Volvo XC40 Owner's Manual page 67

tion of resting on our laurels. But we need
your help. Please remember to put your chil-
dren in the back seat, and buckle them up.
WARNING
A child restraint should never be reused if:
The vehicle has been involved in a colli-
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sion, no matter how minor
Its history is unknown
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It is older than the manufacturer's expi-
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ration date
Volvo has some very specific
recommendations
Always wear your seat belt.
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Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety
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device which, when used with a three-
point seat belt can help reduce serious
injuries during certain types of accidents.
Volvo recommends that you do not dis-
connect the airbag system in your vehicle.
Volvo strongly recommends that everyone
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in the vehicle be properly restrained.
Volvo follows NHTSA's recommendations
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and recommends that ALL children up to
and including 12 years of age sit in the rear
seat. This is strongly recommended for
children in rear-facing child seats.
Drive safely!
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Related information
Safety (p. 42)
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Child restraints (p. 65)
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Activating and deactivating child safety
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locks (p. 234)
Child restraints
Suitable child restraints should always be
used when children travel in the vehicle.
Child restraint systems
Infant seat
There are three main types of child restraint
systems: infant seats, convertible seats and
booster cushions. They are classified accord-
ing to the child's age and size.
The child restraint should be secured using a
three-point seat belt, ISOFIX/LATCH anchors
or top tether anchors.
SAFETY
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