WHIPS

WHIPS whiplash protection system stands for. This is a system developed by Volvo whiplash protection system. This system was first presented in 1998 in the Volvo S80 and part since 2000 as standard on all Volvo new cars. WHIPS is integrated into both front seats.

Operation

The front seat can ride in a rear impact by a few inches to the rear and tilt about 15 ° down. By this movement, the body is collected and its movement is braked gently.

Volvo recommends to put large objects in the footwell of the funds, otherwise the protective effect of this system could be compromised in a vehicle with WHIPS. According to Volvo, but there is a rear impact is no danger for the legs of people who sit in the rear seat of a vehicle equipped with Volvo WHIPS.