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Energy-absorbing frontal structure

Volvo’s patented frontal structure is built with several types

of steel to allow optimal deformation – 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.

Safety

SAFETY Preventive

Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC)

By helping prevent fishtails, spinouts, and rollovers, stability

control technology like DSTC has been described as one of the

most vital safety advances of the past decade. DSTC is able to

detect a potential skid and help counteract this one by reducing

the engine’s power output, or braking on one or more wheels.

Adaptive brake light

Active at speeds above 30 mph, the adaptive brake light can

sense the difference between normal and panic braking. If it is

a panic situation, all the brake lights will flash at a rate of four

times per second. Once your speed slows to below 19 mph, the

lights stop flashing and hazard lights flash instead. Using LED

technology that needs less time to light up than regular bulbs,

traffic behind you can react sooner.

Intelligent Driver Information System (IDIS)

To help avoid distractions during critical driving situations,

IDIS constantly analyzes your driving and will delay secondary

information from the car or one of its onboard systems when

it detects intense steering, braking or acceleration. As soon

as things calm down, the phone call or the delayed information

is presented.

Active Dual Xenon Headlights*

In addition to improving illumination using Dual Xenon light

technology, the active lights give a boost to your vision round

bends at night. Controlled by microprocessors, the motorized

lamps turn up to 15 degrees in either direction when driving

– reliably lighting up your chosen path. A twilight sensor

disengages the adaptive function during daylight to extend

its life span.

*Optional

SAFETY Protective

Volvo’s interactive safety technologies

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 protect the

occupants in the event of a collision.

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 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.

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.

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