VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID 2017 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: VOLVO, Model Year: 2017, Model line: XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID, Model: VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID 2017Pages: 584, PDF Size: 14.2 MB
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Raising/lowering the rear-end of the
vehicle *
Using the buttons on the read edge of the cargocompartment, the rear-end of the vehicle (thelevel of the cargo compartment floor) can beraised or lowered for easier loading or to make
attaching a trailer1 simpler.
Level control buttons on the rear edge of the cargocompartment
The level control consists of two buttons: one toraise and one to lower the rear-end of the vehi-cle.
Press and hold the respective buttons until thedesired level has been reached.
NOTE
The level cannot be adjusted if a door or thehood are open (this does not apply to the tail-gate).
WARNING
Be sure that the entire area under the vehicleis completely unobstructed before loweringthe level.
Extra loading space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down toadded cargo space or for transporting longobjects.
WARNING
•Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind thefront 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 helpprevent 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 parkingbrake and put the gear selector in Pwhen loading and unloading the vehicle.
Roof loads
Load 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.
1An accessory trailer hitch can be purchased from a Volvo retailer.
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•Place heavier cargo at the bottom of theload.
•Secure the cargo correctly with appropriatetie-down equipment.
•Check periodically that the load carriers andload are properly secured.
•Remember that the vehicle's center of gravityand handling change when you carry a loadon the roof.
•The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-sumption will increase with the size of theload.
•Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cor-nering and hard braking.
CAUTION
The optional panoramic roof should not beopened while load carriers are installed onthe vehicle.
See the article "Weights" for information aboutthe maximum permissible load that can be trans-ported on the roof.
Related information
•Folding the second row backrests (p. 178)
•Folding the third row backrests (p. 180)
•Weights (p. 563)
•Cargo net (p. 223)
•Cargo compartment cover* (p. 227)
•Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)
•Whiplash protection system (p. 65)
•Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 249)
Passenger compartment storagespaces
The following is an overview of the passengercompartment and its storage spaces.
Front seats
Storage spaces in the door panel, near the steeringwheel, the glove compartment and the sun visors
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Storage spaces, cup holders and 12-voltsocket/AUX/USB sockets in the tunnel console in thetunnel console
Second row of seats
Storage compartments in the door panels, cupholders inthe center seat's backrest, storage pockets on the rearside of the front seat backrest, and 12-volt socket onthe rear side of the tunnel console
Third row of seats
Storage space and cup holder in the side panel and thestorage space between the seats
WARNING
Always stow loose items such as cell phones,cameras, remote controls, etc. in the glovecompartment or other storage spaces to helpkeep them from becoming projectiles in theevent of sudden braking, etc.
Related information
•Tunnel console (p. 222)
•Using the glove compartment (p. 221)
•Electrical sockets (p. 230)
•Sun visors (p. 229)
Using the glove compartment
The glove compartment provides storage spacefor small items.
The glove compartment and opening button on the cen-ter console
The owner's manual and maps can be kept here.There are also holders for pens on the inside ofthe glove compartment door.
Opening the glove compartment
–Press the glove compartment button on thecenter console.
>The glove compartment door will open.
Locking/unlocking the glove
compartment
The glove compartment and tailgate can belocked when e.g., the vehicle is in a workshop forservice, etc. See also the article "Private locking"for additional information.
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Using the glove compartment as a
cooler
The glove compartment can be used to cooldrinks or food and the cooling feature functionswhen the climate system is active (i.e., when theignition is in mode II or when the engine is run-ning).
Cooling activated
Cooling deactivated
–Activate/deactivate cooling by moving thecontrol as far as possible toward the passen-ger compartment/glove compartment.
Related information
•Passenger compartment storage spaces(p. 220)
•Private (valet) locking (p. 253)
Tunnel console
The tunnel console, located between the frontseats, contains a 12-volt electrical socket, cupholders and storage spaces, etc.
Storage space*. Press the handle to openthe cover.
Storage space with cup holders for the driverand passenger and a 12-volt socket
Storage space and USB/AUX sockets underthe armrest
Climate control panel for the rear seats*
NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitiveto metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.
Related information
•Passenger compartment storage spaces(p. 220)
•Electrical sockets (p. 230)
•Alarm (p. 256)
•Rear climate system controls on the tunnelconsole (p. 201)
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Grocery bag holder
The grocery bag holders (hooks) and elasticstrap help keep shopping bags in place.
On the sides of the cargo compartment
There are also two fold-out holders in the sidepanels, one on each side.
CAUTION
The grocery bag holders (hooks) are onlyintended to hold weights less than approx.11 lbs (5 kg).
Related information
•Cargo net (p. 223)
•Steel cargo grid* (p. 225)
•Cargo compartment cover* (p. 227)
Cargo net
The cargo net helps protect passengers fromobjects in the cargo compartment in the event ofa sudden stop or hard braking.
The cargo net is attached at four points.
Cargo net
The cargo net can be mounted in two positions:
•Rear mounting: behind the second row seats'backrests.
•Front mounting: behind the front seats' back-rests.
WARNING
•Objects in the cargo compartment shouldalways be securely anchored.
•All of the net's attachment points must besecurely in place when the net is used.
•A damaged net must never be used.
Attaching
1. Fold out the cargo net and fold out the upperrod. Be sure it locks in position.
2. Insert one of the net's upper hooks into thefront or rear ceiling mounting point with thenet's lower straps' locks facing you.
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3. Insert the other upper hook into the ceilingmounting point on the opposite side. It isspring-loaded to make mounting easier.
Press each of the hooks as far forward intothe respective mounting points as possible.
Rear mounting
4.Rear mounting: with the upper hooksinserted into the rear ceiling mounting points,hook the lower straps through the loadanchoring eyelets on the floor of the cargocompartment as show in the illustration.
Front mounting
Front mounting: with the upper hooksinserted into the front ceiling mountingpoints, hook the lower straps through theeyelets on the front seat rails as shown in theillustration. Attaching the net is easier if thefront seat backrests are upright and the seatsare moved slightly forward.
Adjust the front seats so that they only touchthe net but do not apply pressure to it.
CAUTION
Pressure from the front seats against thecargo net could damage the net and/or itsbrackets.
5. Pull the lower straps taut.
Removing and storing
1. Reduce tension on the net by pressing thebutton on the lower straps' respective locksand allow some slack on both sides.
2. Press in the catches and release both of thestraps' hooks.
3. Remove the upper hooks from the ceilingmounting points.
4. Press the red button on the upper rod toallow it to fold.
5. Fold and roll up the net.
Store the net under the cargo compartment floor.
Related information
•Cargo compartment cover* (p. 227)
•Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)
•Steel cargo grid* (p. 225)
•Loading (p. 218)
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Steel cargo grid*
Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel gridthat helps prevent objects in the cargo area frommoving forward into the passenger compart-ment.
The steel grid is made up of the grid itself andtwo separate mounting brackets.
Each of the brackets has a screw cover and thereare two plastic sleeves for the grid.
WARNING
•No one should ever be allowed to remainin the cargo compartment when the vehi-cle is moving.
•The steel grid may only be used in therear position described in this article. Theceiling attachment points above the frontseats are not intended to anchor thesteel grid.
•The third row of seats (7-seat models*only): these seats must be folded downwhen the steel grid is mounted in thevehicle.
•After being mounted, be sure that thesteel grid is securely anchored in place.
Mounting
1. Fold down the rear seats (second row ofseats in 7-seat models) and lift in the steelgrid 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 largerpart of the opening in the ceiling attachmentpoint (1) as shown in the illustration.
3.Grasp the grid near the hook and move ittoward the smaller opening (2).
> This secures the hook in the attachmentpoint.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the hook on theopposite side of the grid.
5. Attach the mounting bracket's hook throughthe cargo anchoring eyelet near the floor ofthe cargo compartment and insert the threa-ded section of the bracket through the grid'slower attachment hole (1).
6.Slide the plastic sleeve onto the threadedsection of the of the mounting bracket withthe sleeve's flange turned upward and pressit down through the hole. Screw the screwcover into place until its underside is approx.0.2 in. (5 mm) from the grid (2).
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the opposite side.
8. Center the grid and tighten both mountingbrackets alternately until the grid is heldsecurely in place.
Removing
Perform the steps above in reverse order.
The hooks can be removed before the plasticsleeves are removed from the holes in the grid.
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Related information
•Cargo net (p. 223)
•Cargo compartment cover* (p. 227)
•Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)
•Loading (p. 218)
Load anchoring eyelets
The eyelets in the cargo compartment can befolded out to secure objects with straps, a net,etc.
Load anchoring eyelets
WARNING
•Cover sharp edges on long loads to helpprevent 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 parkingbrake and put the gear selector in Pwhen loading and unloading the vehicle.
Related information
•Loading (p. 218)
•Grocery bag holder (p. 223)
•Cargo net (p. 223)
•Steel cargo grid* (p. 225)
•Cargo compartment cover* (p. 227)
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Cargo compartment cover*
The cover can be used to conceal objects in thecargo compartment.
Installing the cover 2
With the cover retracted, press the end pieceon 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 aresecurely locked in place.
Use
The cover can be used in two positions: fullyopen to completely cover the cargo compartmentor partially retracted to make it easier to reachfarther into the cargo compartment.
Fully open
Third row seats, 7-seat models*: hang theseat belt latches in the hooks provided in theside panels. For 5-seat models, see the fol-lowing step.
With the cover retracted, grasp its handleand pull it out completely.
Press the attaching pins on the rear cornersof the cover into the grooves in the side pan-els and release the cover.
>The cover is now fixed in the fully openposition.
Partially retracted
With the cover retracted, grasp its handleand pull it so that it is above the cargo com-partment's side panels until it is fully open.Press the attaching pins on the rear cornersof the cover into the grooves in the side pan-els. If the cover is already fully open see thenext step.
With the cover completely pulled out, press itupward lightly and allow it to retract slowly.
>Allow the cover to retract until it stops inthe partially retracted position.
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XC90 Excellence only: the cover is permanently mounted and cannot be retracted or removed.
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If you are holding something in one of yourhands:
From the fully open position, push the cover'shandle slightly upward with e.g., your elbow.
> The cover will close until it reaches thepartially retracted position.
To fully open the cover from the partially openposition:
1.Grasp the handle and pull out the cover tothe fully open position.
2. Let the cover retract slightly and press thehandle slightly downward.
> The cover will be secured n the fully openposition.
Avoid placing any objects on the cover when it isopen.
WARNING
7-seat models: remove the cargo compart-ment cover completely from the vehicle if oneor both of the third row seats will be occupied.
Retracting the cover
From the fully open position:
–Lift the cover's handle and pull it rearwardslightly to release the attaching pins fromtheir grooves. Allow the cover to retract.
From the partially retracted position:
–Grasp the handle and lift it slightly to releasethe attaching pins from their grooves. Pullthe cover to the fully open position.
>Allow the cover to retract completely.
Removing the cover
1. With the cover retracted, press the button onone of the cover's ends and lift out that end.
For 7-seat models: Release the seat beltlatches from the hooks in the side panels.For 5-seat models, see the following step.
2. Carefully lift the cover up/out.
> The other end will release automatically.Lift the cover out of the cargo compart-ment.
Related information
•Cargo net (p. 223)
•Steel cargo grid* (p. 225)
•Loading (p. 218)
•Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)