VOLVO XC90 2013 Owner´s Manual

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Rear seats
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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 positions.
To lower – press the button at the base of the
support (see illustration) and press the head
restraint down carefully.
WARNING
The center rear seat head restraint should
only be in its lowest position when this seat
is NOT occupied. When the center position
is occupied, the head restraint should be
correctly adjusted to the passenger’s
height. The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at least on a level with the upper-
most point of the seat occupant's ear.G027022
Folding the backrests – second row of
seats
CAUTION
To help avoid damage to the upholstery,
there should be no objects on the rear seat
and the seat belt should not be buckled
when the backrest is folded down.
1. Move the seat(s) to their rearmost position
(seven-seat models only).
2. Pull the loop to fold down an outboard
head restraint. Press down the center head
restraint if necessary (see page 109).

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3. Pull the handle (1) outward to release the
backrest. The backrests are 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 1 and pull the backrest up.
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Folding the backrests—third row of
seats
Folding down the backrest
If necessary, fold in the load anchorage eyelets
before folding down the backrests.1. Move the seats in the second row as far
forward as possible, see page 108.
2. Pull up the handle (see illustration 1).
3. Push the seat cushion firmly rearward,
under the backrest (see illustration 2).
4.
Fold down the backrests
2 (the head
restraints fold down automatically) to the
horizontal position.
WARNING
The seats in the third row are not equipped
with top tether anchors or ISOFIX/LATCH
lower child seat anchors. Child restraint sys-
tems should never be used on these seats.
Returning the backrest to the upright
position
1. Fold up the backrest to the upright posi-
tion.
2. Grasp the strap (see illustration 3) and pull
the seat cushion out until it locks in place.
This also locks the backrest in the upright
position.
WARNING
•When one or more sections of the back-
rest is returned to the upright position,
check that it is properly locked in place
by pushing and pulling it. The red indi-
cators should also not be visible.
•Return the outboard head restraints to
the upright position.
•Long loads should always be securely
anchored to help avoid injury in the
event of a sudden stop.
•Always turn the engine off and apply the
parking brake when loading/unloading
the vehicle.
•Place the transmission in the Park (P)
position to help prevent inadvertent
movement of the gear selector.
•On hot days, the temperature in the
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people to these high tem-
peratures for even a short period of time
can cause heat-related injury or death.
Small children are particularly at risk.
2Please note that the head restraints in this row cannot be vertically adjusted.

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Interior lighting
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Driver's side front reading lamp
Courtesy lights
Passenger's side front reading lamp The
reading lights can be switched on or off by
pressing buttons 1 or 3. The courtesy light-
ing (including footwell lighting) can be
turned on or off by pressing button 2. This
also activates the automatic function.
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Rear reading lights
Driver's side rear reading light
Passenger's side rear reading light. The
rear reading lights can be switched on and
off by pressing buttons (4) or (5).
Automatic functionThe reading lights and courtesy lights will
switch off automatically approximately
10 minutes after the engine has been turned
off. The lights can be turned off sooner by
pressing the respective buttons.The courtesy lights come on automatically
1
and remain on for approximately 30 seconds
when:
•The vehicle has been unlocked from the
outside with the remote key or key blade
•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 minutes when:
•One of the doors is opened (assuming the
courtesy lighting has not previously been
switched off)
The courtesy lighting will go off when:
•The engine is started
•The vehicle is locked from the outside with
the remote key or key blade
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 a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
1This function is light dependent and is only activated in dark conditions.

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Vanity mirror
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The light comes on when you open the cover.
Glove compartment lighting
The light in the glove compartment comes on
or switches off when its door is opened or
closed.

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Interior lighting
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04 Interior
Storage compartments
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04 Interior
Storage compartments
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.115
Storage compartment in third row of seats
Storage compartment
Glove compartment
Storage compartment in center console
Rear seat cup holders
Storage pocket (also in front edge of front
seats)
Grocery bag holder*
WARNING
Make sure that no hard, sharp or heavy
objects lie on or in any of the storage areas
where they might cause injury during sud-
den braking.
Storage compartment in the center
console
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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 passen-
gers.
Lift the tray under the lid to expose the deep
storage bin with slots for CD storage.
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Cup holders for the front seatsTwo 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 slides into either of the cup
holders.
Pen holderThere is a pen holder in the center console, in
front of the gear selector.

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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.
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Cup holders for the rear seats
•Grasp the lower edge of the panel to pull
out the cup holders in the rear side of the
center console.
•The cup holder insert can be removed to
provide space for a large plastic bottle. Pull
the insert straight up to remove it. Press
down to reinsert it.
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Glove compartmentThe glove compartment can be used to store
things such as the owner's manual, maps,
pens, etc.

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Coat hangerThe jacket hanger is located on the inboard
side of the front passenger's seat head
restraint. It is only intended for hanging light
garments.
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Storage space between rear seatsThis storage space provides compartments for
pens or other small items.
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Rear side storage compartments and
cup holders (seven-seat models)
Lift the lid to access the storage compartment.

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118* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Refrigerator*
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The refrigerator is located under the cover in
the front seat center armrest. Use the button
(see the inset illustration) to adjust the level of
cooling.
The refrigerator functions when the engine is
running or when the ignition is in position II.
WARNING
Bottles kept in the refrigerator should be
firmly sealed and the cover over the refrig-
erator must be securely closed while the
vehicle is in motion.