Whiplash Protection System - Volvo S90 2019 Owner's Manual

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Whiplash Protection System

The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) is
designed to help reduce the risk of whiplash-
type injuries. The system consists of energy
absorbing backrests and seat cushions as
well as specially designed head restraints in
the front seats.
WHIPS is activated in the event of a rear-end
collision and adapted to the angle and speed
of the collision and to the characteristics of
the colliding vehicle.
When WHIPS is activated, the front seat
backrests move rearward and the seat cush-
ions move downward to change the seating
positions of the driver and front seat passen-
ger. This movement helps absorb some of the
forces that could result in whiplash.
WARNING
WHIPS is a supplement to the seat belt.
Always wear your seat belt.
WARNING
Do not attempt to alter or repair the seat or
WHIPS on your own. Volvo recommends
contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
If the front seats have been subjected to
severe stress, e.g. in a collision, the seats
must be replaced. Even if the seats appear
undamaged, some of their protective prop-
erties may have been lost.
Do not place any objects on the floor behind or under
the front seats or on the rear seat that could prevent
WHIPS from functioning correctly.