2007 VOLVO XC70 AUX

2007 Volvo XC70
Cargo area lighting
An extra roof lamp is fitted at the end of the cargo area.
Auxiliary 12 Volt socket in cargo area (option)
Fold down the cover when you want to use the electric socket.
NOTE: The socket is live whether the ignition is switched on or off. Using th\
e socket without the
engine running can drain your vehicle's battery.
pg. 102 Interior
Cargo area
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Securing cargo
As a safety precaution, your vehicle is equipped with four eyelets in th\
e cargo space to which straps can
be attached to secure luggage.
WARNING!
l The eyelets for securing cargo are not to be used as passenger restraint\
s or as anchorages for child
restraints.
l Unless the vehicle is equipped with an optional Volvo auxiliary seat for\
children, passengers
should not ride in the rear cargo area.
Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such\
as the number of passengers,
the amount of cargo, the weight of any accessories that may be installed\
, etc. See the section "Vehicle
loading" in the chapter "Wheels and tires" for more detailed information\
.
l Remember that a 44 lbs object produces a force of 2,200 lbs in a head-on\
collision at 30 mph.
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l Load the cargo against the backrest.
l Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
l Load wide cargo on either side of the rear seat split.
l If no one is sitting in the rear seat, reinforce the backrest by fasteni\
ng the rear seat belts.
l Never load cargo above the backrest without a cargo net.
CAUTION!
If an auxiliary seat is installed in the vehicle, it should be stowed be\
fore loading cargo. The auxiliary
seat is not designed to carry or restrain cargo.
WARNING!
When the rear seat backrest(s) are folded down, the vehicle should not\
be loaded to a level higher
than 2 in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear passenger door wind\
ows. Objects placed higher
than this level could impede the function of the inflatable curtain.
pg. 103 Interior
Cargo area
Cargo area cover (option or accessory)1
Withdraw the cargo area cover, pull it over the luggage compartment and \
hook it in the holes in the rear
cargo area pillars.
Removing the cargo area cover:
- Press the end pieces of the cargo area cover inward, pull up and remov\
e.
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- To fit in place: Press the end pieces of the cargo area cover down int\
o the holders.
NOTE: The cargo area cover must be removed before the optional auxiliary seat\
in the cargo area (see
page 76) is used.
1. Not available on models equipped with the optional cargo area auxilia\
ry child seat.
pg. 104 Interior
Cargo area
Steel grid (accessory)
To remove the steel grid:
- Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.
- Press and turn the knobs on opposite ends of the steel grid with a tor\
x screwdriver until the marks on
the knobs are aligned with red dots (1 in the inset illustration above)\
.
- The steel grid is spring loaded. Push the grid toward the left (drive\
r's) side of the vehicle to release it
from the retaining bracket on the opposite side. Keep the grid straight \
when performing this step so that
it does not become wedged in place.
- Pull the opposite end of the grid out the retaining bracket.
WARNING!
When the steel grid is installed, make sure that the marks on the knobs \
are aligned with the green dots
(2 in the inset illustration in the left column), which indicates that\
the grid is locked in place.
To install the steel grid, perform the steps in the reverse order.
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Nylon cargo net (accessory)
The Volvo XC70 can be equipped with a cargo net made of strong nylon fab\
ric that can be installed with
the rear seat backrests in the upright position or folded down.
The upper and lower rods of the cargo net are hinged. If the cargo net i\
s folded, fold the rods until they
are straight and lock in position.

- Insert the end of the upper rod in the bracket (A,) near the ceiling\
liner in the cargo area if the rear seat
backrests are up or in the brackets above the rear passenger doors if th\
e backrests are folded down.
- Insert the opposite side of the rod in the upper bracket on the opposi\
te side.
- Attach the lower straps to the eyelets on opposite sides of the rear c\
argo area (B) if the rear seat
backrest is upright, or to the eyelets near the base of the rear seat, (\
F) if the backrest sections are folded
down and the upper rod has been attached to the forward brackets. Adjust\
the straps to pull the net taut.
Folding and storing the cargo net
The cargo net can be folded and stored under the floor of the cargo area\
on vehicles not equipped with
the optional auxiliary rear-facing child seat or the optional bass speak\
er.
Press the buttons (D) on the hinges (C)at the center of the upper an\
d lower rods. This releases the hinges
so that the net can be folded.
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CAUTION!
If the net is installed in the forward position and the rear seat cushio\
ns are folded forward, the net
should be positioned so that it is in front of the rear seat cushions bu\
t behind the front seat backrests
(E).
The eyelets on the floor of the vehicle under the front seats must not b\
e used to secure the lower
straps of the cargo net. If these eyelets are used and the front seats a\
re moved back, the cargo net or
upper brackets may be damaged.
pg. 107 Interior
Cargo area
WARNING!
l The nylon cargo net must not be used when the optional rear-facing auxil\
iary child seat in the
cargo area is in use.
l When not in use, the cargo net should not be stored unattached in the ve\
hicle to prevent it from
being thrown forward in the event of a sudden stop etc.
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Power child safety locks (option)
To prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside:
- Turn the vehicle's ignition key to at least position 1.
- Press the button shown above.
l Indicator light in the button ON: the doors cannot be opened from the in\
side. Normal operation from
the outside.
l Indicator light in the button OFF: the doors can be opened from the insi\
de.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the optional rear-facing auxiliary child seat\
in the cargo area, the
child safety lock in the tailgate must be activated or deactivated manua\
lly.
pg. 116 Locks and alarm
Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the ve\
hicle. The following
conditions will set off the alarm:
l The hood is forced open.
l The tailgate is forced open.
l A door is forced open.
l The ignition switch is tampered with.
l If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the vehicle is eq\
uipped with the optional
movement sensor).
l The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle is equipped with the opt\
ional inclination sensor).
l The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
l The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
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l Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km).
l While the vehicle is being towed, try to keep the tow rope taut at all t\
imes.
l The vehicle should only be towed in forward direction.
CAUTION!
- Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this t\
ype of towing, as vehicles being
towed are subject to regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length \
and type of towing device,
lighting, etc.
- If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not attempt to start the vehicle \
by pushing or pulling it as this will
damage the three-way catalytic converter(s). The engine must be jump s\
tarted using an auxiliary
battery (see
page 144).
- If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets \
must not be used to secure the
vehicle on the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
pg. 143 Starting and driving
Towing
WARNING!
Remember that the power brakes and power steering will not function when\
engine is not running.
The braking and steering systems will function but the brake pedal press\
ure required is 3 - 4 times
above normal and greater steering effort must be exerted.
The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling another vehicle out of a\
ditch or for any similar
purpose involving severe strain.
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow\
truck.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/All Wheel Drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment.
If wheel lift equipment must be used, please use extreme caution to help\
avoid damage to the vehicle. In
this case, the vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on the groun\
d if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels o\
n the ground, please refer to the
towing information on the previous page.
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