When The Systems Deploy - Volvo S40 Owner's Manual

Activating the systems
System
Seatbelt tensioner, front seat
Seatbelt tensioner, outside rear seat
Airbags
Side airbags (SIPS)
Inflatable Curtain IC
Whiplash protection WHIPS
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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 follow-
ing is recommended:
•
Recovering the car. Volvo recommends
that you have it conveyed to an authorised
Volvo workshop. Do not drive with
deployed airbags.
•
Volvo recommends that you engage an
authorised Volvo workshop to handle the
replacement of components in the car's
safety systems.
•
Always contact a doctor.
Triggered
In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or rear-end collision
In a frontal collision
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In a frontal collision
In a side-impact accident
In a side-impact accident
In a rear-end collision
NOTE
The airbag, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner sys-
tems are deployed only once during a colli-
sion
WARNING
The airbag system's control module is
located in the centre console. If the centre
console is drenched with water or other liq-
uid, disconnect the battery cables. Do not
attempt to start the car since the airbags
may deploy. Recovering the car. Volvo rec-
ommends that you have it conveyed to an
authorised Volvo workshop.

When the systems deploy

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WARNING
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/
injury after intensive exposure. In case of
irritation, wash with cold water. The rapid
deployment sequence and airbag fabric
may cause friction and skin burns.
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