Safety
Antilock brakes, traction control, side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain-type airbags are standard. A Whiplash Protection Seating System moves the front seatbacks rearward in a rear-end collision. Dynamic Stability and Traction Control is optional.
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Electrical system
General information
12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alternator.
Single pole system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors. The
negative terminal is connected to the ...
Active chassis (Four C)
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled
Chassis Concept), regulates the characteristics
of the shock absorbers so that the
car's driving characteristics can be adjusted.
There are three ...
Integrated booster cushion
Volvo's own integrated booster cushion has
been specially designed to help safeguard a
child seated in the rear seat. When using an
integrated booster cushion, the child must be
secured with the ...