Side airbags - SIPS bag. Volvo 2007, S60 S60R, 2007 S60, 2008, S60

Side airbags – SIPS bag

Side airbag locations.

A large proportion of the collision force is transferred by the SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) to beams, pillars, the floor, the roof and other structural parts of the body.

The side airbags at the driver’s and front passenger seats protect the chest area and are an important part of the SIPS. The side airbags are located in the front seat backrests.

Inflated side airbag.

WARNING

Side airbags are a supplement to the SIPS system. Always wear a seatbelt.

WARNING

Repairs must only be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop.

Work on the SIPS system can cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.

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Side airbags (SIPS bags)

WARNING

Do not put objects in the area between the outside of the seat and the door panel, since this area is required by the side airbag.

WARNING

Use only Volvo genuine car seat covers, or seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat covers may impede the operation of the side air bags.

Child seats and side airbags

The side airbag does not diminish the protection provided by the car to children seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion.

A child seat or booster cushion can be placed on the front passenger seat provided that the car does not have an activated

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passenger airbag.

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For information on activated/deactivated air-

bag (SRS) see page 19

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