Occupant Safety - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

SAFETY
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Do not place any objects behind the front seats that
could impede the WHIPS function
WARNING
Any contact between the front seat backrests
and the folded rear seat or a rear-facing child
seat could impede the function of the WHIPS
system. If the rear seat is folded down, the
occupied front seats must be adjusted for-
ward so that they do not touch the folded rear
seat.
Related information
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General safety information (p. 62)
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Rear Collision Warning (RCW) (p. 329)
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Manually operated front seats (p. 131)
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Power front seats* (p. 132)
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Occupant safety

Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.
Volvo's concern for safety
Our concern for safety 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 vehicles 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 fea-
tures and to refine those already in our vehicles.
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 vehicle. Call us in the U.S. at:
1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at:
1-800-663-8255.
Occupant safety reminders
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old
you are but rather on:
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How well you see.
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Your ability to concentrate.
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How quickly you make decisions under
stress to avoid an accident.
The following suggestions are intended to help
you cope with the ever changing traffic environ-
ment.
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Never drink and drive.
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If you are taking any medication, consult your
physician about its potential effects on your
driving abilities.
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Take a driver-retraining course.
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Have your eyes checked regularly.
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Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
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Replace wiper blades when they start to
leave streaks.
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Take into account the traffic, road, and
weather conditions, particularly with regard to
stopping distance.
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Never send text messages while driving.
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Refrain from using or minimize the use of a
cell phone while driving.
Related information
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Recall information (p. 66)
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Reporting safety defects (p. 65)
* Option/accessory.