Child Safety; Child Seats - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

SAFETY

Child safety

Volvo has child safety equipment (child seats,
booster cushions and attachment devices)
which is designed for fitting in this particular car.
Using Volvo's child safety equipment, the opti-
mum conditions are obtained for the child to
travel safely in the car. In addition, the child safety
equipment fits well and is simple to use.
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.
Volvo recommends that children travel in rear-
facing child seats until as late an age as possible,
at least up to 3-4 years of age, and then in front-
facing booster cushions/child seats up to 10
years of age.
NOTE
In the event of questions when fitting child
safety products, contact the manufacturer for
clearer instructions.
Related information
•
Safety (p. 54)
•
Child seats (p. 68)
•
Integrated booster cushion* (p. 78)
68

Child seats

The position of a child in the car and the choice
of equipment are dictated by the child's weight
and size.
Children should sit comfortably and safely. Make
sure that the child seat is being used correctly.
Look in the installation instructions for the child
seat for the correct fitting.
NOTE
When using child safety products it is impor-
tant to read the installation instructions
included.
Location of child seats
Child seats and airbags are not compatible.
Always place child seats/booster cushions in the
second or third* seat rows if the passenger seat
airbag is activated. If a child is sitting on the front
passenger seat then he/she could suffer serious
injury if the airbag deploys.
If the airbag in the passenger seat is deactivated,
a child seat/booster cushion can be placed in the
front passenger seat.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the placement of chil-
dren in cars vary from country to country.
Check what does apply.
WARNING
Never allow anybody to stand or sit in front of
the front passenger seat.
Never sit a child on a booster cushion, in a
child seat or in a rear-facing child seat on the
front passenger seat if the airbag is activated.
No one shorter than 140 cm should ever sit
in the front passenger seat if the airbag is
activated.
Failure to follow the advice given above can
endanger life or lead to serious personal
injury.
Child seat installation
The following points are important to consider
when a child seat is being fitted in the car.
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.