Brakes and Traction Control: Service Precautions

Warning

Cars equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be treated extra carefully when repairs are being made. This is to help prevent:

1. Injuries when carrying out a repair.
2. Damage or malfunction of the SRS system. Repair to either the SRS itself or a related system or component must be carried out by an authorized Volvo workshop. Refer to Air Bag Systems for complete system information.

Is The car Equipped With SRS?

Cars with SRS are most easily recognized by the SRS letters on the steering wheel pad. If the car is also equipped with an air bag on the passenger side, the letters SRS will be embossed on the instrument panel above the glove compartment. On models from 1993 on, cars with SRS will also be equipped with pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners in the B-posts.

Dashboard Or Around Steering Column

Take care to avoid electric wiring being pinched, frayed or pierced by screws when working on firewall, knee bolster, ignition switch, steering column casings, glove compartment, instrument panel, door sills and B-posts.

Centre Console

The SRS collision sensor is located between the hand brake and gear lever (selector) in the centre console. Never install accessories on or near the sensor. The collision sensor connector on 1992 models must never be disconnected.

Repairs To Steering Gear And Column

When carrying out repairs to the steering wheel, steering gear or column always follow the repair procedures given in the appropriate SRS service manual. The contact reel in the steering column will be damaged if the steering wheel is turned more than three turns in either direction.