Folding the second row backrests
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.
Important
Note
The front seats may need to be pushed forward 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.
Center seat2
![P5-1507-2nd seat row- Folding center seat with strap](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img91d99883d55746ccc0a801527ab3dc83_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
To fold down the backrest:
To return the backrest to the upright position:
Outboard seats3
![P5-1817-XC90+XC90H-2nd seat row-Folding outer seat](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img7ef694fd5abed3c3c0a80152151c63ff_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
To fold down the backrest:
Note
When folding down a second row seat backrest, 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.
Warning
To return the backrest to the upright position:
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.