2010 VOLVO V50 child restraint

01 Safety
Top tether anchors01
45 Top tether anchors
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Top tether anchorage points
Volvo vehicles are equipped with child restraint
top tether anchorages in the rear seating posi-
tions. They are located on the rear sides of the
backrests.
Using the top tether anchorages1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Attach the hook to the anchorage.
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Route the strap under the head restraint
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the child tether attachment
correctly to the anchor. If it is not correctly
fastened, the child seat may not be properly
restrained in the event of a collision.
3. Route the top tether strap under the head
restraint and fasten its attachment to the
anchorage.
4. Firmly tension the top tether strap accord-
ing to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Tension the top tether strap
only after the lower anchor straps or the
seat belt have been firmly tensioned.See page 43 for information on securing the
child restraint to ISOFIX lower anchors.
WARNING
•Never route a top tether strap over the
top or around the head restraint. It
should always be routed under 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 colli-
sion 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.

01 Safety
Child restraint registration and recalls 01
46
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 avail-
able in both the U.S. and Canada. For recall
information in the U.S., call the U.S. Govern-
ment'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.

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283
fluid..................................................... 221
general information............................. 155
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 225
list of................................................... 278
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 225
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 273
Capacity weight............................... 186, 271
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 117
Cargo area cover..................................... 117
Cargo area net................................. 118, 119
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 280
CD changer.............................................. 255
CD player................................................. 255
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 260
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 189
Changing a wheel.................................... 192
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46Child restraint systems.............................. 36
booster cushions.................................. 42
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 43
top tether anchors................................ 45
Child safety................................................ 34
booster cushions.................................. 42
child restraint systems.......................... 36
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38
Child safety locks....................................132
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 101
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
refrigerant.....................................92, 273
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting................................................... 84
Coat hanger............................................. 112
Cold weather precautions........................ 139
Compact disc care..................................257
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 79Conserving electrical current................... 140
Convertible seats....................................... 40
Coolant.................................................... 273
changing............................................. 220
checking level of................................. 220
Courtesy lighting...................................... 109
Crash mode............................................... 33
Cruise control............................................ 70
Cup holders.....................................111, 113
Curb weight.....................................186, 271
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 164
Dimensions.............................................. 270
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 26
Display.......................................................60
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 245
Door mirrors............................................... 80
Driving economically................................ 138
Driving through water..............................139

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286
Locks, child safety................................... 132
Long distance trips.................................. 140
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 191
M
Maintenance............................................ 212
hoisting the vehicle............................. 214
performed by the owner.....................214
Manual climate control.............................. 95
Manual transmission........................ 149, 150
Mirrors....................................................... 79
Model plate.............................................. 269
Moonroof................................................... 82
Motor oil........................................... 218, 275
checking............................................. 218
N
Net in cargo area.............................118, 119
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26
Octane recommendations.......................142
Oil............................................................. 218
changing............................................. 218
checking............................................. 218
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 281
Opening the hood.................................... 216
Owner maintenance................................. 214
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist............................................... 170
Parking brake............................................. 76
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 214
Permissible axle weight........................... 186
Personal settings....................................... 84
Power door mirrors.................................... 80Power front seat...................................... 105
memory function................................. 106
Power moonroof........................................ 82
Power steering fluid................................. 221
Power windows......................................... 77
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................251
Radio functions........................................ 247
HD digital radio................................... 249
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73
Rear fog light............................................. 64
Rear park assist....................................... 170
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 115
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 115
Rearview mirror.......................................... 79
auto-dim function................................. 79
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 79
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 92, 273

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287
Refueling.................................................. 144
fuel tank volume.................................273
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote key.............................................. 122
battery replacement............................ 123
functions............................................. 122
key blade............................................ 124
Replacing fuses....................................... 232
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads............................................... 165
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 132
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts................................................... 18
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 35buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 20
pretensioners........................................ 18
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 19
Seats, front.............................................. 104
Shiftlock
override............................................... 153
Side door mirrors....................................... 80
Side impact airbags................................... 29
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 29
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 251
Snow chains............................................ 189
Snow tires................................................ 189
Sound control, automatic........................246
Sound settings, audio system................. 244
Spare tire................................................. 190
Stability system....................................... 157
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 157
Starting the engine..................................146
with keyless drive...............................148
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............122, 146
STC, stability system............................... 157Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 75
keypad................................................ 243
Storage compartments............................ 111
Studded tires........................................... 189
Subwoofer............................................... 245
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 82
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
T
Tachometer................................................ 53
Tailgate wipers................................... 73, 222
Temporary spare tire...............................190
Three-way catalytic converter................. 280
Tire inflation............................................. 179
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 182
US models.......................................... 181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 199
Tires.........................................................176
age...................................................... 176
changing............................................. 192
changing from summer to winter........ 177

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288
designations....................................... 183
glossary of terms................................ 185
improving economy............................ 176
inflation............................................... 179
inflation pressure, checking................ 180
inflation pressure table, Canadian mod-
els.......................................................182
inflation pressure table, US models.... 181
load ratings......................................... 180
rotation............................................... 177
snow...................................................189
spare................................................... 190
speed ratings...................................... 180
storing................................................. 177
studded............................................... 189
tire pressure monitoring system......... 199
tire sealing system.............................. 194
tread wear indicator............................ 178
uniform tire quality grading................. 188
winter driving...................................... 189
Tire sealing system.................................. 194
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 45
Towing a trailer........................................ 162
trailer hitch.......................................... 164
Towing the vehicle................................... 159
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 164Trailer towing........................................... 162
Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 152
manual........................................ 149, 150
shiftlock override................................ 153
Tread wear indicator................................ 178
Treble....................................................... 244
Trip computer............................................ 68
Trips, long distance................................. 140
Turn signals............................................... 66
indicator lights...................................... 53
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................188
V
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 270
Vehicle Event Data................................... 212
Vehicle loading........................................ 186
roof loads............................................ 165
Vehicle maintenance
performed by the owner.....................214Vehicle towing.........................................159
Vehicle weights........................................ 271
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 269
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 30
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 281
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 75
Warning symbol......................................... 55
Warranties................................................ 212
Washer fluid..................................... 220, 273
Washer fluid reservoir......................217, 220
Water, driving through............................. 139
Weights.................................................... 271
Wheel nuts............................................... 191
Wheels.....................................................176
changing............................................. 192
storing................................................. 177
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 31
Windows
power.................................................... 77
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............217