Volvo V70 - Manual (Page 19)

2007 Volvo V70
airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not inflate).
The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag when:
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the front passenger's seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in the front seat,
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the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat that is installed according to
the manufacturer's instructions,
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the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint that is installed
according to the manufacturer's instructions,
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the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat,
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a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time,
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a child or a small person occupies the front passenger's seat.
The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp which will illuminate and stay on to
remind you that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp is located in the overhead console, near the base of the rearview mirror.
NOTE: The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of time when
the ignition is turned on to confirm it is functional. When the front passenger's seat is not occupied
(empty seat) or in the event that the passenger's side front airbag is enabled (may inflate), the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off.
However, if a fault is detected in the system:
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The OWS indicator light will stay on.
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The SRS warning light (see page 15 ) will come on and stay on.
The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the information display.
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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
WARNING!
If a fault in the system is detected and indicated as explained on the previous page, be aware that the
passenger's side front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision.
In this case, the safety systems and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by an authorized
Volvo retailer as soon as possible.
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