Volvo S 90, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
72
Side impact airbags
As an enhancement to the structural side impact
protection built into your vehicle, it is also equip-
ped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)
airbags.
The SIPS airbag system is designed to help
increase occupant protection in the event of cer-
tain 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.
NOTE
SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs
only on the side of the vehicle affected by the
impact. The airbags are not designed to
deploy in all side impact situations.
Components in the SIPS airbag system
This SIPS airbag system consists of a gas gener-
ator, the side airbag modules built into the out-
board sides of both front seat backrests, and
electronic sensors/wiring.
WARNING
•
The SIPS airbag system is a supplement
to the structural Side Impact Protection
System and the three-point seat belt sys-
tem. It is not designed to deploy during
collisions from the front or rear of the
vehicle or in rollover situations.
•
The use of seat covers on the front seats
may impede SIPS airbag deployment.
•
No objects, accessory equipment or stick-
ers 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 compo-
nents of the SIPS airbag system. This
should be done only by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
•
In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its
best protection, both front seat occupants
should sit in an upright position with the
seat belt properly fastened.
•
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in injury to the occupants of the
vehicle in the event of an accident.
Related information
•
Airbag system (p. 65)
•
Seat belts (p. 61)