01 Safety
WHIPS
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Protection against whiplash injury –
WHIPS
The whiplash protection system (WHIPS) con-
sists of energy absorbing backrests and spe-
cially designed head restraints in the front
seats. The system is actuated by a rear-end
collision, where the angle and speed of the col-
lision, and the nature of the colliding vehicle all
have an influence.
WARNING
The WHIPS system is a supplement to the
seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
Properties of the seat
When the WHIPS system is deployed, the front
seat backrests are lowered backward to alter
the seating position of the driver and front seat
passenger. This reduces the risk of whiplash
injury.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
system yourself. Volvo recommends that
you contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
WHIPS system and child seats/booster
cushions
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.
Correct seating position
For the best possible protection, the 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.
Do not obstruct the WHIPS system
Do not leave any objects on the floor behind the
driver's seat/passenger seat that may prevent the
WHIPS system from functioning.
WARNING
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the
rear seat cushion and the front seat back-
rest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the
function of the WHIPS system.
Summary of Contents for 2012 S80
Page 1: ...VOLVO S80 Owners Manual Web Edition ...
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Page 15: ...Introduction 13 ...
Page 17: ...SAFETY ...
Page 43: ...01 Safety 01 41 ...
Page 45: ...LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 65: ...02 Locks and alarm 02 63 ...
Page 67: ...YOUR DRIVING ENVIRONMENT ...
Page 70: ...03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 68 Right hand drive ...
Page 97: ...03 Your driving environment Lighting 03 95 Templates for halogen headlamps ...
Page 141: ...03 Your driving environment 03 139 ...
Page 143: ...COMFORT AND DRIVING PLEASURE ...
Page 221: ...INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM ...
Page 279: ...05 Infotainment system 05 277 ...
Page 281: ...DURING YOUR JOURNEY ...
Page 301: ...06 During your journey 06 299 ...
Page 303: ...WHEELS AND TYRES ...
Page 317: ...07 Wheels and tyres 07 315 ...
Page 319: ...MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ...
Page 342: ...08 Maintenance and service Fuses 08 340 Engine compartment ...
Page 357: ...08 Maintenance and service 08 355 ...
Page 359: ...SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 360: ...09 Specifications Type designations 09 358 Label location ...
Page 389: ...09 Specifications Type approval 09 387 Country Bot swana Croatia ...
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