Volvo S80 Owner's Manual page 24

System
Seatbelt tensioner
Airbags SRS
Side airbags
Inflatable Curtain IC
WHIPS
1. The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a
collision without airbag deployment. A number of factors
such as the rigidity and weight of the object hit, the speed
of the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the
different safety systems of the car are activated.
If the airbags have been deployed, the follo-
wing is recommended:
• Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop. Do not drive with
deployed airbags.
• Have an authorised Volvo workshop replace
components in the car's safety systems.
• Always contact a doctor.
NOTE! The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner
systems are deployed only once during a
collision.
Triggered
In the event of a head-on collision and/or overturning.
In the event of a head-on collision
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In the event of a side impact .
In the event of a side impact or if the car overturns
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In a rear-end collision .
The Airbag control unit is located in the
centre console. If the centre console is
drenched with water or other liquid,
disconnect the battery cables. Do not attempt
to start the car since the airbags may deploy.
Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop.
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Never drive with deployed airbags. They can
make steering difficult. Other safety systems
may also be damaged. The smoke and dust
created when the airbags are deployed can
cause skin and eye irritation after intensive
exposure. In case of irritation, wash with
cold water. The rapid deployment sequence
and airbag fabric may cause friction injury
and burns to the skin.
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