SAFETY
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WARNING
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the
rear seat cushion and the front seat's back-
rest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the
function of the WHIPS system.
Do not place objects on the rear seat that may prevent
the WHIPS system from functioning.
WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is folded down, the cor-
responding front seat must be moved forward
so that it does not make contact with the
folded backrest.
WARNING
If a seat has been subjected to extreme
forces, such as due to a rear-end collision, the
WHIPS system must be checked. Volvo rec-
ommends that it is checked by an authorised
Volvo workshop.
Part of the WHIPS system's protective
capacity may have been lost even if the seat
appears to be undamaged.
Volvo recommends that you contact an
authorised Volvo workshop to have the sys-
tem checked even after a minor rear-end col-
lision.
Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)
Volvo's Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)
has been designed to reduce the risk of the car
overturning and to provide the best possible pro-
tection in the event of such an accident.
The system consists of two parts, a preventive
stabilising system and a protective system.
The stabilising system Roll Stability Control
(RSC) minimises the risk of overturning, for
example during sudden evasive manoeuvres or if
the car skids.
The RSC system uses a sensor which registers
changes in the car's lateral inclination angle. This
information is used to calculate the risk of the car
overturning. If a risk exists then the ESC system
(p. 183) engages, engine torque is reduced and
one or more wheels are braked until the car has
regained its stability.
If a rollover accident still occurs, the protective
system intervenes and, depending on the situa-
tion, may activate the car's seatbelt tensioner
(p. 31) and inflatable curtains (p. 39).
WARNING
Under normal driving conditions, the RSC sys-
tem improves the car's road safety, but this
must not be seen as an opportunity to
increase speed. Always follow the normal pre-
cautions for safe driving.
