Convertible Seats

Suitable child restraints should always be used when children (depending on their age/size) are seated in the vehicle.

Securing a Convertible Seat with the Seat Belt

Do not place the convertible seat in the front passenger's seat.

Convertible seats can be used in either a forward or rearward-facing position, depending on the age and size of the child.

Check the seat belt routing through the convertible seat.

1. 1
   Place the convertible seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.

   • 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.
   • Convertible child seats must only be installed in the rear seat.
   • A rear-facing convertible seat should not be positioned behind the driver's seat unless there is adequate space for safe installation.
2. 2
   Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat according to the child restraint manufac- turer's instructions.

   

   Fasten the seat belt.

3. 3
   Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.
4. 4
   Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function.
5. 5
   Press the convertible seat firmly in place, let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's automatic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in place.

   

   Pull out the shoulder portion of the seat belt.

6. 6
   Push and pull the convertible seat along the seat belt path to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.

   The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.

   

   Make sure the convertible seat is securely in place.