SAFETY
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Pedestrian airbag
The airbag for pedestrians (Pedestrian Airbag)
contributes in certain frontal collisions to alleviat-
ing the collision of the pedestrian with the car.
The pedestrian airbag (Pedestrian Airbag) is fit-
ted under the bonnet near the windscreen. In the
event of certain frontal collisions with a pedes-
trian, the sensors in the front bumper react and
the airbag inflates if required, based on the force
of the impact. The sensors are active at a speed
of approx. 20-50 km/h (12-30 mph) and an
ambient temperature between -20 and +70°C.
The sensors are designed to detect a collision
with an object that has similar properties to those
of the human leg.
NOTE
There may be objects in the traffic environ-
ment that prompt a signal to the sensors that
is similar to a collision with a pedestrian. It is
possible that the system will be activated in
the event of a collision with such an object.
If the airbag is activated (Pedestrian Airbag)
•the rear part of the bonnet is raised and
locked in this position
•the hazard warning flashers are activated
•the brake system is prepared for the upcom-
ing emergency braking.
WARNING
Do not fit any accessories or change anything
in the front. Incorrect intervention at the front
may cause incorrect function in the system
and lead to serious injury and damage to the
car.
Volvo recommends that genuine wiper arms
are used and that you only use genuine parts
for them.
WARNING
Volvo recommends contacting an authorised
Volvo workshop in the event of damage to the
bumper in order to ensure that the system is
intact.
Related information
•Pedestrian airbag - moving the car (p. 45)
•Pedestrian airbag - folding up (p. 45)
