Table for positioning of child seats when using the vehicle's seatbelts

This table provides weight and positioning recommendations for child seats.

 Note

Always read the section in the Owner's Manual on child restraint installation before installing a child restraint in the vehicle.
WeightFront seat (with deactivated airbag, only rear-facing child seats)1Front seat (with activated airbag, only front-facing child seats)1Outer rear seatCentre rear seat2

Group 0

max 10 kg

U3XUU

Group 0+

max 13 kg

U3XUU

Group 1

9-18 kg

LUF34U4, LU4

Group 2

15 - 25 kg

LUF3U, LU

Group 3

22 - 36 kg

XUF3UU

U: Suitable for universal category restraints approved for use in this mass group.

UF: Suitable for front-facing universally approved child seats.

L: Suitable for particular child restraints. These restraints may be of the specific vehicle, restricted or semi-universal categories.

X: The seat is not suitable for children in this mass group.

 Warning

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated.
  1. 1The seat cushion extension must always be retracted for the installation of child seats.
  2. 2A child seat with support legs must not be fitted in the centre seat.
  3. 3Adjust the seat to a more raised position and, if necessary, seat cushion inclination. Adjust backrest inclination.
  4. 4Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.