Whiplash Protection System (Whips) - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

WARNING
•
The IC system is a supplement to the
Side Impact Protection System. It is not
designed to deploy during collisions from
the rear of the vehicle.
•
Never try to open or repair any compo-
nents of the IC system. This should be
done only by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
•
Never hang heavy items from the ceiling
handles. This could impede deployment
of the Inflatable Curtain.
•
The rear seat should not be loaded to a
level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below the
upper edge of the rear side windows.
Objects placed higher than this level
could impede the function of the Inflat-
able Curtain.
WARNING
In order for the IC to provide its best protec-
tion, both front seat occupants and both out-
board rear seat occupants should sit in an
upright position with the seat belt properly
fastened; adults using the seat belt and chil-
dren using the proper child restraint system.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in injury to the vehicle occupants in an acci-
dent.
Related information
•
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
(p. 31)
•
Front airbags (p. 33)
•
Child safety (p. 45)
Whiplash Protection System
(WHIPS)
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).
SAFETY
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