2011 Volvo C70 Owner's Manual - Page 32

01 Safety 01 Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system (DMIC) WARNING • The DMIC 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. It only provides protection for the occupants of the front seats. There is a risk of injury if the driver or front seat passenger leans on or against the door panel when the DMIC deploys. Never install or mount any equipment on the insides of the doors, door pillars, or side panels. This could impede the function of the DMIC system. Never try to open or repair any components of the DMIC system. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. G025424 • • The DMIC is a supplement to the structural side impact protection. These inflatable curtains are concealed in the upper section of both doors. G025425 • WARNING In order for the DMIC to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened; adults using the seat belt and children using the proper child restraint system. Only adults should sit in the front seats. Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat. See page 36 for guidelines. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident. • The Inflatable Curtain (DMIC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS airbag) will both deploy in certain side impacts. • DMIC deployment can occur regardless of whether the power retractable hard top is up or down. • If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 5 seconds. 32