Inflatable Curtain (Ic) - Volvo S40 Owner's Manual

01 Safety

Inflatable Curtain (IC)

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Properties
The inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is
a supplement to the SIPS and the airbags. It
is fitted in the headlining along both sides of
the roof and protects all of the vehicle's outer
seats. A sufficiently violent collision trips the
sensors and the inflatable curtain is inflated.
The inflatable curtain helps to prevent the
driver and passengers from striking their
heads on the inside of the car during a
collision.
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WARNING
Never hang or attach heavy items onto the
handles in the roof. The hook is only
designed for light clothing (not for solid
objects such as umbrellas for example).
Do not screw or fit anything to the headlin-
ing, door pillars or side panels. This could
compromise the intended protection. Only
use Volvo genuine parts that are approved
for placement in these areas.
WARNING
Do not load the car higher than 50 mm
under the top edge of the side windows.
Otherwise, the intended protection of the
inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the
headlining, may be compromised.
WARNING
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the
seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.