SAFETY
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Related information
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Seatbelt (p. 59)
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Seatbelt tensioner (p. 59)
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Fastening/unfastening a seatbelt (p. 60)
Airbags
The car is equipped with airbags and inflatable
curtains for driver and passengers.
WARNING
The airbag system's control module is located
in the centre console. If the centre console is
drenched with water or other liquid, discon-
nect the cables to the starter battery. Do not
attempt to start the car since the airbags may
deploy. Recovering the car. Volvo recom-
mends that it is transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop.
Deployed airbags
If any of the airbags have deployed, the following
is recommended:
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Recovering the car. Volvo recommends that it
is transported to an authorised Volvo work-
shop. Do not drive with deployed airbags.
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Volvo recommends engaging an authorised
Volvo workshop to handle the replacement of
components in the car's safety systems.
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Always contact a doctor.
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 deployed can
cause skin and eye irritation/injury after inten-
sive exposure. In case of irritation, wash with
cold water. The rapid deployment sequence
and airbag fabric may cause friction and skin
burns.
Related information
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Safety (p. 56)
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Driver and passenger airbags (p. 64)
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Side airbag (p. 68)
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Inflatable curtain (p. 69)
