02 Safety
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General information on WHIPS
(whiplash protection)
WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) is a pro-
tection against whiplash injuries. The system
consists of energy absorbing backrests and
specially designed head restraints in the front
seats.
The WHIPS system is actuated by a rear-end
collision, where the angle and speed of the
collision, and the nature of the colliding vehi-
cle all have an influence.
WARNING
The WHIPS system is a supplement to the
seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.
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.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
system yourself. Volvo recommends that
you contact an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
Related information
•
WHIPS - child seats (p. 37)
•
WHIPS - seating position (p. 37)
•
General information on seatbelts (p. 25)
Summary of Contents for S80 -
Page 1: ...WEB EDITION OWNER S MANUAL ...
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Page 12: ...Table of contents 10 12 12 Alphabetical Index Alphabetical Index 408 ...
Page 13: ...Table of contents 11 ...
Page 14: ...INTRODUCTION ...
Page 26: ...SAFETY ...
Page 54: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...
Page 56: ... 03 Instruments and controls 03 54 Overview left hand drive cars ...
Page 59: ...03 Instruments and controls 03 57 Overview right hand drive cars ...
Page 97: ...03 Instruments and controls 03 95 Templates for halogen headlamps ...
Page 122: ...CLIMATE CONTROL ...
Page 146: ...LOADING AND STORAGE ...
Page 156: ...LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 182: ...DRIVER SUPPORT ...
Page 248: ...STARTING AND DRIVING ...
Page 307: ...WHEELS AND TYRES ...
Page 334: ... 09 Wheels and tyres 09 332 Country Area Brazil Ukraine ...
Page 335: ...09 Wheels and tyres 09 333 Country Area Israel ...
Page 339: ...MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ...
Page 388: ...SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 396: ... 11 Specifications 11 394 Related information Weights p 391 Driving with a trailer p 296 ...
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