Volvo XC90: Safety / Side airbags
The side airbags, on the driver's and passenger sides, protect the chest and
hip in a collision.

The side airbags are located in the front seats' outer backrest frames and help
protect the driver and front seat passenger.
A collision of a sufficiently violent force will trigger the sensors and one
or more side airbags will inflate. The side airbags inflate between the seat occupant
and the door panel to help cushion the initial impact of the collision. The airbag
deflates when compressed by the collision. The side airbags are normally only deployed
on the side of the vehicle impacted by the collision.
WARNING
Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop for repairs. Incorrectly
performed repairs to the side airbag system could impair function and lead to serious
injury.
WARNING
Do not place any objects in the area between the outer edges of the seats
and the door panels, as this could impair the function of the side airbags.
Volvo recommends only using seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat covers
could prevent the side airbags from functioning properly.
WARNING
The side airbag is a supplement to the seat belt. Always wear your seat
belt.
The Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) is designed to meet the regulatory requirements
of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to disable
(will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag under certain conditions...
The inflatable curtain, Inflatable Curtain (IC), helps to prevent the driver
and passengers from striking their heads on the inside of the vehicle during a collision...
Other information:
(Option/accessory.)
Turn off leveling control before lifting the vehicle with a jack to help avoid
problems with the pneumatic suspension.
The vehicle can be lowered or raised to make it easier to load or for passengers
to get in and out.
Adjusting loading mode
Use the buttons in the cargo compartment to raise or lower the rear section of
the vehicle to facilitate loading or unloading the vehi..
The following is a glossary of tire-related terms.
The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard
load, radial tubeless, etc.
Tire information placard: A placard showing the OE (Original Equipment)
tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle
can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each ..