Seats and steering wheel for Your Volvo Xc90 SUV 2020

Manual front seats

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The front seats can be adjusted in a number

of different ways to help enhance your seat-

ing comfort.

Change the backrest tilt by turning the

knob on the backrest.

WARNING

Do not adjust the seat while driving.

The seat should be adjusted so that the

brake pedal can be depressed fully. In

addition, position the seat as far rear-

ward as comfort and control allow.

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Check that the seat is securely locked

into position after adjusting.

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Raise/lower the front edge of the seat

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cushion* by moving the control up/down.¹

Change the length of the seat cushion* by

pulling up the lever and moving the cush-

ion forward/backward.

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Move the seat forward/backing by lifting

the handle and moving the seat to a suita-

ble distance from the steering wheel and

pedals. Check to make sure the seat is

securely locked into place after its setting

has been changed.

Adjust lumbar support* by pressing the

button up/down/forward/rearward².

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Only applies to the driver's seat.

Applies for four-way lumbar support*. Two-way lumbar support* is adjusted forward/rearward.

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Power* front seats

Adjusting the power* front seats

The front seats can be adjusted in a number

of different ways to help enhance your seat-

ing comfort. The power seat can be moved

forward/backward and up/down. The height

and length* of the seat cushion and the tilt of

the backrest can be adjusted. Lumbar sup-

port* can be adjusted up, down, forward and

backward³.

The seats can be adjusted when the engine is

running and for a certain period of time after

the door has been unlocked without the

engine running. They can also be adjusted for

a short period after the engine is turned off.

Set the desired seating position using the

controls on the front seat cushion. To set the

convenience functions, turn the multifunction

control⁴upward/downward.

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The power seats have an overload protec-

tor that is triggered if a seat is blocked by

any object. If this occurs, remove the

object and attempt to adjust the seat

again.

The illustration shows the controls in a vehicle with

four-way lumbar support*. Vehicles with two-way

lumbar support* do not have the rotary multifunction

control.

In vehicles with four-way lumbar support*,

turn the multifunction control⁴up/down to

set the convenience functions. In vehicles

with two-way lumbar support*, use the

round button to adjust the lumbar support

forward/rearward.

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Raise/lower the front edge of the seat

cushion by moving the control up/down.

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Applies for four-way lumbar support*. Two-way lumbar support* is adjusted forward/rearward.

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Raise/lower the seat by moving the con-

trol up/down.

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Storing positions for seats, mirrors

and head-up display*

Move the seat forward/rearward by mov-

ing the control forward/rearward.

Adjustment settings for the power* seat, door

mirrors and head-up display* can be stored in

the memory buttons.

Three different positions for the power* seat,

door mirrors and head-up display* can be

stored using the memory buttons. The buttons

are located on the inside of either one or both*

front doors.

Change the backrest tilt by moving the

control forward/backward.

Only one movement (forward/rearward/up/

down) can be performed at a time.

The front seat backrests cannot be folded

down completely.

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Memory button.

Memory button.

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Memory button.

Button M for storing a setting.

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Not available in vehicles with two-way lumbar support*.

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Storing positions

1. Adjust the seat, door mirrors and head-up

display to the desired position.

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Using stored positions for seats,

mirrors and head-up display*

If the positions for the power* seat, door mir-

rors and head-up display* have been stored,

they can be activated using the memory but-

tons.

2. Press and hold the M button. The indica-

tor light in the button will illuminate.

3. Within three seconds, press and hold the

Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 173)

1, 2 or 3 button.

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Using a stored position

> When the position has been stored in

the memory button, an audio signal will

sound and the indicator light in the M

button will go out.

Head-up display settings* (p. 145)

If none of the memory buttons are pressed

within three seconds, the M button will go out

and no position will be stored.

The seats, door mirrors or head-up display

must be readjusted before a new memory

position can be set.

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A stored position can be used with the front

door open or closed:

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Front door open

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Briefly press one of the memory buttons

(1-3). The power seats, door mirrors and

head-up display will move and stop at the

positions stored in that button.

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Front door closed

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Front seat massage* settings

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Press and hold one of the memory buttons

(1-3) until the seat, door mirrors and head-

up display stop in the positions stored in

that memory button.

The settings for the multifunctional seats can

be adjusted using either the mutifunction

control on the side of the seat or the center

display. The adjustment settings are shown in

the center display.

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If the memory button is released, the seat,

door mirrors and head-up display will stop

moving.

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WARNING

This list point needs to be translated

exactly to: "Because the driver's seat

can be adjusted with the ignition off,

children should never be left unatten-

ded in the vehicle.

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Movement of the seat can be STOP-

PED at any time by pressing any but-

ton on the power seat control panel.

Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 173)

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Head-up display settings* (p. 145)

Multifunction control, located on the side of the seat

cushion.

Do not adjust the seat while driving.

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Massage settings

The following massage settings are available:

The seat should be adjusted so that the

brake pedal can be depressed fully. In

addition, position the seat as far rear-

ward as comfort and control allow.

On/Off: Select On/Off to turn on/off the

massage function.

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The seat rails on the floor must not be

obstructed in any way when the seat is

in motion.

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Programs 1-5: There are 5 preset mas-

sage programs. Select Swell, Tread,

Advanced, Lumbar or Shoulder.

Intensity: Select Low, Normal or High.

Speed: Select Slow, Normal or Fast.

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2.

Select Massage in the seat settings view.

Restarting the massage function

The massage function turns off automatically

after 20 minutes. The function is reactivated

manually.

Adjusting front seat massage

settings*

3. Select massage settings by tapping the

center display or by moving the cursor up/

down using the multifunction control's

The settings for the multifunctional seats can

be adjusted using either the mutifunction

control on the seat or the center display. The

adjustment settings are shown in the center

display.

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Tap Restart, which is displayed in the

center display, to restart the selected mas-

sage program.

upper /lower

buttons. Change a set-

ting in the selected function by tapping

the arrows on the center display or by

> The massage program will restart. If no

selection is made, the message will be

stored in Top view.

using the multifunction control's front

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Adjusting front seat massage settings

The front seat backrests have a massage func-

tion. Air-filled cushions provide the massaging

action and a number of settings are available.

rear

buttons.

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The massage function can only be activated

when the engine is running.

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1. Activate the multifunction control by turn-

ing the control

upward/downward. The

seat settings view will appear in the center

display.

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2.

Select Cushion extension in the seat set-

tings view.

Adjusting* front seat cushion

length

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Depending on the selected equipment level,

the length of the seat cushion can either be

adjusted using the multifunction control* on

the side of the seat cushion, or manually

adjusted using the control on the front of the

seat cushion.

Push in the front part of the four-way

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button

Press the rear part of the four-way but-

ton to shorten the seat cushion.

to extend the seat cushion.

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Manually adjusting seat cushion

length

Adjusting seat cushion length using

the multifunction control

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Control for adjusting seat cushion.

The multifunction control, located on the side of the

seat cushion.

Grasp the

handle on the front of the

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seat and pull upward.

1. Activate the multifunction control by turn-

2. Adjust the length of the seat cushion.

ing the control

upward/downward. The

seat settings view will appear in the center

display.

3. Release the handle and make sure the

seat cushion locks into position.

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2.

Select Side bolsters in the seat settings

view.

Adjusting front seat side bolster

settings*

Adjusting front seat lumbar

support*

Enhance comfort in the front seat by adjust-

ing the sides of the backrest.

Use the control on the side of the seat cush-

ion to adjust the lumbar support.

Press the front part of the four-way but-

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ton to increase side bolster support

Press the rear part of the four-way but-

ton to decrease side bolster support

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Multifunction control, located on the side of the seat

cushion.

Multifunction control, in vehicles with four-way lum-

bar support*.

The side bolsters in the front seat backrests

can be inflated/deflated to adjust the amount

of support provided. The settings for the multi-

functional seats can be adjusted using either

the mutifunction control on the seat or the

center display. The adjustment settings are

shown in the center display.

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To adjust the side bolsters:

1. Activate the multifunction control by turn-

ing it upward/downward . The seat set-

tings view will appear in the center dis-

play.

Control in vehicles with two-way lumbar support*.

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function control in vehicles with four-way lum-

bar support*, or the round button in vehicles

with two-way lumbar support*. The control is

located on the side of the seat cushion.

Depending on the selected equipment level,

the lumbar support can be adjusted forward/

rearward and up/down (four-way lumbar sup-

port) or forward/backward (two-way lumbar

support).

Select Lumbar in the seat settings view.

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2.

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Press the round button up /down

to move the lumbar support upward/

downward.

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Press the front part

increase lumbar support.

of the button to

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Press the rear part

of the button to

decrease lumbar support.

Adjusting lumbar support in vehicles

with two-way lumbar support

Adjusting lumbar support in vehicles

with four-way lumbar support

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Press the front part

to increase lumbar support.

of the round button

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1. Activate the multifunction control by turn-

ing the control

upward/downward. The

seat settings view will appear in the center

display.

Press the rear part

to decrease lumbar support.

of the round button

2.

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Adjusting the passenger seat from

the driver's seat*

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The front passenger seat can be adjusted

from the driver's seat.

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Activating the function

The function is activated via the function view

in the center display:

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Tap the Adjust Passenger

Seat button to activate.

Move the passenger seat forward/rear-

ward by moving the control forward/rear-

ward.

Adjust passenger seat

Change the backrest tilt of the passenger

seat by moving the control forward/back-

ward.

The driver must adjust the passenger seat

within 10 seconds of activating the function. If

no adjustment is made within this time, the

function will be deactivated.

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The driver adjusts the passenger seat using

the controls on the driver's seat:

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Folding the second row backrests

NOTE

The second row of seats has three individual

seating positions⁵. The backrests can be

folded down separately.

When the backrest is folded down, make

sure there are no objects in the rear seat,

and the seat belts are not buckled. Other-

wise there is a risk of damage to the

upholstery.

The front seats may need to be pushed for-

ward and/or the backrest adjusted so that

the rear seat backrests can be fully low-

ered.

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.

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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.

The seat cushion of the integrated child

restraint* must be in the stowed position

before the center seat backrest can be

folded down.

Long objects must always be securely

tied down to help prevent injury or

damage in the event of sudden brak-

ing.

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The armrest* in the center seat must be

raised before the seat backrest is folded

down.

Center seat⁶

Always turn off the engine and apply

the parking brake when loading or

unloading the vehicle.

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Put the gear selector in P to help pre-

vent the gear selector from being inad-

vertently moved.

To fold down the backrest:

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Six-seat vehicles have two seats in the second row of seats.

In vehicles with three, four or six seats, there is no center seat.

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1. Push down the head restraint manually.

To fold down the backrest:

1. Pull up and hold the handle on the side of

the seat while the backrest is being folded

up.

2. Pull the strap on the right side of the cen-

ter seat.

NOTE

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.

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.

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.

3. Press the backrest until it locks into posi-

tion.

1. Pull up and hold the handle on the side of

the seat while the backrest is being folded

down.

2. Fold up the backrest and release the strap.

Push the backrest until it locks into posi-

tion.

4. Push up the head restraint manually.

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.

WARNING

3. Adjust the head restraint if necessary.

Make sure that the rear seat backrest and

head restraint are locked securely in place

after the seat is folded up.

Outboard seats⁷

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.

> 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

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*.

WARNING

Make sure the backrest is securely locked

into position after it is folded down.

To return the backrest to the upright position:

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Adjusting the second row head

restraints

Adjust the center head restraint in the rear

seat to the seat occupant's height⁸. Fold

down the outboard head restraints* to

improve rear visibility.

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Adjusting the center head restraint

To lower the restraint, press and hold the but-

ton (located between the backrest and the

head restraint, see illustration) while carefully

lowering the head restraint.

WARNING

The center seat head restraint must be in

its lowest position when the seat is not

occupied. When the center seat is occu-

pied, the head restraint must be correctly

adjusted to the passenger's height, cover-

ing the entire back of the head if possible.

The center head restraint should be adjusted

to suit the passenger's height. The entire back

of the head should be covered if possible.

Manually move the restraint up or down as

needed.

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Electrically folding down the rear

seat's outboard head restraints*

Moving the second row seats

WARNING

forward/rearward*

Do not lower the head restraint if there are

passengers in any of the rear seats.

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 for

passengers in the second and third rows. The

second row seats cannot be moved forward

or backward in 5-seat models.

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 up

when there are passengers in the third row

of seats*.

The outer head restraints can be folded via the

center display's function view. The head

restraint can be folded down when the vehicle

is in ignition mode 0.

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Tap the Headrest Fold but-

ton to activate/deactivate

folding.

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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.

Manually push the head restraint until it clicks

into position.

Check to make sure the seat is securely

locked into place after its position has been

changed.

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Lift the handle under the seat.

Adjusting the second row backrest

tilt

Backrest tilt can be adjusted separately for

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.

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Move the seat forward or backward to the

desired position.

each seat in the second row.

3. Release the handle and press the seat

until it locks into position.

Center seat⁹

Check to make sure the seat is securely

locked into place after its position has been

changed.

Long objects must always be securely

tied down to help prevent injury or

damage in the event of sudden brak-

ing.

Related information

Always turn off the engine and apply

the parking brake when loading or

unloading the vehicle.

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Put the gear selector in P to help pre-

vent the gear selector from being inad-

vertently moved.

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1. Pull the strap on the right side of the cen-

ter seat.

Adjusting seats in a 6-seat vehicle

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 backrest

until the lock engages.

Check to make sure the seat is securely

locked into place after its position has been

changed.

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Outboard seats

Getting into and out of the third

WARNING

row of seats*

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.

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The second row of seats can be adjusted to

make it easier to get in and out of the third

row of seats*.

Long objects must always be securely

tied down to help prevent injury or

damage in the event of sudden brak-

ing.

Always turn off the engine and apply

the parking brake when loading or

unloading the vehicle.

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1. Pull the handle on the side of the seat

upward.

Put the gear selector in P to help pre-

vent the gear selector from being inad-

vertently moved.

2. Adjust backrest tilt forward/backward by

decreasing/increasing pressure on the

backrest.

The illustration is generic.

To fold down the backrest:

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3. Release the handle to lock the backrest in

its new position and press on the backrest

until the lock engages.

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1. Pull the handle on the upper side of the

right or left outboard second row seat

upward/forward.

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Check to make sure the seat is securely

locked into place after its position has been

changed.

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2. Fold the backrest down and move the

entire seat forward.

To return the seat to the upright position:

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Push the seat rearward to its end position.

The backrest should then easily return to

the correct position.

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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.

Folding the third row backrests*

The third row has two individual seats. These

can be folded down separately.

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), it

may need to be pushed forward again and

then pushed back with more force.

> 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.

To fold down the third-row seat backrests,

it may be necessary to change the posi-

tion/tilt the seats in the second row.

WARNING

To return the seat to the upright position, fold

the backrest up manually until it locks into

position. Fold up the head restraint manually.

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

Make sure that the rear seat backrest and

head restraint are locked securely in place

after the seat is folded up.

Related information

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.

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1. Pull the handle on the upper side of the

backrest upward/forward.

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Steering wheel controls and horn

Horn

The steering wheel has a horn and controls

for e.g. driver support systems and voice con-

trol.

Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 204)

The horn is located in the center of the steering

wheel.

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Steering wheel keypads and paddles*.

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Driver support system controls¹⁰

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Paddle* for manually shifting gears (auto-

matic transmission).

Controls for voice commands, adjusting

the head-up display, accessing menus and

messages, and handling phone calls.

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Adjusting the steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to various

positions.

Steering wheel adjuster lever.

1. Move the lever forward to release the

steering wheel.

The steering wheel's reach and height can be

adjusted.

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 lightly

while pulling the lever.

WARNING

Adjust the steering wheel and ensure it

locks into position before driving. Never

adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Related information

Steering wheel force can be adjusted with

speed-dependent power steering. Steering

wheel force is adjusted according to the vehi-

cle's speed to give the driver an enhanced

sense of control and stability.

Steering wheel controls and horn (p. 203)

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