2008 VOLVO S80 child restraint

The rear seat's center position is not equipped with ISOFIX lower anchors. When installing a child restraint in this
position, attach the restraint's top tether strap (if it is so equipped) to the top tether anchorage point (see the
information on page 43
) and secure the restraint with the vehicle's center seat belt (see the information beginning on
page 34
).
Always follow your child seat manufacturer's installation instructions, and use both ISOFIX lower anchors and top
tethers whenever possible.
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly to the anchor (see the illustration). If the attachment is not correctly
fastened, the child restraint may not be properly secured in the event of a collision.
The ISOFIX lower child restraint anchors are only intended for use with child seats positioned in the outboard
seating positions. These anchors are not certified for use with any child restraint that is positioned in the center
seating position. When securing a child restraint in the center seating position, use only the vehicle's center seat belt.
43 01 Safety
Top tether anchors
Child restraint anchorages
Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages in the rear seat.
Securing a child seat
1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Fold up the plastic cover over the anchorage to be used.
3. Route the top tether strap under the head restraint and attach it to the anchor.

4. Attach lower tether straps to the lower ISOFIX/LATCH anchors. If the child restraint is not equipped with lower
tether straps, or the restraint is used in the center seating position, follow instructions for securing a child restraint
using the Automatic Locking Retractor seat belt (see page 33
).
5. Firmly tension all straps.
Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for information on securing the child seat.
WARNING
Never route a top tether strap over the top of the head restraint. The strap should be routed beneath the head
restraint.
Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. The anchorages are not able to
withstand excessive forces on them in the event of collision if full harness seat belts or adult seat belts are installed
to them. An adult who uses a belt anchored in a child restraint anchorage runs a great risk of suffering severe injuries
should a collision occur.
Do not install rear speakers that require the removal of the top tether anchors or interfere with the proper use of
the top tether strap.
44 01 Safety
Child restraint registration and recalls
Registering a child restraint
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register your child restraint to be reached in a recall. To
stay informed about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out and return the registration card that comes with new
child restraints.
Child restraint recall information is readily available in both the U.S. and Canada. For recall information in the U.S.,
call the U.S. Government's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. In Canada, visit Transport Canada's Child Safety
website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm
.
45 01 Safety
Integrated booster cushion
Integrated booster cushion (option)1

Volvo's optional integrated booster cushion is located in the center seating position. This booster cushion has been
specially designed to help safeguard a child seated in the rear seat. This cushion should be stowed (folded up into the
rear seat backrest) when not in use. When using an integrated booster cushion, the child must be secured with the
vehicle's three-point seat belt.
Use this booster cushion only with children who weigh between 33 and 80 lbs (15 and 36 kg) and whose height is
between 38 and 54 in (97 and 137 cm). In Canada, Transport Canada's weight recommendation is 40-80 lbs (18-
36 kg).
The booster cushion is designed to raise the child higher, so that the shoulder strap crosses over the child's collarbone,
not over the child's neck. If using a booster cushion does not result in proper positioning of the shoulder strap, then the
child should be placed in a properly secured child restraint (see the information beginning on page 34
). The shoulder
belt must never be placed behind the child's back or under the arm.
1Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built- in booster cushion.
46 01 Safety
Integrated booster cushion
Using the integrated booster cushion
Fold down the booster cushion from the rear seat backrest.
Loosen the Velcro strip.
Fold up the backrest section of the booster cushion into the upright position.
Stowing the integrated booster cushion

1. Pull the release control handle(s).
2. Fold the backrest forward. Adjust the center seat head restraint if necessary.
NOTE
The outboard head restraints must be folded up (in the upright position) before lowering the backrests.
WARNING
Keep vehicle doors and the trunk locked and keep keys out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people to these
high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small children are
particularly at risk.
WARNING
When the backrest is returned to the upright position, check that it is properly locked in place. Return the head
restraints to the upright position.
Long loads should always be securely anchored to help avoid injury in the event of a sudden stop.
Always turn the engine off and apply the parking brake when loading/unloading the vehicle.
Place the transmission in the Park ( P) position to help prevent inadvertent movement of the gear selector.
The vehicle features a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat. The backrest(s) can be folded down by pulling the release
control handles inside the trunk.
Rear center head restraint
The center head restraint should be adjusted according to the passenger's height. The restraint should be carefully
adjusted to support the occupant's head.
Pull the head restraint up as required. To lower, press the button at the base of the head restraint's left support while
pressing the head restrain down.
WARNING
The center rear seat head restraint should only be in its lowest position when this seat is NOT occupied. When the
center position is occupied, the head restraint should be correctly adjusted to the passenger's height.
86 03 Your driving environment

Geartronic110-111
general description110- 111
oil275
shiftlock override111
Axle weight 247
B
Battery


changing 227-228
maintenance227
remote control, replacing59
specifications276
warning symbols226
Black box 6, 208
Blind Spot Information System(BLIS)179-181
Booster cushion, integrated45-47
Booster cushions41
Brake lights91
emergency brake lights91
Brake support 166
Brake system


checking fluid level 215
emergency brake assistance114
fluid275
general information113
warning light77
Bulbs


footwell lighting 222
headlights216- 218
introduction216
license plate lights221
side marker lights219
specifications223
taillight219- 221
trunk lighting222
C
Capacity weight 247
Catalytic converter196
CD player/changer138-139
Central locking system, introduction52
Chains250
Check engine light75
Child restraint systems34-35
booster cushions41
convertible seats38- 40

infant seats36-37
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors42
top tether anchors43
Child restraints


recalls and registration 44
Child safety 31-33
booster cushions41
child restraint systems34- 35
convertible seats38- 40
infant seats36- 37
Child safety locks48
Climate system


air distribution 127
air vents128
Interior Air Quality System127
introduction126
passenger compartment filter126
refrigerant126
Clock, setting 79
Cold weather driving190
Collision warning system166,168
Compass in rearview mirror149
Conserving electrical current189
Convertible seats38-40
Coolant214, 275
Cooling system, general information189
Courtesy lighting93-94
Crash mode30
Cruise control154-155
adaptive156- 159
Curb weight247
Current, conserving189
D
Defroster130
Detachable key blade57-58
Dimensions269
Disconnecting the front passenger's airbag22-24
Distance Alert163
Dome lighting93-94
Door mirrors99
Distance Alert system171
Driver distraction warning7
Driving economically188
Driving in cold weather190

Panic alarm55
Park assist176-178
Parking brake


electric, applying/releasing 116
manual, applying/releasing115
warning light76
Parking lights 90
changing bulbs217- 218
Personal Car Communicator, unique functions55-56
Power front seat


memory function 83
with keyless drive84
Power mirrors 99
defroster100
Power moonroof 101-102
Power steering


fluid 215
, 275
speed-dependent153
Power windows 97
laminated glass98
Pregnancy, using seat belts during 17
Proposition 65 warning9, 109, 228, 276
R
Radio


functions 141
Sirius satellite radio143- 146
Rain sensor95
READ button124-125
Rear fog light91
Rear park assist176-178
Rear seats


center head restraint 85
folding85
heated129
lowering outboard head restraints86
Rear window defroster 100
Rearview mirror


auto-dim function 100
compass149
Recall, child restraints 44
Refrigerant275
Refueling192-193
fuel filler cap196
fuel filler door194

fuel tank volume275
octane ratings193
Registering child restraints 44
Remote control52
approach lighting54
common functions54
immobilizer53
key blade52, 57-58
key memory53
locking the vehicle54
panic alarm55
Personal Car Communicator54- 56
replacing battery59
unlocking the trunk55
unlocking the vehicle54
valet locking58
Reporting safety defects 15
Roadside Assistance277
Roof loads200
S
Safety defects, reporting15
Safety, occupant14
Seat belts


Automatic locking retractor/Emergency locking retractor 33
buckling16
maintenance16
pretensioners16
reminder16
reminder warning light77
securing child restraint systems36, 38, 41
unbuckling16
use during pregnancy17
using16
Seats, front 82-83
Self supporting run flat tires244
Shiftlock override111
Side door mirrors99
Side impact airbags25
Side marker lights, changing bulbs219
Sirius satellite radio143-146
Ski hatch199
Snow chains250
Snow tires250
Sound settings, audio system137