SAFETY
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Pedestrian Protection System
The Pedestrian Protection System (PPS) is a
system which, in certain frontal collisions,
contributes to mitigating a pedestrian's
impact with the car.
In certain frontal collisions with a pedestrian,
the sensors in the front of the car react and
the system is activated.
When PPS is activated, the following occur:
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The rear section of the bonnet is raised.
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An automatic alarm is sent via Volvo On
Call*.
The sensors are active at a speed of approx.
2550 km/h (1530 mph).
The sensors are designed to detect a collision
with an object that has similar properties to
those of the human leg.
NOTE
There may be objects in the traffic environ-
ment that prompt a signal to the sensors
that is similar to a collision with a pedes-
trian. It is possible that the system will be
activated in the event of a collision with
such an object.
WARNING
Do not fit any accessories or change any-
thing in the front. Incorrect intervention at
the front may cause incorrect function in
the system and lead to serious injury and
damage to the car.
Volvo recommends that genuine wiper
arms are used and that only genuine parts
are used for them.
WARNING
Never modify or repair the system yourself.
Volvo recommends that an authorised
Volvo workshop should be contacted.
Defective work in the system could cause
malfunction and result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING
Volvo recommends contacting an author-
ised Volvo workshop in the event of any
damage to the front of the car in order to
ensure that the system is intact.
Symbols in the driver display
Symbol Specification
PPS has been activated, or a
fault has occurred in the system.
Follow the recommendation
given.
Related information
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Safety (p. 44)
