Airbags - Volvo S40 Owner's Manual

Airbags

Driver's airbag
In addition to the seat belts, the car has an
airbag (SRS - Supplemental Restraint
System) in the steering wheel. The airbag is
folded into the centre of the steering wheel.
The wheel is marked SRS AIRBAG.
WARNING!
The seat belt and airbag operate
together. If the seatbelt is not used or is
incorrectly used airbag operation can be
affected in the event of a collision.
Front passenger airbag
The airbag on the passenger side is
folded up in a compartment above the
glove box. The panel is marked SRS
AIRBAG.
WARNING!
To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys, passengers must sit as upright
as possible with their feet on the floor
and backs against the backrest. Seat
belts should be secured.
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Not all cars have passenger side air bags. It
can be optionally excluded at purchase.
WARNING!
• No objects or accessories may be
positioned or stuck on, or near, the
SRS AIRBAG panel (above the glove
box) or in the area affected by the
airbag.
• Never interfere with SRS
components in the steering wheel or
the panel above the glove box.
WARNING!
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• Never place a child seat or booster
cushion on the passenger seat if the
car has an airbag on the passenger
side.
• Never allow a child to stand or sit in
front of the front passenger seat.
• No one shorter than 140 cm (4 ft 7)
should sit in the front passenger
seat.
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