Volvo 2006 S60 Manual page 7

Safety
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Occupant safety, Reporting safety defects
Using seat belts
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Front airbags
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
Side airbags (SIPS) airbags
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)
Inspecting SRS system components
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
Child safety
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Occupant safety, Reporting safety defects
Volvo Concern for Safety
Safety is the Volvo cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line.
Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo
cars long before it was fashionable or required by government regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to
safety. We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would
appreciate hearing your suggestions about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a
safety concern with your car. Call us in the U.S. at: 800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 800-663-8255.
Occupant safety
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:
How well you see.
Your ability to concentrate.
How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.
The tips listed below are suggestions to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.
Never drink and drive.
If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving abilities.
Take a driver-retraining course.
Have your eyes checked regularly.
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