child restraint VOLVO C30 2010 Owner´s Manual
Page 39 of 284
01 Safety
Infant seats01
39 Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
G026417
Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng-
er's seat
NOTE
Refer to pages 44–45 for information on
securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower
anchors and/or top tether anchorages.
WARNING
•An infant seat must be in the rear-facing
position only.
•The infant seat should not be positioned
behind the driver's seat unless there is
adequate space for safe installation.
1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the
vehicle.
G026322
Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat
2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
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Fasten the seat belt
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if the
"Passenger airbag off" symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles
equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If
the severity of an accident were to cause the
airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious
injury or death to a child seated in this posi-
tion.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.
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01 Safety
Infant seats 01
40
G026324
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt
out as far as possible to activate the belt's
automatic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically
release when the seat belt is unbuckled and
allowed to retract fully.
5. Press the infant seat firmly in place, let the
seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound
from the seat belt retractor's automatic
locking function will be audible at this timeand is normal. The seat belt should now be
locked in place.
G026325
Ensure that the seat is securely in place
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child
restraint more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any
direction.
6. Push and pull the infant seat to ensure that
it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
7. The infant seat can be removed by unbuck-
ling the seat belt and letting it retract com-
pletely.
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01 Safety
Convertible seats01
41 Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt
G026420
Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas-
senger's seat
NOTE
Refer to pages 44–45 for information on
securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower
anchors and/or top tether anchorages.
Convertible seats can be used in either a for-
ward or rearward-facing position, depending
on the age and size of the child.
WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suita-
ble for the child's age and size. See the con-
vertible seat manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
G026320
Route the seat belt through the convertible seat
WARNING
A small child's head represents a consider-
able part of its total weight and its neck is
still very weak. Volvo recommends that chil-
dren up to age 4 travel, properly restrained,
facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recom-
mends that children should ride rearward
facing, properly restrained, as long as pos-
sible.
WARNING
•Convertible child seats should be instal-
led in the rear seat only.
•A rear-facing convertible seat should not
be positioned behind the driver's seat
unless there is adequate space for safe
installation.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat
of the vehicle.
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01 Safety
Convertible seats 01
42
G026326
Fasten the seat belt
2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
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's
automatic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically
release when the seat belt is unbuckled and
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 at this
time and is normal. The seat belt should
now be locked in place.
G026327
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt
6. Push and pull the convertible seat 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 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any
direction.
The convertible seat can be removed by
unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract
completely.
G026328
Ensure that the seat is securely in place
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01 Safety
ISOFIX lower anchors 01
44
Using the ISOFIX lower child seat
anchors
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Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child
seats are located in both rear seating positions,
hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols
on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor
positions (see the illustration).
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 lower
anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
NOTE
•Always follow your child seat manufac-
turer's installation instructions, and use
both ISOFIX lower anchors and top
tethers whenever possible.
WARNING
•The ISOFIX lower child restraint
anchors are only intended for use with
child seats positioned in the left or right
seating positions.
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Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX
lower anchors
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly
to the anchor (see the illustration). If the
attachment is not correctly fastened, the
child restraint may not be properly secured
in the event of a collision.
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01 Safety
Top tether anchors01
45 Top tether anchors
G015718
Top tether anchorage points
Volvo vehicles are equipped with child restraint
top tether anchorages in the rear seating posi-
tions. They are located on the rear sides of the
backrests.
Using the top tether anchorages1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Attach the hook to the anchorage.
G015719
Route the strap under the head restraint
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the child tether attachment
correctly to the anchor. If it is not correctly
fastened, the child seat may not be properly
restrained in the event of a collision.
3. Route the top tether strap under the head
restraint and fasten its attachment to the
anchorage.
4. Firmly tension the top tether strap accord-
ing to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Tension the top tether strap
only after the lower anchor straps or the
seat belt have been firmly tensioned.See page 44 for information on securing the
child restraint to ISOFIX lower anchors.
WARNING
•Never route a top tether strap over the
top or around the head restraint. It
should always be routed under the head
restraint.
•Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed
by correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstances are they to be used
for adult seat belts or harnesses. The
anchorages are not able to withstand
excessive forces on them in the event of
collision if full harness seat belts or adult
seat belts are installed to them. An adult
who uses a belt anchored in a child
restraint anchorage runs a great risk of
suffering severe injuries should a colli-
sion occur.
•Do not install rear speakers that require
the removal of the top tether anchors or
interfere with the proper use of the top
tether strap.
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01 Safety
Child restraint registration and recalls 01
46
Registering a child restraint
Child restraints could be recalled for safety
reasons. You must register your child restraint
to be reached in a recall. To stay informed
about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out
and return the registration card that comes
with new child restraints.
Child restraint recall information is readily avail-
able in both the U.S. and Canada. For recall
information in the U.S., call the U.S. Govern-
ment's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
In Canada, visit Transport Canada's Child
Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.
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277
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 219
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 267
Capacity weight............................... 180, 265
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 117
Cargo area cover.............................117, 118
Cargo area net......................................... 119
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 274
CD changer.............................................. 249
CD player................................................. 249
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 254
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 182
Changing a wheel.................................... 185
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46
Child restraint systems.............................. 37
booster cushions.................................. 43
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 44
top tether anchors................................ 45Child safety................................................ 35
booster cushions.................................. 43
child restraint systems.......................... 37
Climate system
air distribution....................................... 99
air vents................................................ 92
Electronic Climate Control.................... 96
manual climate control......................... 93
passenger compartment filter.............. 90
refrigerant.....................................90, 267
Climate system, general information......... 90
Clock
setting................................................... 82
Coat hanger............................................. 112
Cold weather precautions........................ 139
Compact disc care..................................251
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 77
Conserving electrical current................... 140
Coolant.................................................... 267
changing............................................. 214
checking level of................................. 214
Courtesy lighting...................................... 110
Crash mode............................................... 34
Cruise control............................................ 69
Cup holders.....................................111, 113Curb weight.....................................180, 265
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Dimensions.............................................. 264
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 26
Display.......................................................60
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 239
Door mirrors............................................... 78
Driving economically................................ 138
Driving through water..............................139
DSTC, stability system............................ 155
E
Economical driving.................................. 138
Electrical current – conserving................ 140
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 80
Electrical system...................................... 272
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 154
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280
Mirrors....................................................... 77
Model plate.............................................. 263
Moonroof................................................... 80
Motor oil........................................... 212, 269
checking............................................. 212
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 119
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26
Octane recommendations.......................142
Oil............................................................. 212
changing............................................. 212
checking............................................. 212
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 275
Opening the hood.................................... 210
Owner maintenance................................. 208
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist............................................... 165
Parking brake............................................. 75
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 208
Permissible axle weight........................... 180
Personal settings....................................... 82
Power door mirrors.................................... 78
Power front seat...................................... 106
memory function................................. 107
Power moonroof........................................ 80
Power steering fluid................................. 215
Power windows......................................... 76
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................245
Radio functions........................................ 241
HD digital radio................................... 243Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 72
Rear fog light............................................. 64
Rear park assist....................................... 165
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 115
Rearview mirror.......................................... 77
auto-dim function................................. 77
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 77
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 90, 267
Refueling.................................................. 144
fuel tank volume.................................267
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote key.............................................. 122
battery replacement............................ 123
functions............................................. 122
key blade............................................ 124
Replacing fuses....................................... 227
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads............................................... 160
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282
tread wear indicator............................ 172
uniform tire quality grading................. 181
winter driving...................................... 182
Tire sealing system.................................. 187
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 45
Towing the vehicle................................... 157
Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 151
manual................................................149
shiftlock override................................ 152
Tread wear indicator................................ 172
Treble....................................................... 238
Trip computer............................................ 67
Trips, long distance................................. 140
Turn signals............................................... 65
indicator lights...................................... 53
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................181
V
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 264
Vehicle Event Data................................... 206
Vehicle loading........................................ 180
roof loads............................................ 160
Vehicle maintenance
performed by the owner.....................208
Vehicle towing.........................................157
Vehicle weights........................................ 265
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 263
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 30
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 275
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 74
Warning symbol......................................... 55
Warranties................................................ 206
Washer fluid..................................... 214, 267
Washer fluid reservoir......................211, 214
Water, driving through............................. 139
Weights.................................................... 265Wheel nuts............................................... 184
Wheels.....................................................170
changing............................................. 185
storing................................................. 171
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 32
Windows
power.................................................... 76
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............211
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 216
Windshield wipers...................................... 71
rains sensor.......................................... 72
Winter tires............................................... 182
Wiper blades
replacing liftgate wiper....................... 216
replacing windshield wipers............... 216