2023 Volvo XC60 / XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Rear seat
Rear seat
Adjusting the head restraints in the rear seat
Adjust the head restraint for the centre seat
The centre seat’s head restraint must be adjusted according to the passenger’s height so that, if possible, the whole of the back of the head is covered. Slide it up manually as required.
To lower the head restraint, the button (see illustration) must be depressed while the restraint is carefully moved down.
The centre seat head restraint must be in its lowest position when the centre seat is not used. When the centre seat is used, the head restraint must be correctly adjusted to the height of the passenger so that it covers the whole of the back of the head if possible.
Fold down the rear seat’s outer head restraints via the centre display
(Option/accessor)The outer head restraints can be retracted via the centre display. Lowering the head restraint is possible when the car is in Passive usage mode.
- Press
in the centre display. - Press Controls
- Select the desired setting under the Headrest fold.
Move the head restraint back manually until a click is heard.
Do not lower the outer head restraints if there are passengers in any of the outer rear seats.
The head restraint must be in a locked position after being folded up.
Fold down the rear seat’s outer head restraints using handles
For cars with electronically controlled head restraint folding,(Option/accessory) the outer head restraints can be folded using handles on the top of the seat, see figure 1. Note that this method also folds the backrests. If only the head restraints shall be folded, e.g. to improve visibility, it can be performed from the centre display instead.(Option/accessor)
For cars without electronic folding, the outer head restraints are folded manually using the inner control on the upper side of the seat; see figure 2.
Lowering the backrests in the rear seat
Warning
- Adjust the seat and fix it before driving away. Take care when adjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or careless adjustment can lead to trapping injuries.
- When loading long objects, they must always be strapped in securely to avoid injury and damage during sudden braking.
- Always switch off the car and apply the parking brake when loading and unloading the car.
- For cars with an automatic gearbox, set the gear selector in P to prevent it from being moved by mistake.
There must be no objects on the rear seat when the backrest is to be folded down. The seat belts must not be connected either. Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the rear seat upholstery.
The seat cushion on the integrated child seat (Option/accessor) must be in the lowered position before lowering the rear seat backrest. The armrest (Option/accessory) for the centre seat must be raised before lowering the seat. The through-load hatch in the rear seat must be closed before lowering.
The front seats may need to be pushed forwards, and the backrests adjusted upwards, in order that the rear backrests can be fully folded forward.
Lowering the backrest
To facilitate the folding of the rear seat, the car must be stationary and at least one rear door open.
Ensure that there are no occupants or objects in the rear seat.
Lower the centre seat’s head restraint manually.- .
Pull up the backrest’s locking handle 
while folding the backrest forward at the same time. The locking handle for the head restraints is pulled up automatically when the backrest is folded. A red indicator on the lock catch 
shows that the backrest is no longer locked in place.
Note
When the backrests are lowered, the head restraints can accommodate the seat cushion of the seat being lowered. Adjust the head restraints on the folded seat to avoid material damage. - The backrest disengages from the lock and needs to be lowered manually to the horizontal position.
Raising the backrest
Raising the backrest to an upright position is carried out manually:
- Move the backrest up/back.
- Press the backrest until the lock engages.
- Raise the head restraints manually.
- If necessary, raise the centre seat’s head restraint.
Check that the backrests and head restraints in the rear seat are locked properly after being folded up The head restraints of the outer seats must always be raised when there are passengers on any of the rear seats.
Through-load hatch in the rear seat
The figure is schematic – parts may vary depending on car model.- In the cargo area, grip the hatch’s handle and fold down the hatch.
- Fold forward the armrest in the rear seat.