Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)

SIPS







- The SIPS airbag with electronic ignition is standard on both front seats. Bag volume is approximately 10 liters.
- The airbag is inflated by a gas cartridge located inside the bag. The gas consists of a mixture of Argon (95%) and Helium (5%). (Helium is only used to be able to carry out leak tracing on the airbag during manufacture). The airbag also contains a pyrotechnic powder charge to heat, and thereby expand the gas mixture.
- The SIPS airbag is triggered approximately 3 ms after impact. The bag reaches its operational pressure after 10 ms. Pressure in the bag begins to fall 25 ms after impact.
- The SIPS bag volume has been increased in comparison to the previous version. This results in the rib cage being covered further forward and pressure is maintained for a longer period. This combination provides better protective qualities.
- A new type of connector with a spring lock is used to connect the SIPS airbag to the SRS system. The connector is yellow.
- The SRS system runs diagnostics on the SIPS bag up to the ignition wire.