VOLVO XC90 T8 2018 Owner´s Manual

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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Load anchoring eyelets
The fold-out eyelets in the cargo compartment 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 inthe event of hard braking. Always secure large and heavy objects with a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 586)
• Weights (p. 659)
Installing and removing the cargo
compartment cover
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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 ofthe cargo compartment.
Then put the other end piece in the recess in the side panel on the opposite side.
Push the end piece down on both sides, one at a time.
> 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 issecure.
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 theside panels.
2. Carefully lift the cover up and out. > The other end will release automaticallyand the cover can then be lifted out of thecargo compartment.
Related information
• Operating the cargo compartment cover
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(p. 590)
• Loading recommendations (p. 586)
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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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Operating the cargo compartment
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The cover can be used in two positions: fully open to completely cover the cargo compart-ment or partially retracted to make it easier toreach further into the cargo compartment.
Fully open7-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 attachingpins at the end of the cover into the grooveson the side panels and release the coverslightly while pressing the handle lightlydownward to hook the pins into the grooves.
> The cover will be secured in the fully open position. 5-seat models
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 attachingpins at the end of the cover into the grooveson the side panels and release the coverslightly while pressing the handle lightlydownward to hook the pins into the grooves.
> The cover will be secured in the fully open
position.

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Loading mode
From the fully retracted position - grasp the handle and pull the cover up and over theside panels in the cargo compartment. Pull tothe end position and press the attaching pinsat the end of the cover into the grooves inthe side panels of the vehicle. (If the cover isalready fully open, see next section.)
From the fully open position - grasp the han- dle and press the cover's attaching pinsdown into the grooves in the side panels andthen release.
> 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. >
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.
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 toserious injury in the event of a collision.
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 thegrooves. 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 thehandle and pull it rearward to release thecover's attaching pins from the grooves. Letthe cover retract.
2. Let the cover retract with its attaching pins above the side panels until it stops in thefully retracted position.
Related information
• Installing and removing the cargo compart- ment cover
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Installing and removing the steel
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The steel cargo grid prevents 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 ismoving. Heavy braking or a collision couldlead 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 plasticsleeves for the grid.
WARNING
The steel cargo grid may only be used in the rear position described here. The ceilingattachment points behind the front seats arenot intended to anchor the steel grid.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the third-row seats
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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 sametime.
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 gridshould face toward the cargo compartmentand the hooks on each side of the gridshould face upward. The mounting bracketsand plastic sleeves are not needed in thisstep.
2. Press one of the grid's hooks into the largerhole in the ceiling attachment point (1). Grasp the grid near the hook and pull/push it into the smaller hole (2).
> 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 tohelp ensure the grid does not come loose.
47-seat models only.

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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'slower attachment hole (1). Slide the plastic sleeve onto the threaded section of the mounting bracket with thesleeve's flange turned upward and press itdown through the hole. Screw the screwcover 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 abovesteps in reverse order. It can be a good idea to remove the mounting brackets before removing the plastic sleevesfrom the holes in the grid.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 586)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 589)
Installing and removing the cargo
net
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The cargo net helps prevent objects in the cargo compartment from entering the passenger com-partment in the event of a sudden stop or hardbraking.
The cargo net is attached at four points.
For safety reasons, the cargo net must always be mounted and secured according to the followingdescription. 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 ofseats.
• Front mounting - behind the front seats.

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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 andattached 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 thatthe 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 straplock facing you. 3. Insert the other upper hook into the ceiling
mounting point on the opposite side. Thetelescopic spring-loaded hooks make mount-ing easier. Make sure that the net's hooks are pushed forward as far as possible into their respec-tive mounting points. 4. Rear mounting: With the cargo net hooked
into the rear ceiling mounting points, attachthe net's straps into the front floor eyelets inthe cargo compartment.
Rear mounting.
Front mounting: With the cargo net mounted in the front ceiling mounting points, hook thestraps into the outer eyelets on the front seatrails behind the seats. Attaching the net iseasier if the seat backrests are upright andthe seats are moved slightly forward.

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Front mounting.
Move the seat or backrest only until it touches the net. Moving it with too muchforce or applying too much pressure to thenet could lead to damage.
CAUTION
If a seat or backrest is pressed with too much force back against the cargo net, the net andits 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 buttonon 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 thenet in its case.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 586)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 589)

M A I N T E N A N C E A N D S E R V I C E

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Volvo's service program
To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as pos- sible, follow the Volvo service schedule speci-fied in the Warranty and Maintenance RecordsInformation booklet.
Volvo recommends having an authorized Volvo workshop perform service and maintenance.Volvo workshops have the staff, service literatureand special tools to guarantee the highest qualityof service.
CAUTION
To ensure the Volvo warranty is not invalida- ted, check and follow the Service and War-ranty Booklet.
Service and repairsService the vehicle regularly. Follow Volvo's rec- ommended service intervals. Detailed inspection and repairs may only be per- formed by an authorized workshop.
WARNING
Do not make any repairs on this vehicle your- self. Electrical cables and/or components thathave come loose may only be corrected by anauthorized workshop – an authorized Volvoworkshop is recommended.
IntroductionThe maintenance services contain several checks that require special instruments and tools andtherefore must be performed by a qualified tech-nician. To keep your Volvo in top condition, spec-ify time-tested and proven Genuine Volvo Partsand Accessories.
The Federal Clean Air Act - U.S.
The Federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle manu- facturers to furnish written instructions to the ulti-mate purchaser to assure the proper servicingand function of the components that controlemissions. These services, which are listed in the"Warranty and Service Records Information"booklet, are not covered by the warranty. You willbe required to pay for labor and material used.
Maintenance
Your Volvo passed several major inspections before it was delivered to you, in accordance withVolvo specifications. The maintenance proce-dures outlined in the Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet, many of which willpositively affect your vehicle's emissions, shouldbe performed as indicated. It is recommendedthat receipts for vehicle emission maintenance beretained in case questions arise concerningmaintenance. Inspection and maintenance shouldalso be performed anytime a malfunction isobserved or suspected.
Applicable warranties - U.S./Canada
In accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations, the following list of warranties is pro-vided.
• New Vehicle Limited Warranty
• Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
• Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
• Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Sys-tems Limited Warranty
• Emission Design and Defect Warranty
• Emission Performance Warranty
These are federal warranties. Other warrantiesare provided as required by state/provincial law.Refer to your separate Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet for detailed informa-tion concerning each of the warranties.