Side Airbags (Sips) Airbags - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

2006 Volvo S60
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Side airbags (SIPS) airbag
Side impact airbags - front seats only As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built
into your car, the car is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags.
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.
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 generator (2), the side airbag modules built into the outboard
sides of both front seat backrests (3), and electronic sensors/wiring (1).
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Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbag