2004 VOLVO XC90 fold seats

2004 VOLVO XC90
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 rear edge of 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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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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Lower attachments
1. Insert the lower attachment bracket through the steel grid's lower mo\
unt from underneath.
2. Install the spring on the attachment bracket and tighten the knob.
3. Secure the attachment bracket hook in the lower cargo eyelet. Turn th\
e knob to tension the attachment bracket in the
cargo eyelet.
4. Repeat the operation on the opposite side.
5. Tighten both attachment brackets alternatively.
6. Place the protective caps on the threads above the knobs.
WARNING!
Seven-seat models:
- The backrests of the optional third row seats must be folded down when\
installing the steel grid.
- The steel grid is installed behind the second row of seats in seven-se\
at models. To avoid the risk of injury, no one
should be allowed to sit in the third row of seats when the steel grid i\
s in place in the vehicle.
pg. 70 Interior
Securing cargo (contd)
Cargo area cover
Installing the cargo area cover:
Press the end pieces of the cargo area cover down in the holders.
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5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) *
The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The V\
IN is also stamped on the right
hand door pillar.
6 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA)\
and Ministry of
Transport (CMVSS) standards (Canada)
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards, as evide\
nced by the certification label on
the facing side of the driverÕs door. For further information regardi\
ng these regulations, please consult
your Volvo retailer.
7 Child safety latch label
*The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in al\
l correspondence concerning
your vehicle with the retailer and when ordering parts.
pg. 149 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
Dimensions Length 188.9 in (479.8 cm)
Width 74.7 in (189.8 cm)
Height 70.2 in (178.4 cm)
Wheelbase 112.5 in (285.7 cm)
Front track 64.3 in (163.4 cm)
Rear track 63.9 (162.4 cm)
Turning
circle 39-40 ft. (11.9-12.3 m)
Cargo capacity
With optional 3rd row of seats folded down:
5-seat: 41.6 cu ft (1178 litres)
7-seat: 43.3 cu ft (1225 litres)
Behind 1st row of seats, with 2nd (and optional 3rd) row of seats fold\
ed down:
5-seat: 84.9 cu ft (2403 litres)
7-seat: 85.1 cu ft (2410 litres)
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Behind 1st row of seats, with front passenger seat, 2nd row (and option\
al 3rd row) of seats folded
down:
5-seat: 92.0 cu ft (2606 litres)
7-seat: 93.2 cu ft (2640 litres)
pg. 150 Specifications
Weights
Gross vehicle weight*USACanada
5-seat, 5-cyl, FWD 5640
lbs -
5-seat, 5-cyl, AWD 5790
lbs 2630 kg
5-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 5900
lbs 2680 kg
7-seat, 5-cyl, FWD 5840
lbs -
7-seat, 5-cyl, AWD 6005
lbs 2720 kg
7-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 6080
lbs 2760 kg
Capacity weight
5-seat models 1160
lbs 525 kg
7-seat models 1210
lbs 550 kg
Permissible axle weight, front*
5-seat, 5-cyl, FWD 2680
lbs -
5-seat, 5-cyl, AWD 2730
lbs 1240 kg
5-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 2860
lbs 1300 kg
7-seat, 5-cyl, FWD 2710
lbs -
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Engine oil 129
Engine oil, capacity
152
Engine specifications
157
Engne oil - checking
130
Environment
iii
F
Fader
165
Federal Clean Air Act
124
FIX NEXT SERVICE
28
Floor mats
62
Fog lamp
27
Folding sideview mirrors
42
Front seat - backrest
55
Front seats
54
Front seats - heated
35
Front seats - manual adjustment
54
Front seats - power
56
Front suspension
153
Fuel
ii, 84
Fuel filler cap
ii, 86
Fuel filler door
ii, 86
Fuel filler door - unlocking
31
Fuel filler door - unlocking manually
32
Fuel Formulations
85
Fuel gauge
24
Fuel tank, capacity
152
Fuses
145
G
Gasoline
84
Geartronic
91
Geartronic - kickdown
92
Geartronic - manual shifting
92
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