Safety -> Child restraints for Your Volvo XC60 SUV 2020

Activating and deactivating child safety

locks (p. 257)

Child restraint systems

Convertible seat

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. 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

position.

Infant seat

There are three main types of child restraint

systems: infant seats, convertible seats and

booster cushions. They are classified accord-

ing to the child's age and size.

The child restraint should be secured using a

three-point seat belt, ISOFIX/LATCH anchors

or top tether anchors.

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When attaching the seat belt to a child

seat:

1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat

according to the child seat manufacturer's

instructions.

WARNING

When not in use, keep the child

restraint system secured or remove it

from the passenger compartment to

help prevent it from injuring passen-

gers in the event of a sudden stop or

collision.

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2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.

3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the

buckle (lock) in the usual way.

A small child's 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.

4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut

around the child seat.

A sound from the seat belt retractor will be

audible at this time and is normal. The belt will

now be locked in place. This function is auto-

matically disabled when the seat belt is

unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.

Booster cushion

WARNING

Always refer to the child restraint manufac-

turer's instructions for detailed information

on securing the restraint.

http://www.tc.gc.ca /roadsafety /childsafety /

WARNING

Prolonged installation and use of the child

restraint may damage the vehicle's interior.

Volvo recommends using the kick guard

accessory to help protect the vehicle's

interior.

Do not use child safety seats or child

booster cushions/backrests 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 prop-

erly fastened.

Automatic Locking Retractor/

Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/

ELR)

To make child seat installation easier, each

seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip-

ped with a locking mechanism to help keep

the seat belt taut.

Child restraint registration and recalls

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

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out and return the registration card that

comes with new child restraints.

Infant seats

Suitable child restraints should always be

used when children (depending on their age/

size) are seated in the vehicle.

Child restraint recall information is readily

available in both the U.S. and Canada. For

recall information in the U.S., call the U.S.

Government's Auto Safety Hotline at

1-800-424-9393 or go to http://www-

odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/

register/childseat/index.cfm. In Canada, visit

Transport Canada's Child Safety website at

menu.htm.

Securing an infant seat with a seat

belt

Route the seat belt through the infant seat.

Related information

Child safety (p. 63)

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WARNING

Infant seats (p. 67)

An infant seat must be in the rear-facing

position only.

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Convertible seats (p. 69)

Booster cushions (p. 72)

Integrated booster cushion * (p. 76)

The infant seat should not be positioned

behind the driver's seat unless there is

adequate space for safe installation.

Do not place the infant seat in the front passenger's

seat.

1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the

vehicle.

2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat

according to the child restraint manufac-

turer's instructions.

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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. 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

position.

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's automatic

locking function will be audible at this time

and is normal. The seat belt should now be

locked in place.

3.

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's

automatic locking function.

Fasten the seat belt.

Check that the infant seat is properly secured.

Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch

plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct

click is audible.

6. Press and pull the infant seat along the

direction of the seat belt to check that it is

properly held in place by the seat belt.

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Convertible seats

WARNING

Suitable child restraints should always be

used when children (depending on their age/

size) are seated in the vehicle.

It should not be possible to move the child

restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in any

direction along the seat belt path.

Securing a convertible seat with a seat

belt

When installing infant seats in the rear seat, Volvo

recommends maintaining a distance of at least

50 mm (2 inches) from the front-most part of the

infant seat to the rearmost part of the seat in front.

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, depending

on the age and size of the child.

The infant seat can be removed by unbuckling

the seat belt and letting it retract completely.

Related information

Convertible seats (p. 69)

Booster cushions (p. 72)

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WARNING

A small child's 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.

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Convertible child seats should be instal-

led in the rear seat only.

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Route the seat belt through the convertible seat.

Fasten the seat belt.

A rear-facing convertible seat should not

be positioned behind the driver's seat

unless there is adequate space for safe

installation.

3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch

plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct

click is audible.

WARNING

Always use a convertible seat that is suita-

ble for the child's age and size. See the

convertible seat manufacturer's recom-

mendations.

4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt

out as far as possible to activate the belt's

automatic locking function.

2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat

according to the child restraint manufac-

turer's instructions.

1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat

of the vehicle.

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WARNING

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It should not be possible to move the child

restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) in any

direction along the seat belt path.

The locking retractor will automatically

release when the seat belt is unbuckled

and allowed to retract fully.

Infant seats (p. 67)

Booster cushions (p. 72)

The convertible seat can be removed by

unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract

completely.

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 at

this time and is normal. The seat belt

should now be locked in place.

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Ensure that the convertible seat is securely in place.

WARNING

Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt.

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. 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

position.

6. Push and pull the convertible seat along

the seat belt path to ensure that it is held

securely in place by the seat belt.

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3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch

plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct

click is audible.

Booster cushions

Related information

Convertible seats (p. 69)

Infant seats (p. 67)

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Suitable child restraints should always be

used when children (depending on their age/

size) are seated in the vehicle.

Securing a booster cushion

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Positioning the seat belt.

4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and

fits snugly around the child.

Position the child correctly on the booster cushion.

Booster cushions are recommended for chil-

dren who have outgrown convertible seats.

WARNING

The hip section of the three-point seat

belt must fit snugly across the child's

hips, not across the stomach.

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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.

The shoulder section of the three-point

seat belt should be positioned across

the chest and shoulder.

The shoulder belt must never be placed

behind the child's back or under the

arm.

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3. Attach the strap for the lower tether

anchors in the lower ISOFIX/LATCH

attachment points. If the child restraint is

not equipped with straps for the lower

tether anchors, or if the child restraint is

used on the center seating position, follow

the instructions for attaching a child

restraint using the automatic locking seat

belt.

Top tether anchors

WARNING

Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint

top tether anchorages for all three seating

positions in the rear seat. They are located on

the rear side of the backrests.

Always refer to the recommendations

made by the child restraint manufac-

turer.

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Volvo recommends that the top tether

anchors be used when installing a for-

ward-facing child restraint.

Child restraint anchorages

Never route a top tether strap over the

top of the head restraint. The strap

should be routed beneath the head

restraint.

4. Firmly tension all straps.

Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's

instructions for information on securing the

child seat.

Child restraint anchorages are

designed to withstand only those loads

imposed by correctly fitted child

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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 instal-

led to them. An adult who uses a belt

anchored in a child restraint anchorage

runs a great risk of suffering severe

injuries should a collision occur.

If the vehicle is equipped with a cargo

compartment cover, this must be removed

before a child seat can be attached in the

tether anchors.

Top tether anchors and symbols on the rear side of

the rear seat backrests. There is no symbol for the

center 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.

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.

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Related information

Lower child seat attachment points

The rear seats are equipped with lower child

seat attachment points.

The lower child seat attachment points are

intended for use with certain rear-facing child

restraints.

Related information

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Always follow the manufacturer's installation

instructions when attaching a child seat to the

lower child seat attachment points.

Location of child seat attachment

points

Location of child seat attachment points in the rear

seat.

The child seat attachment points in the rear

seat are located on the rear section of the

front seat floor rails.

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2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down

the seat cushion and locate the anchors

by feel.

ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors

Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped

child seats are located in the rear, outboard

seats, hidden below the backrest cushions.

3. Fasten the attachment on the child

restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/

LATCH lower anchors.

Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child

seat anchors

4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps

according to the manufacturer's instruc-

tions.

WARNING

Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/

Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to

FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer

to the child restraint system's manual for

weight and size ratings.

LATCH lower anchors.

WARNING

Be sure to fasten the attachment cor-

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rectly to the anchor (see the illustra-

tion). If the attachment is not correctly

fastened, the child restraint may not be

properly secured in the event of a colli-

sion.

Location of the ISOFIX/LATCH anchors

The rear center seat is not equipped

with ISOFIX/LATCH lower tether

anchors. If a child restraint is used in

this seat, attach the restraint's upper

anchor strap (if equipped with these)

to the top tether anchor point for this

strap and secure the child restraint

with the vehicle's center seat belt.

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Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the

ISOFIX/LATCH 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's installation

instructions, and use both ISOFIX/LATCH

lower anchors and top tethers whenever pos-

sible.

The ISOFIX/LATCH 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's

center seat belt.

Always follow your child seat manufac-

turer's installation instructions, and use

both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors

and top tethers whenever possible.

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To access the anchors

1. Put the child restraint in position.

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Integrated booster cushion*¹

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Before driving, make sure that:

Related information

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The integrated booster cushions in the rear

seat's outboard seating positions help ensure

that children can sit comfortably and safely.

The integrated booster cushion has been spe-

cially designed to help safeguard children in

the rear seat when used with the vehicle's

seat belts. The integrated booster cushion in

the rear seat can be folded up to two posi-

tions, depending on the child's height.

the booster cushion is raised to the cor-

rect position for the child's weight

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the booster cushion is locked into position

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the seat belt is taut, in contact with the

child's body and not twisted

the seat belt is not positioned across the

child's throat or below the shoulder

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the lap section of the seat belt is placed

low over the child's hips to provide the

best protection.

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. The shoulder belt must

never be placed behind the child's back or

under the arm.

US models

Weight

Stage 1

Stage 2

50 - 80 lbs

22 - 36 kg

33 - 55 lbs

15 - 25 kg

Length

45 - 55 in.

37 - 47 in.

115 - 140 cm

95 - 120 cm

Correct seating position: the seat belt is positioned

across the collarbone.

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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

Related information

WARNING

Folding up the integrated booster cush-

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Stage 2

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can

occur

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Weight

22 - 36 kg

50 - 80 lbs

18 - 25 kg

40 - 55 lbs

ion * (p. 78)

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Follow all instructions on this

Folding down the integrated booster

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cushion * (p. 79)

child restraint and in the vehi-

cle's owner's manual.

Length

115 - 140 cm

45 - 55 in.

102 - 120 cm

40 - 47 in.

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Make sure the booster cushion

is securely locked before the

child is seated.

Use this booster cushion only with chil-

dren whose height and weight are

within the permitted limits shown in

the table.

18 kg (40 lbs) is the minimum weight require-

ment for a child using booster seats according

to the Canadian regulation CMVSS 213.4.

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Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder

belt system when restraining the child

in this booster cushion.

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In the event of a collision while the

integrated booster cushion was occu-

pied, the entire booster cushion and

seat belt must be replaced. The

booster cushion should also be

replaced if it is badly worn or damaged

in any way. This work should be per-

formed by a trained and qualified Volvo

service technician only.

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Folding up the integrated booster

cushion*

When the integrated booster cushion is used,

it must be folded up.

Lower position:

Press the booster cushion rearward to

lock it into position.

Lift the front edge of the booster cushion

and press it rearward toward the backrest

to lock it into position.

Upper position (from the lower position):

Pull the handle forward and upward to

release the booster cushion.

Press the button to release the booster

cushion.

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Folding down the integrated

WARNING

booster cushion*

The integrated booster cushion cannot be

moved directly from the upper position to

the lower position. From the upper posi-

tion, the booster cushion must first be

folded down completely into the rear seat

and then raised to the lower position.

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can

occur

When the integrated booster cushion in the

rear seat is not in use, it should be stowed

(folded down).

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Follow all instructions on this

child restraint and in the vehi-

cle's owner's manual.

Integrated booster cushion * (p. 76)

The integrated booster cushion cannot be

moved directly from the upper position to

the lower position. From the upper posi-

tion, the booster cushion must first be

folded down completely into the rear seat

and then raised to the lower position.

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Make sure the booster cushion

is securely locked before the

child is seated.

Use this booster cushion only with chil-

dren whose height and weight are

within the permitted limits shown in

the table.

Related information

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Folding down the integrated booster

cushion * (p. 79)

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Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder

belt system when restraining the child

in this booster cushion.

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In the event of a collision while the

integrated booster cushion was occu-

pied, the entire booster cushion and

seat belt must be replaced. The

booster cushion should also be

replaced if it is badly worn or damaged

in any way. This work should be per-

formed by a trained and qualified Volvo

service technician only.

Pull the handle forward to release the

booster cushion.

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Related information

WARNING

Integrated booster cushion * (p. 76)

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DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can

occur

Folding up the integrated booster cush-

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ion * (p. 78)

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Follow all instructions on this

child restraint and in the vehi-

cle's owner's manual.

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Make sure the booster cushion

is securely locked before the

child is seated.

Use this booster cushion only with chil-

dren whose height and weight are

within the permitted limits shown in

the table.

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Press down on the center of the booster

cushion to lock it into position.

CAUTION

Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder

belt system when restraining the child

in this booster cushion.

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Make sure that there are no objects (e.g.

toys) on the seat under the integrated

booster cushion before folding it down.

In the event of a collision while the

integrated booster cushion was occu-

pied, the entire booster cushion and

seat belt must be replaced. The

booster cushion should also be

replaced if it is badly worn or damaged

in any way. This work should be per-

formed by a trained and qualified Volvo

service technician only.