Seatbelt - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

SAFETY
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position and make sure that the system's func-
tion is not obstructed.
Set the correct seating position in the front seat
before driving starts.
Driver and front seat passenger should sit in the
centre of the seat with as little space as possible
between the head and the head restraint.
WHIPS and child seats
The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion is
not diminished by WHIPS.
A child seat/booster cushion can be placed on
the front passenger seat provided that the car
does not have an activated airbag on the front
passenger side.
Related information
•
Safety (p. 58)
•
Manual front seat (p. 117)
•
Power front seat* (p. 118)
•
Rear Collision Warning (p. 311)
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Seatbelt

Heavy braking can have serious consequences
if the seatbelts are not used.
It is important that the seatbelt lies against the
body so it can provide maximum protection. Do
not lean the backrest too far back. The seatbelt is
designed to protect in a normal seating position.
WARNING
Remember not to clip or hook the seatbelt to
hooks or other interior fittings, as this pre-
vents the belt from tightening properly.
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
Never modify or repair the seatbelts yourself.
Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo
workshop should be contacted.
If the seatbelt has been subjected to a major
load, such as in conjunction with a collision,
the entire seatbelt must be replaced. Some of
the seatbelt's protective properties may have
been lost even if the seatbelt does not appear
damaged. The seatbelt must also be replaced
if it shows signs of wear or damage. The new
seatbelt must be type-approved and designed
for installation at the same location as the
replaced seatbelt.
Related information
•
Safety (p. 58)
•
Seatbelt tensioner (p. 61)
•
Fastening/unfastening a seatbelt (p. 62)
•
Door and seatbelt reminder (p. 63)
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.