engine VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY 2017 Owner´s Manual

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Folding down the rear seat backrests
The rear seat backrests are divided into two sec- tions that can be folded down together or sepa-rately.
CAUTION
To help avoid damage to the upholstery, there should be no objects on the rear seat and theseat belt should not be buckled when thebackrest is folded down.
CAUTION
• The integrated booster cushions
* should
be folded down (in the stowed position) before the backrest(s) are folded down
• The center armrest
* should be folded up
into the rear seat backrest before thatsection of the backrest is folded down
• It may be necessary to move the frontseats forward before the rear seat back-rests can be folded down
WARNING
•
When one or more sections of the back- rest is returned to the upright position,check that it is properly locked in place bypushing and pulling it.
• Return the outboard head restraints tothe upright position.
• Long loads should always be securelyanchored to help avoid injury in the eventof a sudden stop.
• Always turn the engine off and apply theparking brake when loading/unloadingthe vehicle.
• Place the transmission in the Park (
P)
position to help prevent inadvertentmovement of the gear selector.
Folding down a section of the backrest
Folding down electrically *17
•
On models equipped with the electric fold- down function, the buttons used are locatedin the cargo area.
• Before the electric fold-down function canbe used, the vehicle must be stationary andthe tailgate must be open.
WARNING
Before using the electric fold-down function, be sure that no one is sitting in or is near therear seat, that there are no objects on the rearseat and that the backrest is not obstructed inany way.
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The backrests can also be folded down manually.

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Editing a driver profile
The names of the driver profiles created for the vehicle can be changed.
All types of changes in driver profiles are made from the center display's Top view:
Settings
SystemDriver Profiles.
Changing a profile's nameChanging a driver profile's name is done from theDriver Profile window:
1. Tap
Edit Profile.
> A menu will open in which the profile can be edited.
2. Tap the
Profile Name box.
> A keyboard will be displayed and can be used to change the name. Tap
to
close the keyboard. 3.
Save the changes by tapping
Back/Close.
> The name has now been changed.
Resetting driver profile changesSettings that have been changed and saved in one or more driver profiles can be reset.
NOTE
Factory Reset is only possible when the
vehicle is stationary.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Select
SystemFactory ResetReset
Personal Settings.
3. Select one of the following:
Reset for the
active profile, Reset for all profiles orCancel.
Related information
• Driver profiles (p. 172)
• Resetting the settings view (p. 113)
• Using the center display keyboard (p. 31)
• Using the center display (p. 44)
• Selecting a driver profile (p. 173)
Linking a remote key to a driver profile A remote key can be linked to a driver profile, which means that all of the settings stored in thedriver profile will apply each time that particularremote key is used with the vehicle.
A remote key is not initially linked to a specific driver profile. When the key is used to unlock thevehicle/start the engine for the first time, the
Guest profile will be used.
A driver profile can be selected manually each time the vehicle is unlocked/started without aremote key being linked to that profile. When thevehicle is started, the most recently selecteddriver profile will be activated. If the key has previ-ously been linked to a driver profile, it is not nec-essary to manually select a profile when that par-ticular key is used.
Linking a remote key to a driver profile
for the first time
Select a profile to link to the remote key (if thatprofile is not already active).
1. Pull down the center display's Top view and tap
Settings.
2. Tap
SystemDriver Profiles.
3. Tap the profile to be linked to the remote key. The
Guest profile cannot be linked to a
remote key.

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From the center display's Climate view
Activate/deactivate max. defroster
Max. defroster button in Climate view
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2.
Tap
Max.
> Max. defroster is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off). Max. defroster overrides automatic climate control and recirculation, and activates theair conditioning, changes blower speed to
56 and the temperature to HI6.
When max. defroster is deactivated, the climate system returns to the previoussettings.
Activating/deactivating windshield heating *
Windshield heating button in Climate view
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2.
Tap
Electric.
> Windshield heating is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off).
If windshield heating is activated while the Start/ Stop function has turned off the engine, theengine will restart.
NOTE
• Triangular areas at the far sides of the windshield are not heated electrically andwill take slightly longer to defrost/de-ice.
• The heated windshield may affect theperformance/range of e.g., transpondersused to automatically pay highway tolls orother communication equipment.
Activating/deactivating rear window and door mirror heating
Rear window/door mirror heating button in Climate view
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2.
Tap
Rear.
> Rear window/door mirror heating is acti- vated (button lights up)/deactivated (but- ton is off).
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Automatically activating/deactivating the window heating function when theengine is started
The rear window/door mirror/windshield heating *
can be set to start automatically when the engine is started. The heating function switches off auto-matically when the glass surfaces are sufficientlywarm and the condensation/ice has disappeared. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view and select Climate.
2. Activate/deactivate the respective defroster functions when the engine is started by selecting/deselecting the boxes for
Auto
Front Defroster and Auto Rear Defroster.
The heating function will switch off automatically when the window/mirror is sufficiently warm andthe ice/condensation has disappeared.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 182)
• Climate system controls in the center display(p. 183)
• Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 190)
• Air conditioning (p. 193)
• Turning recirculation on and off (p. 189)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 198)
• Setting the blower speed (p. 185)
• Automatic climate control (p. 182) •
Turning front seat ventilation
* on and off
(p. 195)
• Turning steering wheel heating
* on and off
(p. 192)
Turning steering wheel heating * on
and off
The steering wheel can be heated electrically for added comfort in cold weather.
Activating/deactivating steering wheel
heating
Buttons for heated steering wheel and seats in the cli- mate bar
1. Tap the driver side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's climate bar to open the steering wheel and seat heatingcontrols. If the vehicle is not equipped with the optional heated or ventilated seats, the but-ton for steering wheel heating will be directlyaccessible in the climate bar.

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2. Tap the steering wheel heating button
repeatedly to select one of four levels:
Off,High, Medium or Low.
> The level changes and is displayed in the button.
Automatic steering wheel heatingThe automatic function starts heating the steer- ing wheel automatically when the engine isstarted if the temperature is sufficiently cold. Thisfeature can be activated/deactivated. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Under
Auto Steering Wheel Heating
Level, select Off, Low, Medium or High to
activate/deactivate the automatic function.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 182)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 183)
• Steering wheel (p. 160)
Air conditioning
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies the air in the passenger compartment.
Activating/deactivating the main air conditioning unit
Air conditioning button in Climate view
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2. Tap
AC.
> The air conditioning is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off).
When the air conditioning is activated, it will be switched on and off automatically by the climatesystem as necessary.
NOTE
• For the air conditioning to function opti- mally, close the side windows and lamina- ted panoramic roof
*
• The air conditioning cannot be activated if the blower is set to
Off
Related information
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 183)

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Seat heating indicator and control on the climate panel on the rear side of the tunnel console
–Tap repeatedly on the left or right side seat heating buttons on the climate panel on therear side of the tunnel console to select one of four levels:
Off, High, Medium or Low.
> The level changes and is displayed on the screen in the climate panel.
Automatically activating/deactivating the seat heating function when theengine is started
The seat heating * can be set to start automati-
cally when the engine is started. The automatic function starts heating the seats when the ambient temperature is sufficiently cold. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
Climate. 3.
Under
Auto Driver Seat Heating Level andAuto Passenger Seat Heating Level,
select Off, Low, Medium or High to acti-
vate/deactivate the automatic function and select a level for the driver's and passenger'sseats.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 182)
• Climate system controls in the center display(p. 183)
• Rear climate system controls on the tunnel console
* (p. 185)
Turning front seat ventilation * on
and off
Seat ventilation can be used e.g., to help remove dampness from the seat occupant's clothing.
The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrests that draw air through theseat upholstery. The cooling effect increases asthe air in the passenger compartment becomescooler. This feature can be activated when theengine is running and it monitors the seat's tem-perature, sunlight in the passenger compartmentand the ambient temperature.

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Cargo space
The vehicle has flexible cargo capacity that makes it possible to load and secure largeobjects.
By folding down the rear seat backrests, the cargo capacity of the vehicle increases consider-ably. Use the load anchoring eyelets or the gro-cery bag holder to secure objects and the cargocompartment cover to help conceal the load. The jack *, tire sealing system and tools can be
found under the cargo compartment's floor.
Related information
• Loading (p. 202)
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 211)
• Cargo net (p. 208)
• Grocery bag holder (p. 207)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 211)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 209)
• Ski hatch (p. 202)
• Folding down the rear seat backrests (p. 171)
Ski hatch
The hatch in the center section of the rear seat backrest can be opened without folding thebackrest down to transport long objects such asskis, etc.
1. From the cargo area, grasp the ski hatch's handle and pull it down.
2. Fold down the rear seat's center armrest. If the vehicle is equipped with the private locking function *, the ski hatch must be closed.
Related information
• Loading (p. 202)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 211)
• Private (valet) locking (p. 236)
Loading
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number ofpassengers, the amount of cargo, the weight ofany accessories that may be installed, etc.
Loading recommendations
• Load objects in the cargo compartment against the backrest whenever possible.
• If the backrests of the second row seats arefolded down, they should not be in contactwith the front seat backrests. This couldimpede the function of the WhiplashProtection System (WHIPS).
• Unstable loads can be secured to the loadanchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-ings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parking brakewhen loading or unloading long objects. Thegear selector can be knocked out of positionby long loads, which could set the vehicle inmotion.

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WARNING
•Stop the engine, put the gear selector in P
, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
• The vehicle's driving characteristics may change depending on the weight and dis-tribution of the load.
• A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces aforce of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in ahead-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
• The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 2 in.(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Extra loading spaceThe rear seat backrests can be folded down to added cargo space or for transporting longobjects. The hatch in the center section of the rear seat backrest can be opened without folding thebackrest down to transport long objects such asskis, etc.
WARNING
• Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the function ofthe Whiplash Protection System.
• If the rear seat backrests are foldeddown, cargo must be secured to preventit from sliding forward against the frontseat backrests in the event of a collisionfrom the rear. This could interfere withthe action of the Whiplash ProtectionSystem.
WARNING
•
Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Roof loadsLoad carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when in use:
• To avoid damaging your vehicle and toachieve maximum safety when driving, werecommend using the load carriers that Volvohas developed especially for your vehicle.
• Volvo-approved removable roof racks aredesigned to carry the maximum allowableroof load for this vehicle (see the article"Weights" for specific information).
• Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weighlimits.
• Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loadsevenly.

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To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key into the lock.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key from the lock.
–Unlock the glove compartment in the reverse order.
Using the glove compartment as a cooler *
The glove compartment can be used to cool drinks or food and the cooling feature functionswhen the climate system is active (i.e., when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is run-
ning).
Cooling activated
Cooling deactivated
–Activate/deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward the passen-ger compartment/glove compartment.
Related information
• Passenger compartment storage spaces(p. 204)
• Private (valet) locking (p. 236)
Tunnel console The tunnel console, located between the front seats, contains a 12-volt electrical socket, cupholders and storage spaces, etc.
Storage space
*. Press the handle to open
the cover.
Storage space with cup holders for the driver and passenger and a 12-volt socket
Storage space and USB/AUX sockets under the armrest
Climate control panel for the rear seats * or
storage space

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Load anchoring eyelets
The eyelets in the cargo compartment can be folded out to secure objects with straps, a net,etc.
Load anchoring eyelets
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Related information
• Loading (p. 202)
• Grocery bag holder (p. 207)
Cargo compartment cover
*
The cover can be used to conceal objects in the cargo compartment.
Installing the cover
With the cover retracted, press the end piece on one side of the cargo area cover into theretaining bracket in the side panel of thecargo area.
Do the same on the opposite side.
Press both sides of the cover, one at a time, until they click into place.
> The red mark will no longer be visible. Check that both ends of the cover are securely locked in place.