2001 VOLVO V4 child restraint

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VOLVO
S40 & V 40
Chapter 1 - Occupant safety
pg. 1 Occupant safety
Occupant safety
Not wearing a seat belt is like believing "It'll never happen to me!" Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt,
urges you and all adult occupants of your car to wear seat belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using
an infant, car or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo also believes no child should sit in the
front seat of a car and that no one under 4 feet 7 inches should ride as a passenger in the front seat of any
vehicle equipped with a passenger side airbag.
Fact: In every state and province, some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally, most states
and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts.
So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation - legislation in your state or province may mandate seat
belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say, "It's a good thing I was wearing my
seat belt".
Seat belts2
Volvo SRS4
Side Impact Protection System - (SIPS) air bag8
WHIPS9
IC system10
Child safety, Booster cushion11
Child restraint anchorages14
Reporting Safety Defects16
pg. 2 Seat belts
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NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.
WARNING!
Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimental
effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision. The seat back should not be tilted too
far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly.
WARNING!
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.
pg. 3 Seat belts, Head restraints
During pregnancy
Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Remember that the belt should always be positioned in such a way as
to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. The lap portion of the belt should be located low, as shown in the
above illustration.
WARNING!
Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear the shoulder
portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use could cause injury in the
event of an accident. As the seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be
replaced after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged. Never repair the belt on your own; have this work
done by an authorized Volvo retailer only.
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Bulbs126
C
Cabin air filter35
Capacities125
Center head restraint3
Central locking switch41
Chains - winter driving79
Changing a wheel85
Child booster cushion11
Child Restraint Anchorages14
Child safety15
Child safety locks - rear doors46
Clock20
Concealed storage bin (wagon)58
Coolant - checking/changing117
Cooling system66,124
Cruise control31
Cupholders33, 34
D
Daytime Running Lights23
Dimensions127
Doors and locks41
Drive belt117
Driving economy62
Dynamic Stability Assistance (DSA)30
E
EBD72
ECC - Electronic Climate Control36,37
Electrical Outlet33
Electrical system67,126
Electrically operated driver's seat49
Electrically operated front seats48
Emergency towing68
Emergency warning flashers26
Emissions systems112
Engine123
Engine air filter110
Engine compartment111
Engine oil115,122
Engine oil - checking/changing114
F
Fog light - rear24
Fog lights24
Folding rear seat (sedan)55
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