Recall Information; Seat Belts - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

SAFETY

Recall information

On our website, select the "Own" tab on the
upper left side of the screen and click the head-
ing "Recall Information" on the right side of the
screen. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) for your vehicle (found at the base of the
windshield). If your vehicle has any open Recalls,
they will be displayed on this page.
You can also enter the Vehicle Identification
Number in the search field on the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA)
website at: www.nhtsa.gov.
Volvo customers in Canada
For any questions regarding open recalls for your
vehicle, please contact your authorized Volvo
retailer. If your retailer is unable to answer your
questions, please contact Volvo Customer Rela-
tions at 800-663-8255, Monday through Friday,
8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST or volvocars.com/ca.
You may also write us at:
Volvo Car Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Centre
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
www.tc.gc.ca
Related information
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Occupant safety (p. 64)
•
Reporting safety defects (p. 65)
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Seat belts

Seat belts should always be worn by all occu-
pants of your vehicle. Children should be prop-
erly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster
seat determined by age, weight and height.
Most states and provinces make it mandatory for
occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.
Reversible seat belt pretensioners
Reversible seat belt pretensioners is a system in
the front seats that pulls the seat belts slightly
taut prior to a collision. This function helps posi-
tion the front seat occupants to help improve the
effects of other safety systems, e.g., the airbag
system.
Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the seat belts are in good
condition. Use water and a mild detergent for
cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function as
follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on
the strap.
WARNING
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Never repair the belt yourself; have this
work done by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician only.
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Any device used to induce slack into the
shoulder belt portion of the three-point
belt system will have a detrimental effect
on the amount of protection available to
you in the event of a collision.
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The seat back should not be tilted too far
back. The shoulder belt must be taut in
order to function properly.
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Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children who have outgrown these
devices sit in the rear seat with the seat
belt properly fastened.
Related information
•
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 68)
•
Door and seat belt reminders (p. 70)
•
Seat belt pretensioners (p. 67)