2025-2026 Volvo EX40 SUV Safety -> Front airbags User Manual
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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 manual's instructions for safe handling and recovery  
of a car that's immobilised or in safety mode.  
Important  
Do not try to drive or move the car if any of the airbags have deployed. 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.  
5.4.2. 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 has two front airbags. The upper airbag is packed inside the steering wheel and the knee airbag is packed behind  
a panel below the steering wheel.  
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The passenger side has a single front airbag. The airbag is packed behind a panel above the glove box.  
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. In addition to the passenger airbag, the switch  
also controls the status of the passenger seat's side airbags and parts of the seatbelt pretensioner. The passenger airbag needs  
to be disabled before you install a rearward-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.  
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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.  
5.4.2.1. Disabling and enabling front passenger airbag  
To use a rearward-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, you must first disable the seat's airbags  
using the passenger airbag switch. When disabled, the airbags will not deploy in a collision.  
Switch location and positions  
Location of the passenger airbag switch  
The airbag switch is located on the side of the dashboard and is accessible when the front passenger door is open.  
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It has two positions. They are marked with both symbols and text indicating whether the front passenger airbags are enabled or  
disabled.  
Airbags enabled. Always use this position when a forward-facing passenger, either child or adult, is in the seat.  
In the position marked ON, the airbags are enabled and can be deployed by the car.  
Airbags disabled. Always use this position when a rearward-facing child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat.  
In the position marked OFF, the airbags are disabled and cannot be deployed by the car.  
Important  
Read all information about front airbags, side airbags and child seating before changing the passenger airbag status.  
Changing the airbag switch position  
1. Pull the switch outwards and turn it to position ON or OFF.  
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The driver display confirms the status change.  
If set to ON, the message Passenger airbag on appears. The airbags are enabled.  
If set to OFF, the message Passenger airbag off appears. The airbags are 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 recently been installed or removed.  
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