2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Child Seat Location Owners Manual

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1 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Child seat location

2 Table for location of child seats using the car’s seatbelts

3 Child seat positioning

3.1 Label for passenger airbag

4 Child seat mounting

4.1 Regardless of location

4.2 Installation in the front seat

4.3 Installation in the rear seat

5 Overview table for location of child seats

6 Table for location of ISOFIX child seats

7 Table for location of i-Size child seats

2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Child seat location

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.

Note

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)The seat cushion extension must always be retracted for the installation of child seats.	Front seat (with activated airbag, only front-facing child seats)The seat cushion extension must always be retracted for the installation of child seats.	Outer rear seat	Centre rear seat^{A child seat with support legs must not be fitted in the centre seat.}
Group 0 max 10 kg	U Adjust the seat to a more raised position and, if necessary, seat cushion inclination. Adjust backrest inclination.^{,Volvo recommends: Volvo infant seat i-Size (type approval E1 000008).}	X	UVolvo recommends: Volvo infant seat i-Size (type approval E1 000008).	UVolvo recommends: Volvo infant seat i-Size (type approval E1 000008).
Group 0+ max 13 kg	U^{Adjust the seat to a more raised position and, if necessary, seat cushion inclination. Adjust backrest inclination.}^{,Volvo recommends: Volvo infant seat i-Size (type approval E1 000008).}	X	UVolvo recommends: Volvo infant seat i-Size (type approval E1 000008).	U^{Volvo recommends: Volvo infant seat i-Size (type approval E1 000008).}
Group 1 9-18 kg	L^{Volvo recommends: Volvo rear-facing child seat (type approval E5 04212).}	UFAdjust the seat to a more raised position and, if necessary, seat cushion inclination. Adjust backrest inclination.^{, Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.}	U^{Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.}, L^{Volvo recommends: Volvo rear-facing child seat (type approval E5 04212).}	U^{Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.}
Group 2 15-25 kg	L^{Volvo recommends: Volvo rear-facing child seat (type approval E5 04212).}	UF^{Adjust the seat to a more raised position and, if necessary, seat cushion inclination. Adjust backrest inclination.}^{, Volvo recommends: Volvo booster cushion with and without back (type approval E5 04216); Volvo booster seat/Römer KidFix SL (type approval E1 04301312).}	U^{Volvo recommends: Volvo booster cushion with and without back (type approval E5 04216); Volvo booster seat/Römer KidFix SL (type approval E1 04301312).}, L^{Volvo recommends: Volvo rear-facing child seat (type approval E5 04212).}	U^{Volvo recommends: Volvo booster cushion with and without back (type approval E5 04216); Volvo booster seat/Römer KidFix SL (type approval E1 04301312).}
Group 3 22-36 kg	X	UF^{Adjust the seat to a more raised position and, if necessary, seat cushion inclination. Adjust backrest inclination.}^{, Volvo recommends: Volvo booster cushion with and without back (type approval E5 04216); Volvo booster seat/Römer KidFix SL (type approval E1 04301312); Graco Booster Basic (type approval E11-0444165).}	U^{Volvo recommends: Volvo booster cushion with and without back (type approval E5 04216); Volvo booster seat/Römer KidFix SL (type approval E1 04301312); Graco Booster Basic (type approval E11-0444165).}	U^{Volvo recommends: Volvo booster cushion with and without back (type approval E5 04216); Volvo booster seat/Römer KidFix SL (type approval E1 04301312); Graco Booster Basic (type approval E11-0444165).}
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.

Child seat positioning

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 airbag is activated. 2023-Volvo-C40-Recharge-Child-seat-location-fig2

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

Note
Regulations regarding the placement of children in cars vary from country to country. Check what does apply.

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 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.

Warning
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

Label for passenger airbag

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Label on the passenger side’s sun visor.

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

Child seat mounting

It is important to remember a number of things when a child restraint system is mounted and used, which depend on where the child restraint system is positioned.

Warning
Booster cushions/child seats with steel braces or some other design that could rest on the seatbelt buckle’s opening button must not be used, as they could cause the seatbelt buckle to open accidentally.

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.
Do not allow the upper section of the child seat to rest against the windscreen.

Note
When using child safety equipment, it is important to read the installation instructions included.
In the event of questions when fitting child safety equipment, contact the manufacturer for clearer instructions.

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

Note
Observe caution when fitting child restraint systems so that sharp edges or protruding parts of the child restraint system do not scratch the interior of the car.
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 fittings.

Regardless of location

Only use child seats that are recommended by Volvo, are universally approved or are semi-universal, and where the car is included on the manufacturer’s vehicle list.
If the child seat is equipped with support legs, always fit the support leg/support legs directly to the floor. Never fit a support leg to a footrest or other object.
When fitting adjustable, rear-facing child seats, the child seat must be adjusted so that the older the child is, the more upright the position is.

Installation in the front seat

When using front-facing booster seats and loose booster cushions where the child uses the car’s seatbelt, raise the front seat if necessary so that the seatbelt strap can be tensioned around the child’s hips.
When fitting rear-facing child seats, check that the passenger airbag is deactivated.
When fitting front-facing child seats, check that the passenger airbag is activated.
When fitting rear-facing child restraint systems, adjust the front seat to its lowest position unless otherwise specified in the relevant table for the location of child restraint systems.
When fitting rear-facing child restraint systems, slide the front seat forward so that the child restraint system is in contact with or comes as close as possible to the instrument panel.
ISOFIX child seats can only be fitted when the car is equipped with the ISOFIX console ^{Varies depending on market} accessory.
The passenger seat is equipped with the ISOFIX fixture system and is approved for i-Size^{Varies depending on market}.
The passenger seat is equipped with upper mounting point^{Varies depending on market}. 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 recommendations from the child seat manufacturer.
If the child seat is equipped with lower straps, Volvo recommends that the lower mounting points are used with these^{Varies depending on market}.
The ISOFIX guide can be used in order to facilitate installation of an ISOFIX-anchored child restraint system.

Installation in the rear seat

A child seat with support legs must not be fitted in the centre seat.
The outer seats are equipped with the ISOFIX fixture system and are approved for i-Size^{Varies depending on market}.
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 recommendations from the child seat manufacturer.
If the child seat is equipped with lower straps, never adjust the position of the seat in front after the straps have been fitted in the lower mounting points. Always remember to remove the lower straps when the child seat is not installed.

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.

Overview table for location of child seats

The table gives an overview of the types of child seats suitable for the car’s seats.

2023-Volvo-C40-Recharge-Child-seat-location-fig5 Seat positions in left-hand drive cars.Seat positions in right-hand drive cars.

WarningWhen front-facing child seats are fitted on the front passenger seat (seat position 2), the passenger airbag must be activated.
When rear-facing child seats are fitted on the front passenger seat (seat position 2), the passenger airbag must be deactivated.

	i-Size child seats	Universally approved child seats secured using the car’s seatbelt	Other child seat categories^{For more information, contact the child seat manufacturer.}
Seat position^{According to the numbering above.}	2^{, Activated airbag for front-facing child seats. Deactivated airbag for rear-facing child seats.}, ^{Varies depending on market.}3, 5	2,^{Activated airbag for front-facing child seats. Deactivated airbag for rear-facing child seats.} 3, 4, 5	2,Activated airbag for front-facing child seats. Deactivated airbag for rear-facing child seats. 3, 5

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.

The child seat must be approved in accordance with UN Reg R44 and the car model must be included in the manufacturer’s vehicle list.

Note

Always read the owner’s manual section on installing a child seat before installing one in the car.

Weight	Size class^{For child restraint systems with the ISOFIX fixture system there is a size classification to help users choose the right type of child restraint system. The size class can be read on the label for the child restraint system.}	Type of child seat	Front seat (with deactivated airbag, only rear-facing child seats)^{Works for the installation of i-Size child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems (IL) if the passenger seat is equipped with ISOFIX mountings (varies depending on market) and is i-Size-marked. The upper mounting point for child restraint systems is only available for an i-Size-marked position}^{, The seat cushion extension must always be retracted for the installation of child restraint systems.}^{,For child restraint systems with support legs, adjust the seat to a more upright position.}	Front seat (with activated airbag, only front-facing child seats)^{Works for the installation of i-Size child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems (IL) if the passenger seat is equipped with ISOFIX mountings (varies depending on market) and is i-Size-marked. The upper mounting point for child restraint systems is only available for an i-Size-marked position}^{, The seat cushion extension must always be retracted for the installation of child restraint systems.}^{, For child restraint systems with support legs, adjust the seat to a more upright position.}	Outer rear seat	Centre rear seat
Group 0 max 10 kg	E	Rear-facing infant seat	IL^{Works for the installation of i-Size child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems (IL) if the passenger seat is equipped with ISOFIX mountings (varies depending on market) and is i-Size-marked. The upper mounting point for child restraint systems is only available for an i-Size-marked position}^{, Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint does not interfere with the child seat.}, X^{Applicable if the car is not fitted with an ISOFIX bracket.}	X	IL	X
Group 0+ max 13 kg	E	Rear-facing infant seat	IL^{Works for the installation of i-Size child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems (IL) if the passenger seat is equipped with ISOFIX mountings (varies depending on market) and is i-Size-marked. The upper mounting point for child restraint systems is only available for an i-Size-marked position.}^{, Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint does not interfere with the child seat.}, X^{Applicable if the car is not fitted with an ISOFIX bracket.}	X	IL	X
	C	Rear-facing child seat
	D	Rear-facing child seat
Group 1 9-18 kg	A	Front-facing child seat	X	IL^{Works for the installation of i-Size child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems (IL) if the passenger seat is equipped with ISOFIX mountings (varies depending on market) and is i-Size-marked. The upper mounting point for child restraint systems is only available for an i-Size-marked position.}^{, Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint does not interfere with the child seat.}^{, Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.}, X^{Applicable if the car is not fitted with an ISOFIX bracket.}	IL,^{Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.} IUF ^{Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.}	X
	B	Front-facing child seat
	B1	Front-facing child seat
	C	Rear-facing child seat	IL^{Works for the installation of i-Size child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems (IL) if the passenger seat is equipped with ISOFIX mountings (varies depending on market) and is i-Size-marked. The upper mounting point for child restraint systems is only available for an i-Size-marked position.}^{, Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint does not interfere with the child seat.}^{, Volvo recommends: Volvo Easy access rear-facing child seat i-Size (type approval E1-010016).}, X^{Applicable if the car is not fitted with an ISOFIX bracket.}	X	IL^{Volvo recommends: Volvo Easy access rear-facing child seat i-Size (type approval E1-010016).}	X
	D	Rear-facing child seat		X		X
Group 2/3 15-36 kg	–	Front-facing child seat	X	IL	IL	X
IL: Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems. These child restraint systems are those of the specific vehicle, restricted or semi-universal categories. IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in the mass group. X: Not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems.

Warning
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated.

Note
If an i-Size/ISOFIX child seat has no size classification, the car model must be included on the vehicle list for the child seat.

Note
Volvo recommends contacting an authorised Volvo dealer for information about which i-Size/ISOFIX child seats Volvo recommends.

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.

The child seat must be approved in accordance with UN Reg R129.

Note
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, only rear-facing child seats)^{Volvo recommends that children travel in a rear-facing child seat until as late an age as possible, at least until 4 years of age.}	Front seat (with activated airbag, only front-facing child seats)^{Volvo recommends that children travel in a rear-facing child seat until as late an age as possible, at least until 4 years of age.}	Rear seat, outer seat	Centre rear seat
i-Size child seats	Yes^{Volvo recommends: Volvo Easy access rear-facing child seat i-Size (type approval E1-010016).}^{, Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint does not interfere with the child seat.}^{,For child restraint systems with support legs, adjust the seat to a more upright position.}^{, Varies depending on market.}	Yes^{Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint does not interfere with the child seat.}^{, For child restraint systems with support legs, adjust the seat to a more upright position.}^{, Varies depending on market.}	Yes^{Volvo recommends: Volvo Easy access rear-facing child seat i-Size (type approval E1-010016).}	No