When the systems deploy, 01 safety – Volvo C70 User Manual

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01 Safety

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When the systems deploy

01

If the airbags have been deployed, the fol-
lowing is recommended:

• Have the car transported to an authorised

Volvo workshop. Do not drive with de-
ployed airbags.

• Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace

components in the car’s safety system.

• Always contact a doctor.

System

Triggered

Seatbelt tensioner

In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or overturning.

Airbags (SRS)

In a frontal collision

1

.

Side airbags (SIPS)

In a side-impact accident

1

.

Inflatable Curtain DMIC

In a side-impact accident

1

.

Whiplash protection WHIPS

In a rear-end collision.

Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)

In the event of overturning and/or collision from behind.

1

The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision without airbag deployment. A number of factors such as the rigidity and weight of the object hit, the

speed of the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the different safety systems of the car are activated.

NOTE

The SRS, SIPS, DMIC, belt tensioner and
ROPS systems are deployed only once dur-
ing a collision

WARNING

The AIRBAG control module is located in
the centre console. If the centre console is
drenched with water or other liquid, discon-
nect the battery cables. Do not attempt to
start the car since the airbags may deploy.
Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop.

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 de-
ployed can cause skin and eye irritation
after intensive exposure. In case of irrita-
tion, wash with cold water. The rapid de-
ployment sequence and airbag fabric may
cause friction and skin burns.

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