2016 VOLVO XC90 T8 fold seats

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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.
WARNING
After being folded down, be sure the back- rests are securely locked in place.
To return the backrest to the upright position:
1. Pull up and hold the handle on the side of the seat while the backrest is being folded up.
2. Be sure that the backrest and head restraint do not come in contact with the front seatswhile they are being folded up. Fold up thebackrest and release the handle.
3. Press the backrest until its lock engages.
4. Fold up the head restraint manually.
WARNING
Be sure the backrest and head restraint are securely locked in position after they havebeen folded up.
Related information
• Rear seats (p. 169)
• Adjusting the second row backrest tilt (p. 171)
• Folding the third row backrests (p. 175)
• Adjusting the second row head restraints(p. 170)

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Moving the second row seats forward/rearward
The second row seats can be moved forward/ rearward individually to help optimize legroom forthe passengers.
Lift the handle located under the seat.
Move the seat forward/rearward to the desired position.
3. Release the handle and move the seat so that it locks in the new position.
WARNING
Be careful when moving the seat to avoid injuries to your hands/fingers. Check that the seat is securely locked in posi- tion after being moved.
Related information
• Rear seats (p. 169)
• Getting into and out of the third row of seats (p. 174)
Getting into and out of the third row of seats
The second row seats can be moved for easier access to the third row of seats *.
Getting into and out of a third row seat
To fold down the backrest:
1. Pull the handle on the upper side of one of
the outboard second row seats upward/ forward.
2. Fold the backrest forward and move the entire seat forward.
To return the backrest to the upright position:
–Move the seat back and fold up the backrest until it locks in position.

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WARNING
Be sure the backrest and head restraint are securely locked in position after they havebeen folded up.
Related information
•Moving the second row seats forward/rear- ward (p. 174)
• Adjusting the second row backrest tilt(p. 171)
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 172)
Folding the third row backrests
The third row of seats has two individual seating positions that can be folded down manually or electrically *.
NOTE
Before folding down the third row seats, it may be necessary to change the position/tiltof the seats in the second row.
1. Pull the handle on the upper side of the
backrest upward/forward. 2. Be sure that the backrest and head restraint
do not come in contact with the seat ahead while they are being folded down. Fold thebackrest down.
> 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.
To return the backrest to the upright position,fold the backrest up until it locks in position. Thehead restraint has to be folded up manually.
WARNING
Be sure the backrest and head restraint are securely locked in position after they havebeen folded up.
Related information
• Rear seats (p. 169)
• Adjusting the second row head restraints (p. 170)
• Adjusting the second row backrest tilt(p. 171)
• Moving the second row seats forward/rear-ward (p. 174)

LOADING AND STORAGE
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Cargo space
The vehicle has flexible cargo capacity that makes it possible to load and secure largeobjects.
By folding down the backrests in the second and third rows * of seats, the cargo capacity of the
vehicle increases considerably. To make loading easier, the rear section of the vehicle can beraised and lowered using the pneumatic suspen- sion *. Use the load anchoring eyelets or the gro-
cery bag holder to secure objects and the cargo compartment cover helps conceal the load. The jack * and tools can be found under the cargo
compartment's floor.
Related information
• Loading (p. 215)
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 221)
• Cargo net (p. 217)
• Grocery bag holder (p. 217)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 220)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 219)
Passenger compartment storage spaces
The following is an overview of the passenger compartment and its storage spaces.
Front seats
Storage spaces in the door panel, near the steering wheel, the glove compartment and the sun visors
Storage spaces, cup holders and 12-volt socket in the tunnel console
Second row of seats
Storage compartments in the door panels, cupholders in the center seat's backrest, storage pockets on the rearside of the front seat backrest, and 12-volt socket onthe rear side of the tunnel console

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12-volt socket in the tunnel console
12-volt socket in the tunnel console for the front seats
12-volt socket in the tunnel console for the second row of seats
The electrical sockets can be used for 12-volt devices such as monitors, MP3 players and cellphones. For the sockets to provide electrical cur- rent, the ignition must be in at least mode
I.
WARNING
Always keep the sockets covered when not in use.
NOTE
Options and accessories such as monitors, MP3 players and cell phones that are con-nected to the 12-volt sockets may be acti-vated by the climate system even if the igni-tion is completely switched off or when thevehicle is locked if preconditioning is startedby a timer. For this reason, disconnect these devices from the sockets when they are not in use tohelp avoid battery drain.
CAUTION
Max. current provided is 10 A (120 W) if one socket is used at a time. If both of the sock-ets in the tunnel console are used at thesame time, the max. current provided persocket is 7.5 A (90 W) If a tire sealing system's compressor is being used, no other device should be connected toany of the other sockets while the compres-sor is operating.
12-volt socket in the cargo area
12-volt socket in the cargo area
Fold down the cover to access the socket. Max. current provided is 10 A (120 W).
NOTE
The 12-volt socket in the cargo area provides electrical current even when the ignition isswitched off. Using the socket while theengine is not running will drain the battery.
Related information
• Passenger compartment storage spaces (p. 208)
• Ignition modes (p. 370)

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Loading
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number ofpassengers, the amount of cargo, the weight ofany accessories that may be installed, etc.
Tailgate opening button on the lighting panel
Open the tailgate by pressing the button on the lighting panel, pressing the
button on the
remote key or by using the optional foot move- ment sensor under the rear bumper.
Loading recommendations
• Load objects in the cargo compartment against the backrest whenever possible.
• If the backrests of the second row seats arefolded down, they should not be in contactwith the front seat backrests. This could impede the function of the WhiplashProtection System (WHIPS).
• Unstable loads can be secured to the loadanchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-ings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parking brakewhen loading or unloading long objects. Thegear selector can be knocked out of positionby long loads, which could set the vehicle inmotion.
WARNING
•
Stop the engine, put the gear selector in P
, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
• The vehicle's driving characteristics may change depending on the weight and dis-tribution of the load.
• A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces aforce of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in ahead-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
• The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 2 in.(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
WARNING
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Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Raising/lowering the rear-end of the vehicle *
Using the buttons on the read edge of the cargo compartment, the rear-end of the vehicle (thelevel of the cargo compartment floor) can beraised or lowered for easier loading or to make attaching a trailer 2
simpler.
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Grocery bag holder
The grocery bag holders (hooks) and elastic strap help keep shopping bags in place.
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There are two grocery bag holders and an elastic strap
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in the hatch that is part of the cargo area
floor. The strap can be attached in four positions. Open the hatch to access the grocery bag hold- ers and attach the elastic strap. Grocery bagswith handles can also be hung on the hooks.
On the sides of the cargo compartment
There are also two fold-out holders in the side panels, one on each side.
CAUTION
The grocery bag holders (hooks) are only intended to hold weights less than approx.11 lbs (5 kg).
Related information
• Cargo net (p. 217)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 219)
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 221)
Cargo net
The cargo net helps protect passengers from objects in the cargo compartment in the event ofa sudden stop or hard braking.
The cargo net is attached at four points.
Cargo net
The cargo net can be mounted in two positions: • Rear mounting: behind the second row seats' backrests.
• Front mounting: behind the front seats' back-rests.
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Can be replaced by ordering a new one from a Volvo retailer.

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WARNING
•Objects in the cargo compartment should always be securely anchored.
• The nets upper hooks must be securelyinserted into the ceiling mounting pointsand the lower spring hooks must besecurely hooked onto the cargo anchor-ing eyelets.
• A damaged net must never be used.
Attaching1. Fold out the cargo net and fold out the upper
rod. Be sure it locks in position.
2. Insert one of the net's upper hooks into the front or rear ceiling mounting point with the net's lower straps' locks facing you. 3. Insert the other upper hook into the ceiling
mounting point on the opposite side. It isspring-loaded to make mounting easier. Press each of the hooks as far forward into the respective mounting points as possible.
Rear mounting
4. Rear mounting: with the upper hooks inserted into the rear ceiling mounting points, hook the lower straps through the loadanchoring eyelets on the floor of the cargocompartment as show in the illustration.
Front mounting
Front mounting: with the upper hooks inserted into the front ceiling mountingpoints, hook the lower straps through theeyelets on the front seat rails as shown in theillustration. Attaching the net is easier if thefront seat backrests are upright and the seatsare moved slightly forward. Adjust the front seats so that they only touch the net but do not apply pressure to it.