Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 199

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 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 posi-
tion.
3. Adjust the head restraint if necessary.
7
Outboard seats
7 This illustration shows a vehicle with seven seats.
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 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.
2. Make sure that backrest and head
restraint do not come in contact with the
seat in front while the backrest is being
folded down. Fold the backrest down until
it locks into position.
> The seat cushion will move downward/
forward when the backrest is folded
down and create a flat surface. The
head restraint folds down automatically
when 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:
SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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 the
seat in front while the backrest is being
folded up. Fold up the backrest and
release 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 place
after the seat is folded up.
The head restraints at the outer seats must
always be raised when there is a passenger
in one of these spots of the rear seat.
WARNING
The head restraints on the outboard sec-
ond-row seats must always be folded up
when there are passengers in the third row
of seats*.
* Option/accessory.
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