Opening/closing the hood

Opening/closing the hood  - Hood/tailgate - Instruments and controls - Volvo XC90 Owners Manual - Volvo XC90

Opening the hood

Opening the hood

1. Pull the lever located under the left side of the dashboard to release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood and lift.

To close the hood, place your hand on it and press down until the hood locks in the closed position.

WARNING
• Do not grasp the ribs in the grille when closing the hood. If your fingers protrude through the grille, they could be injured on components in the engine compartment as the grille closes. We recommend pressing down on the hood to close it.
• Check that the hood locks properly when closed!

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