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Padded Head Restraints

All seating positions in the vehicle have a head restraint, helping to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries.

Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS)

Rear-end collisions often produce serious neck injuries, otherwise known as whiplash injuries. The injuries are caused by the catapult effect – when the passenger or driver is thrown forward after the first impact. If the car is struck from behind, the system is activated in two phases. During the first phase, the wire frame and the limited-travel springs help prevent the occupant of the seat from being pressed too deeply into the backrest. It also provides support for the spine. At the same time, the WHIPS mechanism enables the whole of the backrest to move backwards – to prevent the passenger from being thrown forwards. The upper part of the backrest enables the head restraint to better support the neck and head. In the second phase, the WHIPS mechanism allows the backrest to tip backwards, absorb the force generated by the collision, and reduce the catapult effect. WHIPS is designed to provide protection at speeds of up to approximately 20 mph (30 km/h), precisely the low speeds at which most whiplash injuries occur.

Anti-Submarining Seats

Both the front and rear seats feature anti-submarining guards. The contoured shape of the seat frame with the high front edge helps to prevent occupants from sliding under and out of their belts in a collision.

ISOFIX Baby/Child Seat Attachment System

Children will always be your most precious cargo. The Volvo child-safety seat system consists of a frame with ISOFIX mounting for you to attach an optional baby seat or a child seat. ISOFIX is an international system that is designed to make it easier to correctly install and remove equipment. The ISOFIX frame is standard.

Safety belts with pre-tensioners

All seating positions in the All-New Volvo S80 are equipped with 3-point inertia-reel seat belts with automatic pretensioners. These pretensioners automatically tighten the seat belts in a split second in the event of a collision. The front belts include height adjustments.