2017 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY ECU

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Related information
•Child restraints (p. 71)
• ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 78)
• Occupant weight sensor (p. 62)
Top tether anchors
Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages for all three seating positionsin the rear seat. They are located on the rearside of the backrests.
Child restraint anchorages
Top tether anchors and symbols on the rear side of the rear seat backrests.
Securing a child seat
1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Route the top tether strap under the head restraint and attach it to the anchor. 3. Attach lower tether straps to the lower ISO-
FIX/LATCH anchors. If the child restraint is not equipped with lower tether straps, or therestraint is used in the center seating posi-tion, follow instructions for securing a childrestraint using the Automatic LockingRetractor seat belt.
–Firmly tension all straps.
Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for information on securing the childseat.
NOTE
On models equipped with the optional cargo area cover, this cover should be removedbefore a child seat is attached to the childrestraint anchors.
WARNING
• Always refer to the recommendations made by the child restraint manufacturer.
• Volvo recommends that the top tetheranchors be used when installing a for-ward-facing child restraint.
• Never route a top tether strap over thetop of the head restraint. The strapshould be routed beneath the headrestraint.

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•Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed bycorrectly fitted child restraints. Under nocircumstances are they to be used foradult seat belts or harnesses. The ancho-rages are not able to withstand excessiveforces on them in the event of collision iffull harness seat belts or adult seat beltsare installed to them. An adult who uses abelt anchored in a child restraint anchor-age runs a great risk of suffering severeinjuries should a collision occur.
• Do not install rear speakers that requirethe removal of the top tether anchors orinterfere with the proper use of the toptether strap.
Related information
• Child safety (p. 69)
• Child restraints (p. 71)
Integrated booster cushion
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Volvo's optional integrated booster cushions are located in the rear seat's outer positions and aredesigned to raise the child higher so that theshoulder strap crosses over the child's collar-bone, not over the neck.
Integrated booster cushion 2These booster cushions have been specially designed to help safeguard children in the rearseat. They should be stowed (folded down intothe seat cushion) when not in use. When usingan integrated booster cushion, the child must besecured with the vehicle's three-point seat belt. If using a booster cushion does not result in proper positioning of the shoulder strap, then thechild should be placed in a properly secured childrestraint. The shoulder belt must never be placedbehind the child's back or under the arm.
Correct seating position: the shoulder belt is across the collarbone
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Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushion.

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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.
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 couldimpede 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
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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
• 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.
Extra loading spaceThe rear seat backrests can be folded down to added cargo space or for transporting longobjects. The hatch in the center section of the rear seat backrest can be opened without folding thebackrest down to transport long objects such asskis, etc.
WARNING
• Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the function ofthe Whiplash Protection System.
• If the rear seat backrests are foldeddown, cargo must be secured to preventit from sliding forward against the frontseat backrests in the event of a collisionfrom the rear. This could interfere withthe action of the Whiplash ProtectionSystem.

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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
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Roof loadsLoad carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when in use:
• To avoid damaging your vehicle and toachieve maximum safety when driving, werecommend using the load carriers that Volvohas developed especially for your vehicle.
• Volvo-approved removable roof racks aredesigned to carry the maximum allowableroof load for this vehicle (see the article"Weights" for specific information).
• Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weighlimits.
• Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loadsevenly. •
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of theload.
• Secure the cargo correctly with appropriatetie-down equipment.
• Check periodically that the load carriers andload are properly secured.
• Remember that the vehicle's center of gravityand handling change when you carry a loadon the roof.
• The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-sumption will increase with the size of theload.
• Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cor-nering and hard braking.CAUTION
The optional panoramic roof should not be opened while load carriers are installed onthe vehicle.
See the article "Weights" for information about the maximum permissible load that can be trans-ported on the roof.
Related information
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Weights (p. 167)
• Cargo net (p. 94)
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 98)
• Steel cargo grid
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Load anchoring eyelets (p. 97)
• Whiplash protection system (p. 53)

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WARNING
•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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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
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Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 98)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 97)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 96)
• Loading (p. 92)
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.
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.

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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. 94)
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 98)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 97)
• Loading (p. 92)
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
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.

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Related information
• Loading (p. 92)
• Grocery bag holder (p. 94)
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.
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.