child seat VOLVO 850 1996 User Guide

1996 Volvo 850

Storing the booster cushion

To store (fold up):
l Fold down the booster cushion backrest to the seat section (A)
l Fold up the booster cushion unit (B)

NOTE: The booster cushion must be folded down as one unit. If the backre\
st is not strapped to the seat section of the cushion, the
backrest hinges may lock.
pg. 3:11 Child safety

Auxiliary seat - A-Fold up, B-Fold down

Auxiliary seat (optional)

If all the seats are occupied, a rear-facing auxiliary seat in the cargo\
area of the wagon models can be used. This seat is designed for
two children each weighing 84 lb (40 kg) and approximately 60 in (150\
cm) tall.

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WARNING! Both rear seat backrests must be up when the auxiliary seat is \
being
used.
Do not use a booster cushion or child seat in conjunction with the auxil\
iary seat.


Spool-out

To make child seat installation easier, each seat buckle (except for th\
e driver's belt) is equipped with a locking mechanism to help
keep the lap section of the seat belt taut.

When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:
l Make sure the red lock button is moved to the right (see illustration A\
). A coin, etc. can be used to move the button.
l Attach the seat belt to the child seat according the child seat manufact\
urer's instructions.
l Pull the lap section of the seat belt taut.

The lap section of the seat belt cannot be loosened as long as the red l\
ock button is in the right position.
The lap section of the seat belt can be adjusted when the lock button is\
in the left position (see illustration B).

NOTE: Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully af\
ter being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the
retractor slot. When not in use, the child restraint should be secured w\
ith the seat belt to help prevent movement during a sudden
stop.
WARNING! Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backres\
ts in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with \
the seat belt properly fastened.
pg. 3:12 Child safety
Child safety

Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants i\
ncluding children. Remember that, regardless of age and
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size, a child should always be properly restrained in a car.

Restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle\
by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Such
child restraint systems can help protect children in cars in the event o\
f an accident only if they are used properly. However, children
could be endangered in a crash if the child restraints are not properly \
secured in the vehicle. Failure to follow the installation
instructions for your child restraint can result in your child striking \
the vehicle's interior in a sudden stop.

Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable substitute for a child re\
straint system. In an accident, a child held in a person's arms
can be crushed between the vehicle's interior and an unrestrained person\
. The child could also be injured by striking the interior, or
by being ejected from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver or impact. Th\
e same can also happen if the infant or child rides
unrestrained on the seat. Other occupants should also be properly restra\
ined to help reduce the chance of injuries or increasing the
injury of a child.

All states and provinces have legislation governing how and where childr\
en should be carried in car. Find out the regulations
existing in your state or province. Recent accident statistics have show\
n that children are safer in rear seating positions than front
seating positions when properly restrained. A child restraint system can\
help protect a child in a vehicle. Here's what to look for
when selecting a child restraint system:
l It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor\
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213-80) - or in Canada,
CMVSS 213.
l Make sure the child restraint system is approved for the child's height,\
weight and development - the label required by the
standard or regulation, or instructions for infant restraints, typically\
provide this information.
l In using any child restraint system, we urge you to look carefully over \
the instructions that are provided with the restraint. Be sure
you understand them and can use the device properly and safely in this v\
ehicle. A misused child restraint system can result in
increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occupants in t\
he vehicle.
l If your child restraint requires a top tether strap, consult your author\
ized Volvo retailer for top tether anchorage and installation
information.

When a child has outgrown the child safety seat, you should use the rear\
seat with the standard seat belt fastened. The best way to
help protect the child here is to place the child on a cushion (not ava\
ilable in Canada) so that the seat belt is properly located on the
hips (
see page 3:10).
A specially designed and tested booster cushion for children between 22.\
7 - 36 kg (50 - 80 lbs) and 117 - 137 cm (46 - 54") can be
obtained from your Volvo retailer.
If necessary, an auxiliary seat for children is available for use in the\
luggage compartment of station wagon models. This seat is
designed for two children, each weighing between 23 - 40 kg (50 - 88 lb\
s.) and up to 150 cm (59 inches) in height.

WARNING!
l When using the auxiliary seat for children, both sections of the rear se\
at backrest must be secured in the upright
position
l Do not use a booster cushion or child seat in conjunction with the auxil\
iary seat.
pg. 3:13 Occupant safety
Seat belt maintenance

Check periodically that the anchor bolts are secure and that the belts a\
re in good condition. Use water and a mild detergent for
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