2001 VOLVO Cross Country

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Cross Country

Chapter 4 - Interior

pg. 49 Interior

Front seats (electrically operated)	50
Front seats (manually operated)	52
Storage compartments	53
Storage compartment, front/Vanity mirrors	54
Rear seat and cargo area	57
Spare tire	66
Interior lighting	68

pg. 50 Front seats

Electrically operated front seats (option)

From the time the driver's door is unlocked, the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off during a 10 minute period, if the door remains opened. If the door is closed, the seat can be adjusted for 40 seconds.

1 - Power seat control panel

2 - Lumbar support

Turn the control for softer or firmer lumbar support.

Move the seat as far rearward as possible for easiest access to the lumbar support control.

Electrically operated seats with memory function *

WARNING!
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the car.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
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 rearward as comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.

Three seat positions can be programmed. To program a seat position:

1 Adjust the seat to the desired position.

2 Hold down the MEM button.

3 While holding down the MEM button, press button 1 to program the current position of the seat.

Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way. To move the seat to a programmed position, press and hold down button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat moves to the preset position and stops.

As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the programmed position.

NOTE: The seat has an overload protector which engages if an object blocks the movement of the seat. If this happens, remove the object and wait 20 seconds before operating the seat again.

* Only the driver's seat is equipped with the memory function.

pg. 51 Front seats

Electrically operated seats - general information

Adjusting the front seats:

The passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I or II (see page 50).

Driver's seat: The driver's seat can be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I or II (see page 50). However, it can also be adjusted:

Within 40 seconds after the ignition has been switched off (even if the key has been removed from the ignition switch).

Within 40 seconds after the driver's door has been unlocked with the key or remote control and opened. The key does not have to be in the ignition switch during this period.

Remote control (central locking system)

If you lock the car and later unlock it with the same remote control and open the driver's door, the driver's seat will automatically move to the position it was in when you left the car. See page 71 for more information on this function.

Folding front seat backrest

The passenger seat backrest can be folded down to the horizontal position for carrying long loads. To fold down the backrest:

Move the seat as far rearward as possible

Adjust the backrest tilt to the most upright position

Lift the catches on the lower rear side of the backrest

Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward

Move the seat as far forward as possible

WARNING!
Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during sudden stops.

pg. 52 Front seats

Manual height adjustment - front seat
The front edges of the driver and passenger seat cushions can be adjusted to seven different settings and the rear edges to nine different settings.

Lever (A) - adjusting the front edge of the seat.

Lever (B) - adjusting the rear edge of the seat.

Manual front-rear adjustment
The seat can be moved forward or rearward by pulling up on the front-rear adjustment bar.

Check that the seat is securely locked into position after adjusting.

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 rearward as comfort and control allow.

pg. 53 Storage compartments

Ashtray (option)

To empty the ashtrays: Front seat, open the ashtray, pull out the insert. Rear seat, as above.

Cup holders

Some models are equipped with cup holders for the front and rear seat occupants. You can also use the center console's storage compartment for cassette tapes, CD's etc.

Coin compartment (option)

To remove the coin compartment: Press the middle of the compartment while pulling it straight up.

Storage compartment and armrest

Inside the armrest there is a storage compartment which you may use for different personal accessories.

The armrest's lid is twofold. To open only the upper lid: press the locking mechanism underneath the upper lid and fold the lid backwards to desired position. To open the upper and lower lid: lift the lid from underneath upwards and fold to desired position.

pg. 54 Storage compartments, front, Vanity mirrors

Cup holder

Press on the holder to open it.

Adjust the holder by pressing its arms inward.

Press the holder back in place after use. NOTE: Never use glass bottles. Also keep in mind that hot beverages can scald you.

Storage in the glove compartment

The glove compartment has storage spaces designed specifically to hold credit cards, pens, and pencils.

Vanity mirrors

Both sun visors are equipped with lighted vanity mirrors. The light comes on when the cover is opened.

pg. 55 Storage compartments, front

Pen holder on the center console

The side panel on the passenger side of your car has an opening for various accessories. You must pry off its cover before you can use it. You can fit a hook for a handbag, waste bin, tray for personal effects etc. Consult your Volvo retailer.

Coat hanger

Use the coat hanger for clothes of normal weight.

pg. 56 Waste bin, Folding Table in rear seat

Waste bin / bottle holder in rear seat

To change the waste bag:

Open the holder.

Using both hands, press out the lower part of the holder.

Fit the bag around the lower part. Press the lower part back onto the upper part.

Empty the bag as necessary.

Waste bin, bottle holder in rear seat

The waste bin can also be used as a holder for larger bottles, containers etc.

NOTE: For safety's sake, never use glass bottles anywhere in the car.

Folding Table (option)

Pull the tab and fold the table section forward.

Fold the armrest in the backrest forward. Fold out the table so that it rests on the armrest. Press to release the cup holder. You do not have to fold the backrest forward, if you only want to use the cup holder.

To close: Fold the table section upward into place. Fold the arm under the table inward being careful not to pinch your hand. Pull the handle and fold the table section back into place.

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