Can front airbags be turned off?
Generally speaking, you can’t deactivate your airbag without installing a retrofit on-off switch. However, if a retrofit on-off switch is not yet available (from the vehicle manufacturer) for your car, the NHTSA will authorize airbag deactivation on a case-by-case basis under appropriate conditions.
What Age Can child sit in front seat with airbag?
12-years-old
Child Seat Safety says: “Young children, especially those below the age of 12-years-old should ideally not be seated in the front passenger seat as they are the most at risk when the frontal airbag deploys in a crash.
Can a passenger side airbag be disabled in a Volvo?
A Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats. Do not assume that the passenger’s side front airbag is disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed.
How tall do you have to be to sit in the back seat of a Volvo?
Disabling the passenger’s side front airbag. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag, and be properly restrained for their size and weight. For child safety recommendations,see page 38.
Can a front passenger seat be modified in a Volvo?
• The front passenger’s seat should not be modified in any way. This could reduce pressure on the seat cushion, which might interfere with the OWS system’s function. A Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats.
How tall do you have to be to disabling passenger’s side front airbag?
Disabling the passenger’s side front airbag. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag, and be properly restrained for their size and weight.