2006 VOLVO V70
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VOLVO
V70
Chapter 1 - Safety
pg. 1 Safety
Occupant safety 2
Seat belts 3
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
5
Front airbags 6
Occupant weight sensor (OWS) 9
Side impact (SIPS) airbags 12
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 13
Inspecting SRS system components 14
Whiplash Protection System
(WHIPS)
15
Child safety 17
pg. 2 Seat belts
Volvo Concern for Safety
Safety is the Volvo cornerstone. Our concern 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 cars 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
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