SAFET Y Protective
SAFET Y Security
Energy-absorbing frontal structure
Approach and Home Safe Lighting
Volvo’s patented frontal structure is built with several types of steel to allow optimal deformation
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.
Activated with the remote control, Approach Lighting provides a warm reception on a dark night. This
consists of interior and side lights – ground lighting too, if you choose it. Home Safe Lighting is activated
with the headlight stalk as you leave the car and it provides a similar courtesy when exiting your car.
This feature includes a dipped beam from the headlight to accompany you to your door.
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outer layers are more yielding, while steel closer to the cabin is more resilient. This structure helps
absorb the impact of a collision before it reaches the occupants. The compact power train is designed
to help optimise deformation. The unique geometry of the frontal structure and longitudinal steel struts
in the doors help disperse crash energy away from the front to the rear of the car, further helping to
reduce the strain on the occupants. A steel strut under the dashboard helps prevent components in
the engine bay from intruding into the cabin. This also helps protect legs and feet.
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)
SIPS is a Volvo unique safety system that has been developed to help protect where occupants are
most exposed to the crash forces. The steel framework of the car – including the front seats – is designed
and reinforced to help displace the impact of a side-collision away from the occupants to other parts
of the car body and help prevent intrusion into the cabin. The side structure is extremely strong to help
withstand a severe side impact – even with a larger vehicle. The Inflatable Curtain (IC) for all the outboard
occupants and the front seat side airbags interact to help provide further protection.
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
Integrated in the front seats, Volvo’s WHIPS
cradles the occupant to help reduce the
risk of whiplash injury (one of the most
common types of traffic injury and often the
result of a low-speed rear impact collision).
The function is activated by a collision of
sufficient force from behind. Independent
research has shown that WHIPS is one of
the most effective systems in the world and
can reduce the risk of long-term invalidity
by 50%.
Power retractable door mirrors with ground lighting*
At the touch of a button, these door mirrors can be folded flat against the car where they are less likely
to get damaged after you’ve parked. They also fold or unfold automatically every time you lock or unlock
the car. The integrated ground lighting is activated with the remote control. Beyond enhancing security
to and from your car at night, this is also convenient when getting in and out.
In a rear impact the rear deformation zones will
help absorb crash energy. 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 Protection
System (WHIPS) cradles the front seat occupants
in a controlled manner to help prevent whiplash
injuries.
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.
In a roll-over the robust safety cage and the
In a frontal collision the patented frontal
structure will yield to help absorb and disperse
crash energy. The compact power train is designed
to help optimise deformation. Inside the car, safety
belts interact with the collapsible steering column
and dual-stage airbags to help keep the occupants
out of harm’s way.
reinforced roof structure together with the safety
belts and belt pre-tensioners will help protect the
occupants. If the car first has been hit from the
side, the Inflatable Curtain (IC) deploys to help
provide head protection.
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Included with the optional Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
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| Categories | Volvo C30 Manuals, Volvo Manuals |
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| Tags | Brochure and Catalogue |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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