01 Safety
Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS
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General information
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) –
front seats only
The WHIPS system consists of specially
designed hinges and brackets on the front seat
backrests designed to help absorb some of the
energy generated in a collision 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.
•
If your vehicle has been involved in a
rear-end collision, the front seat back-
rests must be inspected by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician,
even if the seats appear to be undam-
aged. Certain components in the
WHIPS system may need to be
replaced.
•
Do not attempt to service any compo-
nent in the WHIPS system yourself.
Summary of Contents for 2012 XC60
Page 1: ...VOLVO XC60 Owner s Manual Web Edition ...
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Page 15: ...SAFETY ...
Page 53: ...01 Safety 01 53 ...
Page 54: ...54 Remote key and key blade 56 Keyless drive 63 Locks 66 Alarm 69 ...
Page 55: ...LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 73: ...YOUR DRIVING ENVIRONMENT ...
Page 74: ...03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 74 Instrument overview ...
Page 127: ...03 Your driving environment 03 127 ...
Page 129: ...COMFORT AND DRIVING PLEASURE ...
Page 198: ...04 Comfort and driving pleasure Passenger compartment convenience 04 198 Storage spaces ...
Page 203: ...INFOTAINMENT ...
Page 259: ...05 Infotainment 05 259 ...
Page 261: ...DURING YOUR TRIP ...
Page 283: ...06 During your trip 06 283 ...
Page 285: ...WHEELS AND TIRES ...
Page 313: ...MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 335: ...08 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 08 335 Engine compartment ...
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Page 349: ...SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 350: ...09 Specifications Label information 09 350 Location of labels ...
Page 363: ...09 Specifications 09 363 ...
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