Far-side airbags

Updated 2022-05-02

The far-side airbags on the driver's and passenger sides protect the head, chest and hips in a collision.

The far-side airbags are located in the front seats' inner backrest frames and help protect the driver and front-seat passenger. AIRBAG is embossed on the seat.

A collision of a sufficiently violent force will trigger the sensors and the far-side airbag will inflate. The side airbags inflate between the seat occupant and the tunnel console to help cushion the initial impact of the collision. The far-side airbag normally only inflates for the seat on the opposite side of the impact side.

Warning

Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop for repairs. Incorrectly performed repairs to the side airbag system could impair function and lead to serious injury.

Warning

Do not place any objects in the area between the inner edges of the seats and the tunnel console, as this could impair the function of the side airbags.

Volvo recommends only using seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat covers could prevent the side airbags from functioning properly.

Warning

The side airbag is a supplement to the seat belt. Always wear your seat belt.