Volvo 2005 C70 - Manual (Page 14)

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Volvo Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbag
WARNING!
• The SIPS airbag system is a supplement
to the 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 car 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 (see illustration to the right
above).
• Never try to open or repair any
components of the SIPS airbag system.
This should only be done by an
authorized Volvo service technician.
• For best protection from the SIPS airbag
system, both front seat occupants should
sit in an upright position with the seat belt
properly fastened.
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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),
cables (2) from these modules to the electronic
sensor units (3).
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. The airbags are not designed to deploy
in all side impact situations.
NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag)
occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected
by the impact.
WARNING!
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WARNING!
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WARNING!
• Never drive with the airbags deployed.
The fact that they hang out can impair the
steering of your car. Other safety systems
can also be damaged. The smoke and dust
formed when the airbags are deployed
can cause skin and eye irritation in the
event of prolonged exposure.
• If your car has been subjected to flood
conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/
standing water on the floor of the vehicle)
or if your car has become flood-damaged
in any way, do not attempt to start the
vehicle or put the key in the ignition
before disconnecting the battery. This
may cause airbag deployment which
could result in personal injury. Have the
car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer
for repairs.
SIPS airbag decal