Proper seating
Important
Importance of proper seating
Safety features, such as seatbelts and airbags, require that all occupants are properly seated for the best chance of effective protection in a collision. Failure to follow the seating instructions can endanger life or lead to serious injury.
Pregnancy
Take extra care to follow all seating recommendations if the occupant is pregnant. The following are either additions or of extra importance:
- Make sure that the seatbelt does not cross the belly. The hip strap should be under it and the shoulder section should pass above it.
- If seated in the driver's seat, avoid sitting closer to the steering wheel than necessary. Adjust the seat to create as much distance between the belly and wheel as possible while also keeping all driver controls comfortably within reach.
Child seating needs
Always seat children with extra care and attention to their needs. Make sure you have the required child restraint, that it's installed correctly and that the child remains safely seated throughout the entire trip. For children travelling forward-facing, the same seating recommendations apply as for adults. Always make sure the seatbelt is properly adjusted and that the headrest is at a height suitable for the child when possible.
Note
Physical limitations
Physical limitations can prevent an occupant from following the seating recommendations. The car may need modifications to accommodate safe use. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop for information about Volvo-approved modifications.
Sitting posture
Both sitting posture and proper seatbelt adjustment are important for safety. Avoid irregular sitting postures.
Proper headrest use
- Keep the back of your head against the headrest.
- Make sure occupants have correctly adjusted headrests where possible.