Owner’s Manual

SAFETY
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NOTE
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Deployment of front airbags occurs only
one time during an accident. In a collision
where deployment occurs, the airbags
and seat belt pretensioners activate.
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.
•
Volvo's front airbags use special sensors
that are integrated with the front seat
buckles. The point at which the airbag
deploys is determined by whether or not
the seat belt is being used, as well as the
severity of the collision.
•
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 triggered
at partial capacity. If the impact is more
severe, the airbags are triggered at full
capacity.
Airbag decals
Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors
Passenger's side airbag decal
WARNING
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Children must never be allowed in the
front passenger's seat.
•
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.
•
The occupant's back must be as upright
as comfort allows and be against the seat
back with the seat belt properly fastened.
•
Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on the
dash, seat or out of the window.
WARNING
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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 compart-
ment) or the area affected by airbag
deployment.
•
There should be no loose articles, such
as coffee cups on the floor, seat, or dash-
board area.
•
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 techni-
cian.
•
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in injury to the vehicle occupants.