2018 VOLVO XC90 Owner´s Manual

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Electrically folding down the rear seat's outboard head restraints *
The outer head restraints can be folded via the center display's function view. The head restraintcan be folded down when the vehicle is in igni- tion mode 0.
Tap the
Headrest Fold button
to activate/deactivate folding.
Manually push the head restraint until it clicks into position.
WARNING
Do not lower the head restraint if there are passengers in any of the rear seats.
WARNING
The head restraint must be locked in the upright position after it has been folded up.
WARNING
The head restraints on the outboard second- row seats must always be folded up whenthere are passengers in the third row of seats *.
Related information
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 196)
• Moving the second row seats forward/rear- ward
* (p. 199)
• Adjusting the second row backrest tilt (p. 200)
• Getting into and out of the third row of seats
* (p. 201)
• Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 202)
Moving the second row seats
forward/rearward *
In vehicles with 7 seats *, the seats in the second
row can be moved forward or rearward individu- ally to help optimize legroom for passengers inthe second and third rows. The second rowseats cannot be moved forward or backward in5-seat models.
Lift the handle under the seat.
Move the seat forward or backward to the desired position.
3. Release the handle and press the seat until it locks into position.
Check to make sure the seat is securely lockedinto place after its position has been changed.

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WARNING
• Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into position before driving. Use caution whenadjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or care-less adjustments could lead to injury.
• Long objects must always be securelytied down to help prevent injury or dam-age in the event of sudden braking.
• Always turn off the engine and apply theparking brake when loading or unloadingthe vehicle.
• Put the gear selector in
P to help prevent
the gear selector from being inadvertentlymoved.
Related information
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 196)
• Adjusting the second row head restraints(p. 198)
• Adjusting the second row backrest tilt(p. 200)
• Getting into and out of the third row of seats
* (p. 201)
• Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 202)
Adjusting the second row backresttilt
Backrest tilt can be adjusted separately for each seat in the second row.
Center seat
1. Pull the strap on the right side of the center seat.
2. Adjust backrest tilt forward/backward by decreasing/increasing pressure on the back- rest.
3. Release the strap to lock the backrest in its new position and press on the backrest untilthe lock engages.
Check to make sure the seat is securely lockedinto place after its position has been changed.
Outboard seats
1. Pull the handle on the side of the seat upward.
2. Adjust backrest tilt forward/backward by decreasing/increasing pressure on the back- rest.
3. Release the handle to lock the backrest in its new position and press on the backrest untilthe lock engages.
Check to make sure the seat is securely lockedinto place after its position has been changed.

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WARNING
•Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into position before driving. Use caution whenadjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or care-less adjustments could lead to injury.
• Long objects must always be securelytied down to help prevent injury or dam-age in the event of sudden braking.
• Always turn off the engine and apply theparking brake when loading or unloadingthe vehicle.
• Put the gear selector in
P to help prevent
the gear selector from being inadvertentlymoved.
Related information
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 196)
• Adjusting the second row head restraints(p. 198)
• Moving the second row seats forward/rear- ward
* (p. 199)
• Getting into and out of the third row ofseats
* (p. 201)
• Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 202)
Getting into and out of the third row
of seats *
The second row of seats can be adjusted for easier access to the third row of seats *.
To fold down the backrest:
1. Pull the handle on the upper side of the right
or left outboard second row seat upward/ forward.
2. Fold the backrest down and move the entire seat forward.
To return the seat to the upright position:
–Push the seat rearward to its end position. The backrest should then easily return to thecorrect position.
NOTE
If a backrest in the second row of seats does not lock back into the upright position afterbeing folded down (e.g. for getting in or out ofthe third row of seats), it may need to bepushed forward again and then pushed backwith more force.
WARNING
Make sure that the rear seat backrest and head restraint are locked securely in placeafter the seat is folded up. The head restraints at the outer seats must always be raised when there is a passenger inone of these spots of the rear seat.
Related information
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 196)
• Adjusting the second row head restraints (p. 198)
• Moving the second row seats forward/rear- ward
* (p. 199)
• Adjusting the second row backrest tilt (p. 200)
• Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 202)

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Folding the third row backrests *
The third row has two individual seats. These can be folded down separately.
CAUTION
To fold down the third-row seat backrests, it may be necessary to change the position/tiltthe seats in the second row.
1. Pull the handle on the upper side of the backrest upward/forward. 2. Make sure that backrest and head restraint
do not come in contact with the seat in front while the backrest is being folded down. Foldthe backrest down.
> The seat cushion will move downward/forward when the backrest is folded down and create a flat surface. The headrestraint folds down automatically whenthe backrest is lowered.
To return the seat to the upright position, fold thebackrest up manually until it locks into position.Fold up the head restraint manually.
WARNING
Make sure that the rear seat backrest and head restraint are locked securely in placeafter the seat is folded up. The head restraints at the outer seats must always be raised when there is a passenger inone of these spots of the rear seat.
Related information
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 196)
• Adjusting the second row head restraints (p. 198)
• Moving the second row seats forward/rear- ward
* (p. 199)
• Adjusting the second row backrest tilt (p. 200) •
Getting into and out of the third row of seats
* (p. 201)

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Steering wheel controls and horn The steering wheel has a horn and controls for e.g. driver support systems and voice control.
Steering wheel keypads and paddles *.
Driver support system controls 2
.
Paddle * for manually shifting gears (auto-
matic transmission).
Controls for voice commands, adjusting the head-up display, accessing menus and mes-sages, and handling phone calls.
Horn
The horn is located in the center of the steering wheel.
Related information
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 203)
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to various positions.
The steering wheel's reach and height can be adjusted.
WARNING
Adjust the steering wheel and ensure it locks into position before driving. Never adjust thesteering wheel while driving.
Steering wheel force can be adjusted with speed-dependent power steering. Steering wheelforce is adjusted according to the vehicle's speedto give the driver an enhanced sense of controland stability.
2 Speed limiter *, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control *, Distance Alert * and Pilot Assist *.

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Steering wheel adjuster lever.
1. Move the lever forward to release the steer-ing wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
3. Pull the lever back to lock the steering wheel into place. If the lever is difficult to move, press the steering wheel lightly while pullingthe lever.
Related information
• Steering wheel controls and horn (p. 203)

C L I M A T E C O N T R O L

CLIMATE CONTROL
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Climate
The vehicle is equipped with electronic climate control. The climate system cools, heats anddehumidifies the air in the passenger compart-ment.
All of the climate system functions are controlled from the center display and the buttons on thecenter console. Certain rear seat functions can also be controlled from the climate controls * on the rear of the tun-
nel console.
Related information
• Climate zones (p. 206)
• Climate control sensors (p. 207)
• Perceived temperature (p. 207)
• Climate control system voice commands (p. 208)
• Air quality (p. 209)
• Air distribution (p. 212)
• Climate system controls (p. 217)
Climate zones
The vehicle is divided into climate zones to make it possible to set different temperatures for dif-ferent parts of the passenger compartment.
2-zone climate system
Climate zones with 2-zone climate system.
In 2-zone climate systems, the passenger com- partment temperature can be set separately forthe left and right sides of the vehicle.
4-zone climate system *
Climate zones with 4-zone climate system.
In 4-zone climate systems, the passenger com- partment temperature can be set separately forthe left and right sides of the vehicle, and for thefront and rear seats.
Related information
•Climate (p. 206)