Vehicle Damage Warnings

Cars With SRS (Air Bag)/SIPS Bag


WARNING: Cars equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)/SIPS 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/SIPS bag system. Repair to either the SRS/SIPS bag itself or a related system or component must be carried out by an authorized Volvo workshop. Refer to the appropriate SRS and SIPS bag procedures for complete system information.

Is The Car Equipped With SRS?
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. On models from 1993 on, cars with SRS will also be equipped with pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners in the B-posts. The SIPS bags are only installed in cars equipped with SRS systems,

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

Center Console
The SRS collision sensor is located between the handbrake and ear lever (selector) in the center console. Never install accessories on or near the sensor.

Repairs To Steering Gear And Column
When carrying out re airs 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 SIPS bag sensor is located in the front section of the seat storage tray. The SIPS-bag can be activated by a blow or pressure on the tray or if an object is caught between the tray and the door when the door is closed. Refer to the SIPS bag Service information when carrying out work on the front seats.

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.