XC90 auto unlock and folding middle row of seats

lordlichfield · Dec 21st, 2009, 09:48

A couple of quickies for the XC90 oracles:

What is the procedure for folding down the middle row of seats? I've checked the manual but to me it seems none too clear.

Is there a way of programming auto-unlock on the central locking? (I have set it to lock automatically when driving off but it would be useful to auto-unlock when the ignition is switched off for example).

Volvopaws · Dec 22nd, 2009, 18:04

Next to the headrest is a tab - pull that and it allows the headrest to fold forward.
Then fold the seat forward using the handle on the side (as if you were getting into the back). It goes to about 45 degrees.
On the seat back is a lever - pull that right up and the seat back will fold flat (well, almost flat).
The middle seat folds flat straight away by simply pulling the lever on the back.

lordlichfield · Dec 23rd, 2009, 11:16

Many thanks VP - for a moment I was wondering whether anyone was going to respond after over 100 views.

chrisnjulie · Dec 23rd, 2009, 11:26

I haven't found a way of auto-unlocking as yet, which means you have to remember to push the button on the drivers door armrest to unlock, if you want to open any doors or boot from outside. They will open ok from inside though, for passengers to get out. I've forgotten a number of times and gone to open the boot, to find it locked and nearly breaking a finger or two.

Tups74 · Dec 23rd, 2009, 15:09

I had my first XC90 (MY05) programmed at the dealers for the auto door locking (cost about £35 for the software download), but I’ve not bothered to get my new XC 90 (MY06) done.

I just use the door lock button on the driver’s door window controls (looks like a key), this locks all of the doors and if someone opens a door from the inside when the engine is running only that door unlocks, turn the engine off and all of the doors unlock.

Dec 21st, 2009, 09:48	#1
lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	XC90 auto unlock and folding middle row of seats A couple of quickies for the XC90 oracles: What is the procedure for folding down the middle row of seats? I've checked the manual but to me it seems none too clear. Is there a way of programming auto-unlock on the central locking? (I have set it to lock automatically when driving off but it would be useful to auto-unlock when the ignition is switched off for example).

Dec 23rd, 2009, 11:26	#4
chrisnjulie Volvo & Victory owner Last Online: May 16th, 2014 10:29 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mid Welsh border View Photos By: chrisnjulie	I haven't found a way of auto-unlocking as yet, which means you have to remember to push the button on the drivers door armrest to unlock, if you want to open any doors or boot from outside. They will open ok from inside though, for passengers to get out. I've forgotten a number of times and gone to open the boot, to find it locked and nearly breaking a finger or two. __________________ VOC Member No 23700 Better to be over the hill than under it Current - 2006 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, 2007 C70 2.0D Sport Past - 480 1.7, V40 1.8

Dec 22nd, 2009, 18:04	#2
Volvopaws New Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2010 22:45 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester	Next to the headrest is a tab - pull that and it allows the headrest to fold forward. Then fold the seat forward using the handle on the side (as if you were getting into the back). It goes to about 45 degrees. On the seat back is a lever - pull that right up and the seat back will fold flat (well, almost flat). The middle seat folds flat straight away by simply pulling the lever on the back.

Dec 23rd, 2009, 11:16	#3
lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	Many thanks VP - for a moment I was wondering whether anyone was going to respond after over 100 views.

Dec 23rd, 2009, 15:09	#5
Tups74 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 14:31 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Portsmouth View Photos By: Tups74	I had my first XC90 (MY05) programmed at the dealers for the auto door locking (cost about £35 for the software download), but I’ve not bothered to get my new XC 90 (MY06) done. I just use the door lock button on the driver’s door window controls (looks like a key), this locks all of the doors and if someone opens a door from the inside when the engine is running only that door unlocks, turn the engine off and all of the doors unlock.

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