Technician Safety Information

Cars with SRS (Airbag)/SIPS bag/IC (Inflatable curtain)

WARNING!

Vehicles equipped with SRS/SIPS bag/IC must be handed with extra care when making repairs.

This avoids:
1. Personal injuries when performing repair work.
2. Damage or malfunction of the SRS/SIPS bag/IC system.

Work involving the SRS/SIPS bag/IC systems or other components in the vehicle that may affect the SRS/SIPS bag/IC systems must always be performed by an authorized Volvo workshop. In case of doubt, consult the SRS and SIPS bag/IC service information.

Is the vehicle equipped with SRS/SIPS bag/IC?
Vehicles with SRS are most easily recognized by the letters SPS in the center of the steering wheel If the vehicle also has a passenger side airbag, the letters SRS are stamped on the dash board above the glove compartment. SRS vehicles from 1993 and onward also have explosive seatbelt tensioners. SIPS bags are only installed on SRS vehicles from 1995 and onward. SIPS bag decals are located on the windshield and seat compartment. Vehicles with IC can be recognized by the letters IC on the C/D panel (4 door) or the B panel (5 door).

General recommendations
- Be especially careful when working on or around SRS, SIPS, and IC components.
- Make sure that no wires are pinched, frayed, or pierced.
- Never install accessories by the sensors.
- Where applicable, work on the steering wheel, steering shaft, or steering gear must be done in accordance with the methods in the SRS section of VADIS/VIDA.
- Certain components of the above mentioned systems must be grounded while working. Read the appropriate sections in VADIS/VIDA.
- Install no accessories in the areas between the A and B posts, the B and C posts, and the C and D posts.

Test terminal
Data link connector in the passenger compartment.

Modifications introduced up to May 2002
Any changes made to the vehicle after this date are not included in the information. If necessary refer to service bulletins.

Volvo models are sold in versions. adapted for different markets. These adaptations depend on factors such as legal requirements, taxation, and market demands.

This information may therefore include illustrations and text that do not apply to the vehicles in your country.