2008 Volvo C30 Owner's Manual - Page 30

WARNING Always refer to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for detailed information on securing the restraint. 34 01 Safety Child restraint systems WARNING When not in use, keep the child restraint system secured or remove it from the passenger compartment to help prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or collision. A small child's head represents a considerable part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak. Volvo recommends that children up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recommends that children should ride rearward facing, properly restrained, as long as possible. 35 01 Safety Infant seats Securing an infant seat with a seat belt NOTE Refer to pages 41 and 42 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages. 1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. WARNING An infant seat must be in the rear-facing position only. The infant seat should not be positioned behind the driver's seat unless there is adequate space for safe installation.