Volvo XC90 Quiz
Safety

Child restraints

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Suitable child restraints should always be used when children travel in the vehicle.

Child restraint systems

Volvo XC90. Child restraints

Child safety seat

There are three main types of child restraint systems: infant seats, convertible seats and booster cushions. They are classified according 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.

Volvo XC90. Child restraints

Convertible

Volvo XC90. Child restraints

Booster cushion

  • When not in use, keep the child restraint system secured or remove it from the passenger compartment to help prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
  • A small child's head represents a considerable part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak. Volvo recommends that children up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recommends that children should ride rearward facing, properly restrained, as long as possible.

Automatic locking retractor / Emergency locking retractor (ALR/ELR)

To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with a locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut.

When attaching the seat belt to the child safety seat:

  1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Pull the seat belt out as far as it will go.
  3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle in the normal manner.
  4. Release the seat belt and route it over the child seat.

A ratcheting sound from the seat belt retractor is normal at this time. The belt will now be locked in place. This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.

Child Restraint Registration and Recall Notice

Child restraints may be recalled for safety reasons. You must register your child restraint in order 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 or go to http://www.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/register/childseat/index.cfm. In Canada, visit Transport Canada's Child Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.

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