2017 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY Owner´s Manual

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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.
Related information
•Passenger compartment storage spaces (p. 204)
• Electrical sockets (p. 214)
• Alarm (p. 239)
• Rear climate system controls on the tunnel console
* (p. 185)
Grocery bag holder
The grocery bag holders (hooks) and elastic strap help keep shopping bags in place.
Under the cargo compartment floor
There are two grocery bag holders and an elastic strap 1
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 is a hook on each side of the cargo com- partment.
CAUTION
The grocery bag holders (hooks) are only intended to hold weights less than approx.11 lbs (5 kg).
Related information
• Cargo net (p. 208)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 209)
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 211)
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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.
The cargo net can be mounted in two positions: • Rear mounting: behind the rear seat back- rests.
• Front mounting: behind the front seats' back-rests.
WARNING
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Objects in the cargo compartment should always be securely anchored.
• All of the net's attachment points must besecurely in place when the net is used.
• A damaged net must never be used.
Attaching
Rear mounting
Rear mounting
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests to make
mounting the net easier.
2. Guide the ends of the net's cassette over the load anchoring eyelets in the recesses in the side panels. Press the cassette's ends intoplace on each side. Check that the cassetteis securely in place.
3. Pull up the net using its strap.
4. Insert one of the net's upper attachments into one of the rear ceiling brackets and press it as far forward into the bracket aspossible.
5. Press the other attachment into the rear ceil- ing bracket on the opposite side and press itas far forward into the bracket as possible.
Front mounting
Front mounting
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests.
2. Align the cassette

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CAUTION
Pressure from the front seats against the cargo net could damage the net and/or itsbrackets.
Removing and storing1. Release the net from the ceiling brackets by
pressing its ends rearward. Let the net retract into the cassette.
2.
If the net is mounted in the rear position: Press the buttons on the respective sides of the cassette to release the ends from theload anchors. Lift out the net. If the net is mounted in the front position: Slide the cassette off of the mounting brack- ets and lift it out.
Related information
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 211)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 211)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 209)
• Loading (p. 202)
Steel cargo grid
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Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid that helps prevent objects in the cargo compart-ment from moving forward into the passengerarea.
The steel grid is made up of the grid itself and two separate mounting brackets.

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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.
• After being mounted, be sure that the steel grid is securely anchored in place.
MountingBefore installing the steel grid, the existing plas-tic ceiling mounting consoles must be replacedby steel ones. This should preferably be done bya trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests.
2. Be sure that the steel grid is turned in the
right direction and that the handles are in the installation position pointing up. Lift the gridinto the vehicle through one of the reardoors. This is easier to if two people can holdthe grid in the correct position.
3. Place the grid's attachment points in theceiling mounting consoles and fold up the grid toward the roof liner without moving thehandle.
4. Pull the handles outward to leave the instal- lation position and turn the handles a quarter turn rearward to lock the steel grid in place.The handles should point rearward whenthey are in the locked position.
> Check that the grid is securely in placeand fold it down toward the rear seat backrests.
RemovingPerform the steps above in reverse order.
Related information
• Cargo net (p. 208)
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 211)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 211)
• Loading (p. 202)

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Load anchoring eyelets
The eyelets in the cargo compartment can be folded out to secure objects with straps, a net,etc.
Load anchoring eyelets
WARNING
• 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
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when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Related information
• Loading (p. 202)
• Grocery bag holder (p. 207)
Cargo compartment cover
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The cover can be used to conceal objects in the cargo compartment.
Installing the cover
With the cover retracted, press the end piece on one side of the cargo area cover into theretaining bracket in the side panel of thecargo area.
Do the same on the opposite side.
Press both sides of the cover, one at a time, until they click into place.
> The red mark will no longer be visible. Check that both ends of the cover are securely locked in place.

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4. Fold out the cover's front flap to eliminate a
gap between the cover and the rear seat backrest.
If the cargo net * is used at the same time as the
cargo compartment cover, the net has to be putin place first.
Using the coverThe cover can be used in two positions: fullyopen to completely cover the cargo compartmentor partially retracted to make it easier to reachfarther into the cargo compartment.
Fully open
1. Grasp the handle and pull out the cover above the side panels in the cargo compart- ment as far as possible.
2. With the cover completely open, press the attaching pins on the rear corners of thecover into the grooves in the side panels andrelease the cover slightly while pressing thehandle lightly downward to hook the pins intothe grooves.
> The cover will remain in the fully openposition.
Partially retracted (loading) position
From the fully open position:
–Move the handle to release the attaching pins from the hooks.
> The cover will open until it reaches thepartially retracted position.
In vehicles equipped with the automatic cargo compartment cover *, if the cover is fully open, it
will move automatically to the partially retracted position whenever the tailgate is opened and willreturn to the fully open position when the tailgateis closed. To fully open the cover from the partially open position:
1. Grasp the handle and pull the cover out to the fully open position.
2. Release the handle so that the pins engage in the hooks.
> The cover will remain in the fully openposition.

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In models equipped with the electrically operated cargo compartment cover
*, the cover will retract
from the fully open position to the loading posi- tion each time the tailgate is opened and returnto the fully open position when the tailgate isclosed. If the cover is obstructed while moving, itis designed to return to the loading position auto-matically.
CAUTION
• Avoid placing any objects on the cover when it is open.
• The electrically operated cover may notbe able to move automatically at low pas-senger compartment temperatures.
• If there are large objects in the cargocompartment, put the electrically oper-ated cover in the fully retracted positionso that it does not come into contact withthe object(s) while moving.
WARNING
Keep fingers, hands, etc. clear of the electri- cally operated cargo area cover while it ismoving.
Retracting the cover
From the fully open position:
–Lift the cover's handle and pull it rearward slightly to release the attaching pins fromtheir grooves. Allow the cover to retract.
From the partially retracted position:
–Grasp the handle and lift it slightly to release the attaching pins from their grooves. Pullthe cover to the fully open position.
> Allow the cover to retract completely.
Removing the cover1. With the cover retracted, press the button on one of the cover's ends and lift out that end.
2. Carefully lift the cover up/out. > The other end will release automatically.Lift the cover out of the cargo compart- ment.
Related information
• Cargo net (p. 208)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 209)
• Loading (p. 202)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 211)
Sun visors There are vanity mirrors with card holders on the upper sides of the sun visors.
Lighted vanity mirror and card holder
The vanity mirror lighting comes on when the mir- ror is opened. The vanity mirror's frame has a holder for e.g., a card or ticket.
Related information
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Passenger compartment storage spaces(p. 204)

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Electrical sockets There are two 12-volt sockets in the tunnel con- sole, a 120-volt socket on the rear side of thetunnel console, and one 12-volt socket in the cargo area *.
120-volt socket in the tunnel console 2
120-volt socket in the tunnel console for the rear seats
This socket is intended for 120-volt devices such as laptops, chargers, etc. The max. current provided is 150W.
Using the sockets
1. Slide down the cover over the socket and
plug in the device.
> The socket's indicator light will indicate itsstatus. The socket can only provide elec- trical current when the light is green. 2. Disconnect the device by pulling its plug, not
its cord.
Pull up the cover over the socket when it is not inuse.
CAUTION
• Do not connect devices with large or heavy plugs that could come loose whiledriving.
• Do not use devices that can cause inter-ference with the vehicle's radio receiveror electrical system.
WARNING
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Be sure to place any devices connected to the socket safely so that they do notbecome projectiles in the event of a sud-den stop and injure the occupants of thevehicle.
• Be aware that connected devices maygenerate heat and become very hot.
• Only connect devices that function cor-rectly and are free from defects. Thesedevices should be intended for use in a120-volt, 60Hz socket with a plugintended for the socket in the vehicle andbe UL-approved (or the equivalentthereof).
• Never let the device, its plug or thesocket itself come in contact with fluidsof any kind. Never touch or use thesocket if it appears to be damaged orwet.
• Never connect multiple plugs, adapters orextension cords to the socket. This couldoverride the socket's safety functions.
• Never let children play or tamper with thesocket, or attempt to insert any objectsinto it. Never leave children unattended inthe vehicle when the socket is active.
• Never try to modify or repair the 120-voltsocket. This should only be done by a
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Certain models only.