2025-2026 Volvo EX30 4 Door Safety -> Airbags User Manual
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5.4.2. Seatbelt reminder  
The car uses built-in sensors to detect if the driver or any of the passengers aren't using their seatbelts.  
If the car detects any occupants that are not wearing their seatbelts, the system alerts the driver with a warning sound and the  
seatbelt reminder symbol appears in the display.  
Seatbelt reminder symbol.  
You can find information about which seatbelts aren't fastened in the driver information area of the display.  
Car overview in the display.  
If the reminder appears, buckle the indicated seatbelts as soon as possible in a safe manner. Stop the car, if necessary, to avoid  
distracted driving.  
In some cases, the sensors may mistake an object on the seat for a passenger and alert you if the seatbelt hasn't been fastened.  
If you dismiss these reminders in the display, the large graphic will disappear but the other warning indicators will remain act-  
ive. Buckle the seatbelt to remove them.  
Warning  
Always make sure everyone in the car wears their seatbelt.  
5.5. Airbags  
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There are several airbags that your car can deploy in a collision. They can help reduce the impact forces  
experienced by occupants.  
The image shows a selection of available airbags. Continue reading for details on the airbags in your car.  
The airbags are designed to work with the rest of the car's safety features. Their effectiveness especially relies on proper seating  
and seatbelt use. An airbag deployment is a sudden, forceful but controlled event that can significantly lower the risk of serious  
injury for correctly seated occupants.  
Warning  
The airbags cannot work as intended if an occupant is incorrectly seated in the event of a collision. Always use seatbelts.  
Sensors throughout your car allow it to deploy different airbags based on information about the collision itself, as well as the  
status of the car and its occupants.  
Airbag types  
Your car has the following airbag types:  
Frontal collision airbags for the front occupants.  
Front airbags  
Seat-integrated side-on collision airbags for the front occupants.  
Ceiling-mounted airbags for occupants seated by a window.  
Side airbags  
Inflatable curtains  
5.5.1. Airbag deployment  
If an airbag has deployed, your car needs to be recovered and serviced.  
When the car deploys an airbag, it inflates almost instantly with considerable force accompanied by a loud noise. After that  
point, it behaves differently depending on the type of airbag. The front and side airbags deflate as they are compressed and  
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provide controlled cushioning for a single severe impact. The inflatable curtains stay inflated longer to protect against repeated  
impacts.  
Warning  
Airbag-related injuries  
No safety feature can prevent all possible injuries in a collision. The airbags are designed to reduce the risk of severe injur-  
ies. Impacting an airbag often results in some form of injury, and several factors affect the type and severity of the injury.  
Reading the user manual allows you to recognise and avoid practices known to increase the risk of injury.  
To reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries in a collision:  
Follow the user manual’s instructions for proper seating and use of seatbelts.  
Learn the placement of all airbags and how they affect the use of your car.  
Do not store or place any objects in the airbag deployment areas.  
Do not make any modifications to the interior or electrical systems of your car that are not approved by Volvo.  
Note  
Deployment conditions  
Not all airbags may deploy in a collision. This is because different airbags require different conditions and forces to de-  
ploy. The severity of damage to the car after a collision is not a reliable indicator of whether any airbags should have  
deployed.  
Airbag gases and smoke  
The gas inside an airbag contains smoke that releases into the interior compartment when the airbag deflates.  
Always be attentive to signs of fire after a severe collision, but keep in mind that some smoke is normal if an airbag  
has deployed.  
After airbag deployment  
After a collision in which the airbags have deployed, prioritise the safety and medical needs of those involved in the accident.  
Before handling the car, contact an authorised Volvo workshop. Follow the user manual's instructions for safe handling and re-  
covery of a car that's immobilised or in safety mode.  
Important  
Safety mode  
The car can enter safety mode after certain collisions even without airbag deployment. The traction power supply is cut  
off in safety mode and the car cannot be driven.  
Do not try to move the car in safety mode. If the car poses an acute traffic hazard and is able to move, an exception can  
be made to move it a short distance out of immediate danger. Tow mode needs to be activated before towing the car.  
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5.5.2. Front airbags  
The front airbags are designed to deploy in certain frontal collisions. The front passenger airbag can be dis-  
abled to accommodate certain rearward-facing child restraints.  
The front airbags can help protect the driver and front passenger from severe injury if they are properly seated during a collision.  
The airbags on each side deploy independently of one another.  
The driver side airbag is packed inside the steering wheel.  
The passenger side airbag is packed behind a panel on the dashboard.  
All front airbag locations are marked with the text AIRBAG or SRS AIRBAG.  
Warning  
Do not block the front airbags  
Do not place luggage, children or pets in the space between the seated occupant and the front airbags, including in  
the occupant's lap.  
Legs or feet must never be placed on the dashboard. This could endanger life or lead to serious injury.  
Do not place or mount any items on the dashboard. Even small objects can become dangerous projectiles in a  
collision and end up between inflating airbags and occupants.  
Blocking airbags in general  
Keep all airbag locations and expansion spaces free of obstructions. Obstructions can reduce airbag effectiveness and  
cause serious injury.  
Follow the instructions for a correct sitting posture.  
Properly stow luggage and other objects. The car has several luggage compartments for safe stowing.  
Do not modify or mount accessories to any panel covering an airbag or adjacent panels.  
Passenger airbag switch  
You can enable or disable the front passenger airbag using the airbag switch. This also controls the side airbag on the passen-  
ger side and the inner side airbag on the driver's side. The passenger airbag needs to be disabled before you install a rearward-  
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facing child restraint on the front passenger seat. Read all information about airbags and child safety before installing a child  
restraint.  
Passenger airbag status  
The passenger airbag status is shown in the overhead console.  
This icon indicates that the passenger airbag is enabled and can be deployed by the car.  
This icon indicates that the passenger airbag is disabled and cannot be deployed by the car.  
Warning  
Child restraints and front passenger seat  
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS  
INJURY to the CHILD can occur.  
Tip  
Read everything about airbags  
There is more information about airbags and safety in general. Make sure you have read everything about these topics so  
that you understand the capabilities and limitations of your car's safety features.  
5.5.2.1. Disabling and enabling front passenger airbag  
To use a rearward-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, you must first disable the front passenger  
airbag using the passenger airbag switch. When disabled, the airbag will not deploy in a collision. Read all  
information about front airbags and child seating before changing the passenger airbag status.  
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Switch location and positions  
The airbag switch is located on the side of the dashboard and is accessible when the front passenger door is open.  
It has two positions. They are marked with both symbols and text indicating whether the front passenger airbag is enabled or  
disabled.  
Airbags enabled. Always use this position when a forward-facing passenger, child or adult, is in the seat.  
In the position marked ON, the airbag is enabled and can be deployed by the car.  
Airbag disabled. Always use this position when a rearward-facing child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat.  
In the position marked OFF, the airbag is disabled and cannot be deployed by the car.  
Changing the airbag switch position  
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Pull the switch outwards and turn it to position ON or OFF.  
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The display confirms the status change.  
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If set to ON, the message Passenger airbag enabled (ON) appears. The airbag is enabled.  
If set to OFF, the message Passenger airbag disabled (OFF) appears. The airbag is disabled.  
Note  
The overhead console always shows the current passenger airbag status. Make a habit of regularly checking it  
before driving, especially if a rearward-facing child restraint has been installed or removed recently.  
5.5.3. Side airbags  
The side airbags are designed to deploy in the event of a side-on collision.  
The side airbags can help protect the driver and front passenger, if they are properly seated, in certain side-on collisions. The  
outer side airbag will typically only deploy on the collision side of each front seat. The inner side airbag, which is only fitted on  
the driver seat, will typically deploy in the event of a side-on collision on either side of the vehicle.  
Side-on collision airbags for the front occupants.  
The side airbags are packed into the sides of the seat's back frame. Both front seats have outer side airbags, but the driver seat  
also has an inner side airbag.  
Both front seats have markings with the text AIRBAG.  
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Warning  
Do not block the side airbags  
Do not place any objects on either side of the front seats. Objects between the seats and the door panel, or between  
the seats and the tunnel console, can interfere with the side airbags.  
Do not use seat covers that have not been approved by Volvo.  
Blocking airbags in general  
Keep all airbag locations and expansion spaces free of obstructions. Obstructions can reduce airbag effectiveness and  
cause serious injury.  
Follow the instructions for a correct sitting posture.  
Properly stow luggage and other objects. The car has several luggage compartments for safe stowing.  
Do not modify or mount accessories to any panel covering an airbag or adjacent panels.  
Tip  
Read everything about airbags  
There is more information about airbags and safety in general. Make sure you have read everything about these topics so  
that you understand the capabilities and limitations of your car's safety features.  
5.5.4. Inflatable curtains  
Your car's inflatable curtains help protect occupants seated by a window in certain collisions. They are placed  
above the doors on both sides of the car.  
The inflatable curtains are designed to help protect the head of a properly seated and secured occupant. Unlike conventional  
airbags, the inflatable curtains stay inflated for an extended time after deployment.  
Inflatable curtain deployed on one side of the car.  
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The inflatable curtains are packed behind panels along the ceiling's edges on both sides of the car. The panels are marked IC  
AIRBAG.  
Warning  
Do not block the inflatable curtains  
Do not hang heavy items from the ceiling hooks or handles. The hooks are meant for light coats and jackets.  
Do not modify or mount accessories to the panels covering the inflatable curtains, the ceiling, pillars or adjacent  
panels.  
Blocking airbags in general  
Keep all airbag locations and expansion spaces free of obstructions. Obstructions can reduce airbag effectiveness and  
cause serious injury.  
Follow the instructions for a correct sitting posture.  
Properly stow luggage and other objects. The car has several luggage compartments for safe stowing.  
Do not modify or mount accessories to any panel covering an airbag or adjacent panels.  
Tip  
Read everything about airbags  
There is more information about airbags and safety in general. Make sure you have read everything about these topics so  
that you understand the capabilities and limitations of your car's safety features.  
5.5.5. Airbag maintenance and servicing  
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if there is any indication of faults or damage to the airbags or other  
safety systems.  
Any servicing or repairs of the airbags and related safety systems must be performed by authorised service technicians.[1]  
Never attempt to alter or repair any part of the car's safety systems yourself. Incorrectly performed repairs can lead to malfunc-  
tions and serious injury. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop when your car needs servicing or repairs.  
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Warning  
Car modifications and airbags  
Modifications to the car risk affecting airbags and other safety systems. Carefully read the section about car modifica-  
tions and contact Volvo[2] if you are considering modifying your car in any way[3], such as when accommodating a  
disability.  
Airbags and water damage  
If the car has been flooded or the interior has been exposed to excessive amounts of water, there may be water damage  
affecting the safety systems. This can lead to unintentional airbag deployment and cause injury.  
Do not use the car if you suspect it has water damage.  
Contact Volvo Assistance for recovery support.  
Note  
A warning appears in the driver information area of the display if the car detects any airbag faults. Immediately contact an  
authorised Volvo workshop if this happens.  
SRS warning symbol  
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[2]  
[3]  
Volvo recommends an authorised Volvo workshop for any repairs or servicing.  
You can find detailed contact information in a separate section in this manual or by contacting Volvo support.  
This applies to all parts of the car, but the front seats and all airbag locations are especially necessary to consider.  
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5.5.6. Airbag labels  
The airbag labels in your car provide essential information about the airbags or can act as airbag location  
markers.  
Airbag location labels  
Places in your car marked either AIRBAG, IC AIRBAG or SRS AIRBAG indicate that there is an airbag in that location.  
Warning  
Airbag label locations  
The airbag label locations tell you where your car's airbags are located. Keep these locations and the space around them  
free of objects. Obstructions can interfere with airbag deployment, reduce their effectiveness and cause serious injury.  
The airbags section contains more detailed information about use and conditions that can affect the airbags.  
Airbag information labels  
This label is located on the front passenger side sun visor.  
Warning  
Child restraints and front passenger seat  
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS  
INJURY to the CHILD can occur.  
5.6. Child safety  
Several features in the car aim to increase child safety, including anchorage points for child restraint  
installation and child locks.  
Children in the car should always be securely seated and kept under adult supervision. Follow the recommendations in this  
manual as well as the local regulations and recommendations that apply to you.  
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Related Topics

Safety
Collision response Occupant detection Proper seating Seatbelts Fastening and adjusting seatbelt Seatbelt reminder Airbag deployment Front airbags Disabling and enabling front passenger airbag Side airbags Inflatable curtains Airbag labels Child safety Child restraints Installing child restraints Child restraint anchorage points ISOFIX anchorage points Top tether anchorage points Lower tether anchorage points Recommended child restraints Overview table of suitable locations for child restraints

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