Volvo 240 - Manual (Page 31)

1987 Volvo 240
The front passenger seat is retained by four brackets, each with three positions. The positions are the
same as for the driver's seat. However, this adjustment must be accomplished manually, using
appropriate hand tools.
Child safety
Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants, including children. Remember
that regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a car.
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 also happen if the infant or child rides unrestrained on the
seat or in the cargo section of a station wagon. Other occupants should also be properly restrained to
help reduce the chance of injuring or increasing the injury of a child.
In many states and provinces there is 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
When a child has outgrown the child safety seat (approximately 4-5 years of age, 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 as far down on the hips as possible. A safety
cushion for this purpose can be obtained from your Volvo dealer.
pg. 28 Seat belts
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