SAFETY
and the nature of the colliding vehicle all have an
influence.
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WHIPS - seating position
In order to obtain optimum protection from the
WHIPS system (p. 39) the driver and passenger
must have the correct seating position and make
sure that the system's function is not obstructed.
WARNING
The WHIPS system is a supplement to the
seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Seating position
Set the correct seating position in the front seat
(p. 82) before driving starts.
Seat properties
When the WHIPS system is deployed, the front
seat backrests are lowered backward to change
the seating position of the driver and front seat
passenger. This reduces the risk of whiplash
injury.
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.
Function
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
system yourself. Volvo recommends that you
contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
WHIPS and child seats
The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion is
not diminished by the WHIPS system.
Related information
WHIPS - seating position (p. 40)
Do not leave any objects on the floor behind the driver's
seat/passenger seat that may prevent the WHIPS sys-
tem from functioning.
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General information on seatbelts (p. 28)
•
The WHIPS system is actuated by a rear-end col-
lision, where the angle and speed of the collision,
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