Loading, storage and passenger compartment

Using the glove compartment

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The glove compartment is located on the passenger side. The glove compartment can be used to store the Owner's Manual, maps, etc. There is also room for a pen and a card holder.

Volvo XC90. Using the glove compartment

The glove compartment is opened by pressing the opening button in the center console.

Locking and unlocking the glove compartment

The glove compartment can be locked ("private locking") when the vehicle is left at a workshop, hotel, etc. When private locking is activated, the tailgate is also locked.

Using the glove compartment as a cooled compartment*

The glove compartment can be used to cool e.g. drinks or food. Cooling is possible when the climate system is active (i.e. when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is running).

Volvo XC90. Using the glove compartment

The illustration is general; design may vary.

Volvo XC90. Using the glove compartment Activate cooling.

Volvo XC90. Using the glove compartment Deactivate cooling.

  • Activate or deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward the passenger compartment/glove compartment.

* Option/accessory.

Test yourself

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