belt VOLVO XC60 TWIN ENGINE 2020 Owner's Guide

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WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in anydirection along the seat belt path.
When installing infant seats in the rear seat, Volvo recommends maintaining a distance of at least50 mm (2 inches) from the front-most part of theinfant seat to the rearmost part of the seat in front.
The infant seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.
Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Convertible seats (p. 71)
Booster cushions (p. 74)
Top tether anchors (p. 75)
Lower child seat attachment points(p. 76)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)
Convertible seats Suitable child restraints should always be used when children (depending on their age/size) are seated in the vehicle.
Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt
Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas- senger's seat.
Convertible seats can be used in either a for- ward or rearward-facing position, dependingon the age and size of the child.

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Route the seat belt through the convertible seat.
WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suita- ble for the child's age and size. See theconvertible seat manufacturer's recom-mendations.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.
WARNING
A small child's head represents a con- siderable part of its total weight and itsneck is still very weak. Volvo recom-mends that children up to age 4 travel,properly restrained, facing rearward. Inaddition, Volvo recommends that chil-dren should ride rearward facing, prop-erly restrained, as long as possible.
Convertible child seats should be instal-led in the rear seat only.
A rear-facing convertible seat should notbe positioned behind the driver's seatunless there is adequate space for safeinstallation.
2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat according to the child restraint manufac-turer's instructions.
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'sautomatic locking function.

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NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckledand 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 atthis time and is normal. The seat beltshould now be locked in place.
Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt.
6. Push and pull the convertible seat alongthe seat belt path 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 2.5 cm (1 in.) in anydirection along the seat belt path.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retractcompletely.
Ensure that the convertible seat is securely in place.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with afront passenger airbag - not even if the"Passenger airbag off" symbol near therear-view mirror is illuminated. If theseverity of an accident were to cause theairbag to inflate, this could lead to seriousinjury or death to a child seated in thisposition.
Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Infant seats (p. 69)
Booster cushions (p. 74)
Top tether anchors (p. 75)
Lower child seat attachment points (p. 76)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)

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Booster cushionsSuitable child restraints should always be used when children (depending on their age/size) are seated in the vehicle.
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's instructions. 3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinctclick is audible.
Positioning the seat belt.
4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut andfits snugly around the child.
WARNING
The hip section of the three-point seat belt must fit snugly across the child'ships, not across the stomach.
The shoulder section of the three-pointseat belt should be positioned acrossthe chest and shoulder.
The shoulder belt must never be placedbehind the child's back or under thearm.
Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Convertible seats (p. 71)
Infant seats (p. 69)
Top tether anchors (p. 75)
Lower child seat attachment points(p. 76)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)

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Top tether anchors
Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages for all three seatingpositions in the rear seat. They are located onthe rear side of the backrests.
Child restraint anchorages
Top tether anchors and symbols on the rear side of the rear seat backrests. There is no symbol for thecenter anchor position.
Securing a child seat
1. 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 the strap for the lower tether
anchors in the lower ISOFIX/LATCH attachment points. If the child restraint isnot equipped with straps for the lowertether anchors, or if the child restraint isused on the center seating position, followthe instructions for attaching a childrestraint using the automatic locking seatbelt.
4. Firmly tension all straps. Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for information on securing thechild seat.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with a cargo compartment cover, this must be removedbefore a child seat can be attached in thetether anchors.
WARNING
Always refer to the recommendations made by the child restraint manufac-turer.
Volvo recommends that the top tetheranchors be used when installing a for-ward-facing child restraint.
Never route a top tether strap over thetop of the head restraint. The strapshould be routed beneath the headrestraint.
Child restraint anchorages aredesigned to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted childrestraints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses. The anchorages are not ableto withstand excessive forces on themin the event of collision if full harnessseat belts or adult seat belts are instal-led to them. An adult who uses a beltanchored in a child restraint anchorageruns a great risk of suffering severeinjuries should a collision occur.
Do not install rear speakers that requirethe removal of the top tether anchorsor interfere with the proper use of thetop tether strap.

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ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors
Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped child seats are located in the rear, outboard seats, hidden below the backrest cushions.
Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchors
Location of the ISOFIX/LATCH anchors
Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the ISOFIX/LATCH anchor positions as shown. Toaccess the anchors, kneel on the seat cushionand locate the anchors by feel. Always followyour child seat manufacturer's installationinstructions, and use both ISOFIX/LATCHlower anchors and top tethers whenever pos-sible.
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/LATCH lower anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer's instruc-tions.
WARNING
Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always referto the child restraint system's manual forweight and size ratings.
NOTE
The rear center seat is not equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH lower tetheranchors. If a child restraint is used inthis seat, attach the restraint's upperanchor strap (if equipped with these)to the top tether anchor point for thisstrap and secure the child restraintwith the vehicle's center seat belt.
Always follow your child seat manufac-turer's installation instructions, and useboth ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchorsand top tethers whenever possible.
Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors.
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the attachment cor- rectly to the anchor (see the illustra-tion). If the attachment is not correctlyfastened, the child restraint may not beproperly secured in the event of a colli-sion.
The ISOFIX/LATCH lower childrestraint anchors are only intended foruse with child seats positioned in theoutboard seating positions. Theseanchors are not certified for use withany child restraint that is positioned inthe center seating position. Whensecuring a child restraint in the centerseating position, use only the vehicle'scenter seat belt.

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Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Top tether anchors (p. 75)
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 77)Integrated booster cushion
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The integrated booster cushions in the rear seat's outboard seating positions help ensurethat children can sit comfortably and safely.
The integrated booster cushion has been spe- cially designed to help safeguard children inthe rear seat when used with the vehicle'sseat belts. The integrated booster cushion inthe rear seat can be folded up to two posi-tions, depending on the child's height. If using a booster cushion does not result in proper positioning of the shoulder strap, thenthe child should be placed in a properlysecured child restraint. The shoulder belt mustnever be placed behind the child's back orunder the arm.
Correct seating position: the seat belt is positioned across the collarbone.
Before driving, make sure that:
the booster cushion is raised to the cor- rect position for the child's weight
the booster cushion is locked into position
the seat belt is taut, in contact with thechild's body and not twisted
the seat belt is not positioned across thechild's throat or below the shoulder
the lap section of the seat belt is placedlow over the child's hips to provide thebest protection.
US models
Stage 1 Stage 2
Weight 50 - 80 lbs 22 - 36 kg 33 - 55 lbs 15 - 25 kg
Length 45 - 55 in. 115 - 140 cm 37 - 47 in.95 - 120 cm
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Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushion.

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Canadian models
Stage 1 Stage 2
Weight 22 - 36 kg 50 - 80 lbs 18 - 25 kg 40 - 55 lbs
Length 115 - 140 cm 45 - 55 in. 102 - 120 cm40 - 47 in.
18 kg (40 lbs) is the minimum weight require- ment for a child using booster seats accordingto the Canadian regulation CMVSS 213.4.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the vehi-cle's owner's manual.
Make sure the booster cushionis securely locked before thechild is seated.
Use this booster cushion only with chil- dren whose height and weight arewithin the permitted limits shown inthe table.
Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulderbelt system when restraining the childin this booster cushion.
In the event of a collision while theintegrated booster cushion was occu-pied, the entire booster cushion andseat belt must be replaced. Thebooster cushion should also bereplaced if it is badly worn or damagedin any way. This work should be per-formed by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician only.
Related information
Child restraints (p. 67)
Folding up the integrated booster cush- ion
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Folding down the integrated boostercushion
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WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the vehi-cle's owner's manual.
Make sure the booster cushionis securely locked before thechild is seated.
Use this booster cushion only with chil- dren whose height and weight arewithin the permitted limits shown inthe table.
Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulderbelt system when restraining the childin this booster cushion.
In the event of a collision while theintegrated booster cushion was occu-pied, the entire booster cushion andseat belt must be replaced. Thebooster cushion should also bereplaced if it is badly worn or damagedin any way. This work should be per-formed by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician only.
NOTE
The integrated booster cushion cannot be moved directly from the upper position tothe lower position. From the upper posi-tion, the booster cushion must first befolded down completely into the rear seatand then raised to the lower position.
Related information

Integrated booster cushion
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Folding down the integrated booster cushion
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Folding down the integrated booster cushion *
When the integrated booster cushion in the rear seat is not in use, it should be stowed(folded down).
NOTE
The integrated booster cushion cannot be moved directly from the upper position tothe lower position. From the upper posi-tion, the booster cushion must first befolded down completely into the rear seatand then raised to the lower position.
Pull the handle forward to release the booster cushion.

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Press down on the center of the booster cushion to lock it into position.
CAUTION
Make sure that there are no objects (e.g. toys) on the seat under the integratedbooster cushion before folding it down.
NOTE
The integrated booster cushion must be stowed (folded down) before folding downthe seat backrest.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the vehi-cle's owner's manual.
Make sure the booster cushionis securely locked before thechild is seated.
Use this booster cushion only with chil- dren whose height and weight arewithin the permitted limits shown inthe table.
Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulderbelt system when restraining the childin this booster cushion.
In the event of a collision while theintegrated booster cushion was occu-pied, the entire booster cushion andseat belt must be replaced. Thebooster cushion should also bereplaced if it is badly worn or damagedin any way. This work should be per-formed by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician only.
Related information

Integrated booster cushion
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Folding up the integrated booster cush- ion
* (p. 80)