Safety In The Passenger Compartment; Always Use Seatbelts; Putting On A Seatbelt; Releasing The Seatbelt - Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual

01 Safety

Safety in the passenger compartment

01

Always use seatbelts

Heavy braking can have serious conse-
quences 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 protec-
tion. Do not lean the backrest too far back.
The seatbelt is designed to protect in a nor-
mal seating position.

Putting on a seatbelt

Pull the seatbelt out slowly and secure it by
pressing the buckle into the lock. A loud
"click" indicates that the seatbelt has locked.
The buckles only fit the intended lock in the
1
rear seat.
1
Certain markets
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Releasing the seatbelt

Press the red lock button and then let the
seatbelt retract. If the seatbelt does not re-
tract fully, feed the seatbelt in by hand so
that it does not hang loose.
The seatbelt locks and cannot be withdrawn:
• if it is pulled out too quickly.
• during braking and acceleration.
• if the car leans heavily.
Keep in mind the following:
• 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 as
illustrated.
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. Contact an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
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.