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SAFETY
that they can easily maintain control of the
vehicle as they drive (which means that they
must be able to easily operate the foot pedals
and steering wheel). The aim should be to
position the seat with as large a distance as
possible between abdomen and steering
wheel.
Whiplash Protection System
WARNING
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
reduces the risk of whiplash injuries. The sys-
tem consists of energy absorbing backrests
and seat cushion, as well as a specially
designed head restraint in the front seats.
WHIPS is deployed in the event of a rear-end
collision, where the angle and speed of the
collision and the nature of the colliding vehicle
all have an influence.
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
yourself. Volvo recommends that an
authorised Volvo workshop should be con-
tacted.
If the front seats have been subjected to a
major load, such as in conjunction with a
collision, the seats must be replaced. Some
of the seats' protective properties may
have been lost even if they do not appear
damaged.
Related information
Safety (p. 42)
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When WHIPS is deployed, the front seat
backrests are lowered backward and the seat
cushions move downward to change the seat-
ing position of the driver and front seat pas-
senger. Its movement helps to absorb some of
the forces that can arise and cause whiplash.
Manual front seat (p. 172)
Power* front seat (p. 173)
WARNING
WHIPS is a supplement to the seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
Do not leave any objects on the floor behind or under
the front seats or in the rear seat that may prevent
WHIPS from functioning.
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WHIPS and child seats
Seatbelts
Heavy braking can have serious consequen-
ces if the seatbelts are not used.
It is important that the seatbelt lies against the
body so it can provide good protection. Do not
lean the backrest too far back. The seatbelt is
designed to protect in a normal seating posi-
tion.
WARNING
The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion
is not diminished by WHIPS.
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the
rear seat cushion and the front seat's back-
rest.
If a backrest in the rear seat is lowered
then any load must be secured to prevent it
from sliding up to the front seat backrest in
the event of a collision.
Related information
Safety (p. 42)
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Manual front seat (p. 172)
Power* front seat (p. 173)
Rear Collision Warning* (p. 342)
WARNING
WARNING
Remember not to clip or hook the seatbelt
to hooks or other interior fittings, as this
prevents the belt from tightening properly.
If a backrest in the rear seat is lowered or a
rear-facing child seat is used in the rear
seat, the corresponding front seat must be
moved forward so that it does not make
contact with the lowered backrest or child
seat.
WARNING
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a
seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly,
this may diminish the protection provided
by the airbag in the event of a collision.
Seating position
For good protection from WHIPS the driver
and passenger must have the correct seating
position and make sure that the system's
function is not obstructed.
Set the correct seating position in the front
seat before driving starts.
Driver and front seat passenger should sit in
the centre of the seat with as little space as
possible between the head and the head
restraint.
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