2020 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owners Manual

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1. Push down the head restraint manually.
2. Pull the strap on the right side of the cen-
ter seat.
3. Fold the backrest down until it locks into position. The seat cushion will move downward/forward when the backrest isfolded down and create a flat surface.
To return the backrest to the upright position:
1. Pull the strap.
2. Fold up the backrest and release the strap. Push the backrest until it locks into posi- tion.
3. Adjust the head restraint if necessary.
Outboard seats 7
To fold down the backrest:
NOTE
When folding down a second row seat backrest, always start from the seat's nor-mal upright position. Do not use the handlefor folding down the seat when the seat isin the position for accessing the third row.
1. Pull up and hold the handle on the side of
the seat while the backrest is being folded down.
2. Make sure that backrest and head restraint do not come in contact with theseat in front while the backrest is beingfolded down. Fold the backrest down untilit locks into position.
> The seat cushion will move downward/forward when the backrest is folded down and create a flat surface. Thehead restraint folds down automaticallywhen the backrest is lowered.
WARNING
Make sure the backrest is securely locked into position after it is folded down.
To return the backrest to the upright position: 1. Pull up and hold the handle on the side of
the seat while the backrest is being folded up.
2. Make sure that backrest and head restraint do not come in contact with theseat in front while the backrest is beingfolded up. Fold up the backrest andrelease the handle.
3. Press the backrest until it locks into posi- tion.
4. Push 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 passengerin one of these spots of the rear seat.
WARNING
The head restraints on the outboard sec- ond-row seats must always be folded upwhen there are passengers in the third row of seats *.
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This illustration shows a vehicle with seven seats.

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Related information
Adjusting the second row head restraints (p. 200)
Moving the second row seats forward/ rearward
* (p. 201)
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt (p. 202)
Getting into and out of the third row of seats
* (p. 203)
Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 204)
Adjusting the second row head restraints
Adjust the center head restraint in the rear seat to the seat occupant's height 8
. Fold
down the outboard head restraints * to
improve rear visibility.
Adjusting the center head restraint
The center head restraint should be adjusted to suit the passenger's height. The entire backof the head should be covered if possible.Manually move the restraint up or down asneeded.
To lower the restraint, press and hold the but- ton (located between the backrest and thehead restraint, see illustration) while carefullylowering the head restraint.
WARNING
The center seat head restraint must be in its lowest position when the seat is notoccupied. When the center seat is occu-pied, the head restraint must be correctlyadjusted to the passenger's height, cover-ing the entire back of the head if possible.
8 Six-seat vehicles do not have a center seat in the second row of seats.

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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 headrestraint can be folded down when the vehicleis in ignition mode 0.
Tap the
Headrest Fold but-
ton 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 sec- ond-row seats must always be folded upwhen there are passengers in the third row of seats *.
Related information
Folding the second row backrests (p. 198)
Moving the second row seats forward/ rearward
* (p. 201)
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt (p. 202)
Getting into and out of the third row of seats
* (p. 203)
Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 204)
Moving the second row seats forward/rearward *
In vehicles with 6 or 7 seats *, the seats in the
second row can be moved forward or rear- ward individually to help adapt legroom forpassengers in the second and third rows. Thesecond row seats cannot be moved forwardor backward in 5-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 securelylocked into place after its position has beenchanged.

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WARNING
Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into position before driving. Use cautionwhen adjusting the seat. Uncontrolledor careless adjustments could lead toinjury.
Long objects must always be securelytied down to help prevent injury ordamage in the event of sudden brak-ing.
Always turn off the engine and applythe parking brake when loading orunloading the vehicle.
Put the gear selector in
P to help pre-
vent the gear selector from being inad-vertently moved.
Adjusting seats in a 6-seat vehicle
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 securelylocked into place after its position has beenchanged.
Related information
Folding the second row backrests (p. 198)
Adjusting the second row head restraints(p. 200)
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt(p. 202)
Getting into and out of the third row of seats
* (p. 203)
Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 204)
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt Backrest tilt can be adjusted separately for each seat in the second row.
Center seat 9
1. Pull the strap on the right side of the cen-
ter seat.
2. Adjust backrest tilt forward/backward by decreasing/increasing pressure on the backrest.
3. Release the strap to lock the backrest in its new position and press on the backrestuntil the lock engages.
Check to make sure the seat is securelylocked into place after its position has beenchanged.

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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 backrest.
3. Release the handle to lock the backrest in its new position and press on the backrestuntil the lock engages.
Check to make sure the seat is securelylocked into place after its position has beenchanged.
WARNING
Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into position before driving. Use cautionwhen adjusting the seat. Uncontrolledor careless adjustments could lead toinjury.
Long objects must always be securelytied down to help prevent injury ordamage in the event of sudden brak-ing.
Always turn off the engine and applythe parking brake when loading orunloading the vehicle.
Put the gear selector in
P to help pre-
vent the gear selector from being inad-vertently moved.
Related information
Folding the second row backrests (p. 198)
Adjusting the second row head restraints(p. 200)
Moving the second row seats forward/ rearward
* (p. 201)
Getting into and out of the third row ofseats
* (p. 203)
Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 204)
Getting into and out of the third row of seats *
The second row of seats can be adjusted to make it easier to get in and out of the third row of seats *.
The illustration is generic.
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 tothe correct position.
9 Six-seat vehicles do not have a center seat in the second row of seats.

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NOTE
If a backrest in the second row of seats does not lock back into the upright posi-tion after being folded down (e.g. for get-ting in or out of the third row of seats), itmay need to be pushed forward again andthen pushed back with 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 passengerin one of these spots of the rear seat.
Related information
Folding the second row backrests (p. 198)
Adjusting the second row head restraints (p. 200)
Moving the second row seats forward/ rearward
* (p. 201)
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt (p. 202)
Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 204)
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 posi-tion/tilt the 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 beingfolded down. Fold the backrest down.
> The seat cushion will move downward/forward when the backrest is folded down and create a flat surface. Thehead restraint folds down automaticallywhen the backrest is lowered.
To return the seat to the upright position, foldthe backrest up manually until it locks intoposition. 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 passengerin one of these spots of the rear seat.
Related information
Folding the second row backrests (p. 198)
Adjusting the second row head restraints (p. 200)
Moving the second row seats forward/ rearward
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Adjusting the second row backrest tilt (p. 202)
Getting into and out of the third row of seats
* (p. 203)
Steering wheel controls and horn The steering wheel has a horn and controls for e.g. driver support systems and voice con-trol.
Steering wheel keypads and paddles *.
Driver support system controls 10
.
Paddle * for manually shifting gears (auto-
matic transmission).
Controls for voice commands, adjusting the head-up display, accessing menus andmessages, and handling phone calls.
Horn
The horn is located in the center of the steering wheel.
Related information
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 206)
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Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control *, Distance Alert * and Pilot Assist.

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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. Neveradjust the steering wheel while driving.
Steering wheel force can be adjusted with speed-dependent power steering. Steeringwheel force is adjusted according to the vehi-cle's speed to give the driver an enhancedsense of control and stability.
Steering wheel adjuster lever.
1. Move the lever forward to release the steering 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 lightlywhile pulling the lever.
Related information
Steering wheel controls and horn (p. 205)
Adjusting the power
* front seats (p. 189)