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.
Table for XC90 Twin Engine with five or seven seats
Type of child seatFront seat (with deactivated airbag, only rear-facing child seats)Front seat (with activated airbag, only front-facing child seats)Second row of seats, outer seatSecond row of seats, centre seatThird seat row*
i-Size child seatsXXi-U1XX

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

X: Not suitable for universally approved child seats.

Table for XC90 Twin Engine with six seats
Type of child seatFront seat (with deactivated airbag, only rear-facing child seats)Front seat (with activated airbag, only front-facing child seats)Second seat rowThird seat row
i-Size child seatsXXi-U1X

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

X: Not suitable for universally approved child seats.

Table for XC90 Excellence
Type of child seatFront seat (with deactivated airbag, only rear-facing child seats)Front seat (with activated airbag, only front-facing child seats)Rear seat
i-Size child seatsXXX
X: Not suitable for universally approved child seats.
Table for XC90 Excellence Lounge
Type of child seatRear seat
i-Size child seatsX
X: Not suitable for universally approved child seats.
  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 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.