child restraint VOLVO XC60 2009 Owner´s Manual

01 Safety
Infant seats01
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Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng-
er'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.
1.
Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the
vehicle.
2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the manufacturer\fs instruc-
tions. Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat
WARNING
\b
An infant seat must be in the rear-facing
position only.
\b The infant seat should not be positioned
behind the driver\fs seat unless there is
adequate space for safe installation.
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. Fasten the seat belt G022844 G023270 G023271

01 SafetyInfant seats 01
38 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\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 infant seat firmly in place, let the
seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound
from the seat belt retractor\fs automatic
locking function will be audible at this time
and is normal. The seat belt should now be
locked in place. Ensure that the seat is securely in place
6.
Push and pull the infant 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 infant seat can be removed by unbuckling
the seat belt and letting it retract completely. G022846 G022850

01 Safety
Convertible seats01
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39
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 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
43
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

03 Your driving environmentSeats 03
84 \b
The right (passenger\fs side) section can be
folded down together with the center sec-
tion.
\b All three sections can be folded down
together. Release and lower the center head
restraint (see page 83) if the center and/or
right section of the backrest is to be low-
ered. The outboard head restraints fold
down automatically.
Pull up the backrest release control on the
respective section(s) and fold the sec-
tion(s) down.
NOTE
It may be necessary to move the front seats
forward or put their backrests in a more
upright position before folding down the
rear seat backrests.
WARNING \b
When the backrest(s) are returned to the
upright position, check that it is properly
locked in place. The red indicators
should not be visible.
\b Return the outboard head restraints to
the upright position.
\b Long loads should always be securely
anchored to help avoid injury in the
event of a sudden stop.
\b Always turn the engine off and apply the
parking brake when loading/unloading
the vehicle.
\b Place the transmission in the Park (
P)
position to help prevent inadvertent
movement of the gear selector.
\b On hot days, the temperature in the
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people to these high tem-
peratures for even a short period of time
can cause heat-related injury or death.
Small children are particularly at risk.Rear center head restraint The center head restraint should be adjusted
according to the passenger\fs height. The
restraint should be carefully adjusted to sup-
port the occupant\fs head.
\b
Pull the head restraint up as required.
\b To lower, press and hold the button
(located at the center, between the back-
rest and the head restraint) while pressing
the head restrain down.
WARNING The center rear seat head restraint should
only be in its lowest position when this seat
is NOT occupied. When the center position
is occupied, the head restraint should be
correctly adjusted to the passenger’s
height. G000000

05 During your tripCargo area 05
214
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Cargo area cover*
Use
\b
Pull the cover over the cargo and hook it
into the holes in the rear cargo area pillars.
\b To retract (roll up) the cover, release it from
the holes and guide it toward the rear seat
backrest.
Installing the cover Press the end piece on one side of the
cargo area cover into the retaining bracket
in the side panel of the cargo area.
Do the same on the opposite side.
Press both sides of the cover until they
click into place.
> Check that both ends of the cover are
securely locked in place.
Removing the cover1. Press one of the end pieces of the cover inward.
2. Pull the cover carefully upward and out- ward. The other end will release automati-
cally from its retaining bracket.
Folding down the cargo area cover\fs rear
flap
The cargo area cover\fs rear flap points hori-
zontally when the cover is retracted (rolled up).
To fold it down:
–Pull the flap slightly rearward past its sup-
ports and fold it down.
NOTE On models equipped with this cover, it
should be removed before a child seat is
attached to the child restraint anchors. See
page 43 for more information. Cargo net*
Cargo net mounted in rear position
Your vehicle can be equipped with a cargo net
made of strong nylon fabric that helps prevent
objects in the cargo area from moving forward
into the passenger compartment.
The net can be attached in two different places:
\b
Rear position: behind the rear seat back-
rest
\b Front position: behind the front seat backr-
ests G031977 G034213