2002-2014 Volvo XC90 SUV Safety -> Child safety User Manual
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Safety  
Child safety  
NOTE! Regulations regarding the placement  
of children in cars vary from country to  
country. Check what laws apply.  
You may place:  
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a child seat or booster cushion on the  
front passenger seat, provided the  
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passenger airbag is not activated .  
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a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat  
that uses the back of the front seat as  
support.  
Child seat and seatbelt  
reminder  
If a rear-facing infant or child seat is placed in  
the front seat and secured using the seatbelt,  
the seatbelt reminder might not be activated.  
Always check that the belt is locked before  
driving off!  
Child seats and airbags are not compatible  
Child seats and airbags  
Children should sit comfortably  
and safely  
The position of a child in the car and the  
choice of equipment is dictated by the child’s  
height and weight, for more information, see  
page 31.  
Always place a child in the rear seat if the  
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passenger airbag is activated . A child in a  
child seat on the front passenger seat may  
suffer serious injury if the airbag deploys.  
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.  
WARNING!  
Persons shorter than 140 cm may only sit  
in the front passenger seat if the  
passenger airbag is deactivated.  
Volvo’s own child safety equipment is  
designed for your car. Use Volvo genuine  
equipment to best ensure that the mounting  
points and attachments are correctly  
positioned and are sufficiently strong.  
7.  
For information on activated/deacti-  
vated airbag (SRS), see page 18.  
8.  
For information on activated/deacti-  
vated airbag (SRS), see page 18.  
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Safety  
Child safety  
Pictogram on the car’s sun visor  
PM  
Safety  
Placement of children in the car  
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Front passenger seat with activated Front passenger seat without (or with deactivated ) airbag  
Weight/Age  
airbag (SRS)  
(SRS) (option)  
<10 kg  
(0–9 months)  
Not suitable for this  
age group.  
Alternatives: Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt and  
2
mounting strap. Type approval: E503135  
Rear-facing infant seat, secured with seatbelt.  
2
Type approval: E5 03160  
Rear-facing infant seat, secured in Isofix attachment. Type approval:  
2
E5 03162  
9–18 kg  
(9–36 months)  
Not suitable for this  
age group  
Alternatives: Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt and  
mounting strap.  
2
Type approval: E5 03135  
Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt.  
2
Type approval: E5 03161  
Rear-facing child seat, secured in Isofix attachment. Type approval:  
2
E5 03163  
15–36 kg  
(3–12 years)  
Not suitable for this  
age group.  
Booster cushion with or without backrest.  
Type approval: E5 03139  
1. For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS), see page 18.  
2. Suitable for certain child seats as listed in the specified type approval. Child seats may be vehicle-specific, limited, semi-universal or universal.  
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 sit in the front passenger seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated. Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger the life of the  
child.  
PN  
Safety  
Child safety  
Placement of children in the car  
Second row of seats,  
Third row of seats in  
cars seating seven.  
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Weight/age  
Second row of seats, outer seats  
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centre seat  
<10 kg  
(0–9 months)  
Alternatives: Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt,  
Rear-facing child seat,  
secured with seatbelt,  
support legs and straps.  
Not suitable for this age  
group.  
2
support and mounting strap. Type approval: E5 03135  
Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt and support  
2
2
2
Type approval: E5 03135  
legs. Type approval: E5 03160  
Rear-facing infant seat, secured with Isofix attachment and  
2
support. Type approval: E5 03162  
9–18 kg  
(9–36 months)  
Alternatives: Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt,  
Rear-facing child seat,  
secured with seatbelt,  
support legs and straps.  
Not suitable for this age  
group.  
2
support and mounting strap. Type approval: E5 03135  
Rear-facing child seat, secured with seatbelt and support.  
2
Type approval: E5 03135  
Type approval: E5 03161  
Rear-facing child seat, secured with Isofix attachment and  
2
support. Type approval: E5 03163  
15–36 kg  
(3–12 years)  
Booster cushion with or without backrest.  
Alternatives: Booster  
cushion with or without  
backrest.  
Booster cushion with or  
without backrest.  
2
Type approval: E5 03139  
2
Type approval: E5 03139  
2
3
Type approval: E5 03139  
Integrated booster  
cushion.  
Type approval: E5 03167  
1.  
2.  
3.  
In cars seating seven, the seat row must be in its rearmost position when using a child seat.  
Suitable for certain child seats as listed in the specified type approval. Child seats may be vehicle-specific, limited, semi-universal or universal.  
Integrated and approved child safety equipment for this age group.  
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Safety  
Check that:  
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the seatbelt is locked  
the head restraint position is carefully  
adjusted for the child’s head  
the belt is in contact with the child’s body  
and is not slack or twisted  
the belt lies correctly over the shoulder  
and not below it  
•
•
•
the lap belt is low over the pelvis for  
optimum protection.  
ISOFIX fixture system for child  
seats (option)  
The outer rear seats have ISOFIX attachment  
points. Contact a Volvo dealer for further  
information on child safety equipment.  
Integrated booster cushions  
(option in cars seating five,  
standard in cars seating seven)  
Volvo’s integrated booster cushion for the  
outer rear seats is specially designed to  
provide optimum safety for children.  
Combined with the regular seatbelts, the  
booster cushion is approved for children  
weighing between 15 and 36 kg.  
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Safety  
Child safety  
WARNING!  
If an integrated booster cushion has been  
subjected to great stress, such as in a  
collision, the entire booster cushion,  
including the seatbelt and bolts, must be  
replaced. Even if the integrated booster  
cushion appears undamaged, it may not  
afford the same level of protection.  
The booster cushion should also be  
replaced if it is worn or damaged. Note,  
however, that the cushion should only be  
replaced by a professional as it is vital for  
passenger safety that the booster cushion  
is properly installed. Therefore,  
replacement and any repairs to the  
cushion should be entrusted to an  
authorised Volvo workshop.  
If the cushion becomes dirty, try to clean it  
in situ. If the upholstery is so dirty that it  
needs to be washed separately, the  
instructions given above for replacing and  
installing the cushion should be followed.  
Do not modify or adapt the booster  
cushion in any way.  
Raising the booster cushion  
– Pull that handle to raise the booster  
cushion (1).  
– Grasp the cushion with both hands and  
push it backwards (2).  
Lowering the booster cushion  
– Pull the handle (1).  
– Lower the seat and press until it locks (2).  
Remember to stow away the booster cushion  
before lowering the rear seat backrest.  
– Push until it locks in place (3).  
WARNING!  
The booster cushion must be in the locked  
position before the child is placed there.  
PQ  
Safety  
Important tips!  
products, contact the manufacturer for  
clearer instructions.  
Replacing the booster cushion  
It is important that the integrated booster  
cushion is properly secured. Therefore, leave  
replacement and any repair of the cushion to  
an authorised Volvo workshop. Do not modify  
or adapt the booster cushion in any way.  
WARNING!  
When using other child safety products that  
are available on the market, it is important to  
read the installation instructions included  
with the product and follow them carefully.  
Here are some points you should consider:  
Support cushions/child seats with steel  
frames or another design that can lie  
against the seatbelt release button must  
not be used because they can cause  
accidental release of the seatbelt.  
Do not allow the top of the child seat to  
rest against the windscreen.  
Volvo has child safety products that are  
designed for and tested by Volvo.  
The child seat must always be placed  
according to the manufacturer’s directions.  
See the child seat instruction manual for  
further installation instructions.  
Extra locking function in  
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seatbelt (ALR/ELR )  
The seatbelt in the centre of the second row  
of seats has an extra locking function  
(ALR/ELR) to help hold the belt taunt in order  
to facilitate child seat installation.  
Fitting a child seat  
Volvo has child safety products that are  
designed for and tested by Volvo.  
Do not attach the child seat straps to the  
horizontal adjustment bar, springs or any of  
the rails and struts under the seat that may  
have sharp edges.  
When using other products that are available  
on the market, it is important to read the fitting  
instructions included with the product.  
When installing a child seat with the help of  
the seatbelt:  
Allow the back of the child seat to rest  
against the dashboard. (For cars not  
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Secure the seatbelt in the child seat  
following the instructions of the child seat  
manufacturer.  
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Do not attach the straps for the child seat  
to the horizontal adjustment bar, springs,  
rails or beams under the seat. Sharp  
edges can damage the straps.  
Allow the back of the child seat to rest  
against the dashboard. This applies to  
cars without a passenger airbag, or  
where the airbag is deactivated.  
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equipped with an activated front passenger  
airbag (SRS).)  
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Pull out the entire seatbelt.  
Never place a child seat in the front seat if the  
car is equipped with an activated airbag  
(SRS) on the passenger side.  
Lock the belt by inserting the locking tab  
in the buckle. A loud "click" indicates that  
the belt is locked.  
Allow the seatbelt mechanism to retract  
the belt while stretching it around the  
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NOTE! If there are any problems with instal-  
lation of child safety products, contact the  
manufacturer for clearer installation instruc-  
tions.  
Never place the child seat in the front  
seat if the car is equipped with an  
10. For information on activated/deacti-  
vated airbag (SRS), see page 18.  
11. Automatic Locking  
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activated front passenger airbag. If  
problems arise when fitting child safety  
9.  
For information on activated/deacti-  
vated airbag (SRS), see page 18.  
Retractor/Emergency Locking  
Retractor.  
PR  
Safety  
Child safety  
child seat.  
A mechanical sound will be audible from  
the seatbelt. This is normal.  
This function is automatically deactivated  
when the seatbelt is released from the buckle  
and retracts back to its starting position.  
If there are any problems with installation of  
child safety products, contact the manufac-  
turer for clearer installation instructions.  
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Related Topics

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