Volvo S80 - 2003 Manual page 14

2003 Volvo S80
SIPS airbag (front seats only)
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) and gas
generators/sensor units (3).
The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase 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.
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 may impede SIPS airbag deployment.
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 (see illustration below).
Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should only be done
by an authorized 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.
WARNING!
Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of
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SIPS airbag *
1 - Airbag, 2 - wire, 3 - gas generator/sensor unit
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