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When the systems deploy
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If the airbags have been deployed, the fol-
lowing is recommended:
• Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop.Do not drive with de-
ployed airbags.
• Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace
components in the car’s safety system.
• Always contact a doctor.
System Triggered
Seatbelt tensioner In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or overturning.
Airbags (SRS)
In a frontal collision
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.
Side airbags (SIPS)
In a side-impact accident
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.
Inflatable Curtain IC
In a side-impact accident
1
.
Whiplash protection WHIPS In a rear-end collision.
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The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision even 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 triggered.
NOTE
The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner sys-
tems are deployed only once during a colli-
sion
WARNING
The airbag system’s control module is lo-
cated 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. Have the car transported to an
authorised Volvo workshop.
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 de
-
ployed can cause skin and eye irritation/in-
jury after intensive exposure. In case of
irritation, wash with cold water. The rapid
deployment sequence and airbag fabric
may cause friction and skin burns.