Volvo S40 - Manual (Page 18)

2003 Volvo S40 & V40
as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.
pg. 10 IC system (Inflatable curtain)
IC system (Inflatable curtain)
The inflatable curtain system is 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 windows. The system is designed to help
protect the heads of occupants of the front seats and the outboard rear seats in certain side impact
collisions.
If an IC system deployment occurs during a collision, it occurs only one time, and occurs only on the
side of the vehicle affected by the impact.
The IC and SIPS bag are controlled by the same sensors. Both systems are designed to deploy
simultaneously. If the IC deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds.
The IC system is designed to afford additional protection to occupants of the front and outer rear seats.
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