2009 Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual - Page 29

01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain The Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) However, in certain side impacts, or in a rollover situation, BOTH the Inflatable Curtains and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS-bag) will deploy, whereas, in some cases, ONLY the Inflatable Curtain will deploy. In cases where BOTH the Inflatable Curtain and the SIPS-bag deploy, deployment will occur simultaneously. 01 NOTE If the Inflatable Curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 5 seconds. G027047 G027048 WARNING This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side windows. It is designed to help protect the heads of the occupants of the front seats and the occupants of the outboard rear seating positions, including the outboard passenger in the optional third row of seats in certain side impact collisions. The inflatable curtains in the Volvo XC90 are also designed to help protect the occupants of the vehicle in a roll-over situation, and to help prevent them from being thrown from the vehicle if a roll-over occurs. • The VIC system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in all rollover situations. Never try to open or repair any components of the VIC system. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Never hang heavy items from the ceiling handles. This could impede deployment of the Inflatable curtain. • NOTE In 5 -seat models, the Inflatable Curtains extend to protect both rows of seats. In 7 seat models, they extend to protect all three rows. • By design, the VIC system deploys only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact. 29