Safety -&gt; Child seats for your Volvo XC40 2018-2026

Suitable child seats should always be used

when children are travelling in the car.

Children should sit comfortably and safely.

Make sure that the child seat is positioned,

mounted and used correctly.

When using child safety equipment, it is

important to read the installation instruc-

tions included.

In the event of questions when fitting child

safety equipment, contact the manufac-

turer for clearer instructions.

Look in the installation instructions for the

child seat for the correct fitting.

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.

The equipment that should be used is selected

taking account of the weight and size of the

child.

When using child safety equipment, it is

important to read the installation instruc-

tions included.

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Volvo recommends that children travel in a

rear-facing child seat until as late an age as

possible, at least until 3-4 years of age, and

then in a front-facing child seat until the child

is 140 cm (4 feet 7 inches) tall.

Safety (p. 42)

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In the event of questions when fitting child

safety equipment, contact the manufac-

turer for clearer instructions.

Activating and deactivating child safety

locks (p. 252)

Never leave a child seat loose in the car.

Always secure it according to the instruc-

tions for the child seat, even when it is not

in use.

Legal provisions about the type of child

seat that must be used for children of dif-

ferent ages and heights vary from country

to country. Check what does apply.

Upper mounting points for child seats

Long-term installation and use of child

seats may cause wear and tear on the car's

fittings. Volvo recommends using the kick

guard accessory to protect the car's fit-

tings.

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Upper mounting points for child

seats

WARNING

Child safety (p. 58)

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The child seat's upper straps must be

routed through the hole in the head

restraint leg before they are tensioned at

the mounting point. If this is not possible,

follow the recommendations from the child

seat manufacturer.

The car is equipped with upper mounting

points for child seats on the rear seat's outer

seats.

The upper mounting points are primarily

intended for use with front-facing child seats.

(p. 59)

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Lower mounting points for child seats

(p. 60)

Always follow the manufacturer's installation

instructions when connecting a child seat to

the upper mounting points.

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Fold the head restraints in order to facili-

tate fitting this type of child seat in cars

with folding head restraints on the outer

seats.

Activating and deactivating passenger air-

bag* (p. 52)

The location of the mounting points

In cars with a parcel shelf, this must be

removed before child seats can be

attached to the mounting points.

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Lower mounting points for child seats

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(p. 60)

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Mounting point locations are indicated by symbols

on the rear of the backrest.

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The mounting points are located on the rear of

the rear seat's outer seats.

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switch to activate/deactivate the passenger

airbag*.

Lower mounting points for child

seats

i-Size/ISOFIX mounting points for

child seats

The car is equipped with lower mounting

points for child seats in the front seat* and

the rear seat.

The lower mounting points are designed to be

used in conjunction with certain rear-facing

child seats.

The car is equipped with i-Size/ISOFIX

mounting points for child seats in the rear

seat.

i-Size/ISOFIX²is a fixture system for car child

seats that is based on an international stand-

ard.

Always follow the manufacturer's installation

instructions when connecting a child seat to

the lower mounting points.

Always follow the manufacturer's installation

instructions when connecting a child seat to

the i-Size/ISOFIX mounting points.

The location of the mounting points

Mounting point locations in the rear seat.

The mounting points in the rear seat are

located on the rear section of the front seat's

floor rails.

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Upper mounting points for child seats

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(p. 59)

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Mounting point locations are indicated by symbols²

on the upholstery of the backrest.

Mounting point locations in the front seat.

The mounting points in the front seat are

located on the sides of the passenger seat's

legroom.

The mounting points for i-Size/ISOFIX are

located behind covers in the lower section of

the rear seat's backrest, in the outer seats.

The mounting points in the front seat are only

mounted if the vehicle is equipped with a

Lift the covers in order to access the mounting

points.

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Child seat positioning

Upper mounting points for child seats

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It is important to position the child seat in the

right place in the car. The choice of location

depends, amongst other things, on the type

of child seat and whether the passenger air-

bag is activated.

Regulations regarding the placement of

children in cars vary from country to coun-

try. Check what does apply.

(p. 59)

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Lower mounting points for child seats

(p. 60)

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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 airbag is acti-

vated.

Front-facing passengers (children and

adults) must never sit on the front passen-

ger seat if the passenger airbag is deacti-

vated.

Failure to follow the advice given above

can endanger life or lead to serious per-

sonal injury.

Rear-facing child seat and airbag are not compatible.

Always fit rear-facing child seats in the rear

seat if the passenger airbag is activated. If a

child is sitting on the front passenger seat

then he/she could suffer serious injury if the

airbag deploys.

If the passenger airbag is deactivated then

rear-facing child seats can be fitted on the

front passenger seat.

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Label for passenger airbag

Child seat mounting

It is important to remember a number of

things when a child restraint system is moun-

ted and used, which depend on where the

child restraint system is positioned.

Never leave a child seat loose in the car.

Always secure it according to the instruc-

tions for the child seat, even when it is not

in use.

WARNING

Booster cushions/child seats with steel

braces or some other design that could

rest on the seatbelt buckle's opening but-

ton must not be used, as they could cause

the seatbelt buckle to open accidentally.

Long-term installation and use of child

seats may cause wear and tear on the car's

fittings. Volvo recommends using the kick

guard accessory to protect the car's fit-

tings.

Do not secure the straps for the child seat

into the seat's horizontal adjustment bar or

in springs, rails or beams under the seat.

Sharp edges may damage the straps.

Label on the passenger side's sun visor.

The warning label for the passenger airbag is

positioned as shown above.

Installation in the front seat

Do not allow the upper section of the child

seat to rest against the windscreen.

When fitting rear-facing child seats, check

that the passenger airbag is deactivated.

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When fitting front-facing child seats,

check that the passenger airbag is acti-

vated.

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When using child safety equipment, it is

important to read the installation instruc-

tions included.

Only use child seats that are recom-

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mended by Volvo, are universally approved

or are semi-universal, and where the car is

included on the manufacturer's vehicle list.

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In the event of questions when fitting child

safety equipment, contact the manufac-

turer for clearer instructions.

ISOFIX child seats can only be fitted when

the car is equipped with the ISOFIX con-

sole³accessory.

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The accessory range varies depending on market.

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If the child seat is equipped with lower

straps, Volvo recommends that the lower

mounting points are used with these³.

If the child seat is equipped with lower

straps, never adjust the position of the

seat in front after the straps have been fit-

ted in the lower mounting points. Always

remember to remove the lower straps

when the child seat is not installed.

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If the child seat is equipped with support

legs, always fit the support leg/support

legs directly to the floor. Never fit a sup-

port leg to a footrest or other object.

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If the child seat is equipped with support

legs, always fit the support leg/support

legs directly to the floor. Never fit a sup-

port leg to a footrest or other object.

The ISOFIX guide can be used in order to

facilitate child seat installation.

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Installation in the rear seat

Only use child seats that are recom-

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mended by Volvo, are universally approved

or are semi-universal, and where the car is

included on the manufacturer's vehicle list.

A child seat with support legs must not be

fitted in the centre seat.

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The outer seats are equipped with the

ISOFIX fixture system and are approved

for i-Size⁴.

The outer seats are equipped with upper

mounting points. Volvo recommends that

child seat's upper straps should be pulled

through the hole in the head restraint

before being tensioned at the mounting

point. If this is not possible, follow the rec-

ommendations from the child seat manu-

facturer.

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With the installation of an infant seat in the rear seat,

Volvo recommends a distance of at least 50 mm

(2 tum) from the front part of the infant seat to the

rearmost part of the seat in front.

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The accessory range varies depending on market.

Varies depending on market.

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Overview table for location of child

seats

The table gives an overview of the types of

child seats suitable for the car's seats.

Seat positions in right-hand drive cars.

Seat positions in left-hand drive cars.

Other child seat categories^A

i-Size child seats Universally approved child seats secured using the car's seatbelt

3, 5

Seat position^B

2^C, 3, 4, 5

2^C, 3, 5

A

B

C

For more information, contact the child seat manufacturer.

According to the numbering above.

Activated airbag for front-facing child seats. Deactivated airbag for rear-facing child seats.

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Table for location of child seats

using the car's seatbelts

The table gives a recommendation for which

child seats suit which locations, and for what

size of child.

Always read the owner's manual section

on installing a child seat before installing

one in the car.

Weight

Front seat (with deactivated airbag, only

rear-facing child seats)^A

Front seat (with activated airbag, only

front-facing child seats)^A

Outer rear seat Centre rear seat

Group 0

U^{B, C}

U^C

U^E

U^F

X

max 10 kg

Group 0+

max 13 kg

U^{B, C}

X

Group 1

L^D

UF^{B, E}

UF^{B, F}

U^E, L^D

U^F, L^D

9-18 kg

Group 2

L^D

15-25 kg

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Weight

Front seat (with deactivated airbag, only

rear-facing child seats)^A

Front seat (with activated airbag, only

front-facing child seats)^A

Outer rear seat Centre rear seat

Group 3

UF^{B, F}

U^F

X

22-36 kg

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.

A

B

C

D

E

F

The seat cushion extension must always be retracted for the installation of child seats.

Adjust the seat to a more elevated position.

Volvo recommends: Volvo infant seat (type approval E1 04301146).

Volvo recommends: Volvo rear-facing seat (type approval E5 04212).

Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.

Volvo recommends: Booster cushion with and without back (type approval E5 04216); Volvo booster seat (type approval E1 04301312).

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WARNING

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the

front passenger seat if the passenger air-

bag is activated.

Seatbelts (p. 44)

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The child seat must be approved in accord-

ance with UN Reg R129.

Table for location of i-Size child

seats

The table gives a recommendation for which

i-Size child seats suit which locations, and for

what size of child.

Always read the owner's manual section

on installing a child seat before installing

one in the car.

Type of child seat

Front seat (with deactivated airbag,

Front seat (with activated airbag, only Outer rear seat Centre rear seat

front-facing child seats)

only rear-facing child seats)

i-U^{A, B}

i-Size child seats

X

i-U: Suitable for i-Size "universal" child seat, front-facing and rear-facing.

X: Not suitable for universally approved child seats.

A

Volvo recommends that children travel in a rear-facing child seat until as late an age as possible, at least until 3-4 years of age.

Volvo recommends: BeSafe iZi Kid X2 i-Size (type approval E4-129R-000002).

B

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The child seat must be approved in accord-

ance with UN Reg R44 and the car model

must be included in the manufacturer's vehicle

list.

Table for location of ISOFIX child

seats

The table gives a recommendation for which

ISOFIX child seats suit which locations, and

for what size of child.