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Child restraints
Suitable child restraints should always be usedwhen children travel in the vehicle.

Child restraint systems
Infant seat
There are three main types of child restraint sys-tems: infant seats, convertible seats and boostercushions. They are classified according to thechild's age and size.
The child restraint should be secured using athree-point seat belt, ISOFIX/LATCH anchors ortop tether anchors.
Convertible seat

WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the frontpassenger seat of any vehicle with a frontpassenger airbag – not even if the "Passen-ger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mir-ror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped withOccupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of anaccident were to cause the airbag to inflate,this could lead to serious injury or death to achild seated in this position.
Booster cushion
WARNING
Always refer to the child restraint manufactur-er's instructions for detailed information onsecuring the restraint.

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WARNING
•When not in use, keep the child restraintsystem secured or remove it from thepassenger compartment to help prevent itfrom injuring passengers in the event of asudden stop or collision.
•A small child's head represents a consid-erable part of its total weight and its neckis still very weak. Volvo recommends thatchildren up to age 4 travel, properlyrestrained, facing rearward. In addition,Volvo recommends that children shouldride rearward facing, properly restrained,as long as possible.

Automatic Locking Retractor/
Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/
ELR)
To make child seat installation easier, each seatbelt (except for the driver's belt) is equipped witha locking mechanism to help keep the seat belttaut.

When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:
1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat accord-ing to the child seat manufacturer's instruc-tions.
2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.
3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle(lock) in the usual way.
4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut aroundthe child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audi-ble at this time and is normal. The belt will nowbe locked in place. This function is automaticallydisabled when the seat belt is unlocked and thebelt is fully retracted.
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child boostercushions/backrests in the front passenger'sseat. We also recommend that children whohave outgrown these devices sit in the rearseat with the seat belt properly fastened.

Child restraint registration and recalls
Child restraints could be recalled for safety rea-sons. You must register your child restraint to bereached in a recall. To stay informed about childsafety seat recalls, be sure to fill out and returnthe registration card that comes with new childrestraints.
Child restraint recall information is readily availa-ble in both the U.S. and Canada. For recall infor-mation in the U.S., call the U.S. Government'sAuto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393 or go tohttp://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/register/childseat/index.cfm. In Canada,visit Transport Canada's Child Safety website athttp://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.
Infant seats
Suitable child restraints should always be usedwhen children (depending on their age/size) areseated in the vehicle.
Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
Do not place the infant seat in the front passenger'sseat
1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of thevehicle.
2.Attach the seat belt to the infant seataccording to the manufacturer's instructions.

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NOTE
The locking retractor will automaticallyrelease when the seat belt is unbuckled andallowed to retract fully.
5. Press the infant seat firmly in place, let theseat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound fromthe seat belt retractor's automatic lockingfunction will be audible at this time and isnormal. The seat belt should now be lockedin place.
Ensure that the seat is securely in place
6. Push and pull the infant seat along the seatbelt path to ensure that it is held securely inplace by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the childrestraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)in any direction along the seat belt path.
The infant seat can be removed by unbucklingthe seat belt and letting it retract completely.

Related information
•ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 90)
•Top tether anchors (p. 92)
•Convertible seats (p. 86)
•Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 67)
•Child safety (p. 81)
Convertible seats
Suitable child restraints should always be usedwhen children (depending on their age/size) areseated in the vehicle.
Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt
Do not place the convertible seat in the front passeng-er's seat
Convertible seats can be used in either a forwardor rearward-facing position, depending on theage and size of the child.

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Route the seat belt through the convertible seat

WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suitablefor the child's age and size. See the converti-ble seat manufacturer's recommendations.
1.Place the convertible seat in the rear seat ofthe vehicle.
WARNING
•A small child's head represents a consider-able part of its total weight and its neck isstill very weak. Volvo recommends thatchildren up to age 4 travel, properlyrestrained, facing rearward. In addition,Volvo recommends that children shouldride rearward facing, properly restrained, aslong as possible.
•Convertible child seats should be installedin the rear seat only.
•A rear-facing convertible seat should notbe positioned behind the driver's seatunless there is adequate space for safeinstallation.
2.Attach the seat belt to the convertible seataccording to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fasten the seat belt
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latchplate into the buckle (lock) until a distinctclick is audible.
4.Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt outas far as possible to activate the belt's auto-matic locking function.

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Booster cushions

Securing a booster cushion
Position the child correctly on the booster cushion
Booster cushions are recommended for childrenwho have outgrown convertible seats.
1.Place the booster cushion in the rear seat ofthe vehicle.
2. With the child properly seated on the boostercushion, attach the seat belt to or around thecushion according to the manufacturer'sinstructions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latchplate into the buckle (lock) until a distinctclick is audible.
Positioning the seat belt
4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut andfits snugly around the child.

WARNING
•The hip section of the three-point seatbelt must fit snugly across the child'ships, not across the stomach.
•The shoulder section of the three-pointseat belt should be positioned across thechest and shoulder.
•The shoulder belt must never be placedbehind the child's back or under the arm.
Related information
•ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 90)
•Top tether anchors (p. 92)
•Child safety (p. 81)
•Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 67)
•Integrated booster cushion* (p. 93)

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ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors
Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equippedchild seats are located in the second row, out-board seats, hidden below the backrest cush-ions.
Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equippedchild seats are located in the rear, outboardseats, hidden below the backrest cushions.

Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child
seat anchors
Location of the ISOFIX/LATCH anchors
Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark theISOFIX/LATCH anchor positions as shown. Toaccess the anchors, kneel on the seat cushionand locate the anchors by feel. Always follow yourchild seat manufacturer's installation instructions,and use both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors andtop tethers whenever possible.
To access the anchors
1. Put the child restraint in position.
2. Kneel on the child restraint to press downthe seat cushion and locate the anchors byfeel.
3. Fasten the attachment on the childrestraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/LATCH/LATCH lower anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat strapsaccording to the manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING
Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform toFMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer tothe child restraint system's manual for weightand size ratings.
NOTE
•The rear seat's center position is notequipped with ISOFIX/LATCH loweranchors. When installing a child restraintin this position, attach the restraint's toptether strap (if it is so equipped) to thetop tether anchorage point and securethe restraint with the vehicle's center seatbelt.
•Always follow your child seat manufactur-er's installation instructions, and use bothISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and toptethers whenever possible.
Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/LATCHlower anchors

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WARNING
•Be sure to fasten the attachment cor-rectly to the anchor (see the illustration).If the attachment is not correctly fas-tened, the child restraint may not beproperly secured in the event of a colli-sion.
•The ISOFIX/LATCH lower child restraintanchors are only intended for use withchild seats positioned in the outboardseating positions. These anchors are notcertified for use with any child restraintthat is positioned in the center seatingposition. When securing a child restraintin the center seating position, use onlythe vehicle's center seat belt.

Related information
•Top tether anchors (p. 92)
Lower child seat attachment points1
The vehicle is equipped with lower attachmentpoints for child seats in the second row of seats.
The lower attachment points are intended for usewith rear-facing child restraints.
Always follow the child restraint manufacturer'sinstallation instructions when attaching a childrestraint to these attachment points.
Location
Attachment points in the front seat
Attachment points in the second row of seats
The attachment points in the second row of seatsare in the rear section of the front seat's floorrails.

WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the frontpassenger seat of any vehicle with a frontpassenger airbag – not even if the "Passen-ger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mir-ror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped withOccupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of anaccident were to cause the airbag to inflate,this could lead to serious injury or death to achild seated in this position.
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correctly fitted child restraints. Under nocircumstances are they to be used foradult seat belts or harnesses. The ancho-rages are not able to withstand excessiveforces on them in the event of collision iffull harness seat belts or adult seat beltsare installed to them. An adult who uses abelt anchored in a child restraint anchor-age runs a great risk of suffering severeinjuries should a collision occur.
•Do not install rear speakers that requirethe removal of the top tether anchors orinterfere with the proper use of the toptether strap.

Related information
•Child safety (p. 81)
•Child restraints (p. 83)
Integrated booster cushion*
Volvo's optional integrated booster cushion islocated in the rear seat's center position and isdesigned to raise the child higher so that theshoulder strap crosses over the child's collar-bone, not over the neck.
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This booster cushion has been speciallydesigned to help safeguard children in the rearseat. It should be stowed (folded down into theseat cushion) when not in use. When using anintegrated booster cushion, the child must besecured with the vehicle's three-point seat belt.
If using a booster cushion does not result inproper positioning of the shoulder strap, then thechild should be placed in a properly secured childrestraint. The shoulder belt must never be placedbehind the child's back or under the arm.
Use only with children who weigh between 33and 80 pounds (15 – 36 kg) and whose height isbetween 38 and 54 inch (97 – 137 cm).
In Canada: 18 kg (40 lbs) is the minimumweight requirement for a child using boosterseats according to the Canadian regulationCMVSS 213.4
Correct seating position: the shoulder belt is across thecollarbone

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Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushion.