2017 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID remove seats

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.225
Steel cargo grid*
Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel gridthat helps prevent objects in the cargo area frommoving forward into the passenger compart-ment.
The steel grid is made up of the grid itself andtwo separate mounting brackets.
Each of the brackets has a screw cover and thereare two plastic sleeves for the grid.

WARNING
•No one should ever be allowed to remainin 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 frontseats are not intended to anchor thesteel grid.
•The third row of seats (7-seat models*only): these seats must be folded downwhen the steel grid is mounted in thevehicle.
•After being mounted, be sure that thesteel grid is securely anchored in place.
Mounting
1. Fold down the rear seats (second row ofseats in 7-seat models) and lift in the steelgrid 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 attachmentpoint (1) as shown in the illustration.
3.Grasp the grid near the hook and move ittoward the smaller opening (2).
> This secures the hook in the attachmentpoint.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the hook on theopposite side of the grid.
5. Attach the mounting bracket's hook throughthe cargo anchoring eyelet near the floor ofthe cargo compartment and insert the threa-ded section of the bracket through the grid'slower attachment hole (1).
6.Slide the plastic sleeve onto the threadedsection of the of the mounting bracket withthe sleeve's flange turned upward and pressit down through the hole. Screw the screwcover into place until its underside is approx.0.2 in. (5 mm) from the grid (2).
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the opposite side.
8. Center the grid and tighten both mountingbrackets alternately until the grid is heldsecurely in place.

Removing
Perform the steps above in reverse order.
The hooks can be removed before the plasticsleeves are removed from the holes in the grid.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.227
Cargo compartment cover*
The cover can be used to conceal objects in thecargo compartment.

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With the cover retracted, press the end pieceon 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 aresecurely locked in place.
Use
The 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
Third row seats, 7-seat models*: hang theseat belt latches in the hooks provided in theside panels. For 5-seat models, see the fol-lowing step.
With the cover retracted, grasp its handleand pull it out completely.
Press the attaching pins on the rear cornersof the cover into the grooves in the side pan-els and release the cover.
>The cover is now fixed in the fully openposition.
Partially retracted
With the cover retracted, grasp its handleand pull it so that it is above the cargo com-partment's side panels until it is fully open.Press the attaching pins on the rear cornersof the cover into the grooves in the side pan-els. If the cover is already fully open see thenext step.
With the cover completely pulled out, press itupward lightly and allow it to retract slowly.
>Allow the cover to retract until it stops inthe partially retracted position.

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XC90 Excellence only: the cover is permanently mounted and cannot be retracted or removed.

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If you are holding something in one of yourhands:
From the fully open position, push the cover'shandle slightly upward with e.g., your elbow.
> The cover will close until it reaches thepartially retracted position.
To fully open the cover from the partially openposition:
1.Grasp the handle and pull out the cover tothe fully open position.
2. Let the cover retract slightly and press thehandle slightly downward.
> The cover will be secured n the fully openposition.
Avoid placing any objects on the cover when it isopen.

WARNING
7-seat models: remove the cargo compart-ment cover completely from the vehicle if oneor both of the third row seats will be occupied.

Retracting the cover
From the fully open position:
–Lift the cover's handle and pull it rearwardslightly 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 releasethe attaching pins from their grooves. Pullthe cover to the fully open position.
>Allow the cover to retract completely.

Removing the cover
1. With the cover retracted, press the button onone of the cover's ends and lift out that end.
For 7-seat models: Release the seat beltlatches from the hooks in the side panels.For 5-seat models, see the following step.
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. 223)
•Steel cargo grid* (p. 225)
•Loading (p. 218)
•Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.230
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 thecargo area*.

120-volt socket in the tunnel console 3
120-volt socket in the tunnel console for the secondrow of seats
This socket is intended for 120-volt devices suchas laptops, chargers, etc.
The max. current provided is 150W.
Using the sockets
1. Remove or pull down the cover over thesocket 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, notits cord.
Pull up the cover over the socket when it is not inuse.

CAUTION
•Do not connect devices with large orheavy plugs that could come loose whiledriving.
•Do not use devices that can cause inter-ference with the vehicle's radio receiveror electrical system.
WARNING
•Be sure to place any devices connectedto 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.