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Where applicable, a text message will also be

displayed when the SRS warning light illumi-

nates. If this warning symbol is not functioning

properly, the general warning symbol illumi-

nates and either SRS AIRBAG SERVICE

URGENT or SRS AIRBAG SERVICE

REQUIREDwill be displayed.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

WARNING

If your vehicle has been subjected to flood

conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing

water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your

vehicle has become flood-damaged in any

way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or

put the key in the ignition before discon-

necting the battery (see below). This may

cause airbag deployment which could result

in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to

a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-

nician for repairs.

WARNING

If the SRS warning light stays on after

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the engine has started or if it illuminates

while you are driving, have the vehicle

inspected by a trained and qualified

Volvo service technician as soon as

possible.

Automatic transmission

Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use

the following procedure to override the

shiftlock system to move the gear selector

to the neutral position:

SRS warning light

Never try to repair any component or

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part of the SRS yourself. Any interfer-

ence in the system could cause mal-

function and serious injury. All work on

these systems should be performed by

a trained and qualified Volvo service

technician.

As an enhancement to the three-point seat

belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple-

mental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS

consists of seat belt pretensioners, front air-

bags, side impact airbags, the occupant

weight sensor, and inflatable curtains. All of

these systems are monitored by the SRS con-

trol module. An SRS warning light in the instru-

ment panel (see the illustration) illuminates

when the ignition key is turned to position I, II,

or III, and will normally go out after approxi-

mately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in

the system.

1. Switch off the ignition for at least

10 minutes and disconnect the battery.

2. Wait at least one minute.

3. Insert the key in the ignition and turn it

to position II.

4. Press firmly on the brake pedal.

5. Move the gear selector from Park (P) to

the Neutral (N) position, see page 158,

for information on manually overriding

the shiftlock system.

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The front airbag system

The driver's side front airbag is folded and

located in the steering wheel hub.

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The passenger's side front airbag is folded

behind a panel located above the glove

compartment.

WARNING

The airbags in the vehicle are designed

to be a SUPPLEMENT to-not a replace-

ment for-the three-point seat belts. For

maximum protection, wear seat belts at

all times. Be aware that no system can

prevent all possible injuries that may

occur in an accident.

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Location of the passenger's side front airbag

The front airbags supplement the three-point

seat belts. For these airbags to provide the

protection intended, seat belts must be worn

at all times.

Never drive a vehicle with your hands on

the steering wheel pad/airbag housing.

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As the movement of the seats' occupants com-

presses the airbags, some of the gas is expel-

led at a controlled rate to provide better cush-

ioning. Both seat belt pretensioners also

deploy, minimizing seat belt slack. The entire

process, including inflation and deflation of the

airbags, takes approximately one fifth of a sec-

ond.

The front airbags are designed to help

prevent serious injury. Deployment

occurs very quickly and with consider-

able force. During normal deployment

and depending on variables such as

seating position, one may experience

abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other

injuries as a result from deployment of

one or both of the airbags.

The front airbag system includes gas genera-

tors surrounded by the airbags, and decelera-

tion sensors that activate the gas generators,

causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen

gas.

The location of the front airbags is indicated by

SRS AIRBAG embossed on the steering wheel

pad and above the glove compartment, and by

decals on both sun visors and on the front and

far right side of the dash.

When installing any accessory equip-

ment, make sure that the front airbag

system is not damaged. Any interfer-

ence in the system could cause mal-

function.

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Volvo Cars of North America, LLC

Customer Care Center

1 Volvo Drive

Front airbag deployment

NOTE

The front airbags are designed to deploy

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Deployment of front airbags occurs only

one time during an accident. In a colli-

sion where deployment occurs, the air-

bags and seat belt pretensioners acti-

vate. Some noise occurs and a small

amount of powder is released. The

release of the powder may appear as

smoke-like matter. This is a normal

characteristic and does not indicate fire.

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during certain frontal or front-angular col-

lisions, impacts, or decelerations, depend-

ing on the crash severity, angle, speed and

object impacted. The airbags may also

deploy in certain non-frontal collisions

where rapid deceleration occurs.

P.O. Box 914

Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647

1-800-458-1552

The SRS sensors, which trigger the front

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airbags, are designed to react to both the

impact of the collision and the inertial

forces generated by it, and to determine if

the intensity of the collision is sufficient for

the seat belt pretensioners and/or airbags

to be deployed.

In Canada

Volvo's front airbags use special sen-

sors that are integrated with the front

seat buckles. The point at which the air-

bag deploys is determined by whether

or not the seat belt is being used, as well

as the severity of the collision.

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Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.

National Customer Service

175 Gordon Baker Road

North York, Ontario M2H 2N7

1-800-663-8255

However, not all frontal collisions activate the

front airbags.

Collisions can occur where only one of

the airbags deploys. If the impact is less

severe, but severe enough to present a

clear injury risk, the airbags are trig-

gered at partial capacity. If the impact is

more severe, the airbags are triggered

at full capacity.

If the collision involves a nonrigid object

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(e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed

object at a low speed, the front airbags will

not necessarily deploy.

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Front airbags do not normally deploy in a

side impact collision, in a collision from the

rear or in a rollover situation.

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Should you have questions about any compo-

nent in the SRS system, please contact a

trained and qualified Volvo service technician

or Volvo customer support:

The amount of damage to the bodywork

does not reliably indicate if the airbags

should have deployed or not.

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In the USA

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WARNING

Do not use child safety seats or child

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booster cushions/backrests in the front

passenger's seat. We also recommend

that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches

(140 cm) in height who have outgrown

these devices sit in the rear seat with the

seat belt fastened¹.

Never drive with the airbags deployed.

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The fact that they hang out can impair

the steering of your vehicle. Other

safety systems can also be damaged.

The smoke and dust formed when the

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airbags are deployed can cause skin

and eye irritation in the event of pro-

longed exposure.

Passenger's side airbag decal

Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors

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See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 28.

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WARNING

Children must never be allowed in the

front passenger's seat.

No objects or accessory equipment,

e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed

on, attached to, or installed near the air

bag hatch (the area above the glove

compartment) or the area affected by

airbag deployment.

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Occupants in the front passenger's seat

must never sit on the edge of the seat,

sit leaning toward the instrument panel

or otherwise sit out of position.

There should be no loose articles, e.g.

coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dash-

board area.

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The occupant's back must be as upright

as comfort allows and be against the

seat back with the seat belt properly

fastened.

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Never try to open the airbag cover on

the steering wheel or the passenger's

side dashboard. This should only be

done by a trained and qualified Volvo

service technician.

Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on

the dash, seat or out of the window.

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in injury to the vehicle occupants.

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