Inflatable Curtain (IC)
General information
This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the center of both front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side door windows. It is designed to help protect the heads of the occupants of the front seats and the occupant of the outboard rear seating positions in certain side impact collisions.
In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable Curtain (IC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS airbag) will deploy. The IC and the SIPS airbag deploy simultaneously.
NOTE
If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains
inflated for approximately 3 seconds.
WARNING
• The IC system is a supplement to the
Side Impact Protection System. It is not
designed to deploy during collisions
from the rear of the vehicle.
• Never try to open or repair any components
of the IC 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.
• The cargo area and rear seat should not
be loaded to a level higher than 2 in.
(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear
side windows. Objects placed higher
than this level could impede the function
of the Inflatable Curtain.
WARNING
In order for the IC to provide its best protection,
both front seat occupants and both
outboard rear 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 38 for guidelines.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an
accident.
See also:
Automatic Locking Retractor/ Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ ELR)
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's
belt) is equipped with a locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut.
When attaching the seat belt to a chi ...
Points to keep in mind
• Do not export your Volvo to another country
before investigating that country's
applicable safety and exhaust emission
requirements. In some cases it may be difficult
or impossible to comply ...
Convertible seats
Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt
Do not place the convertible seat in the front passenger's
seat
NOTE
Refer to page 48 and page 50 for information
on securing a child restraint usi ...