2009 VOLVO XC90 child seat

04 InteriorFront seats
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WARNING
•
Because the driver's seat can be
adjusted with the ignition off, children
should never be left unattended in the
vehicle.
•
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on
the power seat control panel.
•
Do not adjust the seat while driving.
•
The seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
•
The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is
in motion.
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Programming the memoryThree different seating and door mirror posi-
tions can be stored in the driver seat's memory.
The following example explains how button 1
can be programmed. Buttons 2 and 3 can be
programmed in the same way.
To program (store) a seat position in button 1:
1. Move the seat to the desired position using
the seat adjustment controls (see
page 100).
2.
Press and hold down the MEM (memory)
button.3.
With the MEM button depressed, press
button 1 briefly to store the seat's current
position.
To move the seat to the position that it was in
when button 1 was programmed:
Press and hold down button 1 until the seat
stops moving.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop auto-
matically if the button is released before the
seat has reached the preset position.

04 Interior
Rear seats
04``103 Entering the optional third row of seats
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Tilting the outboard backrests in the
second row of seats:•
Pull up the handle (1), hold it up, and tilt the
backrest forward to move the seat.
•
Return the backrest to the upright position
to slide the seat back to its original posi-
tion.
Forward/rearward seat adjustmentLift the adjustment bar (2) to move the seat for-
ward or rearward.
Removing the center console (seven-
seat models only)
1
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In order to make it possible to move the center
seat in the second row of seats as far forward
as possible (seven-seat models only), the rear
section of the center console can be removed.•
Pull the handle (see illustration above) and
lift out the console.
•
To return the console to its original posi-
tion, slide it back into position until it clicks
into place.
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Sliding center seat – second row (seven-
seat models only)The center seat in the second row can be
moved farther forward than the outboard
seats. This makes it possible for a child seated
in this position to sit closer to the people in the
front seats.
1The center console cannot be removed on vehicles equipped with the optional Rear Seat Entertainment System.

04 InteriorSecuring cargo
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As a safety precaution, all cargo in your vehicle
should be securely anchored to keep it from
being thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking, etc. The vehicle is equipped with eye-
lets in the 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:
•
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle
is determined by factors such as the num-
ber 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.
•
Load the cargo against the backrest.
•
Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
•
If no one is sitting in the outboard rear
seat(s), reinforce the backrest by fastening
the seat belts.
•
Never load cargo above the backrest with-
out a cargo net.WARNING
When the rear backrest(s) are folded down,
the vehicle should not be loaded to a level
higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below the upper
edge of the rear side windows. Objects
placed higher than this level could impede
the function of the inflatable curtain.
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Attachment bracketNylon cargo net (accessory)The Volvo XC90 can be equipped with a cargo
net made of strong nylon fabric.
This net can be installed in two places:•
Behind the rear seat backrests (the second
row of seats in seven-seat models)
•
Behind the front seat backrests if the rear
seat backrests (the second row of seats in
seven-seat models) have been folded
down.

05 Locks and alarmChild safety locks
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*Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Child safety locks in the rear doorsManual child safety locks – rear doors/
tailgateThe controls are located on the rear door jambs
and at the lower edge of the tailgate. Use a key
or small screwdriver to adjust these controls.
The door/tailgate cannot be opened
from the inside. The door/tailgate can be
opened from the outside. The door/tailgate locks function nor-
mally.
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Child safety lock in the tailgate
WARNING
Remember, in the event of an accident, the
rear seat passengers cannot open the doors
from the inside with the buttons in position
A.
REAR
AC
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Power child locks*To prevent the rear doors from being opened
from the inside:
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition key to at least
position 1.
2. Press the button shown above.
Indicator light in the button ON: the doors
cannot be opened from the inside. Normal
operation from the outside.
Indicator light in the button OFF: the doors
can be opened from the inside.

12 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets.......................................... 75AA/C (air conditioning)...........................93, 94
ABS.......................................................... 143
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (ABL)........60, 64
Airbag system............................................ 20
Air cleaner................................................ 207
Air conditioning.......................................... 90
Air distribution...................................... 92, 94
Air quality sensor....................................... 93
Air vents..................................................... 92
Alarm........................................................ 125
All Wheel Drive......................................... 142
All Wheel Drive – towing.......................... 150
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 56
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 143
Ashtray..................................................... 109Audio
system introduction............................ 236
Audio system
Rear seat entertainment (option)........ 253
AUTO (climate control)......................... 94, 95
Automatic transmission........................... 138
Autostart..........................................133, 135
AUX (audio system).................................248
Average speed........................................... 71
AWD......................................................... 142
BBass......................................................... 239
Battery..................................................... 205
maintenance....................................... 214
specifications...................................... 270
Battery – replacing................................... 215
Belt check................................................ 206
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 202
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 159
Blower (fan)................................................ 95Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 42
integrated.............................................. 47
Brake fluid................................................ 212
Brake system........................................... 143
Bulbs........................................................ 217
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 217
CCapacities, fluids..................................... 265
Capacity weight....................................... 175
Cargo area cover..................................... 115
Cargo grid................................................ 114
Cargo net................................................. 112
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 272
CD Pause................................................. 249
Central locking system - remote control. 119
Changing a wheel.................................... 182
Changing coolant..................................... 206
Charge air cooler..................................... 269
Check Engine warning light....................... 57
Child restraint anchors......................... 43, 45

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275
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46
Child safety................................................ 33
Child safety locks....................................124
Climate system.......................................... 90
refrigerant............................................. 90
Clock reset button..................................... 54
Coat hanger............................................. 111
Cold weather precautions........................ 157
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 251
Convertible seats....................................... 39
Coolant.................................................... 211
changing............................................. 206
Courtesy light........................................... 106
Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 110
Curb weight............................................. 175
Current fuel consumption.......................... 71
DDefroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 70
rear window and mirrors....................... 95
windshield............................................. 94
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 155
Dimensions.............................................. 260
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 25
Display, instrument panel.......................... 54
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 239
Door mirrors............................................... 81
defroster............................................... 70
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 60
Driving conditions, difficult......................137
Driving economically................................ 136
Driving through water..............................137EEconomical driving..................................136
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 83
Electrical system...................................... 270Emission inspection readiness................ 203
Engine
specifications...................................... 269
starting................................................ 133
Engine oil................................................. 208
specifications...................................... 268
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 202
Flat tires
changing............................................. 180
repairing with tire sealing system....... 185
Fog light..................................................... 56
Fog lights
front*.....................................................64
Folding door mirrors.................................. 60
Front airbags.................................. 21, 22, 25
Front seat
folding backrest.................................. 100
manually adjusted............................... 100
Front seats
power.................................................. 100
Front suspension..................................... 267

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Fuel.......................................................... 128
Fuel filler cap............................................ 131
Fuel filler door
opening manually...............................131
unlocking.............................................. 64
Fuel system.............................................. 269
Fuses.......................................................224GGasoline................................................... 128
Geartronic – manual shifting.................... 139
Generator................................................. 270
Generator warning light............................. 56
Glove compartment................................. 110
Grocery bag holder.................................. 115
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 175HHand brake................................................ 76
Hazard warning flashers............................ 70
Headlights.................................................. 63Headlights, high and low beams............... 66
Heated front seats..................................... 94
High/low beams – replacing....................217
High beam bulb, replacing....................... 222
High beam flash......................................... 66
High beam indicator.................................. 54
Hoisting the car........................................ 205
Home safe lighting..................................... 66
Hood, opening/closing.............................. 77
IImmobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 118
Indicator and warning symbols.................. 54
indicator light............................................. 56
Infant seats................................................ 37
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 29
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 168
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 171
Information display.................................... 54
Inspection readiness................................ 203
Instrument overview.................................. 52Instrument panel........................................ 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 64
Interior lighting......................................... 106
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 43
JJack.........................................................180KKeys......................................................... 118LLabel information..................................... 258
Lighting panel............................................ 63
Load carriers............................................ 156
Locking steering wheel............................ 135
Locking the car........................................ 122
Locks, child safety................................... 124
Long distance trips.................................. 157

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Low beam headlight.................................. 66MMaintenance............................................ 202
Maintenance, periodic............................. 203
Malfunction indicator light......................... 57
Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 60
power door........................................... 81
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 80
Moonroof................................................... 83
MP3 player, connecting........................... 248
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 93OOBD II...................................................... 203
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Oil quality................................................. 208
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 203
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 273
Owner maintenance................................. 203
PPaint - color code....................................198
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist.......................................147, 148
Parking brake............................................. 76
warning symbol.................................... 56
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 25
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 203
Permissible axle weight........................... 175
Polishing.................................................. 195
Power moonroof........................................ 83
Power seat............................................... 100
Power steering fluid................................. 212RRadiator................................................... 207
Radio functions........................................ 239
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 69
Rear seat entertainment (option)............. 253
Rear suspension...................................... 267Rearview mirror with compass (option)..... 80
Rear window defroster.............................. 70
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Recirculation.............................................. 94
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 58
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 90
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote control........................................ 119
replacing the battery........................... 121
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Rotating tires........................................... 179
SSafety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 124
Seat belt..................................................... 18
Seats........................................................ 100
Service.....................................................202
Service key.............................................. 118