Volvo 2011 S80 Owner's Manual page 25

01 Safety
Side airbags (SIPS bags)
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the sensors and the side airbags are inflated.
The airbag inflates between the occupant and
the door panel and thereby cushions the initial
impact. The airbag deflates when compressed
by the collision. The side airbag is normally only
deployed on the side of the collision.
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