VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2019 Owners Manual

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WARNINGIn a head-on collision at a speed of 50 km/h
(30 mph), an unsecured object weighing 20
kg (44 pounds) can reach a projectile weight
equivalent to 1000 kg (2200 pounds).
WARNING
If objects are loaded higher than the upper
edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm (4
in.) space between the objects and the win-
dow. Objects placed closer to this could
impede the function of the inflatable curtain
concealed inside the headlining.
WARNING
Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may shift
during heavy braking and injure people in the
vehicle.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with
something soft.
Turn off the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading/unloading long objects.
Otherwise, it is possible for the load to reach
the gear lever or gear selector and move it to
a drive position – which could cause the vehi-
cle to begin rolling.
Extra cargo space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down to
increase cargo compartment space and simplify
loading. If the rear seat backrests are folded down, make sure that no objects loaded into the
vehicle prevent the WHIPS system for the front
seats from functioning correctly.
Raising/lowering the rear end of the
vehicle*
The rear end of the vehicle can be lowered or
raised for easier loading or to facilitate attaching
a trailer*.
The controls for raising/lowering are located at
the rear edge of the cargo compartment's right
side panel. Controls for raising/lowering the rear end of the vehicle.
The controls consist of two buttons ‒ one button
for lowering and one button for raising the rear
end. Press and hold the relevant button until the
desired height is reached.
The rear end of the vehicle cannot be raised
higher than its normal height. The rear end will return to the normal height
when the vehicle begins driving.
NOTE It is not possible to adjust the height of the
vehicle's rear when one or more of the doors
or the hood is open. This does not apply to
the tailgate.
WARNING
Make sure that no people, animals or objects
are found under the vehicle when it is low-
ered. This could endanger life and cause
damage to the vehicle or objects.
Related information

Load anchoring eyelets (p. 601)
Folding the second row backrests (p. 193)
Roof loads and load carriers (p. 600)
Leveling control* and suspension (p. 461)
Weights (p. 669)

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600 Roof loads and load carriers
Volvo-developed load carriers are recommended
for carrying loads on the roof of the vehicle.
Volvo load carriers are specially designed to help
prevent damage to your vehicle and help ensure
maximum safety while driving. Volvo load carriers
are available from authorized Volvo retailers.
Carefully follow the installation instructions provi-
ded with the load carriers.

Distribute the load evenly throughout the
load carriers. Place heavier cargo at the bot-
tom of the load.
Check periodically to ensure that the load
carriers and load are properly secured.
Secure the load firmly using tie straps or
similar.
If the load is longer than the vehicle, such as
a canoe or kayak, attach the towing eyelet in
its front outlet and secure the tie straps in it.
The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption increase with the size of the load.
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid acceleration, hard
braking and fast cornering.
WARNING The vehicle's center of gravity and driving
characteristics are altered by roof loads.
Follow the vehicle's specifications regarding
weights and maximum permitted load.
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Loading recommendations (p. 598)
Weights (p. 669) Grocery bag holders
Grocery bag holders (hooks) help keep shop-
ping bags in place and prevent them from falling
over and spilling their contents in the cargo
compartment.
On the sides of the cargo compartment There are two fold-out holders in the side panels,
one on each side of the cargo compartment.
CAUTION
The grocery bag holders are only intended to
hold weights up to 5 kg (11 lbs).
Related information

Loading recommendations (p. 598)
Installing and removing the cargo net*
(p. 606)

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Installing and removing the cargo compart-
ment cover* (p. 601)
Installing and removing the steel cargo grid*
(p. 604) Load anchoring eyelets
The load anchoring eyelets in the cargo com-
partment can be used to secure objects with
straps, a net, etc.
WARNING Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects in or pro-
truding from the vehicle can cause injury in
the event of hard braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects with a
seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
Related information

Loading recommendations (p. 598)
Weights (p. 669) Installing and removing the cargo
compartment cover*
The cover can be rolled out to conceal objects
in the cargo compartment.
Installing the cargo compartment
cover 3 Press the end piece on one side of the cover
into the retaining bracket in the side panel of
the cargo compartment.
Then put the other end piece in the recess in
the side panel on the opposite side.
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In the XC90 Excellence, the cargo compartment cover is permanently fixed\
and cannot be taken out or put in.

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602 Push the end piece down on both sides, one
at a time.
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When a click is heard and the red marks
on each end piece are no longer visible,
the cover is in place. Check that it is
secure.
Removing the cargo compartment
cover
In retracted position:
1. Press the button on one of the cover's ends and lift out that end.
For 7-seat models - remove the third row
seat belt latches from the hooks above the
side panels.
2. Carefully lift the cover up and out. > The other end will release automaticallyand the cover can then be lifted out of the
cargo compartment.
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Operating the cargo compartment cover*
(p. 602)
Loading recommendations (p. 598) Operating the cargo compartment
cover*
The cover can be used in two positions: fully
open to completely cover the cargo compart-
ment or partially retracted to make it easier to
reach further into the cargo compartment.
Fully open
7-seat models
1. Hang the third-row seat belt latches in the
hooks provided in the side panels. Grasp the handle and pull the cover out and
above the side panels in the cargo compart-
ment. Pull the cover to its end position.
With the cover completely open (covering the
cargo compartment), press the attaching
pins at the end of the cover into the grooves
on the side panels and release the cover
slightly while pressing the handle lightly
downward to hook the pins into the grooves.
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The cover will be secured in the fully open
position.
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603 Grasp the handle and pull the cover out and
above the side panels in the cargo compart-
ment. Pull the cover to its end position.
With the cover completely open (covering the
cargo compartment), press the attaching
pins at the end of the cover into the grooves
on the side panels and release the cover
slightly while pressing the handle lightly
downward to hook the pins into the grooves.
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The cover will be secured in the fully open
position.
CAUTION Do not place objects on top of the cargo
compartment cover.
WARNING
In 7-seat models - never have a cargo com-
partment cover mounted when there are pas-
sengers in the rear seats. This could lead to
serious injury in the event of a collision.
Loading mode From the fully retracted position - grasp the
handle and pull the cover up and over the
side panels in the cargo compartment. Pull to
the end position and press the attaching pins
at the end of the cover into the grooves in
the side panels of the vehicle. (If the cover is
already fully open, see next section.)
From the fully open position - grasp the han-
dle and press the cover's attaching pins
down into the grooves in the side panels and
then release.
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Retract the cover until it stops in the parti-
ally retracted position. If your hands are full: In the fully open position, push the cover's
handle slightly upward with e.g. your elbow.
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The cover will retract until it stops in
the partially retracted position.
To fully open the cover from the partially retrac-
ted position:
1.

Grasp the handle and pull the cover out as
far as possible.
2. Let the cover retract slightly and press the handle slightly downward.
> The cover will be secured in the fully openposition.

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Retracting the cover
1. From the fully opened position:
Lift the cover's handle and pull it rearward to
release the cover's attaching pins from the
grooves. Let the cover retract.
From the partially retracted position:
Grasp the handle and pull the cover out of
the groves to the fully open position. Lift the
handle and pull it rearward to release the
cover's attaching pins from the grooves. Let
the cover retract.
2. Let the cover retract with its attaching pins above the side panels until it stops in the
fully retracted position.
Related information
Installing and removing the cargo compart-
ment cover* (p. 601) Installing and removing the steel
cargo grid*
The steel cargo grid helps prevent loads or pets
in the cargo compartment from being thrown for-
ward into the passenger compartment. For safety reasons, the steel grid must always be
installed and secured correctly.
WARNING
Under no circumstances may a person be in
the cargo compartment when the vehicle is
moving. Heavy braking or a collision could
lead to serious injury.
The steel grid consists of the grid itself and two
separate mounting brackets. Each of the mount- ing brackets has a screw cover and two plastic
sleeves for the grid.
WARNING The steel cargo grid may only be used in the
rear position described here. The ceiling
attachment points behind the front seats are
not intended to anchor the steel grid.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the third-row seats
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must
be folded down when the steel cargo grid is
mounted in the vehicle.
CAUTION The steel cargo grid and the cargo compart-
ment cover cannot be mounted at the same
time.
Installation1. Fold down the rear seats and lift in the steel
grid through one of the rear doors or the tail-
gate. The curved (convex) side of the grid
should face toward the cargo compartment
and the hooks on each side of the grid
should face upward. The mounting brackets
and plastic sleeves are not needed in this
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2.
Press one of the grid's hooks into the larger
hole in the ceiling attachment point (1).
Grasp the grid near the hook and pull/push it
into the smaller hole (2).
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The hook is now secured in the attach-
ment point.
3. Repeat step 2 above to secure the other hook in the attachment point on the opposite
side.
WARNING Make sure the cargo grid's hooks are securely
attached in the ceiling attachment points to
help ensure the grid does not come loose. 4. Attach the mounting bracket's hook through
the cargo anchoring eyelet near the floor of
the cargo compartment and insert the threa-
ded section of the bracket through the grid's
lower attachment hole (1).
Slide the plastic sleeve onto the threaded
section of the mounting bracket with the
sleeve's flange turned upward and press it
down through the hole. Screw the screw
cover into place until its underside is approxi-
mately 5 mm from the grid (2).
5.

Repeat step 4 for the opposite side.
6. Center the grid and then tighten both mount- ing brackets, moving back and forth between
them until the grid is securely in place.
Removing the coverRemove the steel grid by performing the above
steps in reverse order. It can be a good idea to remove the mounting
brackets before removing the plastic sleeves
from the holes in the grid.
Related information

Loading recommendations (p. 598)
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 601)

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606 Installing and removing the cargo
net*
The cargo net helps prevent objects in the cargo
compartment from entering the passenger com-
partment in the event of a sudden stop or hard
braking.
The cargo net is attached at four points. For safety reasons, the cargo net must always be
mounted and secured according to the following
description.
The net is made of strong nylon weave and can
be attached in two different locations in the vehi-
cle:
Rear mounting - behind the second row of
seats.
Front mounting - behind the front seats.
WARNING Objects in the cargo compartment must
always be securely anchored, even with a cor-
rectly installed cargo net.
Installing the cargo net
WARNING
All of the cargo net's upper consoles, hooks
and straps must be securely mounted and
attached before the net is used.
Never use the net if it is damaged.
NOTE
With front mounting, the cargo net is most
easily installed via a rear door.
1. Fold out the cargo net and make sure that
the upper rod folds out and locks into posi-
tion.
2.

Insert one of the net's hooks into the front or
rear ceiling mounting point with the strap
lock facing you. 3. Insert the net's other upper hook into the
ceiling mounting point on the opposite side.
The telescopic spring-loaded hooks make
mounting easier.
Make sure that the net's hooks are pushed
forward as far as possible into their respec-
tive mounting points.

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4.
Rear mounting.
For rear mounting:
With the cargo net hooked into the rear ceil-
ing mounting points, attach the net's straps
into the front floor eyelets in the cargo com-
partment. Front mounting.
For front mounting:
With the cargo net mounted in the front ceil-
ing mounting points, hook the straps into the
outer eyelets on the front seat rails behind
the seats. Attaching the net is easier if the
seat backrests are upright and the seats are
moved slightly forward.
Move the seat or backrest only until it
touches the net. Moving it with too much
force or applying too much pressure to the
net could lead to damage.
CAUTION If a seat or backrest is pressed with too much
force back against the cargo net, the net and
its ceiling brackets could be damaged. 5. Pull the straps until the cargo net is taut.
Removing the cargo netThe cargo net can be easily removed and folded
up.
1. Loosen the cargo net by pressing the button
on the strap locks on each side and pulling
to allow some slack.
2. Press in the catches and release both of the strap hooks.
3. Unhook the upper hooks and remove the net from the ceiling mounting points.
4. Press the red button on the rod so that it can be folded. Fold and roll up the net. Store the
net in its case.
Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 598)
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 601)