2018 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY Owner´s Manual

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WARNING
•Only use accessories that are not dam- aged or malfunctioning. The accessoriesmust be designed for 120 V and 60 Hz,with plugs intended for the outlet. Theaccessories must be CE marked, ULmarked or have an equivalent safetymarking.
• New let outlets, plugs or accessoriescome into contact with water or anotherfluid. Do not touch or use the outlet if itappears damaged or has been in contactwith water or another fluid.
• Do not connect power strips, adapters orextension cords to the outlet has thiscould cause the outlet's safety functionsto malfunction.
• The outlet is equipped with a pet guard.Make sure that no one picks at or dam-ages the outlet in such a way that theguard is disabled. Children should not beleft unsupervised in the vehicle when theoutlet is active.
Failure to follow the above could lead to severe or fatal electrical shocks.
Related information
• Electrical outlets (p. 556)
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 554)
Using the glove compartment
The glove compartment is located on the pas- senger side. The glove compartment can beused to store the Owner's Manual, maps, etc.There is also room for a pen and a card holder.
Locking and unlocking the glove box *
The glove compartment can be locked when the vehicle is left at a workshop, hotel, etc. The glovecompartment can then only be locked/unlockedwith the glove compartment key.
Storage compartment for the key. The illustration is generic – the design may vary.

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The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key into the lock on the glove com- partment.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key from the lock.
–To unlock, perform the above steps in reverse.
Using the glove box as a cooled area *
The glove compartment can be used to cool e.g. drinks or food. Cooling is possible when the cli-mate system is active (i.e. when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is running).
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
Activate cooling
Deactivate cooling
–Activate or deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward the passen-ger compartment/glove compartment.
Related information
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 554)
• Private Locking (p. 260)
Sun visors In the ceiling in front of the driver and front pas- senger, there are sun visors that can be loweredand angled to the side as necessary.
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
The mirror lighting
* comes on automatically when
the cover is lifted up. The mirror frame has a holder for e.g. cards or tickets.
Related information
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 554)

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Cargo compartment The vehicle has a flexible cargo compartment that makes it possible to carry and secure largeobjects.
The cargo capacity of the vehicle can be consid- erably increased by folding down the rear seatbackrests. Use the load anchoring eyelets or gro-cery bag holders to help secure objects in place, and the retractable cargo compartment cover * to
help conceal objects in the cargo compartment. The towing eyelet and tire sealing system, or the temporary spare tire *, are located under the
cargo compartment floor.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 561)
• Grocery bag holders (p. 562)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 563)
• Installing and removing the cargo compart-ment cover
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Loading recommendations
There are a number of things to consider when carrying loads in or on the vehicle.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehi- cle's curb weight. The total weight of all passen-gers and any installed accessories reduces thevehicle's load-carrying capacity by the corres-ponding amount.
WARNING
The vehicle's driving characteristics change depending on the weight and position of theload.
Loading in the trunk and cargo compartment
• Position objects so they are pressing against the rear seat backrests.
• Distribute the load evenly.
• Heavy objects should be positioned as lowas possible. Avoid placing heavy objects onfolded-down seat backrests.
• Cover sharp corners with a soft cloth or simi-lar to help prevent damage to the upholstery.
• Use the load anchoring eyelets and tension-ing straps or similar to secure all objects.
WARNING
In a head-on collision at a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph), an unsecured object weighing 20kg (44 pounds) can reach a projectile weightequivalent to 1000 kg (2200 pounds).
WARNING
If objects are loaded higher than the upper edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm (4in.) space between the objects and the win-dow. Objects placed closer to this couldimpede the function of the inflatable curtainconcealed inside the headlining.
WARNING
Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may shift during heavy braking and injure people in thevehicle. Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with something soft. Turn off the engine and apply the parking brake when loading/unloading long objects.Otherwise, it is possible for the load to reachthe gear lever or gear selector and move it toa drive position – which could cause the vehi-cle to begin rolling.

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Extra cargo space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down to increase cargo compartment space and simplifyloading. If the rear seat backrests are foldeddown, make sure that no objects loaded into thevehicle prevent the WHIPS system for the frontseats from functioning correctly. The ski hatch in the rear seat can be folded down to carry skis or other long, thin objects.
Related information
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 563)
• Folding down the rear seat backrests(p. 196)
• Rear seat ski hatch (p. 564)
• Roof loads and load carriers (p. 562)
• Leveling control
* and suspension (p. 428)
• Weights (p. 637)
Roof loads and load carriers Volvo-developed load carriers are recommended for carrying loads on the roof of the vehicle.
Volvo load carriers are specially designed to help prevent damage to your vehicle and help ensuremaximum safety while driving. Volvo load carriersare available from authorized Volvo retailers. Carefully follow the installation instructions provi- ded with the load carriers. •Check periodically to ensure that the load carriers and load are properly secured.Secure the load firmly using tie straps orsimilar.
• Distribute the load evenly throughout theload carriers. Place heavier cargo at the bot-tom of the load.
• The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-sumption increase with the size of the load.
• Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid acceleration, hardbraking and fast cornering.
WARNING
The vehicle's center of gravity and driving characteristics are altered by roof loads. Follow the vehicle's specifications regarding weights and maximum permitted load.
Related information
•Loading recommendations (p. 561)
• Weights (p. 637)
Grocery bag holders Grocery bag holders (hooks) help keep shop- ping bags in place and prevent them from fallingover and spilling their contents in the cargocompartment.
On the sides of the cargo compartment
There are two grocery bag holders in the side panel on each side of the cargo compartment.
CAUTION
The grocery bag holders are only intended to hold weights up to 5 kg (11 lbs).

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Under the floor hatch *
There are two grocery bag holders and an elastic band3
in the hatch in the cargo compartment
floor. The strap can be attached in four different positions. Open the hatch to access the grocery bag hold- ers. Use the provided elastic strap to secureshopping bags in a suitable position. Bags withhandles of a suitable size can also be hung onthe hooks.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 561)
• Installing and removing the cargo net
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(p. 568)
• Installing and removing the cargo compart- ment cover
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Installing and removing the steel cargo grid
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(p. 566)
Load anchoring eyelets
The fold-out eyelets in the cargo compartment can be used to secure objects with straps, a net,etc.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects in or pro- truding from the vehicle can cause injury inthe event of hard braking. Always secure large and heavy objects with a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 561)
• Weights (p. 637)
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Additional elastic straps can be ordered from a Volvo retailer.

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Rear seat ski hatch
The hatch in the rear seat backrest can be opened to transport long, narrow objects suchas skis.
1. In the cargo compartment, grasp the ski hatch handle and pull it down.
2. Fold down the armrest in the rear seat. If the private locking * function is used, the hatch
must be closed.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 561)
• Private Locking (p. 260)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 563)
Installing and removing the cargo
compartment cover
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The cover can be rolled out to conceal objects in the cargo compartment.
Installing the cargo compartment cover
Press the end piece on one side of the cover into the retaining bracket in the side panel ofthe cargo compartment.
Then put the other end piece in the recess in the side panel on the opposite side.
Push the end piece down on both sides, one at a time.
> When a click is heard and the red marks on each end piece are no longer visible, the cover is in place. Check that it issecure.
4. Fold out the cover's front flap to eliminate the gap between the cover and the rear seat backrest.
CAUTION
The flap has two plastic parts that hold it into place. Do not hang shopping bags or similar items on these plastic parts. They are not designedfor this and could break.
If the cargo net * is used at the same time as the
cargo compartment cover, the net has to be put into place first.
Removing the cargo compartment
cover
In retracted position:
1. Press the button on one of the cover's ends and lift out that end.

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2. Carefully lift the cover up and out.
> The other end will release automaticallyand the cover can then be lifted out of the cargo compartment.
Related information
• Operating the cargo compartment cover
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• Loading recommendations (p. 561)
Operating the cargo compartment
cover
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The cover can be used in two positions: fully open to completely cover the cargo compart-ment or partially retracted to make it easier toreach further into the cargo compartment.
Fully open
1. Grasp the handle and pull the cover out and above the side panels in the cargo compart- ment. Pull the cover to its end position.
2. Press the cover's attaching pins down into the grooves in the side panels. Let the coverretract slightly while pressing the handlelightly upward to hook the attaching pins intoplace.
> The cover will be secured in the fully openposition.
Loading modeFrom the fully opened position:
Grasp the handle and pull it rearward as far as possible.
Press the cover slightly downward.
Move the cover and its attaching pins care- fully forward and upward over the hooks.
> The cover will retract until it stops in thepartially retracted position.
Returning to the fully open position from the par- tially retracted position:
1. Grasp the handle and pull the cover out as far as possible.
2. Release the handle so that the attaching pins engage into the hooks.
> The cover will be secured in the fully openposition.

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*, the cover will retract from
the fully open position to the partially retracted position every time the tailgate is opened, and willreturn to the fully open position when the tailgateis closed. The cover will detect if anythingobstructs its movement and automatically retract.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of injury when opening and closing the electrically operated * cargo
compartment cover.
CAUTION
Do not place objects on top of the cargo compartment cover.
CAUTION
If large or bulky objects are placed in the cargo compartment, put the automatic * cargo
compartment cover in the fully retracted posi- tion to help prevent it from coming into con-tact with the object.
NOTE
Automatic operation of the cargo compart- ment cover may not be possible at low pas-senger compartment temperatures.
Retracting the cover
1. From the fully opened position:
Lift the cover's handle and pull it rearward to release the cover's attaching pins from thegrooves. Let the cover retract. From the partially retracted position:Grasp the handle and pull the cover out of the groves to the fully open position. Lift thehandle and pull it rearward to release thecover's attaching pins from the grooves. Letthe cover retract.
2. Let the cover retract with its attaching pins above the side panels until it stops in thefully retracted position.
Keep in mind that a retracted cover could reducerearward visibility.
Related information
• Installing and removing the cargo compart- ment cover
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Installing and removing the steel
cargo grid *
The steel cargo grid prevents loads or pets in the cargo compartment from being thrown for-ward into the passenger compartment.
For safety reasons, the steel grid must always be installed and secured correctly.
WARNING
Under no circumstances may a person be in the cargo compartment when the vehicle ismoving. Heavy braking or a collision couldlead to serious injury.