SAFETY
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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.
Related information
•
Safety (p. 42)
•
Seatbelts (p. 44)
•
Manual front seat (p. 172)
•
Power* front seat (p. 173)
Whiplash Protection System
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.
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.
WARNING
WHIPS is a supplement to the seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
WARNING
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.
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.
