2003 VOLVO XC90 seats

2003 VOLVO XC90
WARNING!
- Please note that the lowest head restraint position is only intended f\
or use when the backrest is to be
folded down, or when the seat is not occupied.
- The head restraint is intended to help protect the head/neck in a coll\
ision. Ensure that it is properly
adjusted for the occupant of the seat.
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Rear seats (contd)
Folding the backrests - second row of seats
1. Move the seat(s) to their rearmost position (seven-seat models onl\
y).
2. Pull the loop (A) to fold down an outboard head restraint. Press do\
wn the center head restraint if
necessary (see
page 59).
3. Pull the handle (B) outward to release the backrest. The backrests \
are designed to lock at a 45 degree
angle. Pull the handle again to continue pressing it down until it locks\
in the horizontal position.
To return the backrests to the upright position, pull handle B and pull \
the backrest up.
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Folding the backrests - third row of seats (option)
Folding down the backrest
If necessary, fold in the load anchorage eyelets before folding down the\
backrests.
1. Pull up the handle in illustration 1 above.
2. Push the seat cushion rearward, under the backrest.
3. Fold down the backrests* (the head restraints fold down automaticall\
y) to the horizontal position.
* Please note that the head restraints in this row cannot be vertically \
adjusted.
Returning the backrest to the upright position
l Fold up the backrest to the upright position.
l Grasp the strap (see illustration 3 above) and pull the seat cushion o\
ut until it locks in place. This also
locks the backrest in the upright position.
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Interior lighting
Courtesy light/front reading lights
The courtesy/reading lights can be turned on or off by pressing the resp\
ective buttons. The courtesy light
has a timer function which turns the light on for 30 seconds if:
l You unlock the vehicle from the outside with the key or remote control. \
l You switch off the ignition (turn the key to position 0).
The courtesy light stays on for 10 minutes if one of the doors is left o\
pen after the vehicle is unlocked.
The courtesy light switches off if:
l The engine is started.
l The vehicle is locked from the outside with the key or remote control.
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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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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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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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Folding and storing the cargo net
Press the release buttons on the hinges (1 in the illustration above) \
and fold the net.
The cargo net can be stored under the floor of the cargo area on five-se\
at models.
WARNING!
Be sure the cargo net is properly inserted in the attachment brackets an\
d the straps are correctly attached to the eyelets
and pulled taut.
Do not use the net if it is damaged in any way.
When it is not in use, store the net so that it cannot be thrown forward\
in the event of sudden braking, etc.
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Steel grid (accessory)
To install the grid:
Upper attachments
1. Lift in the grid through the tailgate or through one of the rear pass\
enger doors (in this case, fold down the rear seat
backrests/backrests in second row of seats in seven-seat models).
2. Insert one of the grid's upper attachments into an attachment bracket\
above one of the rear passenger doors (see
illustration above).
3. Push the grid's attachment into the forward position in the attachmen\
t bracket (see inset illustration above) to lock the
attachment in place.
4. Insert the grid's other upper attachment in the attachment bracket ab\
ove the opposite rear passenger door, and press the
attachment into the forward position in the attachment bracket to lock i\
t in place.
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