2003 VOLVO XC90 Owners Manual

2003 VOLVO XC90
The courtesy light can be switched off or on in all situations by briefl\
y pressing the button. When you
switch the light on, it remains lit for 10 minutes.
You can disconnect the automatic function by pressing the courtesy light\
button for more than 3
seconds. Briefly pressing the courtesy light button again automatically \
reconnects the function.
The courtesy light timer periods can be changed. Contact your Volvo reta\
iler.
Rear reading lights
l The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective \
buttons.
l Seven-seat models: Both reading lights for the third row of seats will switch on if one of \
the buttons
is pressed.
l The reading lights switch off automatically after 10 minutes if the engi\
ne is not running.
l The lights can be switched off at any time by pressing the button.
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Vanity mirror
The light comes on when you open the cover.
Floor Mats
Volvo offers floor mats specially manufactured for your vehicle. They mu\
st be properly placed and
secured in the mat clips.
WARNING!
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal to ca\
tch. Check that the movement
of the accelerator pedal is not impeded. No more than one protective flo\
or covering may be used at
one time.




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Storage compartments
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Storage compartments (contd)
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Storage compartment in the center console
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 passengers.
Lift the tray under the lid to expose the deep storage bin with slots fo\
r CD storage.
Cup holders for the front seats
Two cup holders are provided for the front seat occupants. Press lightly\
on the cover to open it.
Ashtray (accessory)
An ashtray insert is available from your Volvo retailer. This insert sli\
des into either of the cup holders.
Pen holder
There is a pen holder in the center console, in front of the gear select\
or.
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Storage compartment in rear side of 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.
Cup holders for the rear seats
l Grasp the lower edge of the panel to pull out the cup holders in the rea\
r side of the center console.
l The cup holder insert can be removed to provide space for a large plasti\
c bottle. Pull the insert straight up to remove it.
Press down to reinsert it.
Glove compartment
The glove compartment can be used to store things such as the owner's ma\
nual, maps, pens, etc.
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Storage compartments (contd)
Coat hanger
Use the coat hanger for clothes of normal weight.
Storage space between rear seats (seven-seat models) - option
This storage space provides compartments for pens or other small items. \
Rear side storage compartments and cup holders (seven-seat models)
Lift the lid to access the storage compartment.
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Securing cargo
Securing cargo
As a safety precaution, all cargo in your vehicle should be securely anc\
hored to keep it from being thrown forward in the
event of sudden braking, etc. The vehicle is equipped with eyelets in th\
e cargo space to which straps or other cargo
restraints can be attached. Consult your Volvo retailer about suitable a\
ccessories for this purpose.
WARNING!
The eyelets are not to be used as passenger restraints or as anchorages \
for child
restraints.
Remember that an object weighing 44 lbs (20 kg) produces a force of 2,\
200 lbs (1,000 kg) in a head-on collision at 30
mph (50 km/h)!
Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle:
l Load the cargo against the backrest.
l Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
l If no one is sitting in the outboard rear seat(s), reinforce the backr\
est by fastening the seat belts.
l Never load cargo above the backrest without a cargo net.
WARNING!
When the rear backrest(s) are folded down, the vehicle should not be l\
oaded to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below the
upper edge of the rear side windows. Objects placed higher than this lev\
el could impede the function of the Inflatable
Curtain.
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Nylon cargo net (option)
The Volvo XC90 can be equipped with a cargo net made of strong nylon fab\
ric.
This net can be installed in two places:
l Behind the rear seat backrests (the second row of seats in seven-seat m\
odels)
l Behind the front seat backrests if the rear seat backrests (the second \
row of seats in seven-seat models) have been folded
down.
If the vehicle is equipped with the cargo area cover, lift the cover out\
of the vehicle before installing the cargo net.
1. The upper and lower rods of the cargo net are hinged. Position the ro\
ds so that they are straight and lock in position.
2. Insert the end of the upper rod in one of the attachment brackets (s\
ee illustration above).
3. Insert the other end of the rod in the attachment bracket on the oppo\
site side of the vehicle.
4. Attach the lower straps to the eyelets on the floor if the net has be\
en installed in the rear attachment brackets.
Use the eyelets in the front seat rails if the net has been installed in\
the forward attachment brackets.
NOTE: On seven-seat models: When using the net in the rear attachment brackets\
, be sure it is installed in front of the side
armrests.
5. Adjust the straps to pull the net taut.
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