Volvo XC90: Seats and steering wheel / Moving the second row seats forward/rearward
(Option/accessory)
In vehicles with 6 or 7 seats*, the seats in the second row can be moved forward
or rearward individually to help adapt legroom for passengers in the second and
third rows. The second row seats cannot be moved forward or backward in 5-seat models.¹
Adjusting seats in a 7-seat vehicle
![Volvo XC90. Moving the second row seats forward/rearward](images/moving_the_second_row_seats_forward_rearward-1607/1449/volvo_xc90_moving_the_second_row_seats_forward_rearward_508.jpg)
Lift the handle under the seat.
Move the seat forward or backward
to the desired position.
- Release the handle and press the seat until it locks into position.
Check to make sure the seat is securely locked into place after its position
has been changed.
WARNING
- Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into position before driving.
Use caution when adjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or careless adjustments could
lead to injury.
- Long objects must always be securely tied down to help prevent injury
or damage in the event of sudden braking.
- Always turn off the engine and apply the parking brake when loading
or unloading the vehicle.
- Put the gear selector in P to help prevent the gear selector
from being inadvertently moved.
Adjusting seats in a 6-seat vehicle
![Volvo XC90. Moving the second row seats forward/rearward](images/moving_the_second_row_seats_forward_rearward-1607/1449/volvo_xc90_moving_the_second_row_seats_forward_rearward_511.jpg)
Lift the handle under the seat.
Move the seat forward or backward
to the desired position.
- Release the handle and press the seat until it locks into position.
Check to make sure the seat is securely locked into place after its position
has been changed.
1 Five-seat vehicles
are only available on some markets.
* Option/accessory.
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt
Backrest tilt can be adjusted separately for each seat in the second row.
Center seat1
![Volvo XC90. Moving the second row seats forward/rearward](images/moving_the_second_row_seats_forward_rearward-1607/1449/volvo_xc90_moving_the_second_row_seats_forward_rearward_514.jpg)
- Pull the strap on the right side of the center seat.
- Adjust backrest tilt forward/backward by decreasing/increasing pressure
on the backrest.
- Release the strap to lock the backrest in its new position and press on
the backrest until the lock engages.
Check to make sure the seat is securely locked into place after its position
has been changed.
Outboard seats
![Volvo XC90. Moving the second row seats forward/rearward](images/moving_the_second_row_seats_forward_rearward-1607/1449/volvo_xc90_moving_the_second_row_seats_forward_rearward_515.jpg)
- Pull the handle on the side of the seat upward.
- Adjust backrest tilt forward/backward by decreasing/increasing pressure
on the backrest.
- Release the handle to lock the backrest in its new position and press on
the backrest until the lock engages.
Check to make sure the seat is securely locked into place after its position
has been changed.
WARNING
Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into position before driving. Use caution
when adjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or careless adjustments could lead to injury.
Long objects must always be securely tied down to help prevent injury or
damage in the event of sudden braking.
Always turn off the engine and apply the parking brake when loading or
unloading the vehicle.
Put the gear selector in P to help prevent the gear selector from
being inadvertently moved.
1 In vehicles with
four or six seats, there is no center seat.
Adjust the center seat's head restraint to suit the height of the passenger.1
Fold down the outer seats' head restraints* to improve rear visibility.
Adjusting the center head restraint
The center head restraint should be adjusted to suit the passenger's height...
(Option/accessory)
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...
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