01 Safety
Whiplash Protection System
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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only
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The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) con-
sists of specially designed hinges and brackets
on the front seat backrests designed to help
absorb some of the energy generated in a col-
lision from the rear (when the vehicle is "rear-
ended").
In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges
and brackets of the front seat backrests are
designed to change position slightly to allow
the backrest/head restraint to help support the
occupant's head before moving slightly rear-
ward. This movement helps absorb some of
the forces that could result in whiplash.
WARNING
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The WHIPS system is designed to sup-
plement the other safety systems in
your vehicle. For this system to function
properly, the three-point seat belt must
be worn. Please be aware that no sys-
tem can prevent all possible injuries that
may occur in an accident.
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The WHIPS system is designed to func-
tion in certain collisions from the rear,
depending on the crash severity, angle
and speed.
WARNING
Occupants in the front seats must never sit
out of position. The occupant's back must
be as upright as comfort allows and be
against the seat back with the seat belt
properly fastened.
Summary of Contents for 2009 XC90
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Page 9: ...Contents ...
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Page 51: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...
Page 52: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 G000000 ...
Page 89: ...03 CLIMATE ...
Page 97: ...03 Climate 03 ...
Page 99: ...04 INTERIOR ...
Page 108: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 G033089 ...
Page 116: ...Keys and remote controls 118 Locking and unlocking 122 Child safety locks 124 Alarm 125 ...
Page 117: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 127: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING ...
Page 163: ...06 Starting and driving 06 ...
Page 165: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES ...
Page 192: ...G020920 Washing and cleaning the vehicle 194 Paint touch up 198 ...
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Page 201: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...
Page 233: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09 ...
Page 235: ...10 AUDIO ...
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Page 258: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 G031880 G032548 ...
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