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.


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. Cars with SRS are also equipped with pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners in the B-posts.
The SIPS bags are installed in all cars. Cars with SIPS bags are recognized by the identifying labels on the windshield and on seat storage tray.

Dashboard or around steering column
Take care to avoid the SRS wiring being pinched, frayed or pierced by screws when working on the firewall, 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 gear lever (selector) in the center console. 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 information. Read the relevant section. 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 B-post. The SIPS bag can be activated by static electricity. Refer to Vadis information, "Seats, lifting in and out" when carrying out work on the front seats.

Test terminal
Data Link Connector socket in passenger compartment.

Modifications to May 1999 included.
Modifications introduced after the above date are not covered in this information.
See Service Bulletins as applicable.

Volvos are sold in versions adapted for different markets. These adaptations depend on many factors including legal, taxation and market requirements.
This information may therefore show illustrations and text which do not apply to cars in your country.