V50 w646.book - ESD - Volvo

01 Safety
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When the systems deploy
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 IC In a side-impact accident 1 .
Whiplash protection WHIPS
In a rear-end collision.
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.
If the airbags have been deployed, the following
is recommended:
• Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop. Do not drive with deployed
airbags.
• Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace
components in the car’s safety system.
• Always contact a doctor.
NOTE
The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner systems
are deployed only once during a collision
WARNING
The AIRBAG control module is located in
the centre console. If the centre console is
drenched with water or other liquid, disconnect
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 deployed
can cause skin and eye irritation
after intensive exposure. In case of irritation,
wash with cold water. The rapid deployment
sequence and airbag fabric may
cause friction and skin burns.
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