2012 VOLVO XC60 child restraint

01 Safety
Top tether anchors 01
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Child restraint anchorages
Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top
tether anchorages in the rear seat. They are
located on the rear side of the backrests.
Securing a child seat1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Route the top tether strap under the head
restraint and attach it to the anchor.
3. Attach lower tether straps to the lower ISO-
FIX/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 38).
4. Firmly tension all straps.Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's
instructions for information on securing the
child seat.
NOTE
On models equipped with the optional
cargo area cover, this cover should be
removed before a child seat is attached to
the child restraint anchors.
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 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
Integrated booster cushion01

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.49 Integrated two-stage booster
cushion*
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Volvo's optional integrated booster cushions
are located in the outboard seating positions.
These booster cushions have been specially
designed to help safeguard children in the rear
seat. They should be stowed (folded down into
the seat cushion) when not in use. When using
an integrated booster cushion, the child must
be secured with the vehicle's three-point seat
belt.
Use these booster cushions only with
children whose weight is between:
•
Stage 1: 48 – 80 lbs (22 – 36 kg)
•
Stage 2: 33 – 55 lbs (15 – 25 kg)
and whose height is between:
•
Stage 1: 45 – 55 in. (115 – 140 cm)
•
Stage 2: 37 – 47 in. (95 – 120 cm)
In Canada, Transport Canada's
weight recommendation is 40 – 80 lbs
(18 – 36 kg).
The booster cushions are 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 resultin proper positioning of the shoulder strap,
then the child should be placed in a properly
secured child restraint (see page 40). The
shoulder belt must never be placed behind the
child's back or under the arm.
Correct seating position: child's head is below the
head restraint and the shoulder belt is across the
collarbone
Incorrect seating position: the child's head is
above the head restraint and the shoulder belt is
not across the collarbone
Before driving, check that:
•The integrated two-stage booster cushion
is set in the correct position for according
to the child's height and weight (see the
table below) and is locked in position.
Stage 1Stage 2
Weight48 – 80 lbs
22 – 36 kg33 – 55 lbs
15 – 25 kg
Height45 – 55 in.
115 – 140 cm37 – 47 in.
95 – 120 cm
1Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushion.

03 Your driving environment
Seats
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Release and lower the center head
restraint (see page 87) if the center and/or
right section of the backrest is to be low-
ered. The outboard head restraints fold
down automatically.
Pull up the backrest release control on the
respective section(s) (
) and fold the sec-
tion(s) down. A red indicator (
) shows
that the backrest is not locked in the
upright position.
NOTE
It may be necessary to move the front seats
forward or put their backrests in a more
upright position before folding down the
rear seat backrests.
WARNING
•When one or more sections of the back-
rest is returned to the upright position,
check that it is properly locked in place
by pushing and pulling it. The red indi-
cators should also not be visible.
•Return the outboard 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.
•On hot days, the temperature in the
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people to these high tem-
peratures for even a short period of time
can cause heat-related injury or death.
Small children are particularly at risk.

06 During your trip
Cargo area
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276* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
On models equipped with this cover, it
should be removed before a child seat is
attached to the child restraint anchors.
Cargo net*
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Cargo net mounted in rear position
Your vehicle can be equipped with a cargo net
made of strong nylon fabric that helps prevent
objects in the cargo area from moving forward
into the passenger compartment.
The net can be attached in two different places:
•Rear position: behind the rear seat back-
rest
•Front position: behind the front seat back-
rests
WARNING
•Be sure that the cargo net's upper
attachment hooks are properly inserted
in the brackets and that the lower straps
are correctly attached and pulled taut.
•A damaged cargo net should never be
used.
•Objects in the cargo area should be
securely anchored, even if the cargo net
is correctly installed and in use.
Mounting the cargo netThe cargo net is easiest to put in place through
one of the rear doors.
1. Fold out the cargo net and be sure that the
upper hinged rod is straight and locked in
position.
2. Insert one end of the rod into the front or
rear bracket (near the ceiling). Be sure that
the lock on the lower strap is facing toward
you.
3. Insert the other end of the rod in the oppo-
site bracket.
– Be sure to press the end hooks on the rod
as far forward as possible in the brackets.
Cargo net in rear position
4. Mounting in the rear position: With the net's
rod attached to the rear upper brackets,
hook the lower straps in the floor eyelets in
the cargo area. Pull the net strap taut.

10 Index
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365
general information............................. 119
Hill Descent Control............................ 125
warning light......................................... 78
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 327
headlights...........................322, 323, 324
introduction......................................... 322
license plate lights.............................. 327
side marker lights...............................325
specifications...................................... 328
taillight................................................ 326
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 190
Capacity weight....................................... 295
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 327
steel grid............................................. 275
Cargo area cover..................................... 275
Cargo area net......................................... 276
Catalytic converter................................... 269
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 233
Cell phone voice control.......................... 241
Central locking system, introduction......... 56Chains...................................................... 298
Check engine light..................................... 76
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
booster cushions.................................. 46
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 48
Child safety................................................ 37
booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks...................................... 52
City Safety™............................................ 167
Climate system........................................ 144
air distribution............................. 140, 146
air vents.............................................. 141
Interior Air Quality System.................. 140
introduction......................................... 139
passenger compartment filter............ 139
refrigerant........................................... 139
Clock, setting............................................. 80
Cold weather driving................................ 264Collision warning system.................172, 173
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 105
Conserving electrical current................... 263
Controls, center console.......................... 256
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant............................................320, 357
Cooling system, general information....... 263
Courtesy lighting.................................. 95, 96
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control..................................152, 153
adaptive.............................................. 154
Curb weight............................................. 295
Current, conserving................................. 263
D
Defroster.................................................. 144
Detachable key blade................................ 61
Dimensions.............................................. 352
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting....................................... 95, 96
Door mirrors............................................. 103

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369
Park Assist Camera................................. 190
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 122
warning light......................................... 78
Parking lights............................................. 94
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 59
Polishing.................................................. 343
Power front seat
memory function................................... 85
with keyless drive................................. 86
Power mirrors.......................................... 103
defroster............................................. 104
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 321
speed-dependent............................... 151
Power steering fluid................................. 357
Power tailgate.......................................... 271
Power windows....................................... 101
laminated glass................................... 102
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 20
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING. . 114, 333, 358R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................218
Radio functions........................................ 214
HD digital radio................................... 216
Rain sensor................................................ 98
READ button............................................ 131
Rear fog light.....................................94, 326
Rear park assist............................... 186, 188
Rear seat entertainment..........................245
Rear seat entertainment (option)
headphones........................................246
menus................................................. 251
remote control.................................... 254
Rear seat head restraints........................... 87
Rear seats
center head restraint............................. 87
folding................................................... 87
heated................................................. 143
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function............................... 104
compass............................................. 105
Rear window defroster............................104
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 39Refrigerant............................................... 357
Refueling..........................................266, 267
fuel filler cap....................................... 269
fuel filler door...................................... 268
fuel tank volume.................................357
Registering child restraints........................ 39
Remote control........................................ 254
replacing batteries.............................. 255
Remote key................................................ 56
approach lighting.................................. 58
immobilizer........................................... 57
key blade........................................ 56, 61
key memory.......................................... 57
locking the vehicle................................ 58
Personal Car Communicator..........58, 59
replacing the battery............................. 61
unlocking the vehicle............................ 58
Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 58
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 362
Rollover Protection System (ROPS).......... 35
Roll Stability Control (RSC)........................ 35
Roof loads............................................... 274

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370
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 38
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 78
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 42, 44, 46
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front..........................................84, 85
Sensus.....................................................130
Shiftlock.....................................................11
Side door mirrors..................................... 103
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 325
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 218Snow chains............................................ 298
Snow tires................................................ 298
Spare tire................................................. 299
Speed-dependent steering...................... 151
Spin control............................................. 149
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................149, 150
Engine Drag Control (EDC).................149
indicator light........................................ 77
Starting the engine..................................112
with keyless drive...............................112
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 57
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 275
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 90
horn....................................................... 91
keypad.................................. 90, 133, 209
Locking/unlocking................................ 90
Stone chips, touching up......................... 345
Storage spaces........................................ 198
Studded tires........................................... 298Sunroof
laminated panoramic roof................... 106
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 78
Symbols, overview................................... 359
T
Tailgate
driving with it open.............................262
locking/unlocking.................................. 67
power operated.................................. 271
wiper/washer........................................ 99
Tailgate wipers......................................... 330
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 326
Temporary spare tire...............................299
Three-way catalytic converter................. 269
Tire designations.....................................292
Tire inflation pressure..............................291
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....309, 310
indicator light........................................ 77
Tires.........................................................286
age...................................................... 286
changing from summer to winter........ 287
glossary of terms................................ 294

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371
improving economy............................ 286
inflation pressure................................ 289
inflation pressure table.......................291
load ratings......................................... 290
rotation............................................... 287
snow...................................................298
spare................................................... 299
specifications...................................... 290
speed ratings...................................... 290
storing................................................. 287
studded............................................... 298
tire pressure monitoring system......... 309
tread wear indicator............................ 288
uniform tire quality grading................. 297
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 48
Touching up paint.................................... 345
Towing a trailer................................278, 279
trailer hitch.......................................... 279
Towing the vehicle........................... 281, 282
Traction control........................................ 149
Trailer towing...................................278, 279
trailer hitch.......................................... 279Transmission
general description.....................116, 117
oil........................................................ 357
shiftlock override................................ 117
Tread wear indicator................................ 288
Trip computer.......................................... 147
Trip odometers.......................................... 80
Trips, long distance................................. 264
Turn signals............................................... 95
changing bulbs................................... 325
indicator lights...................................... 77
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 49
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................297
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 67
Unlocking the vehicle..........................58, 66
Upholstery care....................................... 344
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 200
changing bulbs................................... 327
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 352
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 11
Vehicle loading................................271, 295
roof loads............................................ 274
Vehicle maintenance................................ 314
performed by the owner.....................315
Vehicle weights........................................ 353
Voice control
cell phones......................................... 241
Volvo and the environment........................ 12
Volvo maintenance.................................. 314
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 362
Volvo programs.......................................362
Volvo Sensus........................................... 130
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 94
Warning lights.......................... 75, 76, 77, 78
Warning symbol......................................... 79