VOLVO XC60 2009 Owner´s Manual

01 Safety
Convertible seats01
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Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt
Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas-
senger's seat
NOTE
Refer to pages 42 and 43 for information
on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX
lower anchors and/or top tether ancho-
rages.
Convertible seats can be used in either a for-
ward or rearward-facing position, depending
on the age and size of the child. Route the seat belt through the convertible seat
WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suita-
ble for the child\fs age and size. See the con-
vertible seat manufacturer\fs recommenda-
tions.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat
of the vehicle.
WARNING \b
A small child\fs head represents a con-
siderable part of its total weight and its
neck is still very weak. Volvo recom-
mends that children up to age 4 travel,
properly restrained, facing rearward. In
addition, Volvo recommends that chil-
dren should ride rearward facing, prop-
erly restrained, as long as possible.
\b Convertible child seats should be instal-
led in the rear seat only.
\b A rear-facing convertible seat should not
be positioned behind the driver\fs seat
unless there is adequate space for safe
installation. 2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat
according to the manufacturer\fs instruc-
tions. G018630 G022847

01 SafetyConvertible seats 01
40 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\fs
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\fs auto-
matic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal. The seat belt should
now be locked in place.
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. Ensure that the seat is securely in place
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. G022848 G022849 G022850

01 Safety
Booster cushions01
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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\fs instructions.
3. 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 and
fits snugly around the child.
WARNING \b
The hip section of the three-point seat
belt must fit snugly across the child\fs
hips, not across the stomach.
\b The shoulder section of the three-point
seat belt should be positioned across
the chest and shoulder.
\b The shoulder belt must never be placed
behind the child\fs back or under the
arm. G022851 G022852

01 SafetyISOFIX lower anchors 01
42 Using the ISOFIX lower child seat
anchors
ISOFIX lower child restraint anchors
Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child
seats are located in the rear, outboard seats,
hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols
on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor
positions as shown. To access the anchors,
kneel on the seat cushion and locate the
anchors by feel. Always follow your child seat
manufacturer\fs installation instructions, and
use both ISOFIX lower anchors and top tethers
whenever possible.
To access the anchors1. 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\fs lower straps to the ISOFIX lower
anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer\fs instruc-
tions.
NOTE \b
The rear seat\fs center position is not
equipped with ISOFIX lower anchors.
When installing a child restraint in this
position, attach the restraint\fs top tether
strap (if it is so equipped) to the top
tether anchorage point and secure the
restraint with the vehicle\fs center seat
belt.
\b Always follow your child seat manufac-
turer\fs installation instructions, and use
both ISOFIX lower anchors and top
tethers whenever possible. Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX
lower anchors
WARNING
\b
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 be
properly secured in the event of a colli-
sion.
\b The ISOFIX lower child restraint
anchors are only intended for use with
child seats positioned in the outboard
seating positions. These anchors are
not certified for use with any child
restraint that is positioned in the center
seating position. When securing a child
restraint in the center seating position,
use only the vehicle\fs center seat belt. G021064
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01 Safety
Top tether anchors01
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Child restraint anchorages
Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top
tether anchorages in the rear seat. They are
located on the rear side of the backrests.
Securing a child seat1. 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 lower tether straps to the lower ISO-
FIX/LATCH anchors. If the child restraint is
not equipped with lower tether straps, or
the restraint is used in the center seating
position, follow instructions for securing a
child restraint using the Automatic Locking
Retractor seat belt (see page 34).
4. Firmly tension all straps. Refer also to the child seat manufacturer\fs
instructions for information on securing the
child seat.
NOTE
On models equipped with the optional
cargo area cover, this cover should be
removed before a child seat is attached to
the child restraint anchors, see page 214
WARNING \b
Never route a top tether strap over the
top of the head restraint. The strap
should be routed beneath the head
restraint.
\b 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.
\b 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. G017676

01 SafetyChild restraint registration and recalls 01
44 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\fs Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
In Canada, visit Transport Canada\fs Child
Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm

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01 Safety
Integrated booster cushion01
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 45
Integrated two-stage booster
cushion*
1
Volvo\fs optional integrated booster cushions
are located in the outboard seating positions.
These booster cushions have been specially
designed to help safeguard children in the rear
seat. They should be stowed (folded down into
the seat cushion) when not in use. When using
an integrated booster cushion, the child must
be secured with the vehicle\fs three-point seat
belt.
Use these booster cushions only with
children whose weight is between:
\b Stage 1: 48 – 80 lbs (22 – 36 kg)
\b Stage 2: 33 – 55 lbs 15 – 25 kg
and whose height is between:
\b Stage 1: 45 – 55 in. (115 – 140 cm)
\b Stage 2: 37 – 47 in. (95 – 120 cm)
In Canada, Transport Canada\fs
weight recommendation is 40 – 80 lbs
(18 – 36 kg).
The booster cushions are designed to raise the
child higher, so that the shoulder strap crosses
over the child\fs collarbone, not over the child\fs
neck. If using a booster cushion does not result in proper positioning of the shoulder strap,
then the child should be placed in a properly
secured child restraint (see page 35). The
shoulder belt must never be placed behind the
child\fs back or under the arm.
Correct seating position: child's head is below the
head restraint and the shoulder belt is across the
collarbone Incorrect seating position: the child's head is
above the head restraint and the shoulder belt is
not across the collarbone
Before driving, check that:
\b
The integrated two-stage booster cushion
is set in the correct position for according
to the child\fs height and weight (see the
table below) and is locked in position. Stage 1 Stage 2
Weight 48 – 80 lbs
22 – 36 kg 33 – 55 lbs
15 – 25 kg
Height 45 – 55 in.
115 – 140 cm 37 – 47 in.
95 – 120 cm
1
Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushi\
on. G017875 G017719

01 SafetyIntegrated booster cushion 01
46 \b
That the seat belt is properly positioned
and is taut.
\b The shoulder section of the seat belt is
across the child\fs collarbone, not over the
neck.
\b The lap section of the seat belt is across
the child\fs hips and not the abdomen.
Using an integrated booster cushion
Stage 1 Pull the handle (1) forward and upward (2)
to release the booster cushion.
Press the booster cushion rearward to lock
it in position.
Stage 2 With the booster cushion in the stage 1
position, press the button (see the arrow in
illustration 1).
Lift the front edge of the booster cushion
and press it rearward toward the backrest
to lock it in position. G017696 G017697 G017783 G017784

01 Safety
Integrated booster cushion01
47
Stowing the two-stage integrated
booster cushionThe booster cushion can be folded down com-
pletely (stowed) from either the stage 1 or stage
2 positions.NOTE The booster cushion cannot be moved from
the stage 2 (upper) position to the stage 1
(lower) position. It must first be folded down
completely to the stowed position, and then
adjusted to stage 1.
Pull the handle forward to release the
booster cushion.
Press down on the center of the booster
cushion to return it to the stowed position.
NOTE
The booster cushion must be in the stowed
position before the rear seat backrests are
folded down.
CAUTION
Be sure there are no loose objects under the
booster cushion before it is stowed.
WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can
occur
Follow all instructions on the
booster cushion and in the vehi-
cle\fs owner\fs manual.
MAKE SURE THE BOOSTER
CUSHION IS SECURELY
LOCKED BEFORE THE CHILD IS
SEATED.
\b
Use this booster cushion only with chil-
dren whose height and weight are
within the permitted limits shown in the
table on page 46.
\b In the event of a collision while the inte-
grated booster cushion was occupied,
the entire booster cushion and seat belt
must be replaced. The booster cushion
should also be replaced if it is badly
worn or damaged in any way. This work
should be performed by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician only. G01769
2 G017694

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Keyless drive........................................................................\
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Locks...................................................................\
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Child safety locks ........................................................................\
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Alarm........................................................................\
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