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.
WeightFront seat (with deactivated airbag, only rear-facing child seats)1Front seat (with activated airbag, only front-facing child seats)1Outer rear seatCentre rear seat

Group 0

max 10 kg

U2, 3XU3

U3

Group 0+

max 13 kg

U2, 3XU3

U3

Group 1

9-18 kg

L4UF2, 5U5, L4

U5

Group 2

15-25 kg

L4UF2, 6U6, L4

U6

Group 3

22-36 kg

XUF2, 6U6

U6

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.
  1. 1 The seat cushion extension must always be retracted for the installation of child seats.
  2. 2 Adjust the seat to a more elevated position.
  3. 3 Volvo recommends: Volvo infant seat (type approval E1 04301146).
  4. 4 Volvo recommends: Volvo rear-facing seat (type approval E5 04212).
  5. 5 Volvo recommends rear-facing child seat for children in this mass group.
  6. 6 Volvo recommends: Booster cushion with and without back (type approval E5 04216); Volvo booster seat (type approval E1 04301312).