Hiya! I have a 2017 XC60 T5 with power/heated seats. I've found instructions online for folding the front passenger backrest forward (to make it flat; useful for long loads) and also instructions for folding the whole seat forward, but it appears those are for manual seats. It is possible to fold either just the backrest, or even better, the entire front passenger seat, forward?

I use the car (purchased last year) for everyday stuff and car camping. I would prefer to leave all the seats in the vehicle, but would really like to have the bit of extra space folding either the backrest or the whole front passenger seat forward would provide for an upcoming trip.

 

From page 82 of your owners manual found here https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/manua...017/model/XC60

 

Thanks! Yes, I'd seen that. Using the power controls brings the seat back forward a bit from vertical but nowhere near flat, so I guess there's no hope for more room via that method. I was hoping to avoid removing the seat.

 

If you remove the seat you might/will create a SRS code. Those usually require a compatible scan tool or VIDA to erase once you put the seat back in.

 

Have you checked the seat back for the seat back catches? If they are there then the seat back will fold forward and flat.