2011 VOLVO V60 Owners Manual

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33 Children should sit comfortably and
safely
Volvo recommends that children travel in rear-
facing child seats until as late an age as pos-
sible, at least until 3-4 years of age, and then
front-facing booster cushions/child seats until
up to 10 years of age.
The position of a child in the car and the choice
of equipment are dictated by the child's weight
and size, for more information, see page 35.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the placement of
children in cars vary from country to coun-
try. Check what does apply.
Children of all ages and sizes must always sit
correctly secured in the car. Never allow a child
to sit on the knee of a passenger.
Volvo has child safety equipment (child seats,
booster cushions & attachment devices) which
is designed for your particular car. Using Vol-
vo's child safety equipment provides you with
optimum conditions for your child to travel
safely in the car. Furthermore, the child safety
equipment fits and is easy to use.
NOTE
In the event of questions when fitting child
safety products, contact the manufacturer
for clearer instructions.
Child seats
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Child seats and airbags are not compatible.
NOTE
When using child safety products it is
important to read the installation instruc-
tions included.
Do not attach the straps for the child seat to
the horizontal adjustment bar, springs, rails orbeams under the seat. Sharp edges can dam-
age the straps.
Look in the installation instructions for the child
seat for the correct fitting.
Location of child seats
You may place:
•a child seat/booster cushion on the pas-
senger seat, provided the passenger air-
bag is not activated
1.
•one or more child seats/booster cushions
in the rear seat.
Always fit child seats/booster cushions in the
rear seat if the passenger airbag is activated. If
a child is sitting on the front passenger seat
then he/she could suffer serious injury if the
airbag deploys.
1For information on activated/deactivated airbag, see page 24.
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WARNING
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag
(SRS) is activated.
No one shorter than 140 cm should ever sit
in the front passenger seat if the airbag
(SRS) is activated.
Failure to follow the advice given above can
endanger life.
WARNING
Booster cushions/child seats with steel
braces or some other design that could rest
on the seatbelt buckle's opening button
must not be used, as they could cause the
seatbelt buckle to open accidentally.
Do not allow the upper section of the child
seat to rest against the windscreen.
Label Airbag
Label fitted on the end face of the instrument panel
on the passenger side, see the illustration on page
24.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.35 Recommended child seats
2
WeightFront seat (with deactivated air-
bag)Outer rear seatCentre rear seat
Group 0
max 10 kg
Group 0+
max 13 kgVolvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) -
rear-facing child seat, secured with the
ISOFIX fixture system. This fitting
requires an ISOFIX bracket* for correct
installation.
L: Type approval: E5 04301146.Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) -
rear-facing child seat, secured with the
ISOFIX fixture system.
L: Type approval: E5 04301146.
Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) -
rear-facing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt.
U: Type approval: E1 04301146.Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) -
rear-facing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt.
U: Type approval: E1 04301146.Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) -
rear-facing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt.
U: Type approval: E1 04301146.
U: Child seats which are universally
approved.U: Child seats which are universally
approved.U: Child seats which are universally
approved.
Group 1
9-18 kgVolvo rear-facing/turnable child seat
(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-
facing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt and straps.
L: Type approval: E5 04192.Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat
(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-
facing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt and straps.
L: Type approval: E5 04192.
U: Child seats which are universally
approved.U: Child seats which are universally
approved.U: Child seats which are universally
approved.
2With regard to other child seats your car should be included in the manufacturer's enclosed list of vehicles or be universally approved in accordance with the ECE R44 legal requirement.
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WeightFront seat (with deactivated air-
bag)Outer rear seatCentre rear seat
Group 2
15-25 kgVolvo rear-facing/turnable child seat
(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-
facing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt and straps
L: Type approval: E5 04192.Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat
(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-
facing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt and straps
L: Type approval: E5 04192.
Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat
(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - front-
facing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt.
L: Type approval: E5 04191.Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat
(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - front-
facing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt.
L: Type approval: E5 04191.Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat
(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - front-
facing child seat, secured with the
car's seatbelt.
L: Type approval: E5 04191.
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WeightFront seat (with deactivated air-
bag)Outer rear seatCentre rear seat
Group 2/3
15-36 kgVolvo booster seat with backrest
(Volvo Booster Seat with backrest).
UF: Type approval: E1 04301169.Volvo booster seat with backrest
(Volvo Booster Seat with backrest).
UF: Type approval: E1 04301169.Volvo booster seat with backrest
(Volvo Booster Seat with backrest).
UF: Type approval: E1 04301169.
Booster cushion with and without
backrest (Booster Cushion with and
without backrest).
UF: Type approval: E5 03139.Booster cushion with and without
backrest (Booster Cushion with and
without backrest).
UF: Type approval: E5 03139.Booster cushion with and without
backrest (Booster Cushion with and
without backrest).
UF: Type approval: E5 03139.
Integrated booster cushion (Integrated
Booster Cushion) - available as a fac-
tory fitted option.
B: Type approval: E5 04189
L: Suitable for specific child seats. These child seats may be intended for use in a special car model, limited or semi-universal categories.
U: Suitable for universally approved child seats in this weight class.
UF: Suitable for front-facing universally approved child seats in this weight class.
B: Built-in child seats approved for this weight class.
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38* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Integrated two-stage booster
cushions*
Correct position, the seatbelt should be posi-
tioned in on the shoulder.
Incorrect position, the head restraint must be
adjusted as high as the head and the seatbelt must
not be below the shoulder.
The booster cushions are specially designed to
provide optimum safety. In combination with
the seatbelt they are approved for children who
weigh between 15 and 36 kg and who are at
least 95 cm in height.
Check before driving that:
•the 2-stage integrated booster cushion is
correctly set (see table below) and in
locked position
•the seatbelt is in contact with the child's
body and is not slack or twisted
•the seatbelt does not lie across the child's
throat or below the shoulder (see preced-
ing illustrations)
•the lap section of the seatbelt is positioned
low over the pelvis to provide optimal pro-
tection.
Stage 1Stage 2
Weight22-36 kg15-25 kg
Raising the two-stage booster cushion
Stage 1
Pull the handle forward and up in order to
release the booster cushion.
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Press the booster cushion backwards to
lock.
Stage 2
Start from the lower stage. Press the but-
ton.
Lift the booster cushion up at the front edge
and press it back against the backrest to lock.
WARNING
Volvo recommends that repair or replace-
ment is only carried out by an authorised
Volvo workshop. Do not make any modifi-
cations or additions to the booster cushion.
If an integrated booster cushion has been
subjected to a major load, such as in con-
junction with a collision, the entire booster
cushion must be replaced. Even if the
booster cushion appears to be undamaged,
it may not afford the same level of protec-
tion. The booster cushion must also be
replaced if it is heavily worn.
NOTE
It is not possible to adjust the booster cush-
ion from stage 2 to stage 1. It must first be
reset by being fully folded into the seat
cushion. Refer to the heading below, Low-
ering the two-stage booster cushion.
Lowering the two-stage booster cushionLowering can take place from both the upper
and lower stage to fully lowered position in the
cushion. However, it is not possible to adjustthe booster cushion from the upper stage to
the lower stage.
Pull the handle forwards to release the
cushion.
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Press down with your hand in the centre of
the cushion in order to lock it.
WARNING
If the instructions regarding the two-stage
booster cushion are not followed then this
could cause serious injury to a child in the
event of an accident.
IMPORTANT
Check that there are no loose objects (e.g.
toys) left behind in the space under the
cushion before lowering.
NOTE
The booster cushion must be lowered first
when lowering the backrest.
Child safety locks, rear doors
The controls for operating the rear door power
windows and the rear door opening handles
can be blocked from opening from the inside.
For more information, see page 66.
ISOFIX fixture system for child seats
Mounting points for the ISOFIX fixture system
are concealed behind the lower section of the
rear seat backrest, in the outer seats.
The location of the mounting points is indicated
by symbols in the backrest upholstery (see pre-
ceding illustration).
Press the seat cushion down to access the
mounting points.
NOTE
The ISOFIX fixture system is an accessory
for the passenger seat.
Always follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions when connecting a child seat to
the ISOFIX mounting points.
Size classesChild seats are in different sizes – cars are in
different sizes. This means that not all child
seats are suitable for all seats in all car models.
Consequently, there is a size classification for
child seats using the ISOFIX fixture system in
order to assist users in choosing the correct
child seat (see the following table).
Size
classDescription
AFull size, front-facing child
seat
BReduced size (alt. 1), front-
facing child seat
B1Reduced size (alt.2), front-
facing child seat
CFull size, rear-facing child
seat
DReduced size, rear-facing
child seat
ERear-facing infant seat
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