Body
The advanced front structure consists of deformation zones of different grades of steel, each one with a certain role in a collision. The structure is designed to help providing increased protection in a frontal collision.
Side structures of different grades of steel and a number of tubes and
members are all designed to "move" the body to the side, help reducing the risk
of passenger compartment intrusion. Volvo's Side Impact Protection System helps
absorbing the forces in order to maintain an adequate space for the passengers.
Volvo XC60 (2009)
2009 Volvo XC60
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Security
Volvo's passion for safety also extends to issues of personal security. The
Volvo XC90 is fitted as standard with a wide range of features designed to
protect occupants from burglary, theft and as ...
Entering the third row of seats
Tilting the outboard backrests in the
second row of seats:
• Pull up the handle (1), hold it up, and tilt the
backrest forward to move the seat.
• Return the backrest to the upright position
to ...
Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS
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 vehicl ...