Volvo C30 2012 User Manual download pdf (Page 51)

Safety

SAFETY Protective

Restraint technologies

In a collision, Volvo’s restraint technologies interact to help

reduce the impact. The safety belts with pre-tensioners

activate within a few thousandths of a second in the event of

a collision and tighten the belt to help keep the occupants

securely restrained. The front seat safety belts then release

a little so that the driver and passenger are cushioned by the

airbags in a controlled manner. Helping to optimise protection,

the dual-stage airbags adapt the level of inflation depending

on the force of the collision. The driver’s airbag also interacts

with the deformation of the collapsible steering column.

Side airbags in the front seats help reduce the risk of serious

injuries in a side collision. The Inflatable Curtain (IC) helps

protect the heads of both front and rear outboard occupants.

It also stays inflated for some seconds to provide prolonged

protection for subsequent impacts.

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%.

SAFETY Security

Approach and Home Safe Lighting

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.

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.

* Included with the optional Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)

Comfort

COMFORT Seats

Power front seats*

Find your perfect driving position with push-button ease.

The driver’s seat also incorporates a memory function that

stores three separate seat settings connected to a specific

remote control – a feature that’s appreciated when the car

has several drivers.

* Included in the optional Premier Plus and Platinum trim level

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