SAFETY
Side airbags
Inflatable curtain
WARNING
The side airbags, on the driver's and passen-
ger sides, protect the chest and hip in a colli-
sion.
The inflatable curtain, Inflatable Curtain (IC),
helps to prevent the driver and passengers
from striking their heads on the inside of the
vehicle during a collision.
Volvo recommends contacting an author-
ized Volvo workshop for repairs. Incorrectly
performed repairs to the side airbag sys-
tem could impair function and lead to seri-
ous injury.
WARNING
Do not place any objects in the area
between the outer edges of the seats and
the door panels, as this could impair the
function of the side airbags.
Volvo recommends only using seat covers
approved by Volvo. Other seat covers could
prevent the side airbags from functioning
properly.
The side airbags are located in the front seats'
outer backrest frames and help protect the
driver and front seat passenger.
The inflatable curtains are installed along both
sides of the inside of the roof and help protect
occupants in the vehicle's outer seats. IC
AIRBAG is embossed on the panels.
WARNING
The side airbag is a supplement to the seat
belt. Always wear your seat belt.
A collision of a sufficiently violent force will
trigger the sensors and one or more side air-
bags will inflate. The side airbags inflate
between the seat occupant and the door panel
to help cushion the initial impact of the colli-
sion. The airbag deflates when compressed by
the collision. The side airbags are normally
only deployed on the side of the vehicle
impacted by the collision.
A collision of a sufficiently violent force will
trigger the sensors and the inflatable curtain
will inflate.
Related information
Airbags (p. 52)
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