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Look in the dictionary under "Safety" There should
be a picture of a Volvo. The Cross Country is all
about safety. Everything
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engine, steering, brakes,
suspension, even details like a rear fog lamp and
optional headlamp washers and wipers that improve
vision
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is functionally integrated to improve safety.
It all works together to give you the tools to avoid an
accident. But if an accident is unavoidable, Volvo has
a Plan B. The body of the vehicle is designed to
help protect occupants as much as possible. Here
are some of the steps Volvo takes for that:
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High Strength
Steel passenger safety cage.
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Energy absorbing structure
with beams that direct energy away from the
passenger cage.
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Transverse engine position
helps distribute crash energy.
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Dual
Threshold Front Air Bags
for driver and front passenger. Dual stage air bags
deploy differently and with different force depending
upon the severity of the crash and whether the
seat belts are being used.
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