Volvo V60 Twin Engine (2018 year). Instruction - part 2

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Seatbelt - loosening

Loosen the seatbelt (p. 30) when the car is sta-
tionary.

Press the red button on the seatbelt buckle and
then let the belt retract. If the seatbelt does not
retract fully, feed it in by hand so that it does not
hang loose.

Related information

•

Seatbelt - putting on (p. 31)

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Seatbelt reminder (p. 33)

Seatbelt - pregnancy

Seatbelt (p. 30) must always be worn during
pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the
correct way.

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The diagonal section should wrap over the shoul-
der then be routed between the breasts and to
the side of the abdomen.

The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and
as low as possible under the abdomen. It must
never be allowed to ride upward. Remove the
slack from the seatbelt and ensure that it fits as
close to the body as possible. In addition, check
that there are no twists in the seatbelt.

As the pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers
must adjust the seat (p. 84) and steering wheel
(p. 89) such that they can easily maintain con-
trol of the vehicle as they drive (which means that
they must be able to easily operate the foot ped-
als and steering wheel). The aim should be to

position the seat with as large a distance as pos-
sible between abdomen and steering wheel.

Related information

•

Seatbelt - putting on (p. 31)

•

Seatbelt - loosening (p. 32)

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Seatbelt reminder

Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fasten
their (p. 31) seatbelt by means of an audio and
visual reminder.

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The audio reminder is speed dependent, and in
some cases time dependent. The visual reminder
is located in the roof console and in the com-
bined instrument panel (p. 68).

Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt
reminder system.

Rear seat

The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two
subfunctions:

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Provides information on which seatbelts
(p. 30) are being used in the rear seat. A
message appears in the combined instru-
ment panel when the seatbelts are in use, or
if one of the rear doors has been opened.

The message is acknowledged automatically
after approximately 30 seconds driving or
after pressing the indicator stalk OK button
(p. 112). If anyone is unbelted then the mes-
sage can only be acknowledged manually by
pressing the indicator stalk OK button.

•

Provides a warning if one of the rear seat-
belts is unfastened during travel. This warn-
ing takes the form of a message in the com-
bined instrument panel along with the audio/
visual signal. The warning stops when the
seatbelt is re-fastened, or it can also be
acknowledged manually by pressing the OK
button.

The combined instrument panel's information dis-
play shows which seatbelts are in use. This infor-
mation is always available.

Certain markets

An acoustic signal and indicator lamp remind the
driver and front seat passenger to use a seatbelt
if either of them is not wearing one. At low speed,
the audio reminder will sound for the first 6 sec-
onds.

Seatbelt tensioner

All the seatbelts (p. 30) are equipped with belt
tensioners. A mechanism in the seatbelt ten-
sioner tightens the seatbelt in the event of a suf-
ficiently violent collision. The seatbelt then pro-
vides more effective restraint for the occupants.

WARNING

Never insert the tongue of the passenger's

seatbelt into the buckle on the driver's side.

Always insert the tongue of the seatbelt into

the buckle on the correct side. Do not make

any damages on seatbelts nor insert any for-

eign objects into a buckle. The seatbelts and

buckles would then possibly not function as

intended in the event of a collision. There is a

risk of serous injury.

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Safety - warning symbol

The warning symbol is shown if a fault is
detected during fault tracing or if a system has
been activated. Where required, the warning
symbol is shown together with a message in the
combined instrument panel (p. 68) information
display.

Warning triangle and warning symbol for the airbag sys-

tem (p. 34) in the combined instrument panel.

The warning symbol in the combined instrument
panel illuminates when the remote control key is
in key position II (p. 83). The symbol clears
after approx. 6 seconds provided the airbag sys-
tem is fault-free.

WARNING

If the warning symbol for the airbag system

remains illuminated or illuminates while driv-

ing, it means that the airbag system does not

have full functionality. The symbol indicates a

fault in the seatbelt tensioner system, SIPS,

the IC system or some other fault in the sys-

tem. Volvo recommends that you contact an

authorised Volvo workshop immediately.

If the warning symbol malfunctions, the warning
triangle illuminates and 

SRS airbag Service

required

 or 

SRS airbag Service urgent

appears in the display. Volvo recommends that
you contact an authorised Volvo workshop imme-
diately.

Related information

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General information on safety mode (p. 43)

Airbag system

In the event of a frontal collision the airbag sys-
tem helps to protect the head, face and chest of
the driver and passenger.

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Airbag system viewed from above, left-hand-drive car.

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Airbag system viewed from above, right-hand-drive car.

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The system consists of airbags and sensors. A
sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and
the airbag(s) are inflated and become hot. The
airbag cushions the initial collision impact for the
occupant. The airbag deflates when compressed
by the collision. When this occurs, smoke
escapes into the car. This is completely normal.
The entire process, including inflation and defla-
tion of the airbag, occurs within tenths of a sec-
ond.

If the airbags have deployed, the following is rec-
ommended:

•

Recovering the car. Volvo recommends that
you have it conveyed to an authorised Volvo
workshop. Do not drive with deployed air-
bags.

•

Volvo recommends that you engage an
authorised Volvo workshop to handle the
replacement of components in the car's
safety systems.

•

Always contact a doctor.

WARNING

The airbag system's control module is located

in the centre console. If the centre console is

drenched with water or other liquid, discon-

nect the cables to the starter battery. Do not

attempt to start the car since the airbags may

deploy. Recovering the car. Volvo recom-

mends that you have it conveyed to an

authorised Volvo workshop.

WARNING

Never drive with deployed airbags. They can

make steering difficult. Other safety systems

may also be damaged. The smoke and dust

created when the airbags are deployed can

cause skin and eye irritation/injury after inten-

sive exposure. In case of irritation, wash with

cold water. The rapid deployment sequence

and airbag fabric may cause friction and skin

burns.

WARNING

Volvo recommends that you contact an

authorised Volvo workshop for repair. Defec-

tive work in the airbag system could cause

malfunction and result in serious personal

injury.

NOTE

The detectors react differently depending on
the nature of the collision and whether or not
the seatbelts are fastened. Applies to all belt
positions.

It is therefore possible that only one (or none)
of the airbags may inflate in a collision. The
detectors sense the force of the collision on
the vehicle and the action is adapted accord-
ingly so that one or more airbags are
deployed.

Related information

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Driver airbag (p. 36)

•

Passenger airbag (p. 36)

•

Safety - warning symbol (p. 34)

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Driver airbag

To supplement the protection afforded by the
seatbelt (p. 30) the car is equipped on the driv-
er's side with an airbag (p. 34).

This airbag is fitted into the centre of the steering
wheel. The steering wheel is marked AIRBAG.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If the belt

is not used or is used incorrectly, this may

diminish the protection provided by the airbag

in the event of a collision.

Related information

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Passenger airbag (p. 36)

Passenger airbag

To supplement the protection afforded by the
seatbelt (p. 30) on the passenger side, the car
is equipped with an airbag (p. 34).

The airbag is folded up into a compartment
above the glovebox. Its cover panel is marked
AIRBAG.

Location of the front passenger airbag in a left-hand

drive car.

Location of the front passenger airbag in a right-hand

drive car.

Label for passenger airbag

Label on the passenger side's sun visor.

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Label on the passenger side's door pillar. The label

becomes visible when the passenger door is opened.

The warning label for the passenger airbag is
positioned as shown above.

WARNING

Never use a rear-facing child seat on a seat

protected by an activated airbag. Failure to

follow this advice can lead to death or serious

injury to the child.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If the belt

is not used or is used incorrectly, this may

diminish the protection provided by the airbag

in the event of a collision.
To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag

deploys, passengers must sit as upright as

possible with their feet on the floor and backs

against the backrest. Seatbelts must be

secured.

WARNING

Do not put objects in front of or above the

dashboard where the passenger airbag is

located.

WARNING

Never allow anybody to stand or sit in front of

the front passenger seat.
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front

passenger seat if the passenger airbag is

activated.
Front-facing passengers (children and adults)

must never sit on the front passenger seat if

the passenger airbag is deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above can

endanger life or lead to serious personal

injury.

Switch - PACOS

*

The front passenger airbag can be deactivated
(p. 38) if the car is equipped with a switch,
PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch).

WARNING

If the car is equipped with an airbag for the

front passenger seat, but does not have a

switch PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off

Switch), then the airbag will always be acti-

vated.

Related information

•

Driver airbag (p. 36)

•

Child seats (p. 46)

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Passenger airbag - activating/

deactivating*

The front passenger airbag (p. 36) can be deac-
tivated if the car is equipped with a switch,
PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch).

Switch - PACOS

The switch for the passenger airbag (PACOS) is
located on the passenger end of the instrument
panel and is accessible when the passenger door
is open.

Check that the switch is in the required position.
The remote control key's key blade (p. 169)
should be used to change position.

Location of airbag switch.

ON- the airbag is activated. With the switch
in this position, all front-facing passengers

(children and adults) can sit safely on the
passenger seat.
OFF - the airbag is deactivated. With the
switch in this position, children in rear-facing
child seats can sit safely on the front pas-
senger seat.

WARNING

Activated airbag (passenger seat):
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front

passenger seat when the passenger airbag is

activated.
Deactivated airbag (passenger seat):
Front-facing passengers (children and adults)

must never sit on the front passenger seat

when the passenger airbag is deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above can

endanger life or lead to serious personal

injury.

NOTE

When the remote control key is in key posi-
tion II (p. 83) the warning symbol (p. 34) for
the airbag is shown in the combined instru-
ment panel for approx. 6 seconds.

Following which, the indicator in the roof con-
sole is illuminated showing the correct status
for the front passenger seat airbag.

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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag is activated.

A warning symbol in the roof console indicates
that the airbag for the front passenger seat is
activated (see preceding illustration).

WARNING

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front

seat if the passenger airbag is activated and
the 

 symbol in the roof console is illumi-

nated to indicate this. Failure to follow this

advice could endanger the life of the child.

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Indicator showing that the passenger airbag is deacti-

vated.

A text message and a symbol in the roof console
indicate that the airbag for the front passenger
seat is deactivated (see preceding illustration).

WARNING

Do not allow anyone to sit in the front pas-

senger seat if the message in the roof con-

sole indicates that the airbag is deactivated,

and if the warning symbol (p. 34) for the air-

bag system is also displayed on the combined

instrument panel. This indicates that there has

been a severe malfunction. Visit a workshop

as soon as possible. Volvo recommends that

you contact an authorised Volvo workshop.

WARNING

Failure to follow the advice given above can

endanger the lives of passengers in the car.

Related information

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Child seats (p. 46)

Side airbag (SIPS)

In a side impact collision a large proportion of
the collision force is transferred by the SIPS
(Side Impact Protection System) to beams, pil-
lars, the floor, the roof and other structural parts
of the body. The side airbags at the driver's and
front passenger seats protect the chest area and
the hip and are an important part of the SIPS.

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The SIPS bag system consists of two main com-
ponents, side airbag and sensors. The side air-
bags are located in the front seat's backrests.

A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors
and the side airbags are inflated. The airbag
inflates between the occupant and the door
panel and thereby cushions the initial impact. The
airbag deflates when compressed by the collision.
The side airbag is normally only deployed on the
side of the collision.

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Driver's seat, left-hand drive.

Front passenger seat, left-hand drive.

WARNING

•

Volvo recommends that repairs are only
carried out by an authorised Volvo work-
shop. Defective work in the SIPS-bag
system could cause malfunction and
result in serious personal injury.

•

Do not put objects in the area between
the outside of the seat and the door
panel, since this area is required by the
side airbag.

•

Volvo recommends the use only of car
seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat
covers may impede the operation of the
side airbags.

•

Side airbags are a supplement the seat-
belts. Always use a seatbelt.

SIPS and child seats

The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion is
not diminished by the side airbag.

Related information

•

Driver airbag (p. 36)

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Passenger airbag (p. 36)

•

Inflatable Curtain (IC) (p. 40)

Inflatable Curtain (IC)

The inflatable curtain helps to prevent the driver
and passengers from striking their heads on the
inside of the car during a collision.

Inflatable curtain IC (Inflatable Curtain) is part of
the SIPS system (p. 39) and the airbag system
(p. 34). It is fitted along both sides of the headlin-
ing and helps protect the driver and passengers
in the car's outer seats. A sufficiently violent colli-
sion trips the sensors and the inflatable curtain is
inflated.

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WARNING

Never hang or attach heavy items onto the

handles in the roof. The hook is only designed

for light clothing (not for solid objects such as

umbrellas for example).
Do not screw or install anything onto the car's

headlining, door pillars or side panels. This

could compromise the intended protection.

Volvo recommends that you only ever use

Volvo genuine parts that are approved for

placement in these areas.

WARNING

Do not load the car higher than 50 mm under

the top edge of the windows in the doors.

Otherwise, the intended protection of the

inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the

headlining, may be compromised.

WARNING

The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the

seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.

Related information

•

General information on seatbelts (p. 30)

General information on WHIPS

(whiplash protection)

WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) is a pro-
tection against whiplash injuries. The system
consists of energy absorbing backrests and
specially designed head restraints in the front
seats.

The WHIPS system is actuated by a rear-end col-
lision, where the angle and speed of the collision,

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and the nature of the colliding vehicle all have an
influence.

WARNING

The WHIPS system is a supplement to the

seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.

Seat properties

When the WHIPS system is deployed, the front
seat backrests are lowered backward to change
the seating position of the driver and front seat
passenger. This reduces the risk of whiplash
injury.

WARNING

Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS

system yourself. Volvo recommends that you

contact an authorised Volvo workshop.

WHIPS and child seats

The protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion is
not diminished by the WHIPS system.

Related information

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WHIPS - seating position (p. 42)

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General information on seatbelts (p. 30)

WHIPS - seating position

For optimum protection from the WHIPS system
(p. 41) the driver and passenger must have the
correct seating position and make sure that the
system's function is not obstructed.

Seating position

Set the correct seating position in the front seat
(p. 84) before driving starts.

Driver and front seat passenger should sit in the
centre of the seat with as little space as possible
between the head and the head restraint.

Function

Do not leave any objects on the floor behind the driver's

seat/passenger seat that may prevent the WHIPS sys-

tem from functioning.

WARNING

Do not squeeze rigid objects between the

rear seat cushion and the front seat's back-

rest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the

function of the WHIPS system.

Do not place objects on the rear seat that may prevent

the WHIPS system from functioning.

WARNING

If a backrest in the rear seat is lowered or a

rear-facing child seat is used in the rear seat,

the corresponding front seat must be moved

forward so that it does not make contact with

the lowered backrest or child seat.

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WARNING

If a seat has been subjected to extreme

forces, such as due to a rear-end collision, the

WHIPS system must be checked. Volvo rec-

ommends that it is checked by an authorised

Volvo workshop.
Part of the WHIPS system's protective

capacity may have been lost even if the seat

appears to be undamaged.
Volvo recommends that you contact an

authorised Volvo workshop to have the sys-

tem checked even after a minor rear-end col-

lision.

General information on safety mode

Safety mode is a protective state that is trig-
gered when a collision may have damaged any
of the car's vital functions, such as the fuel lines,
sensors for any of the safety systems, or the
brake system.

Warning triangle in the combined instrument panel.

If the car is involved in a collision, the text 

Safety

mode See manual

 may appear in the combined

instrument panel (p. 68) information display.
This means that the car has reduced functional-
ity.

WARNING

Never attempt to repair your car or reset the

electronics yourself if the car has been in

safety mode. This could result in personal

injury or the car not functioning as normal.

Volvo recommends that you engage an

authorised Volvo workshop to check and

restore the car to normal status after 

Safety

mode See manual

 has been displayed.

Related information

•

Safety mode - attempting to start the car
(p. 44)

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Safety mode - moving the car (p. 44)

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Safety mode - attempting to start

the car

If the car is set in safety mode (p. 43) then an
attempt to start the car can be made if every-
thing seems normal and the absence of fuel
leakage has been checked.

First, check that no fuel is leaking from the car.
There must be no smell of fuel either.

If everything seems normal and you have
checked for indications of fuel leakage, you may
attempt to start the car.

Remove the remote control key and open the
driver's door. If a message is now shown to the
effect that the ignition is on, press the start but-
ton. Then close the door and reinsert the remote
control key. The car's electronics will now try to
reset themselves to normal mode. Then try to
start the car.

If the message 

Safety mode See manual

 is

still shown on the display then the car must not
be driven or towed but a vehicle recovery service
(p. 320) used instead. Even if the car appears to
be driveable, hidden damage may make the car
impossible to control once moving.

WARNING

Never, under any circumstances, attempt to

restart the car if it smells of fuel when the

Safety mode See manual

 message is dis-

played. Leave the car at once.

WARNING

If the car is in safety mode it must not be

towed. It must be transported from its loca-

tion. Volvo recommends that it is transported

to an authorised Volvo workshop.

Related information

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Safety mode - moving the car (p. 44)

Safety mode - moving the car

If 

Normal mode

 is shown after 

Safety mode

See manual

 has been reset after attempting to

start the car (p. 44) , the car can be moved care-
fully out of a dangerous position.

Do not move the car further than necessary.

Related information

•

General information on safety mode (p. 43)

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General information on child safety

Volvo has child safety equipment (child seats,
booster cushions & attachment devices) which
is designed for fitting in this particular car.

Using Volvo's child safety equipment, the opti-
mum conditions are obtained for the child to
travel safely in the car. In addition, the child safety
equipment fits well and is simple to use.

Children of all ages and sizes must always sit
correctly secured in the car. Never allow a child to
sit on the knee of a passenger.

Volvo recommends that children travel in rear-
facing child seats until as late an age as possible,
at least up to 3-4 years of age, and then in front-
facing booster cushions/child seats until the
child is 140 cm tall.

NOTE

Legal provisions about the type of child seat
that must be used for children of different
ages and heights vary from country to coun-
try. Check what does apply.

NOTE

In the event of questions when fitting child
safety products, contact the manufacturer for
clearer instructions.

Child safety locks

The rear doors and the windows in the rear
doors

* can be locked manually (p. 184) or elec-

tronically (p. 184)

* to prevent them being opened

from inside.

Related information

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Child seats - location (p. 51)

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Child seat - ISOFIX (p. 55)

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Child seats - upper mounting points (p. 59)

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Child seats

Children should sit comfortably and safely. Make
sure that the child seat is being used correctly.

NOTE

When using child safety products it is impor-
tant to read the installation instructions
included.

NOTE

Never leave a child seat unsecured in the car.
Always secure it according to the instructions
for the child seat, even when it is not in use.

WARNING

Do not secure the straps of the child seat to

the seat's horizontal adjustment bar, springs

or the rails and beams under the seat. Sharp

edges may damage the straps.

Look in the installation instructions for the child
seat for the correct fitting.

Recommended child seats

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Weight

Front seat (with deactivated
airbag, only rear-facing child
seats)

Front seat (with activated
airbag, only front-facing
child seats)

Outer rear seat

Centre rear seat

Group 0

max 10 kg

Group 0+

max 13 kg

Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) - rear-
facing child seat, secured with the ISOFIX
fixture system.

Type approval: E1 04301146

(L)

Group 0

max 10 kg

Group 0+

max 13 kg

Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant
Seat) - rear-facing child seat,
secured with the car's seatbelt.

Type approval: E1 04301146

(U)

Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant Seat) - rear-
facing child seat, secured with the car's
seatbelt.

Type approval: E1 04301146

(U)

Volvo infant seat (Volvo Infant
Seat) - rear-facing child seat,
secured with the car's seat-
belt.

Type approval: E1 04301146

(U)

2

With regard to other child seats your car should be included in the manufacturer's enclosed list of vehicles or be universally approved in accordance with the ECE R44 legal requirement.

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Weight

Front seat (with deactivated
airbag, only rear-facing child
seats)

Front seat (with activated
airbag, only front-facing
child seats)

Outer rear seat

Centre rear seat

Group 0

max 10 kg

Group 0+

max 13 kg

Child seats which are univer-
sally approved.

(U)

Child seats which are universally approved.

(U)

Child seats which are univer-
sally approved.

(U)

Group 1

9-18 kg

Volvo turnable child seat (Volvo
Convertible Child Seat) – rear-
facing child seat, secured with
the car's seatbelt and straps.

Type approval: E5 04192

(L)

Volvo turnable child seat (Volvo Convertible
Child Seat) – rear-facing child seat, secured
with the car's seatbelt and straps.

Type approval: E5 04192

(L)

Group 1

9-18 kg

Volvo rear-facing child seat

Type approval: E5 04212

(L)

Volvo rear-facing child seat

Type approval: E5 04212

(L)

Group 1

9-18 kg

Front-facing child seats
which are universally
approved.

A

(UF)

Child seats which are universally approved.

(U)

Child seats which are univer-
sally approved.

(U)