Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 22

Safety
Right-hand drive
Left-hand drive
SIPS bag system
The SIPS bag system consists of a gas
generator, side airbag and sensors. A suffi-
ciently violent collision trips the sensors and
ignites the gas generator, inflating the side
airbag. The airbag inflates between the
occupant and the door panel and thereby
cushions the initial impact while deflating.
The side airbag is only normally deployed on
the side of the collision.
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