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SAFETY
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Related information
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Safety (p. 42)
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Reporting safety defects (p. 44)
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Occupant safety (p. 43)
Whiplash Protection System
The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) is
designed to help reduce the risk of whiplash-
type injuries. The system consists of energy
absorbing backrests and seat cushions as well
as specially designed head restraints in the front
seats.
WHIPS is activated in the event of a rear-end
collision and adapted to the angle and speed of
the collision and to the characteristics of the col-
liding vehicle.
When WHIPS is activated, the front seat back-
rests move rearward and the seat cushions move
downward to change the seating positions of the
driver and front seat passenger. This movement
helps absorb some of the forces that could result
in whiplash.
WARNING
WHIPS is a supplement to the seat belt.
Always wear your seat belt.
WARNING
Do not attempt to alter or repair the seat or
WHIPS on your own. Volvo recommends con-
tacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
If the front seats have been subjected to
severe stress, e.g. in a collision, the seats
must be replaced. Even if the seats appear
undamaged, some of their protective proper-
ties may have been lost.
Do not place any objects on the floor behind or under
the front seats or on the rear seat that could prevent
WHIPS from functioning correctly.
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