Whiplash Protection System (Whips) - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

02 Safety
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WARNING
In order for the IC to provide its best pro-
tection, both front seat occupants and
both outboard rear seat occupants should
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sit in an upright position with the seat belt
properly fastened; adults using the seat
belt and children using the proper child
restraint system. Only adults should sit in
the front seats. Children must never be
allowed in the front passenger seat, Child
safety (p. 46) for guidelines. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in injury
to the vehicle occupants in an accident.
Related information
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
(p. 31)
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Front airbags (p. 33)
•
Child safety (p. 46)
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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)

The WHIPS system consists of specially
designed hinges and brackets on the front
seat backrests designed to help absorb some
of the energy generated in a collision from the
rear (when the vehicle is rear-ended).
In the event of a rear-end collision, the hinges
and brackets of the front seat backrests are
designed to change position slightly to allow
the backrest/head restraint to help support
the occupant's head before moving slightly