Volvo XC60: Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS
General information
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only
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 collision of this type, 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 rearward.
This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could result in whiplash.
WARNING
• The WHIPS system is designed to supplement
the other safety systems in
your vehicle. For this system to function
properly, the three-point seat belt must
be worn. Please be aware that no system
can prevent all possible injuries that
may occur in an accident.
• The WHIPS system is designed to function
in certain collisions from the rear,
depending on the crash severity, angle
and speed.
WARNING
• 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.
• If your vehicle has been involved in a
rear-end collision, the front seat backrests
must be inspected by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician,
even if the seats appear to be undamaged.
Certain components in the
WHIPS system may need to be
replaced.
• Do not attempt to service any component
in the WHIPS system yourself.
WARNING
• Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind
the front seats could impede the function
of the WHIPS system.
• 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.
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 forward so that they do not touch
the folded rear seat.
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