2020 VOLVO XC60 TWIN ENGINE Owners Manual

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WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in anydirection along the seat belt path.
When installing infant seats in the rear seat, Volvo recommends maintaining a distance of at least50 mm (2 inches) from the front-most part of theinfant seat to the rearmost part of the seat in front.
The infant seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.
Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Convertible seats (p. 71)
Booster cushions (p. 74)
Top tether anchors (p. 75)
Lower child seat attachment points(p. 76)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)
Convertible seats Suitable child restraints should always be used when children (depending on their age/size) are seated in the vehicle.
Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt
Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas- senger's seat.
Convertible seats can be used in either a for- ward or rearward-facing position, dependingon the age 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 suita- ble for the child's age and size. See theconvertible seat manufacturer's recom-mendations.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.
WARNING
A small child's head represents a con- siderable part of its total weight and itsneck is still very weak. Volvo recom-mends that children up to age 4 travel,properly restrained, facing rearward. Inaddition, Volvo recommends that chil-dren should ride rearward facing, prop-erly restrained, as long as possible.
Convertible child seats should be instal-led in 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 manufac-turer's instructions.
Fasten the seat belt.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate 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'sautomatic locking function.

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NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckledand allowed to retract fully.
5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place,let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's auto-matic locking function will be audible atthis time and is normal. The seat beltshould now be locked in place.
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt.
6. Push and pull the convertible seat alongthe seat 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 anydirection along the seat belt path.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retractcompletely.
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 afront passenger airbag - not even if the"Passenger airbag off" symbol near therear-view mirror is illuminated. If theseverity of an accident were to cause theairbag to inflate, this could lead to seriousinjury or death to a child seated in thisposition.
Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Infant seats (p. 69)
Booster cushions (p. 74)
Top tether anchors (p. 75)
Lower child seat attachment points (p. 76)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)

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Booster cushionsSuitable child restraints should always be used when children (depending on their age/size) are seated in the vehicle.
Securing a booster cushion
Position the child correctly on the booster cushion.
Booster cushions are recommended for chil- dren 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 man-ufacturer's instructions. 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 acrossthe chest and shoulder.
The shoulder belt must never be placedbehind the child's back or under thearm.
Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Convertible seats (p. 71)
Infant seats (p. 69)
Top tether anchors (p. 75)
Lower child seat attachment points(p. 76)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)

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Top tether anchors
Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages for all three seatingpositions in the rear seat. They are located onthe rear side of the backrests.
Child restraint anchorages
Top tether anchors and symbols on the rear side of the rear seat backrests. There is no symbol for thecenter anchor position.
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 isnot equipped with straps for the lowertether anchors, or if the child restraint isused on the center seating position, followthe instructions for attaching a childrestraint using the automatic locking seatbelt.
4. Firmly tension all straps. Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for information on securing thechild seat.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with a cargo compartment cover, this must be removedbefore a child seat can be attached in thetether anchors.
WARNING
Always refer to the recommendations made by the child restraint manufac-turer.
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 aredesigned to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted childrestraints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses. The anchorages are not ableto withstand excessive forces on themin the event of collision if full harnessseat belts or adult seat belts are instal-led to them. An adult who uses a beltanchored in a child restraint anchorageruns a great risk of suffering severeinjuries should a collision occur.
Do not install rear speakers that requirethe removal of the top tether anchorsor interfere with the proper use of thetop tether strap.

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Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Lower child seat attachment points (p. 76)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)
Lower child seat attachment points
The rear seats are equipped with lower child seat attachment points.
The lower child seat attachment points are intended for use with certain rear-facing childrestraints. Always follow the manufacturer's installation instructions when attaching a child seat to thelower child seat attachment points.
Location of child seat attachment points
Location of child seat attachment points in the rear seat.
The child seat attachment points in the rear seat are located on the rear section of thefront seat floor rails.
Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Top tether anchors (p. 75)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)

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ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors
Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped child seats are located in the rear, outboard seats, 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 the ISOFIX/LATCH anchor positions as shown. Toaccess the anchors, kneel on the seat cushionand locate the anchors by feel. Always followyour child seat manufacturer's installationinstructions, and use both ISOFIX/LATCHlower anchors and top tethers whenever pos-sible.
To access the anchors
1. Put the child restraint in position. 2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down
the seat cushion and locate the anchors by feel.
3. Fasten the attachment on the child restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer's instruc-tions.
WARNING
Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always referto the child restraint system's manual forweight and size ratings.
NOTE
The rear center seat is not equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH lower tetheranchors. If a child restraint is used inthis seat, attach the restraint's upperanchor strap (if equipped with these)to the top tether anchor point for thisstrap and secure the child restraintwith the vehicle's center seat belt.
Always follow your child seat manufac-turer's installation instructions, and useboth ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchorsand top tethers 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 illustra-tion). If the attachment is not correctlyfastened, the child restraint may not beproperly secured in the event of a colli-sion.
The ISOFIX/LATCH lower childrestraint anchors are only intended foruse with child seats positioned in theoutboard seating positions. Theseanchors are not certified for use withany child restraint that is positioned inthe center seating position. Whensecuring a child restraint in the centerseating position, use only the vehicle'scenter seat belt.

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Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Top tether anchors (p. 75)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)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 inthe rear seat when used with the vehicle'sseat belts. The integrated booster cushion inthe rear seat can be folded up to two posi-tions, depending on the child's height. If using a booster cushion does not result in proper positioning of the shoulder strap, thenthe child should be placed in a properlysecured child restraint. The shoulder belt mustnever be placed behind the child's back orunder 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 cor- rect 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 placedlow over the child's hips to provide thebest protection.
US models
Stage 1 Stage 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.