Get Safety Guide for Volvo V60 SUV First Generation (2010-2017)

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Seatbelts ................................................................................................ 16

Airbags.................................................................................................... 19

Activating/deactivating the airbag*......................................................... 22

Side airbags (SIPS bags) ....................................................................... 24

Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................................................................. 26

WHIPS .................................................................................................... 27

When the systems deploy ...................................................................... 29

Safety mode............................................................................................ 30

Child safety............................................................................................. 31

SAFETY

01 Safety

Seatbelts

General information

Heavy braking can have serious consequences

if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure that all

passengers use their seatbelts.

It is important that the seatbelt lies against the

body so it can provide maximum protection.

Do not lean the backrest too far back. The

seatbelt is designed to protect in a normal

seating position.

Putting on a seatbelt

Pull the belt out slowly and secure it by press-

ing its locking tab into the seatbelt buckle. A

loud "click" indicates that the belt has locked.

Correctly fitted seatbelt.

Incorrectly fitted seatbelt. The belt must rest on

the shoulder.

Seatbelt height adjustment. Press the button and

move the belt vertically. Position the belt as high

as possible without it chafing against your throat.

The buckles only fit the intended lock in the rear

seat

Releasing the seatbelt

Press the red button on the seatbelt buckle and

then let the belt retract. If the seatbelt does not

retract fully, feed it in by hand so that it does

not hang loose.

The seatbelt locks and cannot be with-

drawn:

•

if it is pulled out too quickly

•

during braking and acceleration

•

if the car leans heavily.

Certain markets.

01 Safety

Seatbelts

Make sure that you:

•

do not use clips or anything else that can

prevent the seatbelt from fitting properly

•

ensure that the seatbelt is not twisted or

caught on anything

•

the hip strap must be positioned low down

(not over the abdomen)

•

tension the hip strap over the lap by pulling

the diagonal shoulder belt up towards the

shoulder.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seat-

belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this

may diminish the protection provided by the

airbag in the event of a collision.

WARNING

Each seatbelt is designed for only one per-

son.

WARNING

Never modify or repair the seatbelts your-

self. Volvo recommends that you contact an

authorised Volvo workshop.

If a seatbelt has been subjected to a major

load, such as in conjunction with a collision,

the entire seatbelt must be replaced. Some

of the protective characteristics of the seat-

belt may have been lost, even if it appears

to be undamaged. In addition, replace the

seatbelt if the belt is worn or damaged. The

new seatbelt must be type-approved and

intended for installation in the same position

as the replaced seatbelt.

Seatbelts and pregnancy

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The seatbelt should always be worn during

pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the

correct way. The diagonal section should wrap

over the shoulder then be routed between the

breasts and to the side of the abdomen.

The lap section should lay flat over the thighs

and as low as possible under the abdomen. –

It must never be allowed to ride upward.

Remove the slack from the seatbelt and ensure

that it fits as close to the body as possible. In

addition, check that there are no twists in the

seatbelt.

As the pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers

should adjust their seats and steering wheel

such that they can easily maintain control of the

vehicle as they drive (which means that they

must be able to easily operate the foot pedals

and steering wheel). The aim should be to posi-

tion the seat with as large a distance as possi-

ble between abdomen and steering wheel.

01 Safety

Seatbelts

Seatbelt reminder

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Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fasten

their seatbelts by means of an audio and visual

reminder. The audio reminder is speed

dependent, and in some cases time depend-

ent. The visual reminder is located in the roof

console and the combined instrument panel.

Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt

reminder system.

Rear seat

The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two

subfunctions:

•

Provides information on which seatbelts

are being used in the rear seat. A message

appears in the information display when

the seatbelts are in use, or if one of the rear

doors has been opened. The message is

cleared automatically after driving for

approximately 30 seconds or after press-

ing the indicator stalk's OK button.

•

Provides a warning if one of the rear seat-

belts is unfastened during travel. This

warning takes the form of a message on

the information display along with the

audio/visual signal. The warning stops

when the seatbelt is re-fastened, or it can

also be acknowledged manually by press-

ing the OK button.

The message on the information display show-

ing which seatbelts are in use is always avail-

able. Press the OK button to see stored mes-

sages.

Certain markets

An acoustic signal and indicator lamp remind

the driver and front seat passenger to use a

seatbelt if either of them is not wearing one. At

low speed, the audio reminder will sound for

the first 6 seconds.

Seatbelt tensioner

All the seatbelts are equipped with belt ten-

sioners. A mechanism in the seatbelt tensioner

tightens the seatbelt in the event of a suffi-

ciently violent collision. The seatbelt then pro-

vides more effective restraint for the occu-

pants.

WARNING

Never insert the tongue of the passenger's

seatbelt into the buckle on the driver's side.

Always insert the tongue of the seatbelt into

the buckle on the correct side. Do not make

any damages on seatbelts nor insert any

foreign objects into a buckle. The seatbelts

and buckles would then possibly not func-

tion as intended in the event of a collision.

There is a risk of serous injury.

01 Safety

Airbags

Warning symbol on the combined

instrument panel

The warning symbol in the combined instru-

ment panel illuminates when the remote con-

trol key is in key position II. The symbol clears

after approx. 6 seconds provided the airbag

system is fault-free.

WARNING

If the warning symbol for the airbag system

remains illuminated or illuminates while driv-

ing, it means that the airbag system does

not have full functionality. The symbol indi-

cates a fault in the seatbelt tensioner sys-

tem, SIPS, the IC system or some other fault

in the system. Volvo recommends that you

contact an authorised Volvo workshop

immediately.

As well as the warning symbol, a message may

appear on the information display in appropri-

ate cases. If the warning symbol malfunctions,

the warning triangle illuminates and

SRS

Airbag Service required

or SRS Airbag

Service urgent

appears in the display. Volvo

recommends that you contact an authorised

Volvo workshop immediately.

Airbag system

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Airbag system, left-hand drive car.

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Airbag system, right-hand drive car.

The system consists of airbags and sensors. A

sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors

and the airbag(s) are inflated and become hot.

To cushion the impact, the airbag deflates

when compressed. When this occurs, smoke

escapes into the car. This is completely nor-

mal. The entire process, including inflation and

deflation of the airbag, occurs within tenths of

a second.

WARNING

Volvo recommends that you contact an

authorised Volvo workshop for repair.

Defective work in the airbag system could

cause malfunction and result in serious per-

sonal injury.

01 Safety

Airbags

NOTE

The sensors react differently depending on

the course of the collision and whether or

not the seatbelts on the driver and passen-

ger side are used.

It is therefore possible that only one (or

none) of the airbags may inflate in a colli-

sion. The airbag system senses the force of

the collision on the car and adapts accord-

ingly so that one or more airbags are

deployed.

The capacity of the airbags is also adapted

to the collision force to which the vehicle is

subjected.

Airbag on the driver's side

The car has an airbag to supplement the pro-

tection afforded by the seatbelt on the driver's

side. It is folded up into the centre of the steer-

ing wheel. The steering wheel is marked

AIRBAG.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seat-

belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this

may diminish the protection provided by the

airbag in the event of a collision.

Passenger airbag

Location of the front passenger airbag in a left-

hand drive car.

Location of the front passenger airbag in a right-

hand drive car.

The car has an airbag to supplement the pro-

tection afforded by the seatbelt on the passen-

ger side. It is folded up into a compartment

above the glovebox. Its cover panel is marked

AIRBAG.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If the belt

is not used or is used incorrectly, this may

diminish the protection provided by the air-

bag in the event of a collision.

To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag

deploys, passengers must sit as upright as

possible with their feet on the floor and

backs against the backrest. Seatbelts must

be secured.

WARNING

Do not put objects in front of or above the

dashboard where the passenger airbag is

located.

01 Safety

Airbags

WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a

booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag

is activated.

Never allow anybody to stand or sit in front

of the front passenger seat.

No one shorter than 140 cm should ever sit

in the front passenger seat if the airbag is

activated.

Failure to follow the advice given above can

endanger life.

01 Safety

Activating/deactivating the airbag*

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Key switch off - PACOS*

General information

The airbag for the front passenger seat can be

deactivated if the car is equipped with a switch,

PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch). For

information on how to activate/deactivate, see

under the heading Activating/deactivating.

Key switch off/switch

The switch for the passenger airbag (PACOS)

is located on the passenger end of the instru-

ment panel and is accessible when the pas-

senger door is open (see under the heading

below, Activating/deactivating).

Check that the switch is in the required posi-

tion. Volvo recommends that the remote con-

trol key's key blade be used to change posi-

tion.

For information on the key blade, see

page 48.

WARNING

Failure to follow the advice given above

could endanger the life of passengers in the

car.

WARNING

If the car is equipped with a front passenger

airbag, but does not have a PACOS switch

(Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch), then the

airbag will always be activated.

WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a

booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag

is activated and the symbol

in the roof

console is illuminated. Failure to follow this

advice could endanger the life of the child.

WARNING

Do not allow anyone to sit in the front pas-

senger seat if the message in the roof con-

sole (see page 23) indicates that the air-

bag is deactivated and if the warning sym-

bol for the airbag system is also displayed

in the combined instrument panel. This indi-

cates that there has been a severe malfunc-

tion. Visit a workshop as soon as possible.

Volvo recommends that you contact an

authorised Volvo workshop.

Activating/deactivating

Switch location.

The airbag is activated. With the switch in

this position, persons taller than 140 cm

can sit in the front passenger seat, but

never children in a child seat or on a

booster cushion.

The airbag is deactivated. With the switch

in this position, children in a child seat or

on a booster cushion can sit in the front

passenger seat, but never persons taller

than 140 cm.

01 Safety

Activating/deactivating the airbag*

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

WARNING

Activated airbag (passenger seat):

Never place a child in a child seat or on a

booster cushion on the front passenger seat

when the airbag is activated. This applies to

everyone shorter than 140 cm.

Deactivated airbag (passenger seat):

No one taller than 140 cm should ever sit in

the front passenger seat when the airbag is

deactivated.

Failure to follow the advice given above can

endanger life.

NOTE

When the remote control key is in key posi-

tion II the warning symbol for the airbag is

displayed on the combined instrument

panel for approx. 6 seconds (see page 19).

Following which, the indicator in the roof

console is illuminated showing the correct

status for the front passenger seat airbag.

For more information about the different key

positions for the remote control key, see

page 78.

Activated airbag

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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag is

activated.

A warning symbol in the roof console indicates

that the airbag for the front passenger seat is

activated (see preceding illustration).

Deactivated airbag

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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag is

deactivated.

A text message and a symbol in the roof con-

sole indicate that the airbag for the front pas-

senger seat is deactivated (see preceding illus-

tration).

01 Safety

Side airbags (SIPS bags)

Side airbag

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In a side impact collision a large proportion of

the collision force is transferred by the SIPS

(Side Impact Protection System) to beams, pil-

lars, the floor, the roof and other structural

parts of the body. The side airbags at the driv-

er's and front passenger seats protect the

chest area and the hip and are an important

part of the SIPS.

The SIPS bag system consists of two main

components, side airbag and sensors. The

side airbags are located in the front seat back-

rests.

WARNING

•

Volvo recommends that repairs are only

carried out by an authorised Volvo

workshop. Defective work in the SIPS-

bag system could cause malfunction

and result in serious personal injury.

•

Do not put objects in the area between

the outside of the seat and the door

panel, since this area is required by the

side airbag.

•

Volvo recommends the use only of car

seat covers approved by Volvo. Other

seat covers may impede the operation

of the side airbags.

•

The side airbag is a supplement to the

seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.

Child seats and side airbags

The protection provided by the car to children

seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion

is not diminished by the side airbag.

A child seat or booster cushion can be placed

on the front passenger seat provided that the

car does not have an activated

passenger air-

bag.

Location

Driver's seat, left-hand drive.

Front passenger seat, left-hand drive.

The SIPS bag system consists of side airbags

and sensors. A sufficiently violent collision trips

For information on activating/deactivating the airbag, see page 22.

01 Safety

Side airbags (SIPS bags)

the sensors and the side airbags are inflated.

The airbag inflates between the occupant and

the door panel and thereby cushions the initial

impact. The airbag deflates when compressed

by the collision. The side airbag is normally only

deployed on the side of the collision.

01 Safety

Inflatable Curtain (IC)

Properties

The inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is a

part of SIPS and the airbags. It is fitted in the

headlining along both sides of the roof and

protects the car's occupants sitting in the outer

seats. A sufficiently violent collision trips the

sensors and the inflatable curtain is inflated.

The inflatable curtain helps to prevent the

driver and passengers from striking their heads

on the inside of the car during a collision.

WARNING

Never hang or attach heavy items onto the

handles in the roof. The hook is only

designed for light clothing (not for solid

objects such as umbrellas for example).

Do not screw or install anything onto the

car's headlining, door pillars or side panels.

This could compromise the intended pro-

tection. Volvo recommends that you only

ever use Volvo genuine parts that are

approved for placement in these areas.

WARNING

Do not load the car higher than 50 mm under

the top edge of the door windows. Other-

wise, the intended protection of the inflat-

able curtain, which is concealed in the head-

lining, may be compromised.

WARNING

The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the

seatbelts.

Always use a seatbelt.

01 Safety

WHIPS

Protection against whiplash injury –

WHIPS

The whiplash protection system (WHIPS) con-

sists of energy absorbing backrests and spe-

cially designed head restraints in the front

seats. The system is actuated by a rear-end

collision, where the angle and speed of the col-

lision, and the nature of the colliding vehicle all

have an influence.

WARNING

The WHIPS system is a supplement to the

seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.

Properties of the seat

When the WHIPS system is deployed, the front

seat backrests are lowered backward to alter

the seating position of the driver and front seat

passenger. This reduces the risk of whiplash

injury.

WARNING

Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS

system yourself. Volvo recommends that

you contact an authorised Volvo workshop.

WHIPS system and child seats/booster

cushions

The protection provided by the car to children

seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion

is not diminished by the WHIPS system.

Correct seating position

For the best possible protection, the driver and

front seat passenger should sit in the centre of

the seat with as little space as possible

between the head and the head restraint.

Do not obstruct the WHIPS system

Do not leave any objects on the floor behind the

driver's seat/passenger seat that may prevent the

WHIPS system from functioning.

WARNING

Do not squeeze rigid objects between the

rear seat cushion and the front seat back-

rest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the

function of the WHIPS system.

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WHIPS

Do not place objects on the rear seat that may

prevent the WHIPS system from functioning.

WARNING

If a rear seat backrest is folded down, the

corresponding front seat must be moved

forward so that it does not touch the folded

backrest.

WARNING

If a seat has been subjected to extreme

forces, such as due to a rear-end collision,

the WHIPS system must be checked. Volvo

recommends that it is checked by an

authorised Volvo workshop.

Part of the WHIPS system's protective

capacity may have been lost even if the

seats appear to be undamaged.

Volvo recommends that you contact an

authorised Volvo workshop to have the sys-

tem checked even after a minor rear-end

collision.

01 Safety

When the systems deploy

System Triggered

Seatbelt tensioner,

front seat

In the event of a

frontal collision,

and/or side-impact

collision, and/or

rear-end collision

and/or overturning

Seatbelt tensioner,

rear seat

In a frontal collision

and/or side-impact

accident and/or

overturning

Airbags (SRS)

In a frontal collision

Side airbags (SIPS) In a side-impact

accident

Inflatable Curtain IC In the event of a side

impact and/or over-

turning and/or some

frontal collisions

Whiplash protection

WHIPS

In a rear-end colli-

sion

The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a col-

lision without airbag deployment. A number of factors such

as the rigidity and weight of the object hit, the speed of the

car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the different

safety systems of the car are activated.

If the airbags have deployed, the following is

recommended:

•

Recovering the car. Volvo recommends

that you have it conveyed to an authorised

Volvo workshop. Do not drive with

deployed airbags.

•

Volvo recommends that you engage an

authorised Volvo workshop to handle the

replacement of components in the car's

safety systems.

•

Always contact a doctor.

NOTE

The airbags and belt tensioner system are

deployed only once during a collision.

WARNING

The airbag control module is located in the

centre console. If the centre console is

drenched with water or other liquid, discon-

nect the battery cables. Do not attempt to

start the car since the airbags may deploy.

Recovering the car. Volvo recommends that

you have it conveyed to an authorised Volvo

workshop.

WARNING

Never drive with deployed airbags. They

can make steering difficult. Other safety

systems may also be damaged. The smoke

and dust created when the airbags are

deployed can cause skin and eye irritation/

injury after intensive exposure. In case of

irritation, wash with cold water. The rapid

deployment sequence and airbag fabric

may cause friction and skin burns.

01 Safety

Safety mode

Driving after a collision

If the car is involved in a collision, the text

Safety mode See manual may appear on the

information display. This means that the car

has reduced functionality. Safety mode is a

protective state that is enforced when the col-

lision may have damaged any of the car's vital

functions, such as the fuel lines, sensors for

one of the safety systems, or the brake system.

Attempting to start the car

First, check that no fuel is leaking from the car.

There must be no smell of fuel either.

If everything seems normal and you have

checked for indications of fuel leakage, you

may attempt to start the car.

Remove the remote control key and open the

driver's door. If a message is now shown to the

effect that the ignition is on, press the start

button. Then close the door and reinsert the

remote control key. The car's electronics will

now try to reset themselves to normal mode.

Then try to start the car.

If the message

Safety mode See manual is

still shown on the display then the car must not

be driven or towed, but a vehicle recovery serv-

ice used instead. Even if the car appears to be

driveable, hidden damage may make the car

impossible to control once moving.

Moving the car

If Normal mode is shown after Safety mode

See manual

has been reset, the car can be

moved carefully out of a dangerous position.

Do not move the car further than necessary.

WARNING

Never attempt to repair your car or reset the

electronics yourself if the car has been in

safety mode. This could result in personal

injury or the car not functioning as normal.

Volvo recommends that you engage an

authorised Volvo workshop to check and

restore the car to normal status after

Safety

mode See manual

has been displayed.

WARNING

Never, under any circumstances, attempt to

restart the car if it smells of fuel when the

Safety mode See manual message is dis-

played. Leave the car at once.

WARNING

If the car is in safety mode it must not be

towed. It must be transported from its loca-

tion. Volvo recommends that it is transpor-

ted to an authorised Volvo workshop.

01 Safety

Child safety

Children should sit comfortably and

safely

Volvo recommends that children travel in rear-

facing child seats until as late an age as pos-

sible, at least until 3-4 years of age, and then

front-facing booster cushions/child seats until

up to 10 years of age.

The position of a child in the car and the choice

of equipment are dictated by the child's weight

and size, for more information, see page 32.

NOTE

Regulations regarding the placement of

children in cars vary from country to coun-

try. Check what does apply.

Children of all ages and sizes must always sit

correctly secured in the car. Never allow a child

to sit on the knee of a passenger.

Volvo has child safety equipment (child seats,

booster cushions & attachment devices) which

is designed for your particular car. Using Vol-

vo's child safety equipment provides you with

optimum conditions for your child to travel

safely in the car. Furthermore, the child safety

equipment fits and is easy to use.

NOTE

In the event of questions when fitting child

safety products, contact the manufacturer

for clearer instructions.

Child seats

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Child seats and airbags are not compatible.

NOTE

When using child safety products it is

important to read the installation instruc-

tions included.

WARNING

Do not secure the straps of the child seat to

the seat's horizontal adjustment bar,

springs or the rails and beams under the

seat. Sharp edges may damage the straps.

Look in the installation instructions for the child

seat for the correct fitting.

Location of child seats

You may place:

•

a child seat/booster cushion on the pas-

senger seat, provided the passenger air-

bag is not activated

•

one or more child seats/booster cushions

in the rear seat.

Always fit child seats/booster cushions in the

rear seat if the passenger airbag is activated. If

a child is sitting on the front passenger seat

then he/she could suffer serious injury if the

airbag deploys.

For information on activated/deactivated airbag, see page 22.

01 Safety

Child safety

WARNING

Never place a child in a child seat or on a

booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag

(SRS) is activated.

No one shorter than 140 cm should ever sit

in the front passenger seat if the airbag

(SRS) is activated.

Failure to follow the advice given above can

endanger life.

WARNING

Booster cushions/child seats with steel

braces or some other design that could rest

on the seatbelt buckle's opening button

must not be used, as they could cause the

seatbelt buckle to open accidentally.

Do not allow the upper section of the child

seat to rest against the windscreen.

Label Airbag

The label becomes visible when the passenger

door is opened; see the illustration on page 22.

Recommended child seats

Weight Front seat (with deactivated air-

bag)

Outer rear seat Centre rear seat

Group 0

max 10 kg

Group 0+

max 13 kg

Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) -

rear-facing child seat, secured with the

ISOFIX fixture system.

Type approval: E5 04301146

(L)

Group 0

max 10 kg

Group 0+

max 13 kg

Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) -

rear-facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt.

Type approval: E1 04301146

(U)

Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) -

rear-facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt.

Type approval: E1 04301146

(U)

Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) -

rear-facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt.

Type approval: E1 04301146

(U)

With regard to other child seats your car should be included in the manufacturer's enclosed list of vehicles or be universally approved in accordance with the ECE R44 legal requirement.

01 Safety

Child safety

Weight Front seat (with deactivated air-

bag)

Outer rear seat Centre rear seat

Group 0

max 10 kg

Group 0+

max 13 kg

Child seats which are universally

approved.

(U)

Child seats which are universally

approved.

(U)

Child seats which are universally

approved.

(U)

Group 1

9-18 kg

Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat

(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-

facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt and straps.

Type approval: E5 04192

(L)

Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat

(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-

facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt and straps.

Type approval: E5 04192

(L)

Group 1

9-18 kg

Child seats which are universally

approved.

(U)

Child seats which are universally

approved.

(U)

Child seats which are universally

approved.

(U)

Group 2

15-25 kg

Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat

(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-

facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt and straps.

Type approval: E5 04192

(L)

Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat

(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - rear-

facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt and straps.

Type approval: E5 04192

(L)

01 Safety

Child safety

Weight Front seat (with deactivated air-

bag)

Outer rear seat Centre rear seat

Group 2

15-25 kg

Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat

(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - front-

facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt.

Type approval: E5 04191

(L)

Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat

(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - front-

facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt.

Type approval: E5 04191

(L)

Volvo rear-facing/turnable child seat

(Volvo Convertible Child Seat) - front-

facing child seat, secured with the

car's seatbelt.

Type approval: E5 04191

(L)

Group 2/3

15-36 kg

Volvo booster seat with backrest

(Volvo Booster Seat with backrest).

Type approval: E1 04301169

(UF)

Volvo booster seat with backrest

(Volvo Booster Seat with backrest).

Type approval: E1 04301169

(UF)

Volvo booster seat with backrest

(Volvo Booster Seat with backrest).

Type approval: E1 04301169

(UF)

Group 2/3

15-36 kg

Booster cushion with and without

backrest (Booster Cushion with and

without backrest).

Type approval: E5 03139

(UF)

Booster cushion with and without

backrest (Booster Cushion with and

without backrest).

Type approval: E5 03139

(UF)

Booster cushion with and without

backrest (Booster Cushion with and

without backrest).

Type approval: E5 03139

(UF)

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Weight Front seat (with deactivated air-

bag)

Outer rear seat Centre rear seat

Group 2/3

15-36 kg

Integrated booster cushion (Integrated

Booster Cushion) - available as a fac-

tory fitted option.

Type approval: E5 04189

(B)

L: Suitable for specific child seats. These child seats may be intended for use in a special car model, limited or semi-universal categories.

U: Suitable for universally approved child seats in this weight class.

UF: Suitable for front-facing universally approved child seats in this weight class.

B: Built-in child seats approved for this weight class.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Integrated two-stage booster

cushions*

Correct position, the seatbelt should be posi-

tioned in on the shoulder.

Incorrect position, the head restraint must be

adjusted as high as the head and the seatbelt must

not be below the shoulder.

The booster cushions are specially designed to

provide optimum safety. In combination with

the seatbelt they are approved for children who

weigh between 15 and 36 kg and who are at

least 95 cm in height.

Check before driving that:

•

the integrated 2-stage booster cushion is

correctly set (see table page 36) and in

locked position

•

the seatbelt is in contact with the child's

body and is not slack or twisted

•

the seatbelt does not lie across the child's

throat or below the shoulder (see preced-

ing illustrations)

•

the lap section of the seatbelt is positioned

low over the pelvis to provide optimal pro-

tection.

For instructions on adjusting the booster cush-

ion's two levels, see pages 36–37.

Raising the two-stage booster cushion

The integrated booster cushion can be folded

up into two stages. How many stages the cush-

ion should be folded up depends on the child's

weight.

Stage 1 Stage 2

Weight 22-36 kg 15-25 kg

Stage 1

Pull the handle forward and up in order to

release the booster cushion.

Press the booster cushion backwards to

lock.

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Stage 2

Start from the lower stage. Press the but-

ton.

Lift the booster cushion up at the front edge

and press it back against the backrest to lock.

WARNING

Volvo recommends that repair or replace-

ment is only carried out by an authorised

Volvo workshop. Do not make any modifi-

cations or additions to the booster cushion.

If an integrated booster cushion has been

subjected to a major load, such as in con-

junction with a collision, the entire booster

cushion must be replaced. Even if the

booster cushion appears to be undamaged,

it may not afford the same level of protec-

tion. The booster cushion must also be

replaced if it is heavily worn.

NOTE

It is not possible to adjust the booster cush-

ion from stage 2 to stage 1. It must first be

reset by being fully folded into the seat

cushion. Refer to the heading below, Low-

ering the two-stage booster cushion.

Lowering the two-stage booster cushion

Lowering can take place from both the upper

and lower stage to fully lowered position in the

cushion. However, it is not possible to adjust

the booster cushion from the upper stage to

the lower stage.

Pull the handle forwards to release the

cushion.

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Press down with your hand in the centre of

the cushion in order to lock it.

WARNING

If the instructions regarding the two-stage

booster cushion are not followed then this

could cause serious injury to a child in the

event of an accident.

IMPORTANT

Check that there are no loose objects (e.g.

toys) left behind in the space under the

cushion before lowering.

NOTE

The booster cushion must be lowered first

when lowering the backrest.

Child safety locks, rear doors

The controls for operating the rear door power

windows and the rear door opening handles

can be blocked from opening from the inside.

For more information, see page 62.

ISOFIX fixture system for child seats

Mounting points for the ISOFIX fixture system

are concealed behind the lower section of the

rear seat backrest, in the outer seats.

The location of the mounting points is indicated

by symbols in the backrest upholstery (see pre-

ceding illustration).

Press the seat cushion down to access the

mounting points.

Always follow the manufacturer's installation

instructions when connecting a child seat to

the ISOFIX mounting points.

Size classes

Child seats are in different sizes – cars are in

different sizes. This means that not all child

seats are suitable for all seats in all car models.

Consequently, there is a size classification for

child seats using the ISOFIX fixture system in

order to assist users in choosing the correct

child seat (see the following table).

Size

class

Description

A Full size, front-facing child

seat

B Reduced size (alt. 1), front-

facing child seat

B1 Reduced size (alt.2), front-

facing child seat

C Full size, rear-facing child

seat

D Reduced size, rear-facing

child seat

E Rear-facing infant seat

F Transverse infant seat, left-

hand

G Transverse infant seat, right-

hand

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WARNING

Never place a child in the passenger seat if

the car is equipped with an activated airbag.

NOTE

If an ISOFIX child seat has no size classifi-

cation then the car model must be included

on the child seat's vehicle list.

NOTE

Volvo recommends that you contact an

authorised Volvo dealer for recommenda-

tions about which ISOFIX child seats Volvo

recommends.

Types of ISOFIX child seat

Type of child seat Weight Size class Passenger seats for ISOFIX installation of child seats

Front seat Outer rear seat

Infant seat transverse max 10 kg F X X

G X X

Infant seat, rear-facing max 10 kg E X OK

(IL)

Infant seat, rear-facing max 13 kg E X OK

(IL)

D X OK

(IL)

C X OK

(IL)

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Type of child seat Weight Size class Passenger seats for ISOFIX installation of child seats

Front seat Outer rear seat

Child seat, rear-facing 9-18 kg D X OK

(IL)

C X OK

(IL)

Front-facing child seat 9-18 kg B X

(IUF)

B1 X

(IUF)

A X

(IUF)

X: The ISOFIX position is not suitable for ISOFIX child seats in this weight class and/or size class.

IL: Suitable for specific ISOFIX child seats. These child seats may be intended for use in a special car model, limited or semi-universal categories.

IUF: Suitable for front-facing ISOFIX child seats that are universally approved in this weight class.

Volvo recommends rear-facing child seats for this group.

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Upper mounting points for child seats

The car is equipped with upper mounting

points for certain front-facing child seats.

These mounting points are located on the rear

of the seat.

The upper mounting points are primarily

intended for use with front-facing child seats.

Volvo recommends that small children should

sit in rear-facing child seats to as late an age

as possible.

NOTE

Fold the head restraints in order to facilitate

fitting this type of child seat in cars with

folding head restraints on the outer seats.

NOTE

For cars equipped with a cargo area cover

over the cargo area, this must be removed

before a child seat can be fitted in the

mounting points.

For detailed information on how the child seat

should be tensioned in the upper mounting

points, see the seat manufacturer's instruc-

tions.

WARNING

The child seat's straps must always be

drawn through the hole in the head restraint

leg before they are tensioned at the attach-

ment point.

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