Volvo S40 Operation Manual page 16

2000 Volvo S & V 40
WARNING!
· Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your
car. Other safety systems can also be damaged. The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are
deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.
· If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor
of the vehicle) or if your car has become flooddamaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle
or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause airbag deployment
which could result in personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.
WARNING!
· The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System and the threepoint
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 must not be used if they are not Volvo original covers or
Volvo approved seat covers for SIPS airbags.
· 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 to the right above).
· Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should only be done by
an authorized Volvo service technician.
· For best protection from the SIPS airbag system, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright
position with the seat belt properly fastened.
· Failure to follow these instructions may increase your risk of injury in an accident.
pg. 9 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
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