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Extending the cargo area
Removing a seat cushion
To make the loading space as flat as possible when the rear seat backres\
ts are folded down, the rear seat
cushions can be removed. To do so:
- Pull the strap on the rear seat cushion and pull the cushion forward t\
oward the front seat backrests.
- Unlock the two red locking tabs.
- Lift out the seat cushion.
When replacing, do everything in reverse order. Make sure the red lockin\
g tabs are in the locked
position when the seat cushion has been put back into place.
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Cargo area
Auxiliary rear-facing child seat (option)
The auxiliary seat is designed to hold two belted occupants who each wei\
gh:
l In U.S.A.: between 66-88 lbs (30-40 kg), and who are not taller than 5\
5 inches (140 cm).
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l In Canada: between 50-88 lbs (23-40 kg), and who are not taller than 5\
5 inches (140 cm).
Using the auxiliary seat with smaller occupants
l In the U.S.A: children who weigh between 33-66 lbs (15-30 kg), and who\
are not taller than 47 inches
(120 cm) may occupy the auxiliary seat only together with a booster cu\
shion that meets U.S.
government safety standards.
l In Canada: children who weigh between 41-66 lbs (18.5-30 kg), and who \
are not taller than 47 inches
(120 cm) may occupy the auxiliary seat only together with a booster cu\
shion that meets Canadian
government safety standards.
WARNING!
A booster cushion's detachable backrest must not be used in conjunction \
with the auxiliary seat, and
should be removed.
Install the auxiliary seat correctly in accordance with the installation\
instructions provided with the seat.
Raising the seat
- Remove the cargo area cover, if installed, from the vehicle. Raise the\
backrest section forward until it
locks in place.
- Flip the seat cushion over.
Stowing the seat
- Flip the seat cushion back into storage position.
- Pull the release handle and lower the backrest to storage position.
NOTE:
- If you have locked the vehicle with the remote control and if you then\
afterwards use a key in the
tailgate's lock cylinder (certain models) to unlock the tailgate only,\
the alarm will sound. See
page 116
for information on turning off a sounding alarm.
- Please also refer to the decal located on the auxiliary seat for furth\
er information on using this seat.
- Canadian models: other regulations apply for the use of the auxiliary \
seat in Canada. Please refer to the
decal on the seat.
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WARNING!
l If your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary seat (option or accessory\
), the tailgate must be fitted
with a lock cylinder. Unlocking from the outside can then be carried out\
in the usual way (key in
driver's door and/or remote control) and also by using the key in the t\
ailgate.
l All rear seat backrests must be up when the auxiliary seat is being used\
.
l The auxiliary seat's head restraint(s) should be properly positioned t\
o help provide the best support.
l The seat belt(s) should be properly fastened.
l The accessory steel cargo grid should never be mounted in the vehicle wh\
en the auxiliary seat is
used. See
page 104 for instructions on removing the steel grid.
l The luggage net should be retracted.
l The child safety lock in the tailgate should be on to prevent children f\
rom inadvertently opening
the tailgate from the inside.
l Failure to follow each of the instructions above will increase the risk \
of occupants being injured
during a sudden stop or collision.
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Cargo area
Holder for grocery bags (option)
- Open the tailgate.
- Lift the hatch in the cargo area floor to fold up the grocery bag hold\
er.
- Hang or secure your grocery bags by means of tensioning straps or hold\
ers.
To remove the plastic tray (option), turn the two knobs at the sides. \
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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.
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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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Locks and alarm
pg. 109 Locks and alarm
Keys
110
Remote control
111
Locking and
unlocking
114
Child safety locks
115
Alarm
116
pg. 110 Locks and alarm
Keys
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Two types of keys are provided with your vehicle; master keys and a serv\
ice (valet) key. The master
key, the remote control, and the central locking button may all be used \
to lock and unlock all of your
vehicle's locks.
The service key will operate only the driver's door and the ignition swi\
tch. It is intended to help deter
unwanted entry into the glove compartment.
l Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door only.
l Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and the tai\
lgate.
l One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks all doors a\
nd the tailgate.
l Use the switch on the driver's door armrest to lock/unlock the vehicle f\
rom the inside.
WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to t\
he occupants of the vehicle in
the event of an accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks"\
).
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the vehicle, the centr\
al locking system is
designed to unlock the doors immediately if the key is left in the ignit\
ion switch, the vehicle is locked
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Child safety locks
Manual child safety locks - rear doors
The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use the ignition key or\
a screwdriver to adjust these
controls.
A. The door cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation from the \
outside.
B. The door lock functions normally.
WARNING!
Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot o\
pen the doors from the inside
with the buttons in position A.
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