Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) [2016]

SAFETY EQUIPMENT (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)) 

• personal injury when carrying out repairs
• damage to or malfunction of the SRS (supplemental restraint system) system.

SAFETY AND REPAIRS 

For further information on safety and repairs, see Volvo's VIDA Design and function as well as the section on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) below:

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1. 1. THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND SEAT BELT TENSIONERS WITH SEAT BELT REEL SENSORS 

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   Refer to: FRONT SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR .

   Refer to: LOAD LIMITER, SEAT BELT .

2. 2. COLLISION SENSOR SRS SYSTEM 

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   The collision sensors for the SRS system are located in the B and C-pillars.

   Refer to: IMPACT SENSOR, B-PILLAR .

   Refer to: IMPACT SENSOR, C-PILLAR .

3. 3. DRIVER'S AIRBAG (SRS) 

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   The driver's airbag (SRS) is unlocked in 2 stages. When working on the steering wheel, steering shaft or steering gear, certain operations must be carried out according to the methods for working on the driver's airbag.

   Refer to: DRIVER'S AIRBAG .

4. 4. STEERING COLUMN 

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   The steering column has a pyrotechnical tensioner.

   Refer to: STEERING WHEEL MODULE .

5. 5 AND 6. COLLISION SENSOR SRS SYSTEM 

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6. 7. PASSENGER AIRBAG (SRS) 

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   The passenger airbag (SRS) is unlocked in two stages.

   Refer to: AIRBAG, PASSENGER SIDE .

7. 8. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE (SRS) 

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   The supplemental restraint system module (SRS) is between the parking brake and the gear selector lever in the center console.

   WARNING:

   Never install vehicle accessories on or near the supplemental restraint system module (SRS). 

   Refer to: AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

8. 9. OCCUPANT WEIGHT SENSOR (OWS) 

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   The passenger seat occupant weight sensor (OWS) is in the foam in the passenger seat cushion.

   Refer to: FRONT PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR .

9. 10. SEAT TRACK SENSOR (STS) 

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   The seat position sensor (STS) is a magnetic sensor that detects the position of the seat.

   Refer to: FRONT SEAT POSITION SENSOR .

10. 11. BELT TENSIONER SENSOR (BTS) 

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    Refer to: STRAIN SENSOR, SEAT BELT .

11. 12. AIRBAG MODULE SEAT (SIPS) 

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    Refer to: AIR BAG, FRONT SEAT .

12. 13. BUCKLE SEAT BELT 

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    Refer to: FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE .

13. 14. REAR SEAT BELTS WITH SEAT BELT TENSIONERS 

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    Refer to: SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, REAR .

14. 15. INFLATABLE CURTAIN (IC) 

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    The inflatable curtain (IC) consists of two inflatable protective curtains located in the bottom edge of the roof, 1 on each side of the vehicle.

    The curtain shields the upper section of the vehicle interior, from the A to the C-posts.

    Refer to: INFLATABLE CURTAIN .

15. 16. OTHER SRS COMPONENTS 

    Whiplash system: 

    The front seats have a whiplash function. This function reduces the risk of whiplash injuries in the event of a collision. The system is completely mechanical and is integrated in the seats.

    Wiring: 

    The SRS wiring is orange.

    When working on SRS wiring, extra care must be taken to avoid damage to the following areas:

    • the soundproofing panels
    • the glove compartment
    • the dashboard
    • the steering shaft covers
    • the steering column
    • the ignition switch
    • the sills
    • The panels for the A, B, C and D posts
    • the roof
    • the front side plate (front collision sensor).

    Data Link Connector (DLC): 

    The data link connector (DLC) is in the passenger compartment.

    Decals: 

    Safety decals must always be in position in the vehicle. See additional information, refer to: POSITIONING SAFETY LABELS or (other countries).