02 Safety
Safety mode - moving the car
General information on child safety
WARNING
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.
If Normal mode is shown after Safety mode
See manual has been reset after attempting
to start the car (p. 44) , the car can be moved
carefully out of a dangerous position.
Never, under any circumstances, attempt
to restart the car if it smells of fuel when
the Safety mode See manual message
is displayed. Leave the car at once.
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Volvo recommends that children travel in
rear-facing child seats until as late an age as
possible, at least until 3-4 years of age, and
then front-facing booster cushions/child seats
until up to 10 years of age.
Do not move the car further than necessary.
WARNING
Related information
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If the car is in safety mode it must not be
towed. It must be transported from its
location. Volvo recommends that it is
transported to an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
General information on safety mode
(p. 43)
The position of a child in the car and the
choice of equipment are dictated by the
child's weight and size; see Child seats
(p. 47).
Related information
Safety mode - moving the car (p. 45)
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NOTE
Regulations regarding the placement of
children in cars vary from country to coun-
try. Check what does apply.
Volvo has child safety equipment (child seats,
booster cushions & attachment devices)
which is designed for your particular car.
Using Volvo's child safety equipment pro-
vides you with optimum conditions for your
child to travel safely in the car. Furthermore,
the child safety equipment fits and is easy to
use.
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