Vehicle Damage Warnings

Cars With SRS/SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) Air Bag

Warning:Cars equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)/SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) air bag must be treated extra carefully when repairs are being made. This is to help prevent: 1. Injuries when carrying out a repair. 2. Damage or malfunction of the SRS system. Repair to either the SRS itself or a related system or component must be carried out by an authorized Volvo workshop. Refer to the appropriate SRS/SIPS service procedures for complete system information.


Is The Car Equipped With SRS/SIPS?
Cars with SRS are most easily recognized by the SRS letters on the steering wheel pad. If the car is also equipped with an air bag on the passenger side, the letters 'SRS' will be embossed on the instrument panel above the glove compartment. Most cars with SRS are also equipped with pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners in the B-posts. The SIPS air bag is only installed on cars fitted with SRS (Air bag), from 1996 and on. The SIPS identifying label is attached to the windshield and on the side panels of the front seats.

Dashboard Or Around Steering Column
Take care to avoid electric wiring being pinched, frayed or pierced by screws when working on firewall, knee bolster, ignition switch, steering column casings, glove compartment, instrument panel, door sills and B-posts.

Driver's Seat, Center Console Or Carpeting At Left Front Seat
The SRS collision sensor is located under the left front seat. Do not disconnect the collision sensor connector. Never install accessories on or near the sensor.

Repairs To Steering Gear And Column
When carrying out repairs to the steering wheel, steering gear or column always follow the repair procedures given in the appropriate SRS service procedures. The contact reel in the steering column will be damaged if the steering wheel is turned more than three turns in either direction.

Seats
The sensor unit for the SIPS air bags is located in the center of the side panels on the front seats. The SIPS air bag will activate if the side panel receives a hard blow or pressure, it will also activate if the door is closed and there is an object between the seat side panel and the door.

Test Terminal
Data Link Connector socket in passenger compartment.

NOTE: Volvos are sold in versions adapted for different markets. These adaptations depend on many factors including legal, taxation and market requirements. These procedures may therefore show illustrations and text which do not apply to cars in your country. Volvo owners planning to export their car(s) to another country should investigate the applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be impossible to comply with these requirements.