Collision Status - Volvo S40 2005 Owner's Manual

2005 Volvo S40
pg. 29 WHIPS
WARNING!
If the rear seat backrests are folded down, cargo must be secured to prevent it from sliding forward against the
front seat backrests in the event of a collision from the rear. This could interfere with the action of the WHIPS
system. The WHIPS system is designed to function in certain collisions from the rear, depending on the crash
severity, angle and speed. Occupants in the front seats must never sit out of position. The occupant's back must
be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.
WARNING!
Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat could impede the function of the WHIPS
system. If the rear seat is folded down, the occupied front seats must be adjusted forward so that they do not
touch the folded rear seat. Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats (see illustration below) could
impede the function of the WHIPS system.
pg. 30 Collision status
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