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WARNING
• When not in use, keep the child restraint system 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 seat belt (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 around
the 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 booster cushions/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 recallsChild 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.
Related information
• Child safety (p. 63)
• Infant seats (p. 67)
• Convertible seats (p. 69)
• Booster cushions (p. 71)
• Integrated booster cushion
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• Top tether anchors (p. 72)
• Lower child seat attachment points (p. 73)
• ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)
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Infant seatsSuitable child restraints should always be used when 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's seat
1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.
2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the child restraint manufactur- er's instructions.
Route the seat belt through the infant seat.
WARNING
•An infant seat must be in the rear-facing position only.
• The infant seat should not be positionedbehind the driver's seat unless there isadequate space for safe installation.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a frontpassenger airbag - not even if the "Passengerairbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror isilluminated. If the severity of an accident wereto cause the airbag to inflate, this could leadto serious injury or death to a child seated inthis position.
3.
Fasten the seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinctclick is audible.
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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt.
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt outas far as possible to activate the belt's auto- matic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release 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 from the seat belt retractor's automatic lockingfunction will be audible at this time and isnormal. The seat belt should now be lockedin place.
Check that the infant seat is properly secured.
6. Press and pull the infant seat along thedirection of the seat belt to check that it is properly held in place by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in any direc-tion along the seat belt path.
The infant seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.
Related information
• Child restraints (p. 65)
• Convertible seats (p. 69)
• Booster cushions (p. 71)
• Top tether anchors (p. 72)
• Lower child seat attachment points (p. 73)
• ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)
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Fasten the seat belt.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latchplate 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 auto-matic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled andallowed to retract fully.
5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place, letthe seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's automatic lock-ing function will be audible at this time and isnormal. The seat belt should now be lockedin place.
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt.
6. Push and pull the convertible seat along theseat 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 more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in any direc-tion along the seat belt path.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuck- ling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.
Ensure that the convertible seat is securely in place.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a frontpassenger airbag - not even if the "Passengerairbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror isilluminated. If the severity of an accident wereto cause the airbag to inflate, this could leadto serious injury or death to a child seated inthis position.
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Related information
•Child restraints (p. 65)
• Infant seats (p. 67)
• Booster cushions (p. 71)
• Top tether anchors (p. 72)
• Lower child seat attachment points (p. 73)
• ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)
Booster cushions
Suitable child restraints should always be used when children (depending on their age/size) areseated in the vehicle.
Securing a booster cushion
Position the child correctly on the booster cushion.
Booster cushions are recommended for children 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 manufacturer'sinstructions. 3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate 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 seat belt 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.
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Related information
•Child restraints (p. 65)
• Convertible seats (p. 69)
• Infant seats (p. 67)
• Top tether anchors (p. 72)
• Lower child seat attachment points (p. 73)
• ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)
Top tether anchors
Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages for all three seating positionsin the rear seat. They are located on the rearside of the backrests.
Child restraint anchorages
Top tether anchors and symbols on the rear side of the rear seat backrests.
Securing a child seat
1. 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 the strap for the lower tether anchors
in the lower ISOFIX/LATCH attachment points. If the child restraint is not equippedwith straps for the lower tether anchors, or ifthe child restraint is used on the center seat-ing position, follow the instructions forattaching a child restraint using the auto-matic locking seat belt.
4. Firmly tension all straps. Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for information on securing the childseat.
NOTE
On models equipped with the optional cargo area cover, this cover should be removedbefore a child seat is attached to the childrestraint anchors.
WARNING
• Always refer to the recommendations made by the child restraint manufacturer.
• Volvo recommends that the top tetheranchors be used when installing a for-ward-facing child restraint.
• Never route a top tether strap over thetop of the head restraint. The strapshould be routed beneath the headrestraint.
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Related information
•Child restraints (p. 65)
• Top tether anchors (p. 72)
• ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)Integrated booster cushion
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The integrated booster cushions in the rear seat's outboard seating positions help ensurethat children can sit comfortably and safely.
The integrated booster cushion has been spe- cially designed to help safeguard children in therear seat when used with the vehicle's seat belts.The integrated booster cushion in the rear seatcan be folded up to two positions, depending onthe child's height. If using a booster cushion does not result in proper 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.
Correct seating position: the seat belt is positioned across the collarbone.
Before driving, make sure that:
• the booster cushion is raised to the correct position for the child's weight
• the booster cushion is locked into position
• the seat belt is taut, in contact with thechild's body and not twisted
• the seat belt is not positioned across thechild's throat or below the shoulder
• the lap section of the seat belt is placed low over the child's hips to provide the best pro- tection.
US models
Stage 1Stage 2
Weight 50 - 80 lbs 22 - 36 kg 33 - 55 lbs 15 - 25 kg
Length 45 - 55 in. 115 - 140 cm 37 - 47 in.95 - 120 cm
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Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushion.
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Stage 1Stage 2
Weight 22 - 36 kg 50 - 80 lbs 18 - 25 kg 40 - 55 lbs
Length 115 - 140 cm 45 - 55 in. 102 - 120 cm40 - 47 in.
18 kg (40 lbs) is the minimum weight require- ment for a child using booster seats according tothe Canadian regulation CMVSS 213.4.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur •
Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the vehicle'sowner's manual.
• Make sure the booster cushion issecurely locked before the childis seated.
• Use this booster cushion only with chil- dren whose height and weight are withinthe permitted limits shown in the table.
• Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulderbelt system when restraining the child inthis booster cushion.
• In the event of a collision while the inte-grated booster cushion was occupied, theentire booster cushion and seat belt mustbe replaced. The booster cushion shouldalso be replaced if it is badly worn ordamaged in any way. This work should beperformed by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician only.
Related information
•Child restraints (p. 65)
• Folding up the integrated booster cushion
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(p. 77) •
Folding down the integrated booster cush- ion
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