01 safety – Volvo S60 User Manual

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01 Safety

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

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NOTE

Deployment of front airbags occurs only
one time during an accident. In a colli-
sion where deployment occurs, the air-
bags and seat belt pretensioners acti-
vate. 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 sen-
sors that are integrated with the front
seat buckles. The point at which the air-
bag 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 trig-
gered at partial capacity. If the impact is
more severe, the airbags are triggered
at full capacity.

Airbag decals

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Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors

Passenger's side airbag decal

WARNING

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.

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