VOLVO XC90 2007 Owners Manual

2007 Volvo XC90
Sliding center seat - second row (seven-seat models only)
The center seat in the second row can be moved farther forward than the \
outboard seats. This makes it
possible for a child seated in this position to sit closer to the people\
in the front seats.
1. The center console cannot be removed on vehicles equipped with the op\
tional Rear Seat Entertainment
System.
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Rear seats
Head restraint - second row, center position
The head restraint in the center position can be adjusted to 4 different\
heights.
To raise - pull the restraint up until it clicks into one of the four heights po\
sitions.
To lower - press the button at the base of the support (see illustration above)\
and press the head restraint
down.
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l Please note that the lowest head restraint position is only intended for\
use when the backrest is to
be folded down, or when the seat is not occupied.
l The head restraint is intended to help protect the head/neck in a collis\
ion. Ensure that it is properly
adjusted for the occupant of the seat.
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Rear seats
Folding the backrests - second row of seats
- Move the seat(s) to their rearmost position (seven-seat models only\
).
- Pull the loop (A) to fold down an outboard head restraint. Press dow\
n the center head restraint if
necessary (see
page 89).
- Pull the handle (B) outward to release the backrest. The backrests a\
re designed to lock at a 45 degree
angle. Pull the handle again to continue pressing it down until it locks\
in the horizontal position.
To return the backrests to the upright position, pull handle B and pull \
the backrest up.
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Folding the backrests - third row of seats (option)
Folding down the backrest
If necessary, fold in the load anchorage eyelets before folding down the\
backrests.
- Move the seats in the second row as far forward as possible, see
page 88.
- Pull up the handle in illustration 1 above.
- Push the seat cushion firmly rearward, under the backrest.
- Fold down the backrests
1 (the head restraints fold down automatically) to the horizontal posit\
ion.
Returning the backrest to the upright position
l Fold up the backrest to the upright position.
l Grasp the strap (see illustration 3 above) and pull the seat cushion o\
ut until it locks in place. This also
locks the backrest in the upright position.
1. Please note that the head restraints in this row cannot be vertically\
adjusted.
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Interior lighting
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Reading lights and courtesy light
1. Driver's side front reading lamp
2. Courtesy lights
3. Passenger's side front reading lamp
The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing buttons 1 or 3.\

The courtesy light can be turned on or off by pressing button 2.
4. Driver's side rear reading light
5. Passenger's side rear reading light
The rear reading lights can be switched on and off by pressing buttons 4\
or 5.
Automatic function
The reading lights and courtesy lights will switch off automatically app\
roximately 10 minutes after the
engine has been turned off. The lights can be turned off sooner by press\
ing the respective buttons.
The courtesy lights come on automatically
1 and remain on for approximately 30 seconds when:
l The vehicle has been unlocked from the outside with the remote control o\
r key
l If the engine has been switched off and the ignition key has been turned\
to position 0
The courtesy lights will come on and remain on for approximately 10 minu\
tes when:
l One of the doors is opened (assuming the courtesy lighting has not prev\
iously been switched off)
The courtesy lighting will go off when:
l The engine is started
l The vehicle is locked from the outside with the remote control or key
The automatic function can be disconnected by pressing button 2 for more\
than 3 seconds.
Briefly pressing the button again automatically reconnects the function.\

The courtesy light timer periods can be changed. Contact your Volvo reta\
iler.
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1. This function is light dependent and is only activated in dark condit\
ions.
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Interior lighting
Vanity mirror
The light comes on when you open the cover.
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Storage compartments
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WARNING!
Make sure that no hard, sharp or heavy objects lie on or in any of the s\
torage areas where they might
cause injury during sudden braking.
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Storage compartments
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Storage compartment in the center console
To open the lid on the storage compartment, press the lower edge of the \
opening latch (see illustration
above). This lid can be folded back to form a small table area for rear\
seat passengers.
Lift the tray under the lid to expose the deep storage bin with slots fo\
r CD storage.
Cup holders for the front seats
Two cup holders are provided for the front seat occupants. Press lightly\
on the rear edge of the cover to
open it.
Ashtray (accessory)
An ashtray insert is available from your Volvo retailer. This insert sli\
des into either of the cup holders.
Pen holder
There is a pen holder in the center console, in front of the gear select\
or.
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Storage compartments
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Storage compartment in rear side of the center console
Grasp the upper edge of cover and pull to open this compartment.
Ashtray (accessory)
An ashtray insert is available from your Volvo retailer.
Cup holders for the rear seats
l Grasp the lower edge of the panel to pull out the cup holders in the rea\
r side of the center console.
l The cup holder insert can be removed to provide space for a large plasti\
c bottle. Pull the insert straight
up to remove it. Press down to reinsert it.
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Glove compartment
The glove compartment can be used to store things such as the owner's ma\
nual, maps, pens, etc.
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Storage compartments
Coat hanger
Use the coat hanger for light jackets, etc.
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Storage space between rear seats (seven-seat models) - option
This storage space provides compartments for pens or other small items. \
Rear side storage compartments and cup holders (seven-seat models)
Lift the lid to access the storage compartment.
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Securing cargo
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