2015 VOLVO XC90 tow

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Home safe lighting
The home safe lighting function illuminates the area in front of the vehicle in dark conditions.
This function turns on the headlights, parking lights, outer door handle lights *, license plate
lights, front ceiling lighting and footwell lighting for a set amount of time. The length of time that these lights remain illumi- nated can be set in the center display: 1. Tap
Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLightsExterior LightsHome Safety Lights.
3. Select
Off, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90 sec.
To activate home safe lighting: 1. Switch off the ignition (mode 0).
2. Push the turn signal lever as far as possible towards the dashboard and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 46)
• Settings view (p. 106)
Passenger compartment lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is con- trolled using the buttons in the ceiling above thefront and rear seats.
All passenger compartment lighting can be turned on and off manually within 30 minutesafter:
• the vehicle is unlocked but the engine has not been started
• the engine is switched off and the ignition is in mode
0.
Front interior lighting
Controls in the ceiling console for front reading lights and courtesy lighting
Driver's side reading light
Courtesy lighting
Courtesy lighting ( AUTO) switch
Passenger's side reading light
Front reading lightsTurn the reading lights on or off by pressing the respective buttons briefly. Adjust the brightnessby pressing and holding the button.
Courtesy lightingTurn the footwell and overhead courtesy lighting on or off by pressing the button briefly.

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Windshield and headlight washers
Use the windshield/headlight washers to help improve visibility.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function
–Move the right-side steering wheel lever toward the wheel to start the windshield andheadlight washers.
> After the lever is released the wipers make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
• Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should bethoroughly wet when the wipers are inoperation.
• Avoid using the washers if the fluid reser-voir is frozen or empty to help avoid dam-age to the pump.
When the washing system is used, the length of time that the windshield washers operatedepends on the ambient temperature. In coldweather, the amount of washer fluid used willalso be increased automatically to help improvecleaning.
Heated washer nozzles
*The washer nozzles are heated automatically incold weather to help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing.
High-pressure headlight washing *High-pressure headlight washing consumes alarge quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, theheadlights are washed once for every five timesthe windshield is washed.
Reduced washingWhen approx. 1 US quart (1 liter) of washer fluidremains in the reservoir, the headlights will nolonger be washed to conserve fluid. A text message and the
symbol will be dis-
played in the instrument panel to remind the driver to fill the washer fluid reservoir.
Related information
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir (p. 524)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 154)
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 157)

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Folding the second row backrests
The second row of seats has three individual seating positions whose backrests can befolded down separately.
CAUTION
• To help avoid damage to the seat uphols- tery, before a rear seat backrest is foldeddown, remove any objects from the seatand ensure that the seat belts are notbuckled.
• The integrated booster cushion
* in the
center position must be stowed (foldeddown) before the backrest is foldeddown.
• The center seating position armrest mustbe folded up before the backrest isfolded down.
NOTE
•It may be necessary to adjust the front seat backrests and/or move these seatsforward in order to fold down the rearseat backrests completely.
• It may also be necessary to move thesecond row of seats rearward.
WARNING
Adjust the seat and be sure it is locked in the new position before driving.
Center seat
To fold down the backrest:
1. Fold down the head restraint manually.
2. Pull the strap on the center seat's right side.
3. Fold the backrest down until it locks in posi-
tion. The seat cushion will move downward/ forward as the backrest is folded down tocreate a flat surface.
To return the backrest to the upright position:
1. Pull the strap.
2. Fold the backrest and release the strap. Push it into position until its lock engages.
3. Adjust the head restraint if necessary.
Outboard seats
To fold down the backrest:
1. Pull up and hold the handle on the side of the seat while the backrest is being folded down.
2. Be sure that the backrest and head restraint do not come in contact with the front seatswhile they are being folded down. Fold downuntil the backrest locks in place.
> The seat cushion will move downward/forward as the backrest is folded down to create a flat surface. The head restraintfolds down automatically when the back-rest is folded down.

CLIMATE
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Air distribution
The incoming air is distributed through a number of different vents in the passenger compartment.
Air distribution overview
Air distribution with a 4-zone climate system
Adjustable air vents
There are 6, 8 * or 10 * adjustable air vents in the
passenger compartment, depending on the cli- mate system in the vehicle and the number ofseats.
Location of the air vents
2-zone system: four vents on the dashboard and one on each of the pillars between thefront and rear doors.
4-zone system *: two additional vents on the
rear side of the tunnel console.
4-zone system *: one additional vent on each
of the pillars behind the rear seats.
Related information
• Climate control system (p. 176)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 195)
• Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 194)
• Air distribution table (p. 196)
• Automatic climate control (p. 179)
Opening/closing/directing air vents
Some of the passenger compartment air vents can be open/closed/directed individually.
Direct the dashboard and door pillar outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost. Direct the vents into the passenger compartment to help maintain a comfortable temperature inwarm weather.
Opening/closing air vents
Air vent thumb wheel 8
–Turn the thumb wheel to open/close the air flow from the vent. The more of the white line on the thumb wheel that is visible, the greater the air flow.
8
The illustration is generic; its design varies, depending on its location.

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Air distributionUse
Main air flow from the defroster and floor vents, some flow from the other vents.For best comfort and defrosting in humid condi- tions.
Main air flow from the dashboard and floor vents, some flow from the other vents.For good comfort in sunny, cool weather.
Main air flow from the floor vents, some flow from the other vents.For cooling or heat to the floor.
Main air flow from the defroster, dashboard and floor vents.For cooler air toward the floor in warm weather or warmer air upward in cold weather.
Related information
•Air distribution (p. 194)
• Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 194) •
Climate system controls in the center display (p. 180)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 195)

LOADING AND STORAGE
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Third row of seats*
Storage space and cup holder in the side panel and the storage space between the seats
WARNING
Always stow loose items such as cell phones, cameras, remote controls, etc. in the glovecompartment or other storage spaces to helpkeep them from becoming projectiles in theevent of sudden braking, etc.
Related information
•Tunnel console (p. 202)
• Using the glove compartment (p. 201)
• Electrical sockets (p. 204)
• Sun visors (p. 203)
Using the glove compartment
The glove compartment provides a lockable stor- age compartment for small items.
The glove compartment and opening button on the cen- ter console
The owner's manual and maps can be kept here. There are also holders for pens on the inside ofthe glove compartment door.
Opening the glove compartment
–Press the glove compartment button on the center console.
> The glove compartment door will open.
Locking/unlocking the glove compartment
The glove compartment can be locked when e.g., the vehicle is in a workshop for service, etc. Whenthe private locking function is activated, the tail-gate is also locked. Locking the glove compartment
1. This can be done from the center display's
Function or Settings view:
• Go to Function view and tap
Private
locking unlocked.
• Go to Settings view and select
My CarLocking. Tap the Private Locking box.
> A pop-up window will appear.
NOTE
A security code has to be selected the first time this function is used. This code is usedto reset the function if an attempt has beenmade to deactivate private locking using anincorrect code. Keep this code in a safe place.
2. Enter the code to be used to unlock the glove compartment and tap Confirm.
> The glove compartment will be locked.

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202 Unlocking the glove compartment
1. This function can be deactivated from the
center display's Function or Settings view:
• Go to Function view and tap
Private
locking locked.
• Go to settings and select
My CarLocking. Deselect the Private Lockingbox.
> A pop-up window will appear.
2. Specify the code to be used to lock the glove compartment and tap
Confirm.
> The glove compartment will be unlocked.
Using the glove compartment as a cooler *The glove compartment can be used to cool drinks or food and the cooling feature functionswhen the climate system is active (i.e., when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is run-
ning).
Cooling activated
Cooling deactivated
–Activate/deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward the passen-ger compartment/glove compartment.
Related information
• Passenger compartment storage spaces (p. 200)
• Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 233)
Tunnel console The tunnel console, located between the front seats, contains a 12-volt electrical socket, cupholders and storage spaces, etc.
Storage space
Storage space with cup holders for the driver and passenger and a 12-volt socket
Storage space and USB/AUX sockets under the armrest
Climate control panel for the rear seats
*
NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitive to metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.

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CAUTION
Pressure from the front seats against the cargo net could damage the net and/or itsbrackets.
5. Pull the lower straps taut.
Removing and storing
1. Reduce tension on the net by pressing the
button on the lower straps' respective locks and allow some slack on both sides.
2. Press in the catches and release both of the straps' hooks.
3. Remove the upper hooks from the ceiling mounting points.
4. Press the red button on the upper rod to allow it to fold.
5. Fold and roll up the net. Store the net under the cargo compartment floor.
Related information
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 213)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 212)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 211)
• Loading (p. 207)
Steel cargo grid
*
Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid that helps prevent objects in the cargo area frommoving forward into the passenger compart-ment.
The steel grid is made up of the grid itself and two separate mounting brackets. Each of thebrackets has a screw cover and there are twoplastic sleeves for the grid.
WARNING
• No one should ever be allowed to remain in the cargo compartment when the vehi-cle is moving.
• The steel grid may only be used in therear position described in this article. Theceiling attachment points above the front seats are
not intended to anchor the
steel grid.
• The third row of seats (7-seat models
*
only): these seats must be folded down when the steel grid is mounted in thevehicle.
• After being mounted, be sure that thesteel grid is securely anchored in place.
Mounting1. Fold down the rear seats (second row of
seats in 7-seat models) and lift in the steel grid through one of the rear doors or the tail-gate. The curved (convex) side of the gridshould face toward the cargo compartmentand the hooks on each side of the gridshould face upward. The mounting bracketsand plastic sleeves are not needed in thisstep.
2. Press one of the grid's hooks into the largerpart of the opening in the ceiling attachment point (1) as shown in the illustration.
3. Grasp the grid near the hook and move it toward the smaller opening (2).
> This secures the hook in the attachmentpoint.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the hook on the opposite side of the grid.