child restraint VOLVO XC90 2015 User Guide

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WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a frontpassenger airbag – not even if the "Passen-ger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mir-ror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped withOccupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of anaccident were to cause the airbag to inflate,this could lead to serious injury or death to achild seated in this position.
Related information
•Child restraints (p. 65)
• ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 72)
• Occupant weight sensor (p. 78)
Top tether anchors
Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages in the rear seat. They arelocated on the rear side of the backrests.
Child restraint anchorages
Top tether anchors and symbols on the rear side of the second row 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 therestraint is used in the center seating posi-tion, follow instructions for securing a childrestraint using the Automatic LockingRetractor seat belt.
–Firmly tension all straps.
Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for information on securing the childseat.
NOTE
On models equipped with the optional cargo area cover, this cover should be removedbefore a child seat is attached to the childrestraint anchors.
WARNING
• Always refer to the recommendations made by the child restraint manufacturer.
• 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 are designedto withstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under nocircumstances are they to be used foradult seat belts or harnesses. The ancho-rages are not able to withstand excessiveforces on them in the event of collision iffull harness seat belts or adult seat beltsare installed to them. An adult who uses a

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belt anchored in a child restraint anchor- age runs a great risk of suffering severeinjuries should a collision occur.
• Do not install rear speakers that requirethe removal of the top tether anchors orinterfere with the proper use of the toptether strap.
Related information
• Child safety (p. 63)
Integrated booster cushion
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Volvo's optional integrated booster cushion is located in the rear seat's center position and isdesigned to raise the child higher so that theshoulder strap crosses over the child's collar-bone, not over the neck.
Integrated booster cushion 2This booster cushion has been specially designed to help safeguard children in the rearseat. It should be stowed (folded down into theseat cushion) when not in use. When using anintegrated booster cushion, the child must besecured with the vehicle's three-point seat belt.
Use this booster cushion only with a child whose weight is between 33–80 lbs (15–36 kg) and whose height isat least 37 in. (95 cm). In Canada, Transport Canada's weight recommendation is 40 – 80 lbs (18 – 36 kg). If using a booster cushion does not result in proper positioning of the shoulder strap, then thechild should be placed in a properly secured childrestraint. The shoulder belt must never be placedbehind the child's back or under the arm.
Correct seating position: child's head is below the head restraint and the shoulder belt is across the collarbone
2 Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushion.

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seated occupant and determine if the passeng- er's side front airbag should be enabled (mayinflate) or disabled (will not inflate). The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the pas- senger's side front airbag when:
• the front passenger's seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in the front seat,
• the system determines that an infant is pres-ent in a rear-facing infant seat that is instal-led according to the manufacturer's instruc-tions,
• the system determines that a small child ispresent in a forward-facing child restraintthat is installed according to the manufactur-er's instructions,
• the system determines that a small child ispresent in a booster seat,
• a front passenger takes his/her weight off ofthe seat for a period of time,
• a child or a small person occupies the frontpassenger's seat.
The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp which will illuminate and stay on to remind you that the passenger's side front airbagis disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi-cator lamp is located in the overhead console,near the base of the rearview mirror.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 secondswhile the system performs a self-diagnostictest.
However, if a fault is detected in the system:
• The OWS indicator light will stay on
• The SRS warning light will come on and stay on
• The message
Pass. Airbag OFF Service
urgent will be displayed in the information
display.
WARNING
If a fault in the system is detected and indi- cated as described, be aware that the pas-senger's side front airbag will not deploy inthe event of a collision. In this case, the SRSsystem and Occupant Weight Sensor shouldbe inspected by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician as soon as possible.
WARNING
• Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system. Thiscould result in system malfunction. Main-tenance or repairs should only be carriedout by an a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
• The front passenger's seat should not bemodified in any way. This could reducepressure on the seat cushion, whichmight interfere with the OWS system'sfunction.
Passenger's seat occu-pancy statusOWS indi- cator lightstatusPassenger's side front air-bag status
Seat unoccu- piedOWS indi- cator lightlights up.Passenger's side front air-bag disabled
Seat occupied by low weightoccupant/ object AOWS indi- cator lightlights upPassenger's side front air-bag disabled
Seat occupied by heavyoccupant/objectOWS indi- cator light is not
litPassenger's side front air-bag enabled
A
Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats. Do not assume

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that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit. Make sure thechild restraint is properly installed. If there is any doubt as to thestatus of the passenger's side front airbag, move the childrestraint to the rear seat.
The OWS is designed to enable (may inflate) the passenger's side front airbag in the event of acollision anytime the system senses that a per-son of adult size is sitting properly in the frontpassenger's seat. The PASSENGER AIRBAGOFF indicator lamp will be off and remain off. If a person of adult size is sitting in the front pas- senger's seat, but the PASSENGER AIRBAGOFF indicator lamp is on, it is possible that theperson isn't sitting properly in the seat. If thishappens:• Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in an upright position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat, cen-tered on the seat cushion, with the person'slegs comfortably extended.
• Restart the vehicle and have the personremain in this position for about two minutes.This will allow the system to detect that per-son and enable the passenger's frontal air-bag.
• If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp remains on even after this, the personshould be advised to ride in the rear seat.
This condition reflects limitations of the OWS classification capability. It does not indicate OWSmalfunction.
ModificationsIf you are considering modifying your vehicle inany way to accommodate a disability, for exampleby altering or adapting the driver's or front pas-senger's seat(s) and/or airbag systems, pleasecontact Volvo at: In the USA Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center1 Volvo DriveP.O. Box 914Rockleigh, New Jersey 076471-800-458-1552 In Canada Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B91-800-663-8255WARNING
• No objects that add to the total weight on the seat should be placed on the frontpassenger's seat. If a child is seated inthe front passenger's seat with any addi-tional weight, this extra weight couldcause the OWS system to enable the air-bag, which might cause it to deploy in theevent of a collision, thereby injuring thechild.
• The seat belt should never be wrappedaround an object on the front passeng-er's seat. This could interfere with theOWS system's function.
• The front passenger's seat belt shouldnever be used in a way that exerts morepressure on the passenger than normal.This could increase the pressure exertedon the weight sensor by a child, andcould result in the airbag being enabled,which might cause it to deploy in theevent of a collision, thereby injuring thechild.

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Inflatable curtainsThe inflatable curtain is designed to help protect the heads of the occupants of the front seatsand the occupant of the outboard rear seatingpositions in certain side impact collisions.
This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching fromthe center of both front side windows to the rearedge of the rear side door windows. In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable Cur-
tain (IC) and the side Impact Airbag System (SIPS airbag) will deploy. The IC and the SIPSairbag deploy simultaneously.
WARNING
• The IC system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System. It is notdesigned to deploy during collisions fromthe rear of the vehicle.
• Never try to open or repair any compo-nents of the IC system. This should bedone only by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
• Never hang heavy items from the ceilinghandles. This could impede deploymentof the Inflatable Curtain.
• The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 2 in.(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
• In order for the IC to provide its best pro-tection, both front seat occupants andboth outboard rear seat occupants shouldsit in an upright position with the seat beltproperly fastened; adults using the seatbelt and children using the proper childrestraint system. Only adults should sit inthe front seats. Children must never beallowed in the front passenger seat.
Related information
• Airbag system (p. 83)
• Side impact airbags (p. 88) •
Child safety (p. 63)
• Seat belts (p. 58)

556Brake assist system 333
Brake lights 143, 334Brakes
auto-hold 332
Brake system Brake pad inspection 331
fluid 541
general information 330, 332, 333
Bulbs 514 replacing 510
specifications 515
C
Cameradriver support systems 240
limitations 241
Camera, Park Assist 296, 298, 300
Capacity weight 471, 539
Cargo area, steel grid 211
Cargo area cover 213Cargo compartment fuses 508
raising/lowering the level 207
Cargo net 209
Cargo space 200
Car wash 525
Catalytic converter 349CD, USB, iPod, AUX, Bluetooth, Recents, Library, Shuffle, Similar, Change device, Pri-mary Audio Default Language, Subtitle, Pri-mary Subtitle Default Language, Video, DivX ® VOD 395
CD player 394 Cell phone hands-free 387
Pairing 387
Cell phone voice control 121 Center display changing settings 31
cleaning 529
keyboard 32
navigating in 39
overview 29
screen in the center console 46
symbols in the status bar 44
Chains 473
Changing a wheel 475Child restraints recalls and registration 65
Child restraint systems 65 booster cushions 71
convertible seats 69
infant seats 67ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 72
top tether anchors 74
Child safety 63 booster cushions 71
child restraint systems 65, 73
convertible seats 69
infant seats 67
Child safety locks 218 Child seats lower attachment points 73
City safety 273, 278City Safety crossing traffic 277
detecting objects 275
limitations 278
rear collision warning 277
symbols and messages 282
troubleshooting 280
City Safety, On/Off 275 Cleaning exterior 525
interior 527
Clean Zone Interior Package 178
Climate system 180 air distribution 194, 195, 196
air filter 179
air vents 194
auto mode 179

562Recalls, child restraints 65
Recirculation (climate system) 186
Refrigerant (A/C system) 541
Refueling 346, 347
fuel filler door 348
Registering child restraints 65
Remote key 224, 226, 229 immobilizer 221
linking to a driver profile 110
range 224
replacing the battery 222
restricted (red) key 226
Remote updates 491
Replacing bulbs 510
Replacing fuses 500, 501, 505, 508
Reporting safety defects 57
Roadside Assistance 14
Road sign information (RSI) 290, 291
Rollover Protection System (ROPS) 89
Roll Stability Control (RSC) 89Rout Detour 447
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Safety, occupant 56
Safety defects, reporting 57
Safety locks, child 218
Safety mode 81Seatadjusting the passenger's seat from the
driver's seat 162
Seat belt reminder 61
Seat belts Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor 65
buckling 59
pretensioners 58, 59
reminder 61
securing child restraint systems 67, 69, 71
unbuckling 59
use during pregnancy 62
using 58
Seats rear 166
Sensus 17 navigation 428
Service connected service booking 491
Settingsguidance 455
Map 450
Route 452
Sensus Navigation 449
System 456
Traffic information 454
Settings view categories 107
resetting 111
system settings 109
Shiftlock override 369
Side door mirrors 100
Side impact airbags 88 SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio
traffic information 383, 384, 385
Snow chains 473
Snow tires 473Sound settings media 398
ringtones 392
Sound settings, audio system 376, 398 Specifications bulbs 515
Speed limiter 283, 285, 290 automatic 285, 287

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deactivating/reactivating 288
starting/activating 284
Spin control 308
Stability system 308 sport mode 309
Start/Stop (engine function) 364, 365Start and lock system type designations 220
Starting and driving 330
Starting the engine 356Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode) 81, 82
Start inhibitor (immobilizer) 221
Steel grid in cargo area 211
Steering wheel 157 adjusting 159
heated 189
horn 157
keypad 157
Steering wheel paddles 157
Stone chips, touching up 530, 531
Storage compartments 200
Studded tires 473Sunroof laminated panoramic roof 101, 102
Sun shade 104, 106
Sun visor 203
Suspension 372
System updates 490
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Tailgate locking/unlocking 233 operating with the foot movement sen-
sor 228
power operated 235
wiper/washer 157
Tailgate wipers 523
Technician certification 54Temperature perceived 176
Temperature sensor ambient 116
Temporary spare tire 476Tethering wi-fi sharing 406
Three-way catalytic converter 349
Tire inflation pressure 545
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 480, 483 calibrating 484
type approval 484
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 484
Tires 466changing 475
changing from summer to winter 470
glossary of terms 469
improving economy 466
inflation pressure 473
inflation pressure table 545installing (mounting) a wheel on the
vehicle 479
rotation 467
snow 473
spare 476
specifications 467
storing 467
studded 473
tire pressure monitoring system 480, 483
tools in the cargo compartment 475
tread wear indicator 471
uniform tire quality grading 472
wheel bolts 477
Top tether anchors (child restraint systems) 74
Touching up paint 530, 531
Towing a trailer 351, 354 trailer hitch 353
Towing eyelet 343
Towing the vehicle 344
Traction control 308