SIPS airbag

Occupant safety / SIPS airbag

SIPS airbag

As an enhancement to the structural Side Impact Protection System built into your car, the car is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system consists of airbag modules built into the sides of both front seat backrests (1), wires (2) from these modules to the
electronic sensor units (3).

The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase front seat occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions. The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side impact
collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact. The airbags are not
designed to deploy in all side impact situations.

NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the
impact.

SIPS bag decal inside driver's door

WARNING!

· Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your
car. Other safety systems can also be damaged. The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are
deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.

· If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your car has become flood damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the
vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause airbag
deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.

WARNING!

· The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System and the three point
seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations.

· The use of seat covers on the front seats must not be used if they are not Volvo original covers or Volvo approved seat covers for SIPS airbags.

· No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SIPS
airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment.

· Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should only be done by
an authorized Volvo service technician.

· For best protection from the SIPS airbag system, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened.

· Failure to follow these instructions may increase your risk of injury in an accident.