2017 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID Owners Manual

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Air distribution table
Air distribution can be adjusted manually.
Air distributionUse
If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate systemwill revert to automatic mode.
Main air flow from the defroster vents, some flow from the other vents.To remove ice and condensation (with moderateblower speed).
Main air flow from the dashboard vents, some flow from the other vents.For best comfort in hot weather.
Main air flow from the floor vents, some flow from the other vents.For heating/cooling near the floor.

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Air distributionUse
Main air flow from the defroster and dashboard vents, some flow from the othervents.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 othervents.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 orwarmer air upward in cold weather.

Related information
•Air distribution (p. 212)
•Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 213)
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)
•Adjusting air distribution (p. 213)

L O A D I N G A N D S T O R A G E

LOADING AND STORAGE
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.218
Cargo space
The vehicle has flexible cargo capacity thatmakes it possible to load and secure largeobjects.
By folding down the backrests in the second andthird rows* of seats, the cargo capacity of thevehicle increases considerably. To make loadingeasier, 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 cargocompartment cover to help conceal the load.
The jack* and tools can be found under the cargocompartment's floor.

Related information
•Loading (p. 218)
•Cargo compartment cover* (p. 227)
•Cargo net (p. 223)
•Grocery bag holder (p. 223)
•Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)
•Steel cargo grid* (p. 225)
Loading
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle isdetermined 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 compartmentagainst 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
•Stop the engine, put the gear selector inP, and apply the parking brake whenloading or unloading long objects.
•The vehicle's driving characteristics maychange 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 helpprevent 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 parkingbrake and put the gear selector in Pwhen loading and unloading the vehicle.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.219

Raising/lowering the rear-end of the
vehicle *
Using the buttons on the read edge of the cargocompartment, the rear-end of the vehicle (thelevel of the cargo compartment floor) can beraised or lowered for easier loading or to make
attaching a trailer1 simpler.
Level control buttons on the rear edge of the cargocompartment
The level control consists of two buttons: one toraise and one to lower the rear-end of the vehi-cle.
Press and hold the respective buttons until thedesired level has been reached.
NOTE
The level cannot be adjusted if a door or thehood are open (this does not apply to the tail-gate).

WARNING
Be sure that the entire area under the vehicleis completely unobstructed before loweringthe level.

Extra loading space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down toadded cargo space or for transporting longobjects.

WARNING
•Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind thefront 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.
WARNING
•Cover sharp edges on long loads to helpprevent 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 parkingbrake and put the gear selector in Pwhen loading and unloading the vehicle.

Roof loads
Load 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.
1An accessory trailer hitch can be purchased from a Volvo retailer.

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•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 beopened while load carriers are installed onthe vehicle.
See the article "Weights" for information aboutthe maximum permissible load that can be trans-ported on the roof.

Related information
•Folding the second row backrests (p. 178)
•Folding the third row backrests (p. 180)
•Weights (p. 563)
•Cargo net (p. 223)
•Cargo compartment cover* (p. 227)
•Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)
•Whiplash protection system (p. 65)
•Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 249)
Passenger compartment storagespaces
The following is an overview of the passengercompartment and its storage spaces.
Front seats
Storage spaces in the door panel, near the steeringwheel, the glove compartment and the sun visors

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Storage spaces, cup holders and 12-voltsocket/AUX/USB sockets in the tunnel console in thetunnel console

Second row of seats
Storage compartments in the door panels, cupholders inthe 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
Third row of seats
Storage space and cup holder in the side panel and thestorage space between the seats

WARNING
Always stow loose items such as cell phones,cameras, remote controls, etc. in the glovecompartment or other storage spaces to helpkeep them from becoming projectiles in theevent of sudden braking, etc.

Related information
•Tunnel console (p. 222)
•Using the glove compartment (p. 221)
•Electrical sockets (p. 230)
•Sun visors (p. 229)
Using the glove compartment
The glove compartment provides storage spacefor small items.
The glove compartment and opening button on the cen-ter console
The owner's manual and maps can be kept here.There are also holders for pens on the inside ofthe glove compartment door.
Opening the glove compartment
–Press the glove compartment button on thecenter console.
>The glove compartment door will open.

Locking/unlocking the glove
compartment
The glove compartment and tailgate can belocked when e.g., the vehicle is in a workshop forservice, etc. See also the article "Private locking"for additional information.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.222

Using the glove compartment as a
cooler
The glove compartment can be used to cooldrinks or food and the cooling feature functionswhen the climate system is active (i.e., when theignition is in mode II or when the engine is run-ning).
Cooling activated
Cooling deactivated
–Activate/deactivate cooling by moving thecontrol as far as possible toward the passen-ger compartment/glove compartment.

Related information
•Passenger compartment storage spaces(p. 220)
•Private (valet) locking (p. 253)
Tunnel console
The tunnel console, located between the frontseats, contains a 12-volt electrical socket, cupholders and storage spaces, etc.
Storage space*. Press the handle to openthe cover.
Storage space with cup holders for the driverand passenger and a 12-volt socket
Storage space and USB/AUX sockets underthe armrest
Climate control panel for the rear seats*
NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitiveto 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. 220)
•Electrical sockets (p. 230)
•Alarm (p. 256)
•Rear climate system controls on the tunnelconsole (p. 201)