Volvo 1992 240 owner manual Pg Supplemental Restraint System

1992 Volvo 240

WARNING: Never use any single seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm or otherwise out of position. Such use could, in event of accident, cause injury.

Volvo recommends that all occupants fasten their seat belts. Aftermarket devices used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of Volvo's three-point belt system will have detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.

As the seat belts lose much of their strength when stretched, they should be replaced after a collision, even though they may appear to be undamaged.

Never repair the belt on you own; have this done by an authorized Volvo dealer only.

Note: Legislation in you state or province may mandate seat belt usage.

Seat belt maintenance

Check periodically that the anchor bolts are secure and that the belts are in good condition. Use water and mild detergent for cleaning.

pg. 42 Supplemental Restraint System

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 a driver's side airbag with a driver's side knee bolster. The systems is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt system.

The interior of an SRS-equipped Volvo looks very much the same as any other. The only indications of the system's presence are the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad, and the knee bolster beneath the steering column. Also, the SRS diagnostic receptacle is indicated on the center dash panel.

The airbag is folded and located in the center of the steering wheel. It is released only during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, depending upon the crash severity, angle, speed, and object impacted.

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