When The Systems Deploy - Volvo XC60 Owner's Manual

01 Safety

When the systems deploy

01
When the systems deploy
System
Seatbelt tensioner,
front seat
Seatbelt tensioner,
rear seat
Airbags (SRS)
Side airbags (SIPS)
Inflatable Curtain IC
Whiplash protection
WHIPS
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The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a col-
lision 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 deployed, the following is
recommended:
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•
Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop. Do not drive with
Triggered
deployed airbags.
•
Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace
In the event of a
components in the car's safety system.
frontal collision,
and/or side-impact •
Always contact a doctor.
collision, and/or
rear-end collision
and/or overturning
The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner sys-
tems are deployed only once during a colli-
In the event of a
sion.
frontal collision and/
or overturning
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In a frontal collision
The airbag control module is located in the
In a side-impact
centre console. If the centre console is
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accident drenched with water or other liquid, discon-
nect the battery cables. Do not attempt to
In the event of a
start the car since the airbags may deploy.
side-impact colli- Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop.
sion and/or over-
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turning
In a rear-end colli-
sion
NOTE
WARNING
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.