Rear Seat Entertainment System
This information does not apply to roof mounted systems.
Rear seat entertainment systems are available in a number of different generations. The generations have different designs and are equipped with different functions. This section describes the easiest method to identify which generation of system is installed in the vehicle.
The table below shows which generations are available for each model and model year. This is followed by the most distinct differences between the generations.
The information in the table only applies to factory installed systems. To identify a retrofitted accessory system, see each generation below.
| Model | Model year | Remarks | Generation |
| S80 (-06) | 2002-2005 | For chassis number: 257332-431446 | 3.1 |
| 2005-2006 | For chassis number: 431447-446475 | 3.2 | |
| XC90 | 2005-2006 | For chassis number: 137372-258728 | 3.2 |
| 2006-2007 | For chassis number: 258729-371137 | 4.1 | |
| 2007-2008 | For chassis number: 371138-* | 4.2 | |
| 2009- | 4.3 | ||
| V70 (00-08) | 2006-2008 | 4.1 | |
| V70XC (01-)/XC70 (-07) | 2006-2007 | 4.1 | |
| S80 (07-) | 2007-2008 | 4.2 | |
| 2009- | 4.3 | ||
| V70 (08-)/XC70 (08-) | 2008 | 4.2 | |
| 2009- | 4.3 |
* Until model year 2008 changed to model year 2009.
Generation 3.1
Equipped with a remote control that has 29 buttons.
Has two 7" screens.
When replacing the Rear seat entertainment module (RSE) the remote control must also be replaced. The new remote control, which must be used, is generation 3.2. The chassis number as set out above must now be used to distinguish the systems.
Generation 3.2
Equipped with a remote control that has 16 buttons.
Has two 7" screens.
Generation 4.1
Is equipped a remote-control that has 22 buttons of which one button is red and 21 are white.
In addition, there are two sockets for headphones on the AUX panel. One socket for the left-hand screen and one socket for the right-hand screen.
Has two 7" screens.
Generation 4.2
Is equipped a remote-control that has 22 buttons of which one button is red and 21 are white.
Has two 7" screens.
Generation 4.3
Equipped with a remote control that has 17 buttons.
If the system is equipped with a TV (DVB-T) the remote control has 29 buttons. In addition, there is a visible card slot for a subscription/program card on the TV receiver.
The TV receiver is installed in the cargo compartment, in XC90 on the right-hand side under the cover above the wheel housing.
In XC70 (08-) it is installed in the storage compartment below the cargo compartment floor.
Has two 8" screens.