Top tether attachment points can be used when installing a child restraint on the center seat.
Tip
- Only use child restraints that are recommended by Volvo, universally approved or are vehicle-specific approved where the vehicle is included in the manufacturer’s vehicle list.
- Child restraints that use support legs are not allowed on the center rear seat.
- 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.
- 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 forward-facing child restraint, make sure you adjust the headrest of the seat to the child's height. Even if the child restraint includes a head support, it might not have been built to withstand the forces involved in a collision.
- When installing a child restraint secured using the vehicle's seat belt, or when the vehicle's seat belt is used to secure a child, make sure that brackets or other parts of the restraint do not come into contact with the seat belt buckle release button.
- If you use the vehicle seat belt when installing a child restraint, you can set the seat belt to only retract. Read more about this in a separate section of the manual.
Tip
Buckling the seat belt
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 forward 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 vehicle interior
During installation, be careful to avoid damage to the vehicle interior caused by protruding parts or sharp edges on the child restraint.
- Never adjust the backrest of a seat if there is a child restraint installed on it that uses the top tether anchor point to secure it. This can damage the child restraint or loosen the tethers that keep it fixed in place.
- Fasten loose parts of child restraints, such as restraining straps, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Important
General safety recommendations
When applicable, follow the general safety recommendations regarding seat belt use, headrest adjustment and proper seating. Make sure you read these sections of the manual before installing a child restraint.
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.
Tip
Seat belt reminder
The seat belt reminder may appear for a seat if a child restraint has been installed without using the vehicle's seat belt. You can dismiss the reminder in the instrument panel, but other warning indicators will remain active. Buckle the seat belt to remove them.