Srs System - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

SRS system, left-hand drive

SRS system

The SRS system consists of a gas generator
surrounded by an inflatable airbag. A suffi-
ciently violent collision trips sensors and
ignites the gas generator, inflating the airbag
with hot gas. To cushion the impact, the
airbag deflates when compressed. When this
occurs, smoke escapes into the car. This is
completely normal. The entire process,
including inflation and deflation of the airbag,
occurs within tenths of a second.
SRS system, right-hand drive
NOTE! The sensors react differently
depending on the course of the collision and
whether the seatbelts on the driver and
passenger side are used. It is therefore
possible that only one (or none) of the
airbags may inflate in a collision. The SRS
system senses the force of the collision on
the car and adapts accordingly so that one or
more airbags is deployed.
WARNING!
Work on the SRS system can cause
malfunction and result in serious personal
injury.
Repairs must only be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Airbags (SRS)
NOTE! The airbags have a function whereby
their capacities are adapted to the collision
force to which the vehicle is subjected.
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