2001 Volvo S60 Owner's Manual - Page 68

2001 Volvo S60 Manual

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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. *A SIPS airbag warning decal is also located at the end of the instrument panel on the driver's side of the car. WARNING! 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 in the center column above). Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by an authorized 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. pg. 19 Side airbags (SIPS airbags) The SIPS airbag system This system consists of a gas generator (1), the side airbags (2), and electronic sensors/ cables (3). Contents | Top of Page

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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.
*A SIPS airbag warning decal is also located at the end of the instrument panel on the driver's side of the car.
WARNING!
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 in the center column above). Never try to open or
repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by an authorized 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.
pg. 19 Side airbags (SIPS airbags)
The SIPS airbag system
This system consists of a gas generator (1), the side airbags (2), and electronic sensors/ cables (3).
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