01 Safety
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WHIPS
01
Do not obstruct the WHIPS system
WARNING
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the
rear seat cushion and the front seat back-
rest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the
function of the WHIPS system.
WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is folded down, the
corresponding front seat must be moved
forward so that it does not touch 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 by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Part of the WHIPS system’s protective ca-
pacity may have been lost even if the seat
appears to be undamaged.
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop to
have the system checked even after a minor
rear-end collision.