Volvo S40 - Manual (Page 15)

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pg. 8 Volvo Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbag
SIPS airbag
As an enhancement to the structural Side Impact Protection System built into your car, the car is also
equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system consists of airbag
modules built into the sides of both front seat backrests (1), wires (2) from these modules to the
electronic sensor units (3).
The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase front seat 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. The airbags are not
designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
NOTE: SIPS deployment occurs only one time during an accident. SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag)
occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact.
SIPS bag decal inside driver's door
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