1987 Volvo 780
Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, a
child held in a person's arms can be crushed between the vehicle's interior and an unrestrained person.
The child could also be injured by striking the interior, or by being ejected from the vehicle during a
sudden maneuver or impact. The same can happen if an infant or child rides unrestrained on the seat.
Other occupants should also be properly restrained to help reduce the chance of injuring or increasing
the injury of a child.
All states and provinces have legislation governing how and where children should be carried in a car.
Find out the regulations existing in your state or province.
A child restraint system can help protect a child in a vehicle. Here's what to look for when selecting a
child restraint system:
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It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS 213-80) or in Canada, CMVSS 213.
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Make sure the child restraint system is appropriate for the child's height, weight and development -
the label required by the standard or regulation or instructions for infant restraints typically provide this
information.
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In using any child restraint system, we urge you to carefully look over the instructions that are
provided with the restraint. Be sure you understand them and can use the device properly and
safely in this vehicle.
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If your child restraint requires a top tether strap, consult your authorized Volvo dealer for top tether
anchorage and installation information (sedan models only).
When a child has outgrown the child safety seat (approximately age 4-5 years, depending on size) you
should use the rear seat with the standard seat belt fastened. The best way to protect the child here is to
place the child on a cushion so that the seat/lap belt is properly located on the hip.
A specially designed and tested safety cushion for this purpose can be obtained from your Volvo dealer.
pg. 28 Seat belts
Seat Belts
Fasten the seat belts whenever you drive or ride.
Two lights will be illuminated for 4-8 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the driving position.
One light is located in the instrument panel and one in the console between the front seats.
A chime will sound at the same time if the driver has not fastened his seat belt. The front seats and the
rear outboard seats are provided with self-retracting inertia-reel belts.
To buckle:
Pull the belt out from both retractors far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle (buckle for
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