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When the systems deploy
System
Triggered
Seatbelt tensioner,
In the event of over-
front seat
turning, a frontal col-
lision and/or side-
impact accident
and/or rear-end col-
lision
Seatbelt tensioner,
In the event of over-
rear seat
turning and a frontal
collision
Airbags (SRS)
In a frontal collision
Side airbags (SIPS)
In a side-impact
accident
Inflatable Curtain IC
In the event of a
side-impact acci-
dent, overturning
and a frontal colli-
sion if the car is not
hit directly head-on
Whiplash protection
In a rear-end colli-
WHIPS
sion
A
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:
•
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.
NOTE
A
The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner sys-
tems are deployed only once during a colli-
sion.
WARNING
The airbag control module is located in the
centre console. If the centre console is
drenched with water or other liquid, discon-
nect the battery cables. Do not attempt to
start the car since the airbags may deploy.
Recovering the car. Volvo recommends that
you have it conveyed to an authorised Volvo
workshop.
01 Safety
When the systems deploy
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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