Installing child restraints on the second row seats
To securely install a child restraint on either of the second row seats, there is important information to read and recommendations to follow.
ISOFIX1, top and lower tether anchorage points can be used when installing a child restraint on the second row seats.
Tip
- Only use child restraints that are recommended by Volvo, universally approved or are vehicle specific approved where the car is included in the child restraint manufacturer’s vehicle list.
- Remove cushion extenders, leg supports and other accessories from the seat before installing a child restraint. If you use a kick guard accessory, this can remain on the seat.
- Any support legs of a child restraint should always be fitted directly to the floor. Do not fit support legs to any raised or uneven floor surfaces, footrests or other objects. To get enough space, adjust the seat to its rearmost position before installing.2
- Loose objects should not be stored around any support legs of a child restraint.
- Any restraining straps of a child restraint should always be secured to designated anchorage points. Do not secure restraining straps to seat rails, handles or other parts of the interior.
- When installing an adjustable, rearward-facing child restraint, adjust the child restraint according to the child’s age. Older children should be seated in a more upright position than younger ones.
- When installing a child restraint secured using the car's seatbelt or when the car's seatbelt is used to secure a child, ensure that brackets or other parts of the restraint do not come into contact with the seatbelt buckle button.
- If you use the car seatbelt when installing a child restraint, you can set the seatbelt to only retract. Read more about this in a separate section of the manual.
- When securing a child with the car's seatbelt, always start with the seatbelt's upper anchorage point adjusted to its highest level. Then lower it as needed to properly position the belt against the shoulder.
Tip
Buckling the seatbelt
It can be difficult to buckle a child sitting in a child restraint due to the narrow spaces involved. To make it easier, push the belt buckle forwards slightly. This will give you a better angle to work with. You can also temporarily move the seat next to the child restraint to get more space.
Warning
Follow the instructions
Take extra care to read all information about child safety in this manual and follow the instructions from the manufacturer of your child restraint. If you do not, the child could sustain serious injury in the event of an accident.
Important
Note
Installation questions
If you have installation questions, contact the manufacturer of the child restraint for more detailed instructions.
Protecting the car interior
During installation, be careful to avoid damage to the car interior caused by protruding parts or sharp edges of the child restraint.
- If the child restraint uses lower tether straps, never adjust the position of the seat after the straps have been secured to the lower tether anchorage points. Always remember to remove the straps when the child restraint is not installed.
- Never adjust the backrest of a seat if there is a child restraint installed on it that uses the top tether anchorage point to secure it. This can damage the child restraint or loosen the tethers keeping it fixed in place.
- Fasten loose parts of child restraints, such as restraining straps, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Important
Raised headrest
The headrest must always be raised when a child restraint is installed.
General safety recommendations
When applicable, follow the general safety recommendations regarding seatbelt use, headrest adjustment and proper seating.
Local regulations
Regulations on where and how children should be seated and secured differ between regions. Make sure that you know what applies to the region you are in.
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Seatbelt reminder
The seatbelt reminder may appear for a seat if a child restraint has been installed without using the car's seatbelt. You can dismiss the reminder in the driver display, but other warning indicators will remain active. Buckle the seatbelt to remove them.