2005 VOLVO XC90 Owners Manual

2005 VOLVO XC90
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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.
WARNING!
The eyelets are not to be used as passenger restraints or as anchorages \
for child
restraints.
Consult your Volvo retailer about suitable accessories for this purpose.\

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 The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such\
as the number of passengers, the amount of
cargo, the weight of any accessories that may be installed, etc. See the\
section "Vehicle loading" in the chapter "Wheel and
tires" for more detailed information.
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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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.
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Securing cargo (contd)
Cargo area cover (option)
Installing the cargo area cover:
Press the end pieces of the cargo area cover down in the holders.
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Pull out the cargo area cover and hook it in the holes in the rear cargo\
area pillars (see illustration above).
Removing the cargo area cover:
Press the end pieces of the cover inward. Pull up and lift out.
Grocery bag holder (five-seat models only)
1. Fold down the lower section of the tailgate.
2. Fold up the rear section of the cargo compartment floor.
3. Hang or secure your grocery bags by means of the straps or holders. \



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Locks and Alarms

pg. 75 Locks and Alarms
Keys and remote controls76
Locking and unlocking79
Child safety locks81
Alarm82
pg. 76 Locks and Alarms
Keys and remote controls
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Keys
Two types of keys are provided with your vehicle; master keys and a serv\
ice (valet) key. The master
key, the remote control, and the central locking button may all be used \
to lock and unlock all of your
vehicle's locks.
The service key will operate only the driver's door and the ignition swi\
tch. It is intended to help deter
unwanted entry into the glove compartment.
To use your keys:
l Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door only.
l Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and the tai\
lgate.
l One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks all doors, \
tailgate.
l Use the switch on the driver's door armrest to lock/unlock the vehicle f\
rom the inside.
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WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to t\
he occupants of the vehicle in
the event of an accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks"\
).
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the vehicle, the centra\
l locking system is
designed to unlock the doors immediately if the key is left in the ignit\
ion switch, the vehicle is locked
using the lock button on the door and the door is then closed. A sound f\
rom the lock will be audible at
this time.
Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine i\
s running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle contains a coded transmitter\
. The code in the key is
transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to\
the code stored in the start
inhibitor module. The vehicle will start only with a properly coded key.\
If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retail\
er for reprogramming as an
antitheft measure.
NOTE: If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g., on the same\
key ring, when you try to
start the vehicle, this could cause interference in the immobilizer syst\
em and result in the vehicle not
starting. If this should occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring\
before trying to start the vehicle
again.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following condition: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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