Volvo 2008 C70 - Manual (Page 27)

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
deployed airbags.
• Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace
components in the car’s safety system.
• Always contact a doctor.
System Triggered
Seatbelt tensioner, front seat In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident and/or rear-end collision and/or overturning.
Seatbelt tensioner, rear seat 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 and/or overturning 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 system control module is
located in the centre console. If the centre
console is drenched with water or other liq-
uid, 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 irrita-
tion, wash with cold water. The rapid
deployment sequence and airbag fabric
may cause friction and skin burns.