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2023 Volvo XC40 Mild Hybrid Child seat location
Table for the 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.
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) | Front seat (with activated airbag, only front-facing child seats) | Outer rear seat | Centre rear seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 0
max 10 kg |
U, | X | U | U |
| Group 0+
max 13 kg |
U, | X | U | U |
| Group 1
9-18 kg |
L | UF, | U, L | U |
| Group 2
15-25 kg |
L | UF, | U, L | U |
| Group 3
22-36 kg |
X | UF, | U | U |
| 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. |
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Warning
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated.
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.
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 in 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.
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 in 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.
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 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.
- 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
The label on the passenger side’s sun visor. The warning label for the passenger airbag is positioned as shown above.
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 left-hand drive cars.
Seat positions in right-hand drive cars.
| i-Size child seats | Universally approved child seats secured using the car’s seatbelt | Other child seat categories | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat position | 3, 5 | 2, 3, 4, 5 | 2, 3, 5 |
Overview Table for the 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.
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.
Always read the owner’s manual section on installing a child seat before installing one in the car.
| Weight | Size class | Type of child seat | 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 |
E | Rear-facing infant seat | IL, , X | X | IL | X |
| Group 0+
max 13 kg |
E | Rear-facing infant seat | IL, , , X | 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, , , X | IL, IUF | X |
| B | Front-facing child seat | |||||
| B1 | Front-facing child seat | |||||
| C | Rear-facing child seat | IL, , X | X | IL | X | |
| D | Rear-facing child seat | |||||
| 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. |
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Warning
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated.
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. Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo dealer for information about which i-Size/ISOFIX child seats Volvo recommends.
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. Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo dealer for information about which i-Size/ISOFIX child seats Volvo recommends.
Table for the 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.
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) | Front seat (with activated airbag, only front-facing child seats) | Outer rear seat | Centre rear seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i-Size child seats | X | X | i-U, | X |
| i-U: Suitable for i-Size “universal” child seat, front-facing and rear-facing.
X: Not suitable for universally approved child seats. |
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