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Adaptive brake light
Active at speeds above 50 km/h, the adaptive brake light can
sense the difference between normal and panic braking. If it is
a panic situation, all the brake lights will flash at a rate of four
times per second. Once your speed slows to below 10 km/h, the
lights stop flashing and hazard lights flash instead. Using LED
technology that needs less time to light up than regular bulbs,
traffic behind you can react sooner.
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At the core of every car we make, state-of-the-art technology helps support the driver and
protect the occupants. And to further enhance the Volvo safety experience, there’s a range of
supplementary safety technology – for more performance and peace of mind.
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Preventive
intelligent Driver information System (iDiS)
To help avoid distractions during critical driving situations, IDIS constantly analyses your driving and will
delay secondary information from the car or one of its onboard systems – such as the GSM phone – when
it detects intense steering, braking or acceleration. As soon as things calm down, the phone call or the
delayed information is presented. IDIS can be set up to let GSM calls through in all driving situations.
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC)
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, DSTC, enhances driving
stability and helps you maintain traction in a wide range of situations.
At the core of DSTC, a gyroscope senses the car’s direction and
compares this with steering wheel movements as well as the actual
rotation of the car’s wheels. DSTC is able to detect a potential
skid and help counteract one by reducing the engine’s power
output, or braking on one or more wheels.
Active Bending lights (ABl)
Compared to conventional halogen headlamps, Active Bending
Lights use Dual Xenon technology to expand your vision range by
about 230%. This means you’ll be helped to gain 45 metres more
for braking. And using motorised lamps that turn up to 15° in either
direction, this technology gives a 90% boost to your vision round
bends at night. You can enjoy highly effective low beam illumination
on narrow, winding roads and extremely powerful full beams on
the motorway. A daylight sensor disengages the adaptive function
during daytime to extend its lifespan. Independent of the load,
these headlights self-adjust to maintain the correct angle to the
road – even during hard acceleration or braking.
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Protective
In a Volvo, safety is about interaction. Because it’s not the number
of safety features that determines how safe a car is. It’s how well they
seamlessly interact to help keep the occupants out of harm’s way.
in a rear impact
the rear deformation zones will
help absorb crash energy. The fuel tank is designed
to remain well protected in front of the rear axle. The
head restraints help protect the neck and spine,
and Volvo’s unique Whiplash Protection System
(WHIPS) cradles the front seat occupants in a
controlled manner to help prevent whiplash injuries.
in a side impact
Volvo’s unique Side Impact
Protection System (SIPS) helps distribute the
crash forces across the car’s body, away from the
occupants. The side airbags in the front seats help
protect the chest and hip, while the Inflatable
Curtain (IC) adds head protection.
in a roll-over
the robust safety cage and the
reinforced roof structure together with the safety
belts and belt pre-tensioners will help protect the
occupants. If the car first has been hit from the
side, the Inflatable Curtain (IC) deploys to help
provide head protection.
in a frontal collision
the patented frontal structure
will yield to help absorb and disperse crash energy.
The compact powertrain is designed to help optimise
deformation. Inside the car, safety belts interact
with the collapsible steering column and dual-stage
airbags to help keep the occupants out of harm’s way.
