Switch - PACOS
The switch for the passenger airbag (PACOS) is located on the passenger end of the instrument panel and is accessible when the passenger door is open.
Check that the switch is in the required position. The remote control key's key blade should be used to change position.
![P3-1420-S60/V60/V60H/XC60-PACOS](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgda10f95eaec58715c0a8015272a83da6_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
ON- the airbag is activated. With the switch in this position, all front-facing passengers (children and adults) can sit safely on the passenger seat.
OFF - the airbag is deactivated. With the switch in this position, children in rear-facing child seats can sit safely on the front passenger seat.
Warning
Activated airbag (passenger seat):
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat when the passenger airbag is activated.
Deactivated airbag (passenger seat):
Front-facing passengers (children and adults) must never sit on the front passenger seat when the passenger airbag is deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger life or lead to serious personal injury.
Warning
Note
When the remote control key is in key position II the warning symbol for the airbag is shown in the combined instrument panel for approx. 6 seconds.
Following which, the indicator in the roof console is illuminated showing the correct status for the front passenger seat airbag.
![P3-1246-Overheadconsol – Passenger Airbag Enabled](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img350d8635027be74ec0a801e700720899_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
A warning symbol in the roof console indicates that the airbag for the front passenger seat is activated (see preceding illustration).
Warning
![P3 820 Symbol PACOS](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img3be8ef563fe3873dc0a801e700cbfe9a_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P3-1246-Overheadconsol – Passenger airbag off](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img195ee90f02851066c0a801e7001955e3_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
A text message and a symbol in the roof console indicate that the airbag for the front passenger seat is deactivated (see preceding illustration).