Volvo XC90: Safety / Buckling and unbuckling seat belts
Make sure that all passengers have buckled their seat belts before starting
to drive.
Buckling seat belts
- Pull out the belt slowly and make sure it is not twisted or damaged.
If
the seat belt in the second row center seating position1
is used, make sure it is properly positioned in the correct seat belt guide.
NOTE
The seat belt is equipped with a seat belt retractor that will lock
up in the following situations:
- if the belt is pulled out too quickly.
- during braking and acceleration.
- if the vehicle is leaning excessively.
- when driving in turns.
- if the automatic locking retractor/emergency locking retractor
(ALR/ELR) is activated. Each seat belt (except for the driver's) is equipped
with an ALR function, which is designed to keep the seat belt taut when
installing a child restraint. ALR is activated when the seat belt is pulled
out as far as possible. If this is done, a sound from the seat belt retractor
will be audible, which is normal. The seat belt can now only be fed into
the retractor, not pulled out. This function is automatically disabled when
the seat belt is unbuckled and fully retracted.
- Buckle the seat belt by pushing the latch plate into the receptacle.
A
distinct "click" indicates that the belt is locked into place.
WARNING
Always insert the seat belt latch plate into the belt buckle on the
correct side. Failure to do so could cause the seat belts and belt buckles to
malfunction in a collision. There is a risk of serious injury.
- The height of the seat belts in the front seats and outboard rear seating
positions can be adjusted.
Press the button on the seat belt holder and move the belt up or down.
Position the belt as high as possible without it chafing against the neck.
The belt should be positioned closely over the shoulder
(against the collarbone, not down over the arm).
- The belt should be positioned closely over the shoulder (against the collarbone,
not down over the arm).
The lap section of the seat belt should be positioned low
on the hips (not against the abdomen).
WARNING
Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear the shoulder
portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position.
Such use could cause injury in the event of an accident. As seat belts lose much
of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be replaced after
any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.
WARNING
Do not use clips or fasten the belts around hooks or other parts of the
interior. This will prevent the seat belt from fitting properly.
WARNING Never damage the seat belts and never insert any foreign objects
into the belt buckle. This may cause the seat belts and belt buckles to malfunction
in a collision. There is a risk of serious injury.
Unbuckling seat belts
- Press the red button on the seat belt receptacle and make sure the seat
belt retracts fully into the retractor slot.
- If it does not fully retract, guide the belt manually into the slot and
make sure it does not hang loose.
If the seat belt in the second row center
seating position¹
is used, make sure it is properly positioned in the correct seat belt guide.
1 On five- and
seven-seat vehicles.
Seat belts should always be worn by all occupants in your vehicle. Children should
be properly restrained using an infant seat, adjustable child seat or booster cushion
as determined by age, weight and height...
The vehicle is equipped with standard and electric seat belt tensioners that
can help tension the seat belt in a critical situation or collision.
Standard seat belt tensioners
All seat belts are equipped with a standard seat belt tensioner...
Other information:
The tailgate and the glove compartment can be locked using the private locking
function to prevent them from being opened, e.g. when the vehicle is left at a workshop
or with a valet.
The function button for private
locking is located in the center display's Function view...
Use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly
and treat stains immediately.
A lightly dampened microfiber cloth is recommended for cleaning interior details
and surfaces. These cloths are available for purchase at Volvo retailers...