2017 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY tow

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Folding down the rear seat backrests
The rear seat backrests are divided into two sec- tions that can be folded down together or sepa-rately.
CAUTION
To help avoid damage to the upholstery, there should be no objects on the rear seat and theseat belt should not be buckled when thebackrest is folded down.
CAUTION
• The integrated booster cushions
* should
be folded down (in the stowed position) before the backrest(s) are folded down
• The center armrest
* should be folded up
into the rear seat backrest before thatsection of the backrest is folded down
• It may be necessary to move the frontseats forward before the rear seat back-rests can be folded down
WARNING
•
When one or more sections of the back- rest is returned to the upright position,check that it is properly locked in place bypushing and pulling it.
• Return the outboard head restraints tothe upright position.
• Long loads should always be securelyanchored to help avoid injury in the eventof a sudden stop.
• Always turn the engine off and apply theparking brake when loading/unloadingthe vehicle.
• Place the transmission in the Park (
P)
position to help prevent inadvertentmovement of the gear selector.
Folding down a section of the backrest
Folding down electrically *17
•
On models equipped with the electric fold- down function, the buttons used are locatedin the cargo area.
• Before the electric fold-down function canbe used, the vehicle must be stationary andthe tailgate must be open.
WARNING
Before using the electric fold-down function, be sure that no one is sitting in or is near therear seat, that there are no objects on the rearseat and that the backrest is not obstructed inany way.
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The backrests can also be folded down manually.

CLIMATE
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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.
Related information
• Climate control system (p. 178)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 198)
• Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 197)
• Air distribution table (p. 199)
• Automatic climate control (p. 182)
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 demist/defrost. Direct the vents into the passenger compartment to help maintain a comfortable temperature inwarm weather.
Opening/closing air vents
Air vent thumb wheel 7
–Turn the thumb wheel to open/close the air flow from the vent. The more of the white lines on the thumb wheel that are visible, the greater the air flow. Rear seat air vents
Air vent thumb wheel
7
.
–Turn the thumb wheel to open/close the air flow from the vent. The more of the white lines on the thumb wheel that are visible, the greater the air flow.
7 The illustration is generic; the air vent's design varies, depending on its location.

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CLIMATE
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Air distributionUse
Main air flow from the defroster and dashboard vents, some flow from the other vents.For best comfort in hot and dry weather.
Main air flow from the defroster and floor vents, some flow from the other vents. For best comfort and defrosting in cold or humid con-
ditions.
Main air flow from the dashboard and floor vents, some flow from the other vents.For good comfort in sunny, cool weather. 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. 196)
• Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 197) •
Climate system controls in the center display (p. 183)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 198)

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LOADING AND STORAGE
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To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key into the lock.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key from the lock.
–Unlock the glove compartment in the reverse order.
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. 204)
• Private (valet) locking (p. 236)
Tunnel console The tunnel console, located between the front seats, contains a 12-volt electrical socket, cupholders and storage spaces, etc.
Storage space
*. Press the handle to open
the cover.
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 * or
storage space

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LOADING AND STORAGE
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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)

LOCKS AND ALARM
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Changing the remote key's battery The remote key can be opened if the battery needs to be replaced.
The battery should be replaced if:The information symbol illuminates and
Vehicle key bat. low See Owner's
manual is displayed in the instrument
panel.
and/or if the locks do not react after several attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote keywithin approx. 65 feet (20 meters) of the vehicle.
NOTE
If the locks do not react, move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it again.
The battery in the smaller extra key without but- tons (Key Tag) provided with models with theoptional Passive Entry system cannot bereplaced. A new Key Tag can be ordered from aVolvo retailer.
NOTE
A Key Tag with a depleted battery should be returned to an authorized Volvo retailer. Thekey should also be erased from the vehicle'selectrical system because it could still beused to start the vehicle from the back-upstart system.
Replacing the battery
Hold the remote key with the front side
(with the Volvo symbol) facing up and move the button on the key ring section of the keyto the right. Slide the front cover slightlyupward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Move the button to the side and slide
rear cover slightly upward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Use e.g., a screwdriver to turn the battery cover counterclockwise so that the markers align toward OPEN.
Remove the cover carefully by pressing
e.g., a finger nail into the indentation.
Pry the cover up.

DRIVER SUPPORT
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Related information
•Driver support systems (p. 244)
• Drive modes
* (p. 379)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps reduce wheel spin, counteract skidding and to generallyhelp improve directional stability.
A pulsating sound will be audi- ble when the system is activelyoperating and is normal. Accel-eration may also be slightlyslower than normal.
WARNING
ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot deal with all situations or road conditions. The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner in accordancewith current traffic regulations.
ESC consists of the following functions: • Traction control
• Spin control
• Active Yaw Control
• Engine Drag Control
• Trailer Stability Assist
Traction controlThis function is designed to help reduce wheel spin by transferring power from a drive wheel that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the oppo-site side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
Spin controlThis function is designed to help prevent thedrive wheels from spinning while the vehicle isaccelerating.
Active Yaw ControlAt low speeds, this function helps maintain direc-tional stability by braking one or more of thewheels if the vehicle shows a tendency to skid orslide laterally.
Engine Drag Control EDCEDC helps keep the engine running if the wheelsshow a tendency to lock, e.g., when shifting downin the manual shifting mode or while using theengine's braking function on a slippery surface. Ifthe wheels were to lock, the vehicle wouldbecome more difficult to steer.
Trailer Stability Assist
*1TSA helps stabilize a vehicle that is towing atrailer when the vehicle and trailer have begun tosway. This system is automatically deactivated if the driver selects
Sport mode.
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This function is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original trailer hitch.

DRIVER SUPPORT
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Distance Alert *
Distance Alert is a function that alerts the driver if the time interval to the vehicle ahead is too short.
Distance Alert is active at speeds above approxi- mately 20 mph (30 km/h) and only reacts to avehicle ahead that is driving in the same direc-tion. No information is provided for vehicles driv-ing toward you, moving very slowly, or at a stand-still.
NOTE
Distance Alert only monitors distance to the vehicle ahead while Adaptive Cruise Control isin standby mode or off.
WARNING
Distance Alert only indicates the distance to the vehicle ahead. It does not affect thespeed of your vehicle.
Head-up-display *
Distance Alert symbol in the windshield (generic illustra- tion)
In vehicle is equipped with the head-up display *,
the symbol in the windshield will only appear if the distance to the vehicle ahead is shorter than the preset value. However, the
Show Driver
Support function has to be activated in the Set-
tings menu. See the article "Head-up display" for additional information.
NOTE
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light con- trasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the driver isnot looking straight ahead may make the vis-ual warning signal in the windshield difficult tosee.
Related information
• Distance Alert
* limitations (p. 262)
• Using Distance Alert
* (p. 262)
• Head-up display (HUD)
* (p. 116)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 263)