Volvo 2008 C30 Owner's Manual page 23

This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the center of both
front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side windows. It is designed to help protect the heads of the occupants
of the front and rear seats in certain side impact collisions.
In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable Curtain (VIC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS airbag) will
deploy. The VIC and the SIPS airbag deploy simultaneously.
NOTE
If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds.
WARNING
The VIC system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System. It is not designed to deploy during
collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in rollover situations.
Never try to open or repair any components of the VIC system. This should be done only by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
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01 Safety
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)
WARNING
In order for the VIC to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants and rear seat occupants should sit in an
upright position with the seat belt properly fastened; adults using the seat belt and children using the proper child