as, the severity of the collision. Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags
deploys.
NOTE: Volvo's dual-stage airbags: If the impact is less severe, but severe enough to present a
clear injury risk, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at just 70% of its total capacity. If the impact is
more severe, the dual-stage airbags are triggered with full capacity.
WARNING!
Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat. Volvo recommends that ALL
occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of
any vehicle with a front passenger-side front airbag. See
Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward
the instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as
comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.
Feet must be on the floor, e.g. not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dash covers, may be placed on, attached to or installed
near the SRS hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag
deployment (see illustration on
There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat or dash area.
Never try to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side dash. This should
only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
pg. 7 Front airbags - SRS
NOTE: The information on this page does not pertain to the Side Impact Protection System airbags.
When are the airbags deployed?
The SRS system is designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or
decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The SRS sensor is
designed to react to both the impact 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.).
http://apps.volvocars.us/ownersdocs/2003/2003_S80/03s80_01a.htm
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page 14 for guidelines.
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