2011 VOLVO V50 Owner´s Manual

04 Interior
Storage compartments
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CD storage
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The deep storage compartment has room for
10 CD jewel cases. These cases must be
inserted with their spines upward in order to
allow space for 10 cases in the storage com-
partment
Cup holders in the center console
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Two cup holders are located under the sliding
cover in the center console.
The cup holders can be lifted out if necessary.
To do so, grasp the indentation on the rear
edge of the cup holder and lift.
To put the cup holder back in place:
1. Slide the two locating tabs in the front side
of the cup holder into the two correspond-
ing recesses in the center console storage
space.
2. Press down the rear edge of the cup
holder.
To close the sliding cover, grasp the underside
of the front edge and pull.
Storage compartment behind the gear
lever
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If the buttons for optional equipment are not
installed, the recess behind the gear lever can
be used as a storage compartment for coins,
etc.

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Rear seat
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Rear seat head restraints
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Adjust the head restraint vertically
Each of the rear seating positions is equipped
with a head restraint that can be adjusted ver-
tically to suit the height of the passenger. The
upper edge of the head restraint should be at
least on a level with the upper-most point of the
seat occupant's ear (see illustration).
WARNING
The center rear seat head restraint should
only be in its lowest position when this seat
is NOT occupied. When the center position
is occupied, the head restraint should be
correctly adjusted to the passenger’s
height. The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at least on a level with the upper-
most point of the seat occupant's ear.

To raise: Slide the head restraint up to the
desired height.

To lower: Press the catch at the base of the
right support and press the head restraint
down.

To remove: Pull the head restraint up far as
possible. Press the catch at the base of the
right support and pull the head restraint out
of the its holders.
WARNING
If a head restraint has been removed, it must
be put properly back in place and it must
lock (click) into one of the available adjust-
ment positions before the seat is occupied.
Folding down the rear seat backrests
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Both sections of the rear seat backrest can be
folded down, together or separately, to enable
you to transport long objects. Before folding
down the rear seat backrests, the outboard
seat belts can be attached to the clothes hook
as shown in the illustration.

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Rear seat
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CAUTION
•When the backrests are folded down,
the head restraints may be damaged if
they are not removed. The center head
restraint must also be removed when
transporting heavy loads.
•To help prevent damage to the uphols-
tery when a backrest is folded down, be
sure that there are no objects on the
seat and that the seat belt is not buck-
led.
•When folding down the rear seat backr-
ests, remove the plug in the rear
12-volt socket to help avoid marks in
the upholstery.
Rear edge of seat cushion
Catch
Folding down the backrest
Location of the head restraint in the seat
cushion
To fold down one or both sections:
1. Grasp the rear edge of the seat cushion
and pull it forward.
2. Pull the catch on the upper outboard edge
of the backrest upward and forward to
release the backrest lock. A red lock indi-
cator is visible when the backrest is not
locked in the upright position.3. Fold the backrest down partially and
remove the outboard head restraints.
Press the center head restraint down com-
pletely or remove it.
4. Place the head restraints in the plastic
tubes, which are now accessible on the
under side of the seat cushions.
WARNING
The center rear seat head restraint should
only be in its lowest position when this seat
is NOT occupied. When the center position
is occupied, the head restraint should be
correctly adjusted to the passenger’s
height. The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at least on a level with the upper-
most point of the seat occupant's ear.

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Rear seat
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WARNING
•The red lock indicator is VISIBLE when
the backrest is NOT locked in position
and hidden when the backrest is cor-
rectly locked in place. When the back-
rest is in the upright position, push and
pull it to make sure that it is correctly
locked in place.
•When the rear seat is folded down, do
not place heavy objects against the
backs of the front seats. This places a
severe strain on the folded down back-
rest of the rear seat. Be sure to secure
cargo.
•Cargo must not be stacked higher than
the top of seat backs. This will reduce
the possibility of luggage, etc. becom-
ing projectiles during sudden maneu-
vers, rapid braking or an accident.

04 Interior
Cargo area
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.117 Steel grid*
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The steel grid prevents cargo from being
thrown forward into the passenger area in the
event of sudden braking.
Folding up the gridWhen it is not in use, the grid can be folded up
against the ceiling's headliner:
1. Grasp the lower arch of the grid.
2. Pull it rearward and upward, and release it.
The struts prevent the grid from falling.
Lower the grid by pulling down on the arch.
Removing the gridTo remove the grid from the vehicle:
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests slightly
to the release pressure on the grid's struts.
2. Remove the covers over the nuts holding
the grid on each side.
3. Loosen the nuts until the threads are flush
with the edge of the nuts.
4. Turn the grid slightly rearward so that it is
clear of the upholstery. Do not angle the
grid too much as it can become wedged in
place and be difficult to remove.
5. Perform the same procedure on the oppo-
site side of the grid, and then lift the grid
out of the vehicle.
Installing the gridTo reinstall the grid, perform the procedures
above in reverse order.
If you are uncertain about removing or installing
the grid, please contact your Volvo retailer.
Cargo area cover*
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Putting the cargo area in place
Pull out the cargo area cover and hook it in the
grooves in the rear cargo area pillars (see illus-
tration above).
Installing the cargo area cover1. Position the end of the cover over the
retaining holes in the cargo area near the
rear seat backrest.
2. Press the button on the upper side of the
cargo area cover forward to release the
catches.
3. Press the end of the cargo area cover into
place.

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Cargo area
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4. Release the button to lock the cargo area
cover in place.
5. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side
of the cargo area.
Check that the cargo area cover is securely in
place.
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Fold the front section of the cover forward
Fold the front section of the cargo area cover
forward into the wedge-shaped grooves near
the rear seat.
Removing the cargo area cover1. Lift the forward section of the cover, fold it
rearward in the vehicle, and let it hang
freely.2. Press the button on the upper edge of the
cover forward to release the catches.
3. Lift out the end of the cargo area cover
from the retaining holes.
4. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side
of the cargo area.
NOTE
Both versions of the cargo area cover are
options that may be available for your vehi-
cle. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Cargo area net (accessory)
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The Volvo V50 can be equipped with a cargo
area net made of strong nylon fabric that can
be used with the rear seat backrests in the
upright position or folded down.
The holder for the retractable net is mounted
on the rear side of the backrests.
Using the net with the backrests in the
upright position
1. From the cargo compartment, pull the net
upward.
2. Insert the net's right attachment in the rear-
most hole in the mounting bracket (see
illustration) and push it forward into the
smaller hole in the bracket to secure it in
place.
3. Pull out the spring-loaded attachment on
the left side of the net and insert it in the
bracket on the left side of the vehicle in the
same way.
WARNING
Be sure that the net is securely attached in
the mounting brackets.
Using the cargo net with the backrest
folded down
Fasten the net in the same way as described
above, using the front mounting brackets.

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Cargo area
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Retracting the cargo net1. Pull back one of the net's attachments to
the large hole in the mounting bracket.
2. Pull the attachment out of the mounting
bracket.
3. Do the same on the opposite side of the
vehicle.
4. Lower the net into its holder.
Removing the cargo net's holder1. Fold down the backrests
2. Push the holder out until it releases from its
retaining brackets.
Using the net with the cargo area cover
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1. Fold the rear seat backrests forward
slightly. Begin by folding the narrower sec-
tion of the backrest.
2. Pull the cargo net up and to the rear.
3. Return the backrests to the upright posi-
tion.
Insert the net's end attachments into the
mounting brackets (see the illustration).
WARNING
The red lock indicator on the rear seat
backrests is VISIBLE when the backrest is
NOT locked in position and hidden when the
backrest is correctly locked in place. When
the backrest is in the upright position, it
must always be correctly locked in place.
Load anchoring eyelets
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The eyelets in the cargo area can be used to
fasten accessory load and lashing straps, load
nets, and other load anchors.

120* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Remote key and key blade................................................................... 122
Keyless drive*........................................................................................ 127
Locking and unlocking.......................................................................... 131
Child safety locks.................................................................................. 132
Alarm*.................................................................................................... 133