2013 VOLVO XC90 child seat

04 Interior
Front seats
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1. Unlock the driver's door with the same
remote key (the one used to lock the doors)
2. Open the driver's door within 2 minutes.
The driver's seat will automatically move to the
position in which you left it.
NOTE
•The seat will move to this position even
if someone else has moved it to a dif-
ferent seating position and locked the
vehicle with a different remote key.
•This feature will work in the same way
with all of the remote key transmitters
(up to 3 ) that you use with your vehicle.
•This feature will not function if you lock
your vehicle with the key.
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 104).
2.
Press and hold down the MEM (memory)
button.

04 Interior
Rear seats
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Entering the 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 console1
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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) 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 Interior
Rear seats
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3. Pull the handle (1) 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 1 and pull the backrest up.
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Folding the backrests—third row of
seats
Folding down the backrest
If necessary, fold in the load anchorage eyelets
before folding down the backrests.1. Move the seats in the second row as far
forward as possible, see page 108.
2. Pull up the handle (see illustration 1).
3. Push the seat cushion firmly rearward,
under the backrest (see illustration 2).
4.
Fold down the backrests
2 (the head
restraints fold down automatically) to the
horizontal position.
WARNING
The seats in the third row are not equipped
with top tether anchors or ISOFIX/LATCH
lower child seat anchors. Child restraint sys-
tems should never be used on these seats.
Returning the backrest to the upright
position
1. Fold up the backrest to the upright posi-
tion.
2. Grasp the strap (see illustration 3) and pull
the seat cushion out until it locks in place.
This also locks the backrest in the upright
position.
WARNING
•When one or more sections of the back-
rest is returned to the upright position,
check that it is properly locked in place
by pushing and pulling it. The red indi-
cators should also not be visible.
•Return the outboard head restraints to
the upright position.
•Long loads should always be securely
anchored to help avoid injury in the
event of a sudden stop.
•Always turn the engine off and apply the
parking brake when loading/unloading
the vehicle.
•Place the transmission in the Park (P)
position to help prevent inadvertent
movement of the gear selector.
•On hot days, the temperature in the
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people to these high tem-
peratures for even a short period of time
can cause heat-related injury or death.
Small children are particularly at risk.
2Please note that the head restraints in this row cannot be vertically adjusted.

04 Interior
Securing 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 bracket
Nylon 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)
•Behind the front seat backrests if the rear
seat backrests (the second row of seats)
have been folded down.

05 Locks and alarm
Child safety locks
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132* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Child safety locks in the rear doors - driver's side
and passenger's side respectively
Manual child safety locks – rear doorsThe controls are located on the rear door
jambs. Use a key or small screwdriver to adjust
these controls.
Turn outward: the door cannot be
opened from the inside. The door can be
opened from the outside.
Turn inward: the door locks function
normally (the door can be opened from the
inside).
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 I or II.
2. Press the button in the center console (see
the illustration).Indicator light in the button ON: the rear
doors and windows cannot be opened from the
inside.
Indicator light in the button OFF: the rear
doors can be opened from the inside and the
windows can be opened.
A message will appear in the instrument panel
display when the child safety locks are acti-
vated/deactivated.

12 Index
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301
Center console buttons............................. 64
Central locking system - remote key....... 127
Changing a wheel.................................... 197
Changing coolant....................................218
Charge air cooler..................................... 294
Check Engine warning light....................... 61
Child restraint anchors......................... 48, 50
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
Child safety................................................ 37
Child safety locks....................................132
Climate system.......................................... 94
refrigerant............................................. 94
Clock reset button..................................... 58
Coat hanger............................................. 117
Cold weather precautions........................ 168
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 270
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant.................................................... 222
changing............................................. 218
Courtesy light........................................... 111Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 116
Curb weight............................................. 185
Current fuel consumption.......................... 76
D
Daytime running lights............................... 68
Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 75
rear window and mirrors..................... 100
windshield............................................. 99
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 166
Dimensions.............................................. 286
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag 28
Display, instrument panel.......................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 253
Door mirrors............................................... 85
defroster............................................... 75
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 64
Driver distraction warning.......................... 14
Driving conditions, difficult......................147
Driving economically................................ 146
Driving through water..............................147
E
Economical driving.................................. 146
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 87
Electrical system...................................... 295
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 294
starting................................................ 143
Engine oil................................................. 220
checking............................................. 220
specifications...................................... 293
Environment............................................... 13
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing............................................. 195
repairing with tire sealing system....... 189
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 209
placing correctly................................. 143
Fog light...............................................60, 69

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303
J
Jack.........................................................195
Jump starting........................................... 151
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 145
Keylock...................................................... 11
Keys......................................................... 126
L
Label information..................................... 284
Lighting panel...................................... 67, 68
Load carriers............................................ 167
Locking steering wheel............................ 145
Locking the car........................................ 130
Locks, child safety................................... 132
Long distance trips.................................. 168
Low beam headlight.................................. 71
M
Maintenance............................................ 214
Maintenance, periodic............................. 215
Malfunction indicator light......................... 61
Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 64
power door........................................... 85
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 84
Moonroof................................................... 87
Motor oil
checking............................................. 220
MP3 player, connecting........................... 265
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 98
O
OBD II...................................................... 215
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Oil
checking............................................. 220
Oil quality................................................. 220
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 215
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 299Owner maintenance................................. 215
P
Paint - color code....................................210
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 69
Park assist.......................................159, 160
Parking brake........................................... 156
warning symbol.................................... 60
Parking lights............................................. 69
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 215
Permissible axle weight........................... 185
Polishing.................................................. 207
Power moonroof........................................ 87
Power seat............................................... 105
Power steering fluid................................. 223
R
Radiator................................................... 219
Radio
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 261

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304
Radio functions........................................ 252
HD digital radio................................... 257
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73
Rear fog light............................................. 69
Rear seat entertainment..........................278
Rear suspension...................................... 292
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 84
Rear window defroster.............................. 75
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 39
Recirculation.............................................. 99
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 62
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 94
Refrigerator (XC90 Executive).................. 118
Registering child restraints........................ 39
Remote key.............................................. 127
replacing the battery........................... 129
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Safety locks, child.................................... 132
Seat belt..................................................... 20
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 38
Seats........................................................ 104
Shiftlock.............................................11, 143
override................................................. 23
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31
SiriusXM
E satellite radio......................... 261
Snow chains............................................ 187
Snow tires................................................ 187
Spare tire................................................. 188
Spare tire – accessing.............................195
Spare wheel, lowering.............................195
Speedometer............................................. 58
Starting the car........................................ 143
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 126
Steering wheel lock.................................145Stone chips, touching up......................... 210
Storage compartments............114, 116, 117
Studded tires........................................... 187
Sun visor.................................................... 88
Symbols, overview................................... 297
T
Tachometer................................................ 58
Tailgate
locking/unlocking................................ 131
opening................................................. 81
Tailgate wipers......................................... 224
Technician certification............................ 299
Temperature control................................ 100
Temperature gauge................................... 58
Temporary spare tire...............................188
Three-way catalytic converter................. 296
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 62
Tire inflation pressure..............................181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 200
Tires.........................................................176
age...................................................... 176