Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 198

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
||
CAUTION
The seat cushion of the integrated child
restraint* must be in the stowed position
before the center seat backrest can be folded
down.
The armrest* in the center seat must be
raised before the seat backrest is folded
down.
NOTE
The front seats may need to be pushed for-
ward and/or the backrest adjusted so that the
rear seat backrests can be fully lowered.
The rear seats may also need to be moved
rearward.
The seats in the second row must be in the
upright position before they can be folded
down completely. They should not be folded
down when they are tilted forward to access
the third row of seats.
196
Center seat
To fold down the backrest:
1. Push down the head restraint manually.
2. Pull the strap on the right side of the center
seat.
3. Fold the backrest down until it locks into
position. The seat cushion will move down-
ward/forward when the backrest is folded
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 position.
3. Adjust the head restraint if necessary.
Outboard seats
To fold down the backrest:
NOTE
When folding down a second row seat back-
rest, always start from the seat's normal
upright position. Do not use the handle for
folding down the seat when the seat is in 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.
* Option/accessory.