2018 VOLVO XC90 Seats

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Passenger compartment interior
Overview of the passenger compartment interior and storage spaces.
Front seats
Storage compartment in the door panel and near the steering wheel, glove compartment and sun visors.
Storage compartments with cup holders, electrical out- lets and USB ports in the tunnel console.
Rear seat Second row of seats
Storage compartment in the door panel, cup holders * in
the center seat's backrest, storage pocket * in the front
seat's backrest and electrical outlets in the tunnel con- sole.
Third row of seats *
Storage compartment and cup holders in the side panel and storage compartment between the seats.
WARNING
Store loose objects, such as cell phone, cam- era, remote control for extra equipment, etc.,in the glove compartment or another compart-ment. Otherwise, these could injure people inthe vehicle in the event of hard braking or acollision.
CAUTION
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be easily scratched by e.g. metal objects. Do notplace keys, phones or similar items on sensi-tive surfaces.

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Related information
•Electrical outlets (p. 560)
• Using the glove compartment (p. 563)
• Sun visors (p. 564)
• Tunnel console (p. 559)
• Connecting a device via the USB port (p. 492)
Tunnel console The tunnel console is located between the front seats.
Storage compartment with cover
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can be opened/closed by pressing the han- dle.
Storage compartment with a 12 V outlet and cup holders for the driver and passenger.
Storage compartment and USB port under the armrest.
Climate control panel for the rear seats * or
storage compartment.
WARNING
Store loose objects, such as cell phone, cam- era, remote control for extra equipment, etc.,in the glove compartment or another compart-ment. Otherwise, these could injure people inthe vehicle in the event of hard braking or acollision.
NOTE
One of the sensors for the alarm * is located
under the cup holder in the center console. Avoid placing coins, keys and other metalobjects in the cup holder as this could triggerthe alarm.
CAUTION
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be easily scratched by e.g. metal objects. Do notplace keys, phones or similar items on sensi-tive surfaces.
Related information
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 558)
• Electrical outlets (p. 560)
• Climate system controls (p. 217)

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Electrical outlets
There are two 12 V electrical outlets and one 120 V electrical outlet * in the tunnel console,
and one 12 V electrical outlet * in the trunk/cargo
compartment. If a problem occurs with an electrical socket, contact a workshop - an authorized Volvo work-shop is recommended.
12 V outlets
12 V outlet in the tunnel console, front seat.
The 12 V outlets can be used for devices intended for this such as MP3 players, coolersand cellular phones.
12 V outlet in the tunnel console, second row of seats.
12 V outlet in the cargo compartment *.
Electrical outlets in the tunnel console - rear seat *
Electrical outlet in the tunnel console, second row of seats.
The high-voltage outlet * can be used for devices
intended for this, such as chargers, laptops, etc.
High-voltage outlet status indicator
light
An LED 1
light on the outlet indicates its status:
1 LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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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. 558)
Cargo compartment The vehicle has a flexible cargo compartment that makes it possible to carry and secure largeobjects.
The cargo compartment capacity can be consid- erably increased by folding down the backrests in the second and third rows
* of seats. To make
loading and unloading easier, the rear section of the vehicle can be raised and lowered using the level control function *. Use the load anchoring
eyelets or grocery bag holders to help secure objects in place, and the retractable cargo com- partment 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. 564)
• Grocery bag holders (p. 566)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 567)
• Installing and removing the cargo compart-ment cover
* (p. 567)
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.

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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.
Extra cargo space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down to increase cargo compartment space and simplifyloading. If the rear seat backrests are folded down, make sure that no objects loaded into thevehicle prevent the WHIPS system for the frontseats from functioning correctly.
Raising/lowering the rear end of the vehicle
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The rear end of the vehicle can be lowered or raised for easier loading or to facilitate attaching a trailer*.
The controls for raising/lowering are located at the rear edge of the cargo compartment's rightside panel.
Controls for raising/lowering the rear end of the vehicle.
The controls consist of two buttons ‒ one button
for lowering and one button for raising the rear end. Press and hold the relevant button until thedesired height is reached. The rear end of the vehicle cannot be raised higher than its normal height. The rear end will return to the normal heightwhen the vehicle begins driving.
NOTE
It is not possible to adjust the height of the vehicle's rear when one or more of the doorsor the hood is open. This does not apply tothe tailgate.
WARNING
Make sure that no people, animals or objects are found under the vehicle when it is low-ered. This could endanger life and causedamage to the vehicle or objects.
Related information
•
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 567)
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 196)
• Roof loads and load carriers (p. 566)
• Leveling control
* and suspension (p. 432)
• Weights (p. 641)

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Loading mode
From the fully retracted position - grasp the handle and pull the cover up and over theside panels in the cargo compartment. Pull tothe end position and press the attaching pinsat the end of the cover into the grooves inthe side panels of the vehicle. (If the cover isalready fully open, see next section.)
From the fully open position - grasp the han- dle and press the cover's attaching pinsdown into the grooves in the side panels andthen release.
> Retract the cover until it stops in the parti-
ally retracted position. If your hands are full:
In the fully open position, push the cover's handle slightly upward with e.g. your elbow. >
The cover will retract until it stops in
the partially retracted position.
To fully open the cover from the partially retrac- ted position:
1. Grasp the handle and pull the cover out as far as possible.
2. Let the cover retract slightly and press the handle slightly downward.
> The cover will be secured in the fully openposition.
CAUTION
Do not place objects on top of the cargo compartment cover.
WARNING
In 7-seat models - never have a cargo com- partment cover mounted when there are pas-sengers in the rear seats. This could lead toserious injury in the event of a collision.
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.
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.
The steel grid consists of the grid itself and two separate mounting brackets. Each of the mount- ing brackets has a screw cover and two plasticsleeves for the grid.
WARNING
The steel cargo grid may only be used in the rear position described here. The ceilingattachment points behind the front seats arenot intended to anchor the steel grid.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the third-row seats
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be folded down when the steel cargo grid is mounted in the vehicle.
CAUTION
The steel cargo grid and the cargo compart- ment cover cannot be mounted at the sametime.
Installation1. Fold down the rear seats and lift in the steel
grid 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 largerhole in the ceiling attachment point (1). Grasp the grid near the hook and pull/push it into the smaller hole (2).
> The hook is now secured in the attach-ment point.
3. Repeat step 2 above to secure the other hook in the attachment point on the opposite side.
WARNING
Make sure the cargo grid's hooks are securely attached in the ceiling attachment points tohelp ensure the grid does not come loose.
57-seat models only.

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4. Attach the mounting bracket's hook through
the cargo anchoring eyelet near the floor of the cargo compartment and insert the threa-ded section of the bracket through the grid'slower attachment hole (1). Slide the plastic sleeve onto the threaded section of the mounting bracket with thesleeve's flange turned upward and press itdown through the hole. Screw the screwcover into place until its underside is approxi-mately 5 mm from the grid (2).
5. Repeat step 4 for the opposite side.
6. Center the grid and then tighten both mount- ing brackets, moving back and forth between them until the grid is securely in place.
Removing the coverRemove the steel grid by performing the abovesteps in reverse order. It can be a good idea to remove the mounting brackets before removing the plastic sleevesfrom the holes in the grid.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 564)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 567)
Installing and removing the cargo
net
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The cargo net helps prevent objects in the cargo compartment from entering the passenger com-partment in the event of a sudden stop or hardbraking.
The cargo net is attached at four points.
For safety reasons, the cargo net must always be mounted and secured according to the followingdescription. The net is made of strong nylon weave and can be attached in two different locations in the vehi-cle:
• Rear mounting - behind the second row ofseats.
• Front mounting - behind the front seats.