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 2010 XC90
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Page 51: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...
Page 52: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 52 G000000 ...
Page 89: ...03 CLIMATE ...
Page 99: ...04 INTERIOR ...
Page 109: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 109 G033089 ...
Page 118: ...118 Remote keys and key blades 120 Locking and unlocking 124 Child safety locks 126 Alarm 127 ...
Page 119: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 129: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING ...
Page 165: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES ...
Page 191: ...07 Wheels and tires 07 191 ...
Page 192: ...G020920 192 Washing and cleaning the vehicle 194 Paint touch up 198 ...
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Page 201: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...
Page 235: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09 235 ...
Page 237: ...10 AUDIO ...
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Page 264: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 264 ...
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