2007 Volvo S80 Owner's Manual - Page 12

If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could cause malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. WARNING If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or insert the remote control into the ignition slot before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs. Automatic transmission: Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector to the neutral position: Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery Wait at least one minute. Insert the remote control into the ignition slot and press the Start button (without depressing brake pedal) to go to ignition mode II. See page 75 for more information. Press firmly on the brake pedal. Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position. See page 106 for information on manually overriding the shiftlock system. 18 01 Safety Safety in the passenger compartment Front airbags The front airbag system The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times. The front airbag system includes gas generators surrounded by the airbags and a deceleration sensor that activates the gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.