2017 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID fold seats

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Passenger compartment lighting152
Home safe lighting155
Approach lighting155
Messages in the instrument paneland center display155
Handling messages in the instru-ment panel and center display157
Handling messages stored from theinstrument panel and center display158
Instrument panel App menu160
Using the instrument panel App menu160
Using the windshield wipers161
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor162
Windshield and headlight washers163
Tailgate window wiper and washer164
Steering wheel164
Adjusting the steering wheel166
Seats166
Manually operated front seats167
Power front seats*168
Adjusting power front seats*168
Adjusting the passenger's seat fromthe driver's seat*169
Using the power seat memory function*169
Multifunctional front seats*170

Adjusting function settings in themultifunctional front seats*171
Easy access to and from the driver seat174
Rear seats175
Adjusting the second row head restraints175
Moving the second row seats for-ward/rearward176
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt177
Folding the second row backrests178
Getting into and out of the third rowof seats179
Folding the third row backrests180
Driver profiles181
Selecting a driver profile181
Editing a driver profile182
Linking a remote key to a driver profile183
Importing/exporting a driver profilefrom/to a USB flash drive184
CLIMATE
Climate control system188
Perceived temperature188
Climate system sensors189
Parking climate (preconditioning)189
Activating/deactivating the parkingclimate timer191
Activating/deactivating the climatecomfort retaining function*191
Preconditioning timer192
Setting the parking climate (precon-ditioning) timer192
Starting and stopping preconditioning194
Preconditioning symbols and messages195
Air quality196
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)*197
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)*197
Passenger compartment air filter198
Automatic climate control198
Climate system controls199
Climate system controls in the centerdisplay199
Rear climate system controls on thetunnel console201
Setting the blower speed201
Setting the temperature203
Turning recirculation on and off205

SAFETY
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.65

Related information
•Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 67)
•Adjusting power front seats* (p. 168)
•Manually operated front seats (p. 167)
Whiplash protection system
The Whiplash protection system (WHIPS) con-sists of specially designed hinges and bracketson the front seat backrests designed to helpabsorb some of the energy generated in a colli-sion from the rear (when the vehicle is rear-ended).

Function
In the event of certain rear-end collisions, thehinges and brackets of the front seat backrestsare designed to change position slightly to allowthe backrest/head restraint to help support theoccupant's head before moving slightly rearward.This movement helps absorb some of the forcesthat could result in whiplash.

WARNING
•The WHIPS system is designed to sup-plement the other safety systems in yourvehicle. For this system to function prop-erly, the three-point seat belt must beworn. Please be aware that no systemcan prevent all possible injuries that mayoccur in an accident.
•The WHIPS system is designed to func-tion in certain collisions from the rear,depending on the crash severity, angleand speed.
WARNING
•Occupants in the front seats must neversit out of position. The occupant's backmust be as upright as comfort allows andbe against the seat back with the seatbelt properly fastened.
•If your vehicle has been involved in a rear-end collision, the front seat backrestsmust be inspected by a trained and quali-fied Volvo service technician, even if theseats appear to be undamaged. Certaincomponents in the WHIPS system mayneed to be replaced.
•Do not attempt to service any componentin the WHIPS system yourself.

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.

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SAFETY
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.66
Do not place any objects behind the front seats thatcould impede the WHIPS function

WARNING
Any contact between the front seat backrestsand the folded rear seat or a rear-facing childseat could impede the function of the WHIPSsystem. If the rear seat is folded down, theoccupied front seats must be adjusted for-ward so that they do not touch the folded rearseat.

Related information
•General safety information (p. 62)
•Rear Collision Warning (RCW) (p. 338)
•Manually operated front seats (p. 167)
•Power front seats* (p. 168)
Seat belts
Seat belts should always be worn by all occu-pants of your vehicle. Children should be prop-erly restrained, using an infant, car, or boosterseat determined by age, weight and height.
Most states and provinces make it mandatory foroccupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.
Reversible seat belt pretensioners
Reversible seat belt pretensioners is a system inthe front seats that pulls the seat belts slightlytaut prior to a collision. This function helps posi-tion the front seat occupants to help improve theeffects of other safety systems, e.g., the airbagsystem.

Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the seat belts are in goodcondition. Use water and a mild detergent forcleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function asfollows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly onthe strap.
WARNING
•Never repair the belt yourself; have thiswork done by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician only.
•Any device used to induce slack into theshoulder belt portion of the three-pointbelt system will have a detrimental effecton the amount of protection available toyou in the event of a collision.
•The seat back should not be tilted too farback. The shoulder belt must be taut inorder to function properly.
•Do not use child safety seats or childbooster cushions/backrests in the frontpassenger's seat. We also recommendthat children who have outgrown thesedevices sit in the rear seat with the seatbelt properly fastened.

Related information
•Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 67)
•Door and seat belt reminders (p. 70)
•Seat belt pretensioners (p. 67)

SAFETY
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.93
correctly 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. 81)
•Child restraints (p. 83)
Integrated booster cushion*
Volvo's optional integrated booster cushion islocated in the rear seat's center position and isdesigned to raise the child higher so that theshoulder strap crosses over the child's collar-bone, not over the neck.
Integrated booster cushion 2
This booster cushion has been speciallydesigned to help safeguard children in the rearseat. It should be stowed (folded down into theseat cushion) when not in use. When using anintegrated booster cushion, the child must besecured with the vehicle's three-point seat belt.
If using a booster cushion does not result inproper 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.
Use only with children who weigh between 33and 80 pounds (15 – 36 kg) and whose height isbetween 38 and 54 inch (97 – 137 cm).
In Canada: 18 kg (40 lbs) is the minimumweight requirement for a child using boosterseats according to the Canadian regulationCMVSS 213.4
Correct seating position: the shoulder belt is across thecollarbone

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Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushion.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.166
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to variouspositions.
Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steeringwheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel's height and reach can beadjusted. To do so:
1.Push the lever down to release the steeringwheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable posi-tion.
3. Pull back the lever to lock the steering wheelin place. If the lever is difficult to pull intoplace, press the steering wheel lightly at thesame time as you pull the lever.

WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optionalspeed-dependent power steering, the level ofsteering force can be adjusted. The force level isadjusted according to the vehicle's speed.

Related information
•Steering wheel (p. 164)
•Adjustable steering force (p. 262)
Seats
The vehicle is equipped with 7 seats. The frontseats can be adjusted electronically* or man-ually. The second and third row seats areadjusted primarily manually.
The adjustment settings for the power frontseats*, door mirrors and the head-up display canbe stored in memory buttons.
Using the multi-function control*, comfort in thefront seats can be further enhance by e.g., adjust-ing the lumbar support or extending the length ofthe front seat cushion.
The rear seats can be folded down and theirhead restraints can be adjusted. The second rowseats can be moved forward/rearward and theirbackrest tilt can also be changed.

Related information
•Adjusting power front seats* (p. 168)
•Adjusting function settings in the multifunc-tional front seats* (p. 171)
•Manually operated front seats (p. 167)
•Using the power seat memory function*(p. 169)
•Folding the second row backrests (p. 178)
•Getting into and out of the third row of seats(p. 179)

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.168
Power front seats*
The power front seats offer a number of adjust-ment possibilities to help maximize comfort andergonomics.
The power seats have an overload protector thatactivates if a seat is blocked by any object. If thisoccurs, put the ignition in mode I or 0 and waitfor a short period before operating the seatagain.
The power seat(s) can be adjusted for a shortperiod after unlocking the door with the remotekey without switching the ignition on. Seat adjust-ment can always be made when the engine isrunning.

Related information
•Multifunctional front seats* (p. 170)
•Adjusting power front seats* (p. 168)
•Using the power seat memory function*(p. 169)
•Manually operated front seats (p. 167)
•Turning seat heating* on and off (p. 210)
•Turning front seat ventilation* on and off(p. 211)
•Easy access to and from the driver seat(p. 174)
Adjusting power front seats*
The power front seat(s) can be adjusted to manypositions to help improve comfort and ergonom-ics.
Adjust lumbar support by pressing the con-trol up/down/forward/rearward
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush-ion by moving the control up/down
Raise/lower the seat by moving the controlup/down
Move the seat forward/rearward by movingthe control forward/rearward
Change backrest tilt by moving the controlforward/rearward
Only one of the power seat's controls can beused at the same time.
The front seat backrests can be folded downcompletely.
Related information
•Power front seats* (p. 168)
•Using the power seat memory function*(p. 169)
•Multifunctional front seats* (p. 170)
•Seat belts (p. 66)

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.175
Rear seats
Your vehicle has three rows of seats. The sec-ond row of seats has three individual seatingpositions and the third row of seats has two indi-vidual seating positions.

Related information
•Adjusting the second row backrest tilt(p. 177)
•Adjusting the second row head restraints(p. 175)
•Folding the second row backrests (p. 178)
•Folding the third row backrests (p. 180)
•Getting into and out of the third row of seats(p. 179)
•Moving the second row seats forward/rear-ward (p. 176)
•Turning seat heating* on and off (p. 210)
Adjusting the second row headrestraints
The center head restraint in the second row ofseats can be adjusted to suit the height of theseat's occupant. The outboard head restraintscan be folded down* for a better rear view.

Adjusting the center head restraint
The center head restraint should be adjusted upor down according to the passenger's height. Therestraint should be carefully adjusted to supportthe occupant's head.
The center rear seat head restraint should onlybe in its lowest position when this seat is NOToccupied. When the center seat is occupied, thehead restraint must be correctly adjusted to thepassenger

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.178
•Folding the second row backrests (p. 178)
•Seat belts (p. 66)
Folding the second row backrests
The second row of seats has three individualseating positions whose backrests can befolded down separately.

CAUTION
•To help avoid damage to the seat uphols-tery, before a rear seat backrest is foldeddown, remove any objects from the seatand ensure that the seat belts are notbuckled.
•The integrated booster cushion* in thecenter position must be stowed (foldeddown) before the backrest is foldeddown.
•The center seating position armrest mustbe folded up before the backrest isfolded down.

NOTE
•It may be necessary to adjust the frontseat backrests and/or move these seatsforward in order to fold down the rearseat backrests completely.
•It may also be necessary to move thesecond row of seats rearward.
WARNING
Adjust the seat and be sure it is locked in thenew position before driving.

Center seat
To fold down the backrest:
1.Fold down the head restraint manually.
2. Pull the strap on the center seat's right side.
3. Fold the backrest down until it locks in posi-tion. The seat cushion will move downward/forward as the backrest is folded down tocreate a flat surface.
To return the backrest to the upright position:
1. Pull the strap.
2. Fold the backrest and release the strap.Push it into position until its lock engages.