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01 Safety
Convertible seats 01
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Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt
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Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas-
senger's seat
NOTE
Refer to page 47 for information on secur-
ing a child restraint using ISOFIX/LATCH
lower anchors.
Convertible seats can be used in either a for-
ward or rearward-facing position, depending
on the age and size of the child.
WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suita-
ble for the child's age and size. See the con-
vertible seat manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
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Route the seat belt through the convertible seat
WARNING
A small child's head represents a consider-
able part of its total weight and its neck is
still very weak. Volvo recommends that chil-
dren up to age 4 travel, properly restrained,
facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recom-
mends that children should ride rearward
facing, properly restrained, as long as pos-
sible.
WARNING
•Convertible child seats should be instal-
led in the rear seat only.
•A rear-facing convertible seat should not
be positioned behind the driver's seat
unless there is adequate space for safe
installation.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat
of the vehicle.
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Convertible seats01
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Fasten the seat belt
2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt
out as far as possible to activate the belt's
automatic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically
release when the seat belt is unbuckled and
allowed to retract fully.
5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place,
let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A
sound from the seat belt retractor's auto-
matic locking function will be audible at this
time and is normal. The seat belt should
now be locked in place.
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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt
6. Push and pull the convertible seat along
the seat belt path to ensure that it is held
securely in place by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child
restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)
in any direction along the seat belt path.
The convertible seat can be removed by
unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract
completely.
Ensure that the seat is securely in place
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01 Safety
Booster cushions 01
46
Securing a booster cushion
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Position the child correctly on the booster cushion
and fasten the seat belt
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if the
Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear-
view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equip-
ped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the
severity of an accident were to cause the
airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious
injury or death to a child seated in this posi-
tion.
Booster cushions are recommended for chil-
dren who have outgrown convertible seats.
1. Place the booster cushion in the rear seat
of the vehicle.
2. With the child properly seated on the
booster cushion, attach the seat belt to or
around the cushion according to the man-
ufacturer's instructions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.
4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and
fits snugly around the child.
WARNING
•The hip section of the three-point seat
belt must fit snugly across the child's
hips, not across the stomach.
•The shoulder section of the three-point
seat belt should be positioned across
the chest and shoulder.
•The shoulder belt must never be placed
behind the child's back or under the
arm.
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01 Safety
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors01
47 Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child
seat anchors
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Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped
child seats are located in both rear seating
positions, hidden below the backrest cushions.
Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the
anchor positions (see the illustration).
WARNING
The center of the rear seat is not a seating
position. This area is not equipped with a
seat belt or ISOFIX/LATCH anchors. No one
should attempt to sit in this posiiton and
child seats should never be placed in the
center of the rear seat.
To access the anchors:1. Put the child restraint in position.
2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down
the seat cushion and locate the anchors by
feel.
3. Fasten the attachment on the child
restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/
LATCH lower anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
NOTE
•Always follow your child seat manufac-
turer's installation instructions and use
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors when-
ever possible.
WARNING
Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to
FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer to
the child restraint system's manual for
weight and size ratings.
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Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/
LATCH lower anchors
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.
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01 Safety
Child restraint registration and recalls 01
48
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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04 Interior
Front seats
04
104
NOTE
The memory function in the remote key
operates independently the memory func-
tion in the seat.
WARNING
•Because the driver's seat can be
adjusted with the ignition off, children
should never be left unattended in the
car.
•Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on
the power seat control panel.
•Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
•The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is
in motion.
Adjusting the front seat head restraints
The front seat head restraints are designed so
that they can be adjusted to two different
height positions.
NOTE
•When the vehicle leaves the factory, the
front seat head restraints will be in the
lower position.
•Due to the low roofline of the Volvo C70,
it is necessary to have the front seat
head restraints in the lowest position if
you wish to fold the seat's backrest for-
ward or operate the power retractable
hard top.
The head restraints should be put in the upper
or lower position according to the height of the
occupant of the seat.
The upper edge of the head restraint should be
at least on a level with the upper-most point of
the seat occupant's ear (see illustration).
To raise or lower a head restraint:
Raising or lowering a head restraint1. Release the head restraint by pressing the
button underneath its left side, at the base
of the support (see the illustration).
2. Move the head restraint until it clicks
(locks) into the upper or lower position.
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04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
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106
Before operating the power retractable
hard top
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Please observe the following information
before operating the power retractable hard
top:
•There should be no objects on the power
retractable hard top's cover.
•Remove all snow, ice or loose objects from
the power retractable hard top and trunk
lid.
•The top should be dry before it is lowered.
CAUTION
If the power retractable hard top is lowered
while it is wet, water may drip into the pas-
senger compartment or trunk
•There should be at least 6.5 feet (2 meters)
of free space from the ground (distance A
in the illustration).
•There should be at least 8 inches (20 cm)
of free space behind the vehicle (distance
B in the illustration in the center column).
•Due to the low roofline of the Volvo C70, it
is necessary to have the front seat head
restraints in the lowest position (see
page 104) before operating the power
retractable hard top.
•The ambient temperature should be above
14°F (-10°C).
•The trunk divider (see page 107) must be
closed.
•The trunk must be closed.
•The vehicle must be at a standstill and the
brake pedal must be pressed.
Volvo also recommends the following:
•The vehicle should be parked outdoors, on
level ground.
•Raising or lowering the power retractable
hard top should preferably be done in one,
continuous operation.
•If the vehicle is parked outdoors, the
engine should be idling to help avoid bat-
tery drain.
CAUTION
If the instructions on these pages are not
followed, damage to the power retractable
hard top's mechanism may occur.
WARNING
•The power retractable hard top must
not be obstructed in any way when it is
being operated. Always have an unob-
structed view of the power retractable
hard top when it is in motion. See also
the decal on the trunk divider.
•Anyone near the vehicle should be well
clear of the power retractable hard top's
moving parts before it is operated.
•Children must never be allowed to play
with the power retractable hard top
control button.
•Do not leave the power retractable hard
top motionless longer than necessary
while it is being operated.
•Do not leave the key in the ignition if
there are children in the vehicle.
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04 Interior
Storage compartments
04
115 Rear seat storage compartment
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To open, press on the top center of the panel.
Both the forward and rearward catches should
release and the panel should spring open. If
one side does not open, press again directly
over that catch.
CAUTION
Never pull the panel; the catches may be
damaged.
•Press to close and latch the panel.
WARNING
The center of the rear seat is not a seating
position. This area is not equipped with a
seat belt or ISOFIX/LATCH anchors. No one
should attempt to sit in this posiiton and
child seats should never be placed in the
center of the rear seat.
Storage under the front, center armrest
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There are two storage compartments under the
front, center armrest.
•Press the smaller button on the front edge
of the armrest and lift the armrest cover to
access a shallow storage compartment.
•Press the larger button and lift the entire
armrest to access a deeper compartment.
CD storage
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The deep storage compartment has room for
10 CD jewel cases. These cases must be
inserted with their spines upward in order to
allow space for 10 cases in the storage com-
partment