Correct Seating Position - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

WHIPS (Whiplash Protection
System)
This system consists of energy absorbing
backrests and specially developed head
restraints in both front seats.
WHIPS seat
WHIPS is activated upon a collision from
behind based on the collision angle, speed and
nature of the colliding vehicle. Upon activation,
the backrests of the front seats, if occupied,
move backward and the seating position of the
occupants in the front seats is altered. This
diminishes the risk of whiplash injury.
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Correct seating position

For the best possible protection, you and your
front seat passenger should sit in the centre of
your seats with as little distance as possible
between the head restraints and your heads.
WHIPS and child seat
The WHIPS system does not negatively affect
the protective properties of the car with regard
to child seats. As long as there is no passenger
side airbag (SRS), a Volvo child seat may be
located in the front passenger seat. The WHIPS
system still functions if a rear-facing child seat
is placed on the rear seat and supported against
the front seat backrest.