SAFET Y Protective
In a Volvo, safety is about interaction. Because it’s not the number of
safety features that determines how safe a car is. It’s how well they
seamlessly interact to help keep the occupants out of harm’s way.
In a rear impact the rear deformation
zones will help absorb crash energy. Even
behind the third row there’s a good deal of
space to help provide effective protection.
The fuel tank is designed to remain well
protected in front of the rear axle. The
head restraints help protect the neck and
spine, and Volvo’s unique Whiplash
In a side impact Volvo’s unique Side
Impact Protection System (SIPS) helps
distribute the crash forces across the
car’s body, away from the occupants. The
side airbags in the front seats help protect
the chest and hip, while the Inflatable
Curtain (IC) adds head protection for all
outboard occupants, including the ones in
the third row.
In a roll-over a gyroscope activates Volvo’s
Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS). The
safety belt pre-tensioners deploy to help
keep occupants more securely restrained,
and the Inflatable Curtain (IC) helps provide
head protection. Additionally, the safety
cage is reinforced to help keep the
In a frontal collision the generous
deformation zones will yield to help absorb
crash energy. The compact power train is
designed to help optimise deformation.
Inside the vehicle, safety belts interact with
the collapsible steering column and dual-
stage airbags to help keep the occupants
out of harm’s way. A lower cross member
helps protect occupants in an oncoming car
with lower positioned bumpers. The front
and bonnet are also designed to help
reduce the risk of injury to unprotected
road-users.
passenger compartment intact.
Protection System (WHIPS) cradles the
front seat occupants in a controlled manner
to help prevent whiplash injuries.
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| Categories | Volvo Manuals, Volvo XC90 Manuals |
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| Tags | Brochure and Catalogue |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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