Volvo 2005 C70 - Manual (Page 10)

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As an enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is
equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). The Volvo SRS
consists of an airbag (2) on both the driver's and passenger's sides and
seat belt tensioners in both front door pillars (4). The system is designed
to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt
system.
The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS" embossed on the steering
wheel pad and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun
visors and on the far right side of the dash.
The airbags are folded and located in the steering wheel hub and above
the glove compartment. They are designed to deploy during certain
frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations, depending
on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags
may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid
deceleration occurs.
The airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags
(2) and front seat belt tensioners for both of the front seats (4). To
deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas generators causing
the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas. As the movement of the
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seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a
controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners
also deploy, minimizing any seat belt slack.
The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes
approximately two-tenths of a second.
WARNING!
• As its name implies, SRS is designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to -
not a replacement for - the three-point belt system. For maximum
protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.
• When installing any optional equipment, make sure that the SRS
system is not damaged. Do not attempt to service any component of
the SRS yourself. Attempting to do so may result in serious
personal injury. If a problem arises, take your car to the nearest
authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.