Side impact protection airbags

Side impact protection airbags  - Safety - Volvo XC90 Owners Manual - Volvo XC90

Side impact airbags – front seats only

Location of the side impact (

Location of the side impact ( SIPS) airbag

As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your vehicle, the vehicle 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.

Driver's side SIPS airbag

Driver's side SIPS airbag

Passenger's side SIPS airbag

Passenger's side SIPS airbag

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 gas generators and side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of both front seat backrests.

WARNING
• The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the structural 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 vehicle 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.
• Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by a trained and qualified 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.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event of an accident.

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