2005 VOLVO XC90 tailgate

2005 VOLVO XC90
WARNING!
l Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the\
front passenger's seat. We
also recommend that children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height \
who have outgrown these
devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened.
l Keep vehicle doors and the tailgate locked and keep keys out of a child'\
s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open tailgate and risk\
injury. Children should be
taught not to play in vehicles.
l On hot days, the temperature in the vehicle interior can rise very quick\
ly. Exposure to these high
temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related inju\
ry or death. Small children are
particularly at risk.
pg. 20 Safety
Child safety (contd)
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors
Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child seats are located in the second \
row outboard seats, hidden
below the backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark th\
e anchor positions as shown.
To access the anchors, kneel on the seat cushion and locate the anchors \
by feel.
Always follow your child seat manufacturer's installation instructions, \
and use both ISOFIX lower
anchors and top tethers whenever possible.
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Instruments and controls

pg. 25 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel26
Indicator and warning symbols27
Switches in center console31
Lighting panel33
Lighting panel, Manually unlocking the fuel filler door34
Turn signals, Steering wheel adjustment35
Windshield wipers36
Tailgate wiper/washer, Water repellent glass37
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster, heated f\
ront seats38
Trip computer (option)39
Cruise control40
Parking brake, Opening/closing the hood42
Opening the tailgate, Auxiliary 12-volt sockets43
Electrically operated windows44
Rearview mirror/power folding sideview mirror46
Power moonroof (option)47
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E - Rear fog light
By design, there is one rear fog light only, located in the driver's sid\
e tail light cluster.
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights \
and should be used only when
conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for \
other vehicles to less than 500 ft
(150 meters).
A light in the switch indicates when the rear fog light is on.
The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/low b\
eam headlights.

Panel on passenger's side of cargo area
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
1. Open the upper and lower sections of the tailgate, and fold up the re\
ar section of the cargo area floor.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder, deta\
ch the holder's bands.
3. Remove the corner panel (1) from the floor of the cargo area.
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pg. 37 Instruments and controls
Tailgate wiper/washer, Water repellant glass
Tailgate wiper/washer
A - Intermittent wiping
B - Normal wiping
Move the lever forward to start the tailgate washer.
Tailgate wiper and reverse gear
If the front wipers are on and the car is put into reverse gear, then th\
e tailgate wiper will go into
intermittent wiping function*.
If the tailgate wiper is already in normal wiping function, the normal w\
iping function will continue.
* Consult your Volvo retailer if you would like to have this function de\
activated.
Water repellent glass (sideview mirrors) - option
The sideview mirrors may be treated with a water repellent coating. This\
improves vision by causing
water to run off quickly. See
page 131 for information on cleaning this type of glass.
CAUTION:
- Use only suitable plastic scrapers to remove ice or snow from the mirr\
ors. Using a metal ice scraper
could damage the water repellent coating.
- Use the heating function to remove ice, snow, or mist from the mirrors\
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Opening the hood
Opening/closing the hood
1. Pull the lever (1) located under the left side of the dashboard to \
release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control (2) located under the front edge of th\
e hood and lift.
To close the hood, place your hand on it and press down until the hood l\
ocks in the closed position.
WARNING!
l Do not grasp the ribs in the grille when closing the hood. If your finge\
rs protrude through the
grille, they could be injured on components in the engine compartment as\
the grille closes. We
recommend pressing down on the hood to close it.
l Check that the hood locks properly when closed!
pg. 43 Instruments and controls
Opening the tailgate, Auxiliary 12-volt sockets
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Opening the tailgate
To open the upper section of the tailgate, pull the handle (A) downwar\
d.
To fold down the lower section of the tailgate, pull handle (B) upward\
.

12-volt socket at the rear of the center console (option)
Auxiliary 12-volt sockets
These 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as\
cellular telephones, etc.
12-volt socket in the cargo compartment
Fold down the lid to use the socket.
NOTE!
l If the 12-volt sockets are used while the engine is not running, there i\
s a risk that the vehicle's battery
will be discharged.
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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.
pg. 73 Interior
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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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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