2018 VOLVO XC90 warning

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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 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. 74)
• ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)
Convertible seats
Suitable child restraints should always be used when 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 forward or rearward-facing position, depending on theage and size of the child.
Route the seat belt through the convertible seat.
WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suitable for the child's age and size. See the converti-ble seat manufacturer's recommendations.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.

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•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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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.
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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723. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click 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.
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. 74)
• 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 second row backrests. There is no symbol for the centeranchor position.

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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.