2021 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY Owners Manual

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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 carefully forward and upward over thehooks.
> The cover will retract until it stops in
the partially retracted position.
Returning to the fully open position from the partially 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 fullyopen position. In vehicles equipped with the automatic cargo compartment cover
*, the cover will retract
from the fully open position to the partially retracted position every time the tailgate isopened, and will return to the fully open posi-tion when the tailgate is closed. The cover willdetect if anything obstructs its movement andautomatically retract.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of injury when opening and closing the electrically operated * 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 position to help prevent it fromcoming into contact with the object.
NOTE
Automatic operation of the cargo compart- ment cover may not be possible at lowpassenger 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 fromthe grooves. 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. Liftthe handle and pull it rearward to releasethe cover's attaching pins from thegrooves. Let the cover retract.
2. Let the cover retract with its attaching pins above the side panels until it stops inthe fully retracted position.
Keep in mind that a retracted cover couldreduce rearward visibility.
Related information
Installing and removing the cargo com- partment 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 thrownforward into the passenger compartmentduring hard braking.
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 vehi-cle is moving. Heavy braking or a collisioncould lead to serious injury.
Installation
CAUTION
The steel cargo grid may only be used in the rear position (behind the rear seat)described here.
Before installing the steel grid, the existing plastic ceiling mounting consoles must bereplaced with steel consoles. Volvo recom-mends that the ceiling consoles are onlyreplaced by an authorized Volvo workshop orretailer.
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests.
2. Make sure that the steel grid is facing the right direction. Lift the grid into the vehicle through one of the rear doors. 3.
Position the grid's attachment points in the ceiling consoles. The next step will be easier if two people hold the steel grid in the right position.

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Screw the provided screw into place using the provided 6 mm Allen wrench. Repeaton the other side. Recommended torque:20 Nm (15 ft-lb).
> Check to make sure the steel grid is
securely in place.
5. Return the backrest to the upright posi- tion.
For more information on necessary tools and procedures for installing/removing, see the assembly instructions 3
provided with the steel
grid.
CAUTION
The steel cargo grid cannot be folded up or down when a cargo compartment cover ismounted.
Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 570)
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 572)
Installing and removing the cargo net
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The cargo net helps prevent objects in the cargo compartment from entering the pas-senger compartment in the event of a suddenstop or hard braking.
The cargo net is attached at four points.
For safety reasons, the cargo net must always be mounted and secured according to the fol-lowing description. The net is made of strong nylon weave and can be attached in two different locations inthe vehicle:
Rear mounting - behind the rear seats.
Front mounting - behind the front seats.
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Assembly instructions no. 31659257.

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WARNING
Objects in the cargo compartment must always be securely anchored, even with acorrectly installed cargo net.
Installing the cargo net
Rear mounting
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests tomake mounting easier.
2. Guide the ends of the cargo net's cassette over the load anchoring eyelets in the side panel recesses. Press the ends of the cas-sette into place on each side. Make surethe cassette is securely in place.
3. Pull up the net. 4. Insert one of the net's upper attachments
into the corresponding rear ceiling bracketand press it as far forward into the bracketas possible.
5. Press the other attachment into the rear ceiling bracket on the opposite side andpress it as far forward into the bracket aspossible.
Front mounting
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests.
2. Align the cassette's mounting rails abovethe mounting brackets on the backrest.
3. Press the cassette into the mounting brackets.
4. Pull up the net. 5. Insert one of the net's upper attachments
into the corresponding front ceiling bracket and press it as far forward into thebracket as possible.
6. Press the other attachment into the rear ceiling bracket on the opposite side andpress it as far forward into the bracket aspossible.
Removing the cargo net1. Remove the cargo net from the ceilingbrackets by pressing the hook attach-ments rearward. Let the net retract intothe cassette.

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Rear mounting: Press the button on each side of the cas- sette to release the ends from the loadanchoring eyelets. Lift out the net. Front mounting:Slide the cassette off of the mounting brackets and lift then net out.
Related information

Loading recommendations (p. 570)
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 572)

M A I N T E N A N C E A N D S E R V I C E

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Volvo's service program To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as possible, follow the Volvo service schedulespecified in the Warranty and MaintenanceRecords Information booklet.
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas- senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-oxide, phthalates, and lead, which areknown to the State of California to causecancer and birth defects or other reproduc-tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoidbreathing exhaust, do not idle the engineexcept as necessary, service your vehicle ina well ventilated area and wear gloves orwash your hands frequently when servicingyour vehicle. For more information go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Volvo recommends having an authorized Volvo workshop perform service and mainte-nance. Volvo workshops have the staff, serviceliterature and special tools that can providethe highest quality of service.
CAUTION
To ensure the Volvo warranty is not invali- dated, check and follow the Warranty andService Records Information booklet.
IntroductionThe maintenance services contain several checks that require special instruments andtools and therefore must be performed by aqualified technician. To keep your Volvo in topcondition, specify time-tested and provenGenuine Volvo Parts and Accessories.
The Federal Clean Air Act - U.S.
The Federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle manufacturers to furnish written instructionsto the ultimate purchaser to assure the properservicing and function of the components thatcontrol emissions. These services, which arelisted in the "Warranty and Service RecordsInformation" booklet, are not covered by thewarranty. You will be required to pay for laborand material used.
Maintenance
Your Volvo passed several major inspections before it was delivered to you, in accordancewith Volvo specifications. The maintenanceprocedures outlined in the Warranty and Serv-ice Records Information booklet, many ofwhich will positively affect your vehicle's emis-sions, should be performed as indicated. It isrecommended that receipts for vehicle emis-sion maintenance be retained in case ques-tions arise concerning maintenance. Inspec-tion and maintenance should also be per-formed anytime a malfunction is observed orsuspected.
Applicable warranties - U.S./Canada
In accordance with applicable U.S. and Cana- dian regulations, the following list of warran-ties is provided. New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty
Emission Design and Defect Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
These are federal warranties; other warrantiesare provided as required by state/provinciallaw. Refer to your separate Warranty andService Records Information booklet fordetailed information concerning each of thewarranties.