2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE child restraint

2007 Volvo C70
l Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than\
4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be
seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airba\
g.
Drive safely!
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Child restraint systems
Child restraints
There are three main types of child restraint systems: infant seats, con\
vertible seats, and booster cushions.
They are classified according to the child's age and size.
The following section provides general information on securing a child restraint using a three-point seat
belt. Refer to
page 40 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchor\
s.
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WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any veh\
icle with a front passenger
airbag - not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-vie\
w mirror is illuminated (on
vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an a\
ccident were to cause the airbag
to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated\
in this position.
WARNING
Always refer to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for deta\
iled information on securing the
restraint.
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Child restraint systems
WARNING
l When not in use, keep the child restraint system secured or remove it fr\
om the passenger
compartment to help prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of \
a sudden stop or collision.
l A small child's head represents a considerable part of its total weight \
and its neck is still very weak.
Volvo recommends that children up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, \
facing rearward. In addition,
Volvo recommends that children should ride rearward facing, properly res\
trained, as long as possible.
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Infant seats
Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
NOTE
Refer to
page 40 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower
anchors.
1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.
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6. Push and pull the infant seat to ensure that it is held securely in p\
lace by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in. (\
2.5 cm) in any
direction.
The infant seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting i\
t retract completely.
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Convertible seats
Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt
NOTE
Refer to
page 40 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower
anchors.
Convertible seats can be used in either a forward or rearward-facing pos\
ition, depending on the age and
size of the child.
WARNING
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WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in. (\
2.5 cm) in any
direction.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and lett\
ing it retract completely.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any veh\
icle with a front passenger
airbag - not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-vie\
w mirror is illuminated (on
vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an a\
ccident were to cause the airbag
to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated\
in this position.
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Booster cushions
Securing a booster cushion
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ISOFIX lower anchors
Using the ISOFIX lower child seat anchors
Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child seats are located in the rear, o\
utboard seats, hidden below the
backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor p\
ositions (see the illustration
above).
To access the anchors:
1. Put the child restraint in position.
2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down the seat cushion and locat\
e the anchors by feel.
3. Fasten the attachment on the child restraint's lower straps to the IS\
OFIX lower anchors.
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4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufactu\
rer's instructions.
NOTE
Always follow your child seat manufacturer's installation instructions, \
and use both ISOFIX lower
anchors and top tethers whenever possible.
WARNING
l Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly to the anchor (see the illus\
tration above). If the attachment
is not correctly fastened, the child restraint may not be properly secur\
ed in the event of a collision.
l The ISOFIX lower child restraint anchors are only intended for use with \
child seats positioned in the
left or right seating positions.
l Child seats should never be placed in the center of the rear seat. This \
area is not intended to be seating
position and is not equipped with a seat belt or ISOFIX anchors.
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2007 Volvo C70
Child restraints 33-34
booster cushions
39
convertible seats
37-38
infant seats
35
ISOFIX lower anchors
40
Child safety
30-32
Climate system
air distribution
85
air vents
81
defroster
83
Electronic Climate Control
82-84
general information
80
recirculation
83
Clock, resetting
48
Cold weather driving
123
Collision mode (crash mode)
29
Color code, paint
182
Compass
69-70
Convertible seats
37-38
Convertible top
92-97
Coolant
193
Courtesy lighting
98
Crash mode
29
Cruise control
62, 63
Curb weight
161, 237
D
Defroster
83
Dimensions
236
Disabling the front passenger's airbag
21-23
Door mounted inflatable curtain
25
Door open warning
52
Driver distraction
8
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