Volvo S40 Owner's Manual page 50

2007 Volvo S40
Be sure to fasten the child tether attachment correctly to the anchor. If it is not correctly fastened, the
child seat may not be properly restrained in the event of a collision.
4. Firmly tension the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Tension
the top tether strap only after the lower anchor straps or the seat belt have been firmly tensioned.
See page 41 for on securing the child restraint to ISOFIX lower anchors.
WARNING
Never route a top tether strap over the top or around the head restraint. It should always be routed
under the head restraint.
Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted
child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. The
anchorages are not able to withstand excessive forces on them in the event of collision if full harness
seat belts or adult seat belts are installed to them. An adult who uses a belt anchored in a child restraint
anchorage runs a great risk of suffering severe injuries should a collision occur.
Do not install rear speakers that require the removal of the top tether anchors or interfere with the
proper use of the top tether strap.
43 01 Safety
Top tether anchors
NOTE
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register your child restraint to be
reached in a recall. To stay informed about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out and return the
registration card that comes with new child restraints.
Child restraint recall information is readily available in both the U.S. and Canada. For recall
information in the U.S., call the U.S. Government's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800- 424-9393. In Canada,
visit Transport Canada's Child Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.
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