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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 seat according to the child restraint manufactur-er's instructions.
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.

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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.
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. 74)
• 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.

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Securing a child seat
1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Route the top tether strap under the headrestraint 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.
• Child restraint anchorages are designedto withstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly 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 restraints (p. 65)
• Lower child seat attachment points (p. 74) •
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)

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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 by feel.
3. Fasten the attachment on the child restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/LATCHlower anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer tothe child restraint system's manual for weightand size ratings.
NOTE
• The rear center seat is not equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH lower tether anchors. If achild restraint is used in this seat, attachthe restraint's upper anchor strap (ifequipped with these) to the top tetheranchor point for this strap and secure thechild restraint with the vehicle's centerseat belt.
• 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/LATCH lower anchors
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
• Child restraints (p. 65)
• Top tether anchors (p. 72)
• ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)

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Integrated booster cushion *1
The integrated booster cushion in the second row center seating position helps ensure that achild 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. 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. Only used for children in the weight range 15-36 kg (33-80 lbs) and height range97-137 cm (38-54 inches). In Canada : 18 kg (40 lbs) is the minimum
weight requirement for a child using booster cushions according to the Canadian regulationCMVSS 213.4
Correct seating position: the seat belt is positioned across the collarbone.
Before driving, make sure that:
• the booster cushion is locked into position
• the head restraint is set to the same height as the child's head, so that, if possible, theentire back of the child's head is covered
• 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 lowover the child's hips to provide the best pro-tection.
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.
• Only use for children who weigh between 15-36 kg (33-80 lbs) and who arebetween 97-137 cm (38-54 tum) inheight. In Canada: 18 kg (40 lbs) is theminimum weight requirement for a childusing booster cushions according to theCanadian regulation CMVSS 213.4
• 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.
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Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushion.

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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.
• Only use for children who weigh between 15-36 kg (33-80 lbs) and who arebetween 97-137 cm (38-54 tum) inheight. In Canada: 18 kg (40 lbs) is theminimum weight requirement for a childusing booster cushions according to theCanadian regulation CMVSS 213.4
• 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
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Integrated booster cushion
* (p. 76)
• Folding down the integrated booster cush- ion
* (p. 78)
Folding down the integrated
booster cushion *
When the integrated booster cushion in the rear seat is not in use, it should be stowed (foldeddown).
Pull the handle forward to release the booster cushion.

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Press down on the center of the booster cushion to lock it into position.
CAUTION
Make sure that there are no objects (e.g. toys) on the seat under the integrated boostercushion before folding it down.
NOTE
The integrated booster cushion must be stowed (folded down) before folding downthe seat backrest.
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.
• Only use for children who weigh between 15-36 kg (33-80 lbs) and who arebetween 97-137 cm (38-54 tum) inheight. In Canada: 18 kg (40 lbs) is theminimum weight requirement for a childusing booster cushions according to theCanadian regulation CMVSS 213.4
• 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
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Integrated booster cushion
* (p. 76)
• Folding up the integrated booster cushion
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(p. 77)

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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Date and timeThe clock is displayed in both the instrument panel and the center display.
Location of clock
Location of clock in 12" and 8" instrument panels.
In the center display, the clock is located at the top right of the status bar. Certain messages and other information may obscure the clock in the instrument panel.
Time and date settings
–Select SettingsSystemDate and
Time in the center display's Top view to
change settings for time and date format. Adjust the time and date by tapping the up or down arrows on the touchscreen.
Automatic time for vehicles with GPS
When the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, Auto Time is also available. The time
zone will then be automatically set to the vehi- cle's location. In some navigation systems, thecurrent location must also be set to determine the correct time zone. If
Auto Time is not
selected, the time and date can be adjusted using the up and down arrows on thetouchscreen.
Daylight savings time
In some countries, an automatic change to day- light savings time can be selected by activating
Auto. For other countries, daylight savings time
can be changed by selecting On or Off.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 84)
• Changing settings in the center display (p. 136)
Ambient temperature sensor
The ambient temperature is shown in the instru- ment panel.
The sensor detects the temperature outside the vehicle.
Location of the ambient temperature sensor in 12" and 8" instrument panels.
If the vehicle has been stationary, the sensor reading may be higher than the actual tempera-ture. When the ambient temperature is between -5 °C and +2 °C (23 and 36 °F), a snowflake symbol
will be displayed in the instrument panel as a warning for possible slippery conditions. The snowflake symbol is also temporarily lit in the head-up display if the vehicle is equipped withone.