rear seats 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 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
41
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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03 Your driving environment
Ignition modes03
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Functions
Ignition slot with remote key, start/stop button
Inserting and removing the remote keyThe various ignition modes are accessed by
inserting the remote key into the ignition slot.
The remote key can be removed from the igni-
tion slot by pressing the key in. It will then be
ejected slightly and can be removed from the
slot. The gear selector must be in position
P
(Park).
NOTE The brake pedal must not be depressed
when accessing ignition modes
I or II.
CAUTION Foreign objects in the ignition slot can
impair function or damage the lock.
Ignition mode 0–
Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.
Ignition mode I–Press the remote key into the ignition slot
and press START/STOP ENGINE.
Ignition mode II–Press the remote key into the ignition slot
and press START/STOP ENGINE for
approx. 2 seconds.
Ignition mode III (engine start)Start the engine, see page 105.
Stopping the engine–
Press START/STOP ENGINE. (If the
engine is running and the vehicle is mov-
ing, keep the button depressed until the
engine stops).
Return to ignition mode 0–Press START/STOP ENGINE to return
from I, II, or III to ignition mode 0. Posi-
tion Function
0 Odometer, clock and tempera-
ture gauge are illuminated. Steer-
ing lock is deactivated. The audio
system can be used.
I Moonroof, power windows, cli-
mate system blower, ECC, wind-
shield wipers can be used.
II The headlights come on. Warn-
ing/indicator lights come on for
5 seconds. All equipment oper-
ates apart from heated seats and
rear window defroster, which
only work when the engine is run-
ning.
III The starter motor will operate
until the engine has started.
Functions with timerThe audio system can be operated without a
key for 15 minutes at a time by pressing the
POWER button. The power windows work for
several minutes after the key has been
removed, although not after the door has been
opened.

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Seats03
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 81
Front seats
Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer
or softer lumbar support.
Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and
move the seat to the position of your
choice.
Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion,
pump up/down.
Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the
angle of the backrest.
Raise/lower the seat, pump up/down.
Control panel for power seat.
WARNING \b
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
\b Check that the seat is securely locked
into position after adjusting.
Folding the front seat backrest The front passenger seat backrest can be
folded to a horizontal position to make room for
a long load. Fold the backrest as follows:
Move the seat as far back as possible.
Adjust the backrest to an upright position. Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest.
Without releasing the catches, push the
backrest forward.
Move the seat as far forward as possible
so that the head restraint slides under the
glove compartment.
WARNING
Cover sharp edges on the load to help pre-
vent injury to occupants. Secure the load to
help prevent shifting during sudden stops.
Power seat*
Front edge of seat cushion up/down
Seat forward/rearward and up/down
Backrest tilt G02112
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 83
The position of the driver\fs seat is now stored
in the remote control\fs memory.
Automatic seat adjustmentTo move the seat to the position in which you
left it:
1. Unlock the driver\fs door with the same
remote control (the one used to lock the
doors)
2. Open the driver\fs door within 2 minutes.
The driver\fs seat will automatically move to the
position in which you left it.
NOTE \b
The key memory is independent of the
seat memory.
\b The seat will move to this position even
if someone else has moved it to a dif-
ferent seating position and locked the
vehicle with a different remote control.
\b This feature will work in the same way
with all of the remote control transmit-
ters that you use with your vehicle. The function can be activated/deactivated
under Car key memory
Seat & mirror
positions. For a description of the menu sys-
tem, see page 122.
Emergency stopIf the seat accidentally begins to move, press
one of the buttons to stop the seat.
WARNING \b
Because the driver\fs seat can be
adjusted with the ignition off, children
should never be left unattended in the
vehicle.
\b Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on
the power seat control panel.
\b Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
\b The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is
in motion.
Heated seats*See page 128. Rear seats
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The three sections of the rear seat backrest can
be folded down in different combinations to
make it easier to transport long objects.
\b
The left (driver\fs side) section can be folded
down separately.
\b The center section can be folded down
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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

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Manually lowering the rear seat\fs
outboard head restraints\b
Pull the handle closest to the head restraint
to fold it down.
\b To return the head restraint to the upright
position, push it up until it clicks into place.
NOTE \b
The head restraint must be returned to
the upright position manually.
\b The outboard head restraints cannot be
folded down on models that are not
equipped with this button.
WARNING For safety reasons, no one should be
allowed to sit in the outboard rear seat posi-
tions if the head restraints are folded down.
If these positions are occupied, the head
restraints should be in the upright (fixed)
position. G031380