2025-2026 Volvo EX30 4 Door Safety User Manual
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5. Safety  
Get to know your car’s collision protection features such as airbags and seatbelts, and what’s required for  
safe use.  
The safety section describes features designed to reduce the risk of serious injury in the event of a collision. They include seat-  
belts, airbags, child restraints and other features that can help save lives when used correctly.  
Your car is designed to promote and provide the conditions for safe use. Safety features never replace the need for safe user  
practice. This applies to features directly related to safety, but also to the rest of your car. It's your responsibility to use the car's  
functions safely.  
Warning  
Safety synergy  
The safety features are designed to work together to increase the safety of all occupants in the car. No feature replaces the  
need for another unless the user manual explicitly states so. For example, the presence of airbags in no way reduces the  
need to wear a seatbelt.  
SRS warning  
Sensors in the car can detect if there is something wrong with the airbags or related safety systems. A warning symbol  
will appear in the driver information area of the display to alert you if any faults are found.  
SRS warning symbol  
If the SRS warning symbol appears, immediately contact an authorised Volvo workshop.  
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Note  
Start-up checks  
Several safety systems are part of the car's start-up check. Address any indicated faults.  
Safety-related areas  
Some driver support functions are related to safety. Instead of keeping you safe in the event of an accident, they are de-  
signed to prevent them in the first place. Get to know those functions as well for a safer trip.  
5.1. Collision response  
In the event of a collision, your car has many features designed to help mitigate the effects. Your car's  
response to a collision happens before, during and after the impact.  
Tip  
You can find information related to collision response in many places throughout this manual. Therefore, this section  
exists to provide a more cohesive overview of your car's capabilities in this area.  
Before  
Before an impact, several driver support functions can work to avoid the collision or reduce its effects. If the car perceives a col-  
lision to be likely or unavoidable, it has the ability to pre-emptively activate protective systems before the impact occurs.  
During  
During the collision, sensors throughout the car continuously provide information about the states of the car and its occupants.  
The car uses the information to selectively time and activate protective functions such as airbag deployment and seatbelt pre-  
tensioning. Collisions are complex events that can unfold in several stages, where the first impact isn't necessarily the most  
severe. Good timing is essential for the best chance of effective protection.  
The car's safety systems work in synergy with passive safety features. In the event of a collision, your car's construction distrib-  
utes forces to specific structural components. It also takes advantage of crumple zones that absorb energy from the impact.  
Using similar principles, the exterior has been designed with the protection of pedestrians in mind.  
After  
After a collision, the car tries to stop in a controlled and safe manner. It can also make an automated call for emergency  
response.  
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Note  
Safety mode  
The car can enter safety mode after certain collisions even without airbag deployment. The traction power supply is cut  
off in safety mode and the car cannot be driven.  
Do not try to move the car in safety mode. If the car poses an acute traffic hazard and is able to move, an exception can  
be made to move it a short distance out of immediate danger. Tow mode needs to be activated before towing the car.  
Important  
Your car is designed around safety, but no protective system is 100% effective in all situations. Safety features never  
replace the need for safe user practice.  
5.2. Occupant detection  
Your car can remind you not to leave anyone or anything important in the car when you leave it.  
Presence warnings  
By default, your car alerts you if it detects that passengers or pets are still in the car after you lock it.  
When this happens, you receive a mobile app notification and the car signals using the horn and exterior lights. You can turn  
these warnings off temporarily in the locking settings.  
Note  
Double lock  
Double lock is an anti-theft feature that prevents your car from being unlocked from the inside. For safety reasons, the car  
won't double lock when it detects passengers inside the car. This is to ensure that any remaining occupants in the car can  
exit safely in the event of an emergency.  
Warning  
Volvo recommends not leaving people or pets in a locked car.  
Some regions have laws prohibiting people or pets being left inside a locked vehicle.  
5.3. Proper seating  
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Appropriate seating and proper seatbelt use are essential for the safety and comfort of everyone in the car.  
There are also specific recommendations for pregnancy and child seating.  
Important  
Importance of proper seating  
Safety features, such as seatbelts and airbags, require that all occupants are properly seated for the best chance of effect-  
ive protection in a collision. Failure to follow the seating instructions can endanger life or lead to serious injury.  
Pregnancy  
Take extra care to follow all seating recommendations if the occupant is pregnant. The following are either additions or of  
extra importance:  
Make sure that the seatbelt does not cross the belly. The hip strap should be under it and the shoulder section should  
pass above it.  
If seated in the driver's seat, avoid sitting closer to the steering wheel than necessary. Adjust the seat to create as  
much distance between the belly and wheel as possible while also keeping all driver controls comfortably within  
reach.  
Child seating needs  
Always seat children with extra care and attention to their needs. Make sure you have the required child restraint, that it's  
installed correctly and that the child remains safely seated throughout the entire trip. For children travelling forward-fa-  
cing, the same seating recommendations apply as for adults. Always make sure the seatbelt is properly adjusted and that  
the headrest is at a height suitable for the child when possible.  
Note  
Physical limitations  
Physical limitations can prevent an occupant from following the seating recommendations. The car may need modifica-  
tions to accommodate safe use. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop for information about Volvo-approved  
modifications.  
Sitting posture  
Both sitting posture and proper seatbelt adjustment are important for safety. Avoid irregular sitting postures.  
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A correctly seated occupant. Do not adopt other postures when the car is moving.  
Do not slide forward in the seat. The lower back should have contact with the backrest.  
Keep both feet planted on the floor.  
Do not fold the backrest to a lying position. The seatbelt must remain tensioned against the shoulder.  
Proper headrest use  
Proper headrest use is essential to reduce the risk of neck injuries in a collision. All of the car's headrests are designed to help  
protect the head and neck when used correctly.  
Keep the back of your head against the headrest.  
Make sure occupants have correctly adjusted headrests where possible.  
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5.4. Seatbelts  
When you use seatbelts correctly, they can help prevent serious injury in situations ranging from sudden  
braking to severe collisions.  
Seatbelt features  
The seatbelt locks itself to act as a safety restraint under certain conditions. They include sudden and forceful pulling of the belt,  
if the car is driven aggressively and if the car is on a steep incline.  
Seatbelt reminder  
The car uses built-in sensors to detect if the driver or any of the passengers aren't using their seatbelts. The system alerts the  
driver with a warning sound and the seatbelt reminder symbol appears in the display.  
Seatbelt reminder symbol.  
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Important  
Wearing seatbelts  
These are the essentials for wearing seatbelts properly. There is also more detailed information in other sections of the  
manual covering proper seating and seatbelt adjustments.  
Make sure that everyone in the car wears their seatbelt and that all belts are properly adjusted.  
Adjust the seatbelt for the wearer's size.  
Wear the seatbelt closely against the body.  
Minimise slack in all belt segments.  
Allow the belt to run as straight as possible between its three anchor points.[1]  
Have the backrest in an upright position.  
Follow all seating and posture recommendations.[2]  
Do not wear the seatbelt in ways other than those described in this user manual.  
Always use seatbelts when driving.  
Never use the same seatbelt for more than one individual at a time.  
Warning  
Seatbelt care and maintenance  
Never modify or repair seatbelts or related parts such as fittings and hooks yourself. Any service or replacement must  
be done by a trained technician with access to type-approved parts.[3]  
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if the seatbelt or a related part shows signs of damage or wear.  
Replace the seatbelt if it has been subjected to a heavy load, such as in a collision. It may have lost protective  
properties even if there is no apparent damage.  
Clean the seatbelt as soon as possible if anything is spilled onto it. The spilled substance can enter the mechanism  
and deteriorate the material.  
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[2]  
[3]  
For example, never wrap around or attach it to other items or fittings in the car.  
There are general seating recommendations as well as specific recommendations for children and pregnant occupants.  
Volvo recommends an authorised Volvo workshop.  
5.4.1. Fastening and adjusting seatbelt  
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A correctly fastened and adjusted seatbelt is important for your safety as well as comfort.  
Correctly fastened and adjusted seatbelt.  
Note  
These instructions apply to adults and children who are seated normally or are using a booster seat or booster cushion.  
Read the separate section covering child safety for detailed information about child seating and different types of child  
restraints.  
Before fastening the seatbelt on an outer rear seat, make sure the belt is running flat through the seatbelt guide on top of the  
backrest. If the seatbelt has made its way outside of the guide, reinsert it through the gap.  
Seatbelt guide  
Important  
Leaving the seatbelt outside the guide during fastening can cause the belt to shift position. This could have a negative  
impact on passenger safety or comfort. It can also lead to retracting-issues, which in turn might damage the belt over  
time.  
Fastening the seatbelt  
Pull the seatbelt out by the latch plate. If you pull too fast, the locking mechanism will engage.  
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While extended, check the belt for twists, knots or damage.  
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Insert the latch plate into the buckle.  
The latch plate clicks into place.  
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Warning  
Check when seatbelt is fastened  
The seatbelt should run directly and as straight as possible between its three anchor points. Any unnecessary  
slack increases the risk of injury.  
Make sure everyone in the car is wearing their seatbelt correctly.  
Adjusting the seatbelt  
For occupants in the front seats, adjust the height of the seatbelt's upper anchor point.  
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Seatbelt upper anchor point  
Hold the button on the upper anchor point down to allow it to slide up and down.  
Place it as high as possible without the belt touching the throat or neck.  
Tension the hip strap to remove slack by pulling upwards on the diagonal chest strap. It should be as straight and low as  
possible, running below the abdomen.  
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Important  
Pregnancy  
Take extra care to follow all seating recommendations if the occupant is pregnant. Make sure that the seatbelt does  
not cross the belly. The hip strap should be under the belly and the shoulder section should pass above it.  
Releasing the seatbelt  
Release the seatbelt by pressing the buckle button.  
Guide the seatbelt back to its retracted position.  
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Important  
Make sure the seatbelt retracts fully after using it. Closing a door with the seatbelt caught in the gap can damage  
both the seatbelt and the door.  
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5.4.2. Seatbelt reminder  
The car uses built-in sensors to detect if the driver or any of the passengers aren't using their seatbelts.  
If the car detects any occupants that are not wearing their seatbelts, the system alerts the driver with a warning sound and the  
seatbelt reminder symbol appears in the display.  
Seatbelt reminder symbol.  
You can find information about which seatbelts aren't fastened in the driver information area of the display.  
Car overview in the display.  
If the reminder appears, buckle the indicated seatbelts as soon as possible in a safe manner. Stop the car, if necessary, to avoid  
distracted driving.  
In some cases, the sensors may mistake an object on the seat for a passenger and alert you if the seatbelt hasn't been fastened.  
If you dismiss these reminders in the display, the large graphic will disappear but the other warning indicators will remain act-  
ive. Buckle the seatbelt to remove them.  
Warning  
Always make sure everyone in the car wears their seatbelt.  
5.5. Airbags  
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There are several airbags that your car can deploy in a collision. They can help reduce the impact forces  
experienced by occupants.  
The image shows a selection of available airbags. Continue reading for details on the airbags in your car.  
The airbags are designed to work with the rest of the car's safety features. Their effectiveness especially relies on proper seating  
and seatbelt use. An airbag deployment is a sudden, forceful but controlled event that can significantly lower the risk of serious  
injury for correctly seated occupants.  
Warning  
The airbags cannot work as intended if an occupant is incorrectly seated in the event of a collision. Always use seatbelts.  
Sensors throughout your car allow it to deploy different airbags based on information about the collision itself, as well as the  
status of the car and its occupants.  
Airbag types  
Your car has the following airbag types:  
Frontal collision airbags for the front occupants.  
Front airbags  
Seat-integrated side-on collision airbags for the front occupants.  
Ceiling-mounted airbags for occupants seated by a window.  
Side airbags  
Inflatable curtains  
5.5.1. Airbag deployment  
If an airbag has deployed, your car needs to be recovered and serviced.  
When the car deploys an airbag, it inflates almost instantly with considerable force accompanied by a loud noise. After that  
point, it behaves differently depending on the type of airbag. The front and side airbags deflate as they are compressed and  
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provide controlled cushioning for a single severe impact. The inflatable curtains stay inflated longer to protect against repeated  
impacts.  
Warning  
Airbag-related injuries  
No safety feature can prevent all possible injuries in a collision. The airbags are designed to reduce the risk of severe injur-  
ies. Impacting an airbag often results in some form of injury, and several factors affect the type and severity of the injury.  
Reading the user manual allows you to recognise and avoid practices known to increase the risk of injury.  
To reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries in a collision:  
Follow the user manual’s instructions for proper seating and use of seatbelts.  
Learn the placement of all airbags and how they affect the use of your car.  
Do not store or place any objects in the airbag deployment areas.  
Do not make any modifications to the interior or electrical systems of your car that are not approved by Volvo.  
Note  
Deployment conditions  
Not all airbags may deploy in a collision. This is because different airbags require different conditions and forces to de-  
ploy. The severity of damage to the car after a collision is not a reliable indicator of whether any airbags should have  
deployed.  
Airbag gases and smoke  
The gas inside an airbag contains smoke that releases into the interior compartment when the airbag deflates.  
Always be attentive to signs of fire after a severe collision, but keep in mind that some smoke is normal if an airbag  
has deployed.  
After airbag deployment  
After a collision in which the airbags have deployed, prioritise the safety and medical needs of those involved in the accident.  
Before handling the car, contact an authorised Volvo workshop. Follow the user manual's instructions for safe handling and re-  
covery of a car that's immobilised or in safety mode.  
Important  
Safety mode  
The car can enter safety mode after certain collisions even without airbag deployment. The traction power supply is cut  
off in safety mode and the car cannot be driven.  
Do not try to move the car in safety mode. If the car poses an acute traffic hazard and is able to move, an exception can  
be made to move it a short distance out of immediate danger. Tow mode needs to be activated before towing the car.  
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5.5.2. Front airbags  
The front airbags are designed to deploy in certain frontal collisions. The front passenger airbag can be dis-  
abled to accommodate certain rearward-facing child restraints.  
The front airbags can help protect the driver and front passenger from severe injury if they are properly seated during a collision.  
The airbags on each side deploy independently of one another.  
The driver side airbag is packed inside the steering wheel.  
The passenger side airbag is packed behind a panel on the dashboard.  
All front airbag locations are marked with the text AIRBAG or SRS AIRBAG.  
Warning  
Do not block the front airbags  
Do not place luggage, children or pets in the space between the seated occupant and the front airbags, including in  
the occupant's lap.  
Legs or feet must never be placed on the dashboard. This could endanger life or lead to serious injury.  
Do not place or mount any items on the dashboard. Even small objects can become dangerous projectiles in a  
collision and end up between inflating airbags and occupants.  
Blocking airbags in general  
Keep all airbag locations and expansion spaces free of obstructions. Obstructions can reduce airbag effectiveness and  
cause serious injury.  
Follow the instructions for a correct sitting posture.  
Properly stow luggage and other objects. The car has several luggage compartments for safe stowing.  
Do not modify or mount accessories to any panel covering an airbag or adjacent panels.  
Passenger airbag switch  
You can enable or disable the front passenger airbag using the airbag switch. This also controls the side airbag on the passen-  
ger side and the inner side airbag on the driver's side. The passenger airbag needs to be disabled before you install a rearward-  
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facing child restraint on the front passenger seat. Read all information about airbags and child safety before installing a child  
restraint.  
Passenger airbag status  
The passenger airbag status is shown in the overhead console.  
This icon indicates that the passenger airbag is enabled and can be deployed by the car.  
This icon indicates that the passenger airbag is disabled and cannot be deployed by the car.  
Warning  
Child restraints and front passenger seat  
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS  
INJURY to the CHILD can occur.  
Tip  
Read everything about airbags  
There is more information about airbags and safety in general. Make sure you have read everything about these topics so  
that you understand the capabilities and limitations of your car's safety features.  
5.5.2.1. Disabling and enabling front passenger airbag  
To use a rearward-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, you must first disable the front passenger  
airbag using the passenger airbag switch. When disabled, the airbag will not deploy in a collision. Read all  
information about front airbags and child seating before changing the passenger airbag status.  
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Switch location and positions  
The airbag switch is located on the side of the dashboard and is accessible when the front passenger door is open.  
It has two positions. They are marked with both symbols and text indicating whether the front passenger airbag is enabled or  
disabled.  
Airbags enabled. Always use this position when a forward-facing passenger, child or adult, is in the seat.  
In the position marked ON, the airbag is enabled and can be deployed by the car.  
Airbag disabled. Always use this position when a rearward-facing child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat.  
In the position marked OFF, the airbag is disabled and cannot be deployed by the car.  
Changing the airbag switch position  
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Pull the switch outwards and turn it to position ON or OFF.  
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If set to ON, the message Passenger airbag enabled (ON) appears. The airbag is enabled.  
If set to OFF, the message Passenger airbag disabled (OFF) appears. The airbag is disabled.  
Note  
The overhead console always shows the current passenger airbag status. Make a habit of regularly checking it  
before driving, especially if a rearward-facing child restraint has been installed or removed recently.  
5.5.3. Side airbags  
The side airbags are designed to deploy in the event of a side-on collision.  
The side airbags can help protect the driver and front passenger, if they are properly seated, in certain side-on collisions. The  
outer side airbag will typically only deploy on the collision side of each front seat. The inner side airbag, which is only fitted on  
the driver seat, will typically deploy in the event of a side-on collision on either side of the vehicle.  
Side-on collision airbags for the front occupants.  
The side airbags are packed into the sides of the seat's back frame. Both front seats have outer side airbags, but the driver seat  
also has an inner side airbag.  
Both front seats have markings with the text AIRBAG.  
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Warning  
Do not block the side airbags  
Do not place any objects on either side of the front seats. Objects between the seats and the door panel, or between  
the seats and the tunnel console, can interfere with the side airbags.  
Do not use seat covers that have not been approved by Volvo.  
Blocking airbags in general  
Keep all airbag locations and expansion spaces free of obstructions. Obstructions can reduce airbag effectiveness and  
cause serious injury.  
Follow the instructions for a correct sitting posture.  
Properly stow luggage and other objects. The car has several luggage compartments for safe stowing.  
Do not modify or mount accessories to any panel covering an airbag or adjacent panels.  
Tip  
Read everything about airbags  
There is more information about airbags and safety in general. Make sure you have read everything about these topics so  
that you understand the capabilities and limitations of your car's safety features.  
5.5.4. Inflatable curtains  
Your car's inflatable curtains help protect occupants seated by a window in certain collisions. They are placed  
above the doors on both sides of the car.  
The inflatable curtains are designed to help protect the head of a properly seated and secured occupant. Unlike conventional  
airbags, the inflatable curtains stay inflated for an extended time after deployment.  
Inflatable curtain deployed on one side of the car.  
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The inflatable curtains are packed behind panels along the ceiling's edges on both sides of the car. The panels are marked IC  
AIRBAG.  
Warning  
Do not block the inflatable curtains  
Do not hang heavy items from the ceiling hooks or handles. The hooks are meant for light coats and jackets.  
Do not modify or mount accessories to the panels covering the inflatable curtains, the ceiling, pillars or adjacent  
panels.  
Blocking airbags in general  
Keep all airbag locations and expansion spaces free of obstructions. Obstructions can reduce airbag effectiveness and  
cause serious injury.  
Follow the instructions for a correct sitting posture.  
Properly stow luggage and other objects. The car has several luggage compartments for safe stowing.  
Do not modify or mount accessories to any panel covering an airbag or adjacent panels.  
Tip  
Read everything about airbags  
There is more information about airbags and safety in general. Make sure you have read everything about these topics so  
that you understand the capabilities and limitations of your car's safety features.  
5.5.5. Airbag maintenance and servicing  
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if there is any indication of faults or damage to the airbags or other  
safety systems.  
Any servicing or repairs of the airbags and related safety systems must be performed by authorised service technicians.[1]  
Never attempt to alter or repair any part of the car's safety systems yourself. Incorrectly performed repairs can lead to malfunc-  
tions and serious injury. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop when your car needs servicing or repairs.  
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Warning  
Car modifications and airbags  
Modifications to the car risk affecting airbags and other safety systems. Carefully read the section about car modifica-  
tions and contact Volvo[2] if you are considering modifying your car in any way[3], such as when accommodating a  
disability.  
Airbags and water damage  
If the car has been flooded or the interior has been exposed to excessive amounts of water, there may be water damage  
affecting the safety systems. This can lead to unintentional airbag deployment and cause injury.  
Do not use the car if you suspect it has water damage.  
Contact Volvo Assistance for recovery support.  
Note  
A warning appears in the driver information area of the display if the car detects any airbag faults. Immediately contact an  
authorised Volvo workshop if this happens.  
SRS warning symbol  
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[2]  
[3]  
Volvo recommends an authorised Volvo workshop for any repairs or servicing.  
You can find detailed contact information in a separate section in this manual or by contacting Volvo support.  
This applies to all parts of the car, but the front seats and all airbag locations are especially necessary to consider.  
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5.5.6. Airbag labels  
The airbag labels in your car provide essential information about the airbags or can act as airbag location  
markers.  
Airbag location labels  
Places in your car marked either AIRBAG, IC AIRBAG or SRS AIRBAG indicate that there is an airbag in that location.  
Warning  
Airbag label locations  
The airbag label locations tell you where your car's airbags are located. Keep these locations and the space around them  
free of objects. Obstructions can interfere with airbag deployment, reduce their effectiveness and cause serious injury.  
The airbags section contains more detailed information about use and conditions that can affect the airbags.  
Airbag information labels  
This label is located on the front passenger side sun visor.  
Warning  
Child restraints and front passenger seat  
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS  
INJURY to the CHILD can occur.  
5.6. Child safety  
Several features in the car aim to increase child safety, including anchorage points for child restraint  
installation and child locks.  
Children in the car should always be securely seated and kept under adult supervision. Follow the recommendations in this  
manual as well as the local regulations and recommendations that apply to you.  
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Warning  
Securely seated  
Children should be securely seated in a child restraint or with the car's seatbelt depending on their age and size.  
Never let a child sit in the lap of another passenger or in a location not intended for passengers.  
Other occupants in the car should be properly seated and use the seatbelts correctly. This can help prevent serious  
injury to children in the car in situations ranging from sudden braking to severe collisions.  
Under supervision  
Never leave children alone in the car. Children may be exposed to potentially harmful temperatures on hot or cold  
days, or may lock themselves in.  
Do not allow children to play in the car or play with any of the car's controls. This reduces the risk of injury to the  
child or inadvertent activation or deactivation of the car's features.  
5.6.1. Child restraints  
Children should always use suitable child restraints and be securely seated in the car according to given  
recommendations.  
Different types of child restraints are specifically designed for certain age and height ranges. Your car is equipped with child re-  
straint anchorage points that suit different types of child restraints.  
Volvo recommends that children use rearward-facing child restraints for as long as possible, until at least the age of four. After  
that, children should use forward-facing child restraints, preferably a booster seat using the car's seatbelt to secure the child.  
Children should use a child restraint until they reach at least 140 centimetres (4 feet 7 inches) in height.  
Child restraints are classified into different approval levels:  
The i-Size child restraint standard uses ISOFIX in combination with the top tether anchorage points or a support leg. This standard ensures that any i-Size  
child restraint can be used on a seat designated as i-Size approved.  
i-Size  
A child restraint of this approval level can be installed on a seat in any car model, as long as the car seat position is suitable for universally approved child  
restraints according to the car's manual.  
Universal  
A child restraint of this approval level can be installed on a seat in specific car models, as long as the child restraint manufacturer has included the car model  
in the type list for the specific restraint.  
Vehicle  
specific  
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Warning  
Child restraints and front passenger seat  
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS  
INJURY to the CHILD can occur.  
Damaged and old child restraints  
Never use or reuse a child restraint:  
if the restraint has been involved in an accident or is damaged in any way  
if the expiry date or service life of the restraint has been exceeded  
if you don't know the full history of the restraint.  
Important  
Loose child restraints  
Never leave a loose child restraint in the passenger compartment. When not in use, keep it installed according to the  
manufacturer's instructions or store it securely in the boot. A loose child restraint can cause damage in the event of a col-  
lision or sudden braking.  
General safety recommendations  
When applicable, follow the general safety recommendations regarding seatbelt use, headrest adjustment and proper  
seating.  
Local regulations  
Regulations on where and how children should be seated and secured differ between regions. Make sure that you know  
what applies to the region you are in.  
Airbag information labels  
This label is located on the front passenger side sun visor.  
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5.6.1.1. Installing child restraints  
When installing and using a child restraint, there is a number of things to keep in mind, depending on the  
location of the child restraint in your car.  
Warning  
Child restraints and front passenger seat  
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS  
INJURY to the CHILD can occur.  
Important  
Local regulations  
Regulations on where and how children should be seated and secured differ between regions. Make sure that you know  
what applies to the region you are in.  
Manufacturer's instructions  
Always follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the child restraint.  
5.6.1.1.1. Installing child restraints on the outer rear seats  
To securely install a child restraint on either of the outer rear seats, there is important information to read and  
recommendations to follow.  
ISOFIX, top and lower tether anchorage points can be used when installing a child restraint on the outer rear seats. The seats  
are approved for i-Size child restraints.  
Tip  
Long-term use of a child restraint may cause wear and tear on the car interior. Use a kick guard accessory to protect the  
car interior.  
Allowed child restraints  
Only use child restraints that are recommended by Volvo, i-Size approved, universally approved or are vehicle specific  
approved where the car is included in the child restraint manufacturer’s vehicle list.  
Seat preparations  
Remove cushion extenders, leg supports and other accessories from the seat before installing a child restraint. If you use a  
kick guard accessory, this can remain on the seat.  
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Any support legs of a child restraint should always be fitted directly to the floor. Do not fit support legs to any raised or  
uneven floor surfaces, footrests or other objects. Adjust the position of the seat in front if necessary to get enough space.  
Loose objects should not be stored around any support legs of a child restraint.  
Any restraining straps of a child restraint should always be secured to designated anchorage points. Do not secure  
restraining straps to seat rails, handles or other parts of the interior.  
When installing an adjustable, rearward-facing child restraint, adjust the child restraint according to the child’s age. Older  
children should be seated in a more upright position than younger ones.  
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, make sure you adjust the headrest of the seat to the child's height. Even if  
the child restraint includes a head support, it might not have been built to withstand the forces involved in a collision.  
Seatbelt use  
When installing a child restraint secured using the car's seatbelt or when the car's seatbelt is used to secure a child, ensure  
that brackets or other parts of the restraint do not come into contact with the seatbelt buckle button.  
Warning  
Follow the instructions  
Take extra care to read all information about child safety in this manual and follow the instructions from the manufacturer  
of your child restraint. If you do not, the child could sustain serious injury in the event of an accident.  
Important  
Follow the general recommendations for any child restraint anchorage points used to install a child restraint.  
Follow the instructions from the manufacturer to install the child restraint.  
1
Note  
Installation questions  
If you have installation questions, contact the manufacturer of the child restraint for more detailed instructions.  
Protecting the car interior  
During installation, be careful to avoid damage to the car interior caused by protruding parts or sharp edges of the  
child restraint.  
If the child restraint uses lower tether straps, never adjust the position of the front seats after the straps have been secured  
to the lower tether anchorage points. Always remember to remove the straps when the child restraint is not installed.  
Fasten loose parts of child restraints, such as restraining straps, according to the manufacturer's instructions.  
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Important  
Raised headrest  
The headrest must always be raised when a child restraint is installed.  
General safety recommendations  
When applicable, follow the general safety recommendations regarding seatbelt use, headrest adjustment and proper  
seating.  
Local regulations  
Regulations on where and how children should be seated and secured differ between regions. Make sure that you know  
what applies to the region you are in.  
5.6.1.1.2. Installing child restraints on the centre rear seat  
To securely install a child restraint on the centre rear seat, there is important information to read and  
recommendations to follow.  
There are no anchorage points available when installing a child restraint on the centre rear seat.  
Tip  
Long-term use of a child restraint may cause wear and tear on the car interior. Use a kick guard accessory to protect the  
car interior.  
Allowed child restraints  
Only use child restraints that are recommended by Volvo, universally approved or are vehicle specific approved where the  
car is included in the child restraint manufacturer’s vehicle list.  
Child restraints that use support legs are not allowed on the centre rear seat.  
Seat preparations  
Remove cushion extenders, leg supports and other accessories from the seat before installing a child restraint. If you use a  
kick guard accessory, this can remain on the seat.  
Any restraining straps of a child restraint should always be secured to designated anchorage points. Do not secure  
restraining straps to seat rails, handles or other parts of the interior.  
When installing an adjustable, rearward-facing child restraint, adjust the child restraint according to the child’s age. Older  
children should be seated in a more upright position than younger ones.  
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, make sure you adjust the headrest of the seat to the child's height. Even if  
the child restraint includes a head support, it might not have been built to withstand the forces involved in a collision.  
Seatbelt use  
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When installing a child restraint secured using the car's seatbelt or when the car's seatbelt is used to secure a child, ensure  
that brackets or other parts of the restraint do not come into contact with the seatbelt buckle button.  
Warning  
Follow the instructions  
Take extra care to read all information about child safety in this manual and follow the instructions from the manufacturer  
of your child restraint. If you do not, the child could sustain serious injury in the event of an accident.  
Important  
Follow the general recommendations for any child restraint anchorage points used to install a child restraint.  
Follow the instructions from the manufacturer to install the child restraint.  
1
Note  
Installation questions  
If you have installation questions, contact the manufacturer of the child restraint for more detailed instructions.  
Protecting the car interior  
During installation, be careful to avoid damage to the car interior caused by protruding parts or sharp edges of the  
child restraint.  
Fasten loose parts of child restraints, such as restraining straps, according to the manufacturer's instructions.  
Important  
General safety recommendations  
When applicable, follow the general safety recommendations regarding seatbelt use, headrest adjustment and proper  
seating.  
Local regulations  
Regulations on where and how children should be seated and secured differ between regions. Make sure that you know  
what applies to the region you are in.  
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5.6.1.1.3. Installing child restraints on the front passenger  
seat  
To securely install a child restraint on the front passenger seat, there is important information to read and  
recommendations to follow.  
Accessory lower tether anchorage points[1] can be used when installing a child restraint on the front passenger seat.  
Tip  
Long-term use of a child restraint may cause wear and tear on the car interior. Use a kick guard accessory to protect the  
car interior.  
Allowed child restraints  
Only use child restraints that are recommended by Volvo, universally approved or are vehicle specific approved where the  
car is included in the manufacturer’s vehicle list.  
Seat preparations  
Remove cushion extenders, leg supports and other accessories from the seat before installing a child restraint. If you use a  
kick guard accessory, this can remain on the seat.  
Any support legs of a child restraint should always be fitted directly to the floor. Do not fit support legs to any raised or  
uneven floor surfaces, footrests or other objects. Adjust the seat position if necessary to get enough space.  
Loose objects should not be stored around any support legs of a child restraint.  
Any restraining straps of a child restraint should always be secured to designated anchorage points. Do not secure  
restraining straps to seat rails, handles or other parts of the interior.  
When installing rearward-facing child restraints, adjust the seat to its lowest position.  
When installing adjustable, rearward-facing child restraints, adjust the child restraint according to the child’s age. Older  
children should be seated in a more upright position than younger ones.  
When installing a child restraint using the lower tether anchorage points, never adjust the seat position to tighten the  
straps.  
Seatbelt use  
When installing a child restraint secured using the car's seatbelt or when the car's seatbelt is used to secure a child, ensure  
that brackets or other parts of the restraint do not come into contact with the seatbelt buckle.[2]  
When securing a child with the car's seatbelt, always start with the seatbelt's upper anchorage point adjusted to its highest  
level. Then lower it as needed to properly position the belt against the shoulder.  
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Warning  
Passenger airbag status  
When installing rearward-facing child restraints, always check that the passenger airbag is disabled.  
When installing forward-facing child restraints, always check that the passenger airbag is enabled.  
Failure to follow these instructions can endanger life or lead to serious injury.  
Follow the instructions  
Take extra care to read all information about child safety in this manual and follow the instructions from the manufacturer  
of your child restraint. If you do not, the child could sustain serious injury in the event of an accident.  
Important  
Follow the general recommendations for any child restraint anchorage points used to install a child restraint.  
Follow the instructions from the manufacturer to install the child restraint.  
1
Note  
Installation questions  
If you have installation questions, contact the manufacturer of the child restraint for more detailed instructions.  
Protecting the car interior  
Be careful during installation to avoid damage to the car interior caused by protruding parts or sharp edges of the  
child restraint.  
If the child restraint uses lower tether straps, never adjust the position of the seat after the straps have been secured to the  
lower tether anchorage points. Always remember to remove the straps when the child restraint is not installed.  
Fasten loose parts of child restraints, such as restraining straps, according to the manufacturer's instructions.  
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Important  
General safety recommendations  
When applicable, follow the general safety recommendations regarding seatbelt use, headrest adjustment and proper  
seating.  
Local regulations  
Regulations on where and how children should be seated and secured differ between regions. Make sure that you know  
what applies to the region you are in.  
[1]  
[2]  
Availability may vary between regions.  
If the space between the belt buckle and the child restraint is too narrow, adjust the height of the seat to make more room.  
5.6.1.2. Child restraint anchorage points  
Your car has different types of anchorage points. Be sure to use the correct anchorage points for your  
specific child restraint.  
1
2
3
3
1
2
1
2
3
Lower tether anchorage points on the floor rails of the front seats  
ISOFIX anchorage points in the lower part of the backrests of the rear seats  
Top tether anchorage points on the backs of the rear seats  
Your car's various anchorage points can be used in combination with each other or along with other fastening methods to se-  
cure different types of child restraints.  
The i-Size child restraint standard uses ISOFIX in combination with the top tether anchorage points or a support leg. This  
standard ensures that any i-Size child restraint can be used on a seat designated as i-Size approved.  
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Some child restraints are secured using a car seatbelt, usually in combination with other fastening methods.  
Note  
Manufacturer's instructions  
When using anchorage points, always follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the child restraint.  
5.6.1.2.1. ISOFIX anchorage points  
Your car is equipped with ISOFIX anchorage points that can be used to secure child restraints on a rear seat.  
The ISOFIX anchorage points can be used in combination with other fastening methods to secure i-Size and ISOFIX child re-  
straints. These anchorage points are part of an international standard for child restraints.  
Child restraint installed using ISOFIX  
Attaching to ISOFIX anchorage point  
Child restraints installed on the outer rear seats can use these anchorage points.  
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Note  
ISOFIX is an international standard for child restraint anchorage points. It is also known by other regional names such as  
LATCH and LUAS.  
The ISOFIX anchorage points for the rear seats are located behind a flap in the lower part of the backrest on the outer rear seats.  
The flap needs to be unfolded to access the anchorage points behind it.  
Note  
The unfolded flap should lie flat between the seat cushion and an installed child restraint.  
The anchorage point locations marked with the i-Size symbol are approved for i-Size child restraints.  
Note  
Manufacturer's instructions  
When using anchorage points, always follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the child restraint.  
5.6.1.2.2. Top tether anchorage points  
Your car is equipped with top tether anchorage points that can be used to secure child restraints on a rear  
seat.  
The top tether anchorage points can be used in combination with other fastening methods to secure different types of child  
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restraints.  
Fastening tether to top tether anchorage point  
Child restraints installed on the outer rear seats can use these anchorage points.  
The top tether anchorage points for the rear seats are located on the back of the outer rear seats.  
The anchorage locations are indicated by the top tether symbol.  
Warning  
Headrest and top tether straps  
The top tether straps should be routed through the hole in the car seat headrest before they are secured to the anchorage  
point. If this is not possible, follow the recommendations from the manufacturer of the child restraint.  
Important  
Parcel shelf  
If a parcel shelf is installed behind the rear seats, remove this before you install a child restraint using the top tether an-  
chorage points.  
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Note  
Manufacturer's instructions  
When using anchorage points, always follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the child restraint.  
5.6.1.2.3. Lower tether anchorage points  
Your car is equipped with lower tether anchorage points that can be used to secure child restraints on a rear  
seat.  
The lower tether anchorage points can mainly be used in combination with the car's seatbelt to secure certain rearward-facing  
child restraints.  
Fastening tether to lower tether anchorage point  
Child restraints installed on any rear seat can use these anchorage points.  
Additionally, child restraints installed on the front passenger seat can use these anchorage points if your car is equipped with  
the front lower tether accessory.  
Tip  
It is possible to attach two lower tether straps from different child restraints to the single lower tether anchorage point  
closest to the centre of the car, such as when installing two rearward-facing child restraints next to each other.  
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Anchorage points for the rear seats  
The lower tether anchorage points for the rear seats can be found at the back of the floor rails of the seats in front.  
Anchorage points for the front seat  
With the front lower tether accessory[1], the anchorage points for the front passenger seat are located on the sides of the seat's  
footwell.  
Note  
Manufacturer's instructions  
When using anchorage points, always follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the child restraint.  
[1]  
Availability may vary between regions.  
5.6.1.3. Recommended child restraints  
Only use child restraints that are recommended by Volvo, i-Size approved, universally approved or are vehicle  
specific approved where the car is included in the manufacturer’s vehicle list.  
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Child restraint[1]  
Installation type Child group/child size (ECE R44ꢀECE R129)  
Rearward-facing 40ꢀ105 cm (max 17.5 kg)  
Forward-facing 100ꢀ150 cm (max 36 kg)  
Forward-facing Group III (22ꢀ36 kg)  
Maxi-Cosi Pearl 360 + FamilyFix 360 Base[2]  
Britax Römer Kidfix i-Size[3]  
Graco Booster Basic[4]  
Volvo rear-facing child seat[5]  
Volvo booster seat[6]  
Rearward-facing 61ꢁ115 cm (max 25 kg)  
Forward-facing 105ꢁ150 cm (max 36 kg)  
Forward-facing 138ꢁ150 cm (max 36 kg)  
Volvo booster cushion[6]  
[1]  
Availability of listed child restraints may vary by region.  
Approval No: 030062  
[2]  
[3]  
[4]  
[5]  
[6]  
Approval No: 0061 01  
Approval No: ECE R44.04: E11ꢁ0444165  
Approval No: E11 129R03ꢂ08 0599 00  
Approval No: E1 129R03ꢂ09 0061 07  
5.6.1.4. Overview table of suitable locations for child  
restraints  
The following table provides an overview of the types of child restraints suitable for installation on each seat.  
1
5
3
4
2
Seat position[1]  
1
2[2]  
No  
3
4
5
i-Size child restraint systems  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No[3]  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Universally approved child restraint systems secured using the car’s seatbelt  
Other child restraint system categories[4]  
Yes  
Yes  
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Warning  
When forward-facing child restraints are installed on the front passenger seat (seat position 2), the passenger airbag  
must be enabled.  
When rearward-facing child restraints are installed on the front passenger seat (seat position 2), the passenger airbag  
must be disabled.  
Failure to follow these instructions can endanger life or lead to serious injury.  
Important  
Local regulations  
Regulations on where and how children should be seated and secured differ between regions. Make sure that you know  
what applies to the region you are in.  
[1]  
[2]  
[3]  
[4]  
According to illustration.  
Enabled airbag for forward-facing child restraints. Disabled airbag for rearward-facing child restraints.  
For more information, read the detailed child restraint information in this manual.  
For more information, contact the manufacturer of the child restraint system.  
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Related Topics

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