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In a collision the protective
instincts take over.
Pretensioned seat belts employ a
dual-phase response—tensioning then
slackening to help embrace occupants
during and after a collision.
The front seat airbags initially inflate
to a level determined by the force of
impact. Then they deflate slightly to
cushion the occupant.
Inflatable Curtains (IC) interact with the
front seat side airbags and help protect
occupants’ heads in side collisions. They
remain inflated for several seconds for
extended collision performance.
The steering column collapses
in several stages to enhance the
performance of the driver’s seat
belt and airbag.
The patented frontal structure
employs a lattice of steel struts
The compact engine installation and
generous deformation zones help to
absorb frontal impact.
to distribute collision forces
away from the cabin toward the
rear of the car.
Incorporated in the front seats,
Whiplash Protection System
(WHIPS) cradles the spine and
neck in a controlled manner
during and directly after a rear-
end collision of sufficient force.
The sturdy safety cage uses
various grades of high-strength
steel to distribute and absorb
impacts from all types of
The additional steel framework
of the Side Impact Protection
System (SIPS), including rein-
forced doors, door posts and
door sills, helps to withstand
side impacts—even with larger
vehicles such as SUVs. SIPS
side airbags help protect the
hip and chest of front seat
passengers.
Together with an energy absorbing
hood and front fenders, a pliant
plastic beam in front of the bumper
helps reduce injury risk to unprotec-
ted road users.
collision—to help protect the
passenger compartment.
| Categories | Volvo Manuals, Volvo V50 Manuals |
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| Tags | Brochure and Catalogue |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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