Volvo XC90 Twin Engine 2019, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
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Airbags (p. 49)
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Passenger airbag (p. 51)
Passenger airbag
As a supplement to the seatbelts, the vehicle is
equipped with an airbag on the passenger side
in the front seat.
Front passenger airbag in front seat.
In the event of a frontal collision, the airbag helps
to protect the head, neck, face and chest of the
passenger as well as the knees and legs.
A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors
and the airbag is inflated. The airbag cushions
the initial collision impact for the occupant. The
airbag deflates when compressed by the collision.
When this occurs, smoke escapes into the car.
This is completely normal. The entire process,
including inflation and deflation of the airbag,
occurs within tenths of a second.
WARNING
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If the belt
is not used or is used incorrectly, this may
diminish the protection provided by the airbag
in the event of a collision.
To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys, passengers must sit as upright as
possible with their feet on the floor and backs
against the backrest.
WARNING
Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo
workshop should be contacted for repair.
Defective work in the airbag system could
cause malfunction and result in serious per-
sonal injury.
Passenger airbag location
The airbag is folded up into a compartment
above the glovebox. Its cover panel is marked
AIRBAG .
WARNING
Do not put objects in front of or above the
dashboard where the passenger airbag is
located.