2014 VOLVO V60 storage

05 Loading and storage
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142* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Loading
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The total of the weight of the passengers andall accessories reduces the car's payload bya corresponding weight. For more detailedinformation on weights, see Weights (p. 390).
The tailgate is opened via a buttonon the lighting panel or the remotecontrol key, see Locking/unlocking -
tailgate (p. 167).
WARNING
The car’s driving properties change depending on the weight and positioningof the load.
To bear in mind when loading
• Position the load firmly against the rear seat's backrest.
Note that objects must not prevent the func- tion of the WHIPS system for the front seats ifany of the rear seat's backrests is foldeddown, seeWHIPS - seating position (p. 35).
• Centre the load.
• Heavy objects should be placed as low as possible. Avoid placing heavy loads onlowered backrests.
• Cover sharp edges with something soft toavoid damaging the upholstery. •
Secure all loads to the load retaining eye-lets with straps or web lashings.
WARNING
A loose object weighing 20 kg can, in a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h,carry the impact of an item weighing1000 kg.
WARNING
The protection provided by the inflatable curtain in the headlining may be compro-mised or eliminated by high loads.
• Never load cargo above the backrest.
WARNING
Always secure the load. During heavy braking the load may otherwise shift, caus-ing injury to the car's occupants. Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with something soft. Switch off the engine and apply the park- ing brake when loading/unloading longitems. Otherwise you may accidentallyknock the gear lever or gear selector withthe load into a drive position - and the carcould then move off.
Related information
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Load retaining eyelets (p. 143)
• Safety net* (p. 145) •
Loading - long load (p. 143)
• Roof load (p. 143)
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Loading - long load
To simplify loading (p. 142) in the cargo area, the rear seat backrest can be folded down.The passenger seat backrest can also be folded for an extra long load2
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Lowering the rear seat backrestTo simplify loading in the cargo area, the rear seat backrest can be folded down, see Seats,rear (p. 74).
Roof load
The load carriers recommended for roof loads are the ones developed by Volvo. This is inorder to avoid damage to the car and in orderto achieve the maximum possible safety dur-ing a journey. Carefully follow the installation instructions supplied with the carriers.
• Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured. Lash theload securely with retaining straps.
• Distribute the load evenly over the loadcarriers. Put the heaviest objects at thebottom.
• The size of the area exposed to the wind,and therefore fuel consumption, increasewith the size of the load.
• Drive gently. Avoid quick acceleration,heavy braking and hard cornering.
WARNING
The car's centre of gravity and driving cha- racteristics are altered by roof loads. Forinformation about the maximum allowableload on the roof, including load carriersand any space box, Weights (p. 390).
Related information
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Loading (p. 142)
Load retaining eyelets
The folding load retaining eyelets are used to fasten straps in order to anchor items in thecargo area.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects which protrude may cause injury under violentbraking. Always secure large and heavy objects with a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.
Related information
• Loading (p. 142)
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Only applies to comfort seats.
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144* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Loading - bag holder
The bag holder keeps carrier bags in place and prevents them from overturning andspreading their contents across the cargoarea.
Bag holder under folding hatch in the floor.
1. Fold up the holder, which is part of the floor hatch.
2. Fasten the bags with strap and secure the carrying handle in the hooks.
Related information
• Loading (p. 142)
12 V electrical socket - cargo area*
The electrical socket can be used for various accessories designed for 12 V, e.g. displayscreens, music players and mobile phones.
Lower the cover to access the electrical socket. •The socket also provides voltage when the remote control key is not in the igni-tion switch.
IMPORTANT
Max. power takeoff is 10 A (120 W).
NOTE
Remember that using the electrical socket with the engine switched off involves therisk of discharging the car's battery.
NOTE
The compressor for temporary emergency puncture repair has been tested andapproved by Volvo. For information on theuse of Volvo's recommended temporaryemergency puncture repair (TMK), Emer-gency puncture repair (p. 333).
Related information
• Tunnel console - 12 V-sockets (p. 141)
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Safety net*
A safety net prevents loads from being thrown forward in the passenger compartment in theevent of sudden braking.
Storage space, safety net cassettes.
A rollable safety net comprising two cassettes has a storage space under the cargo areafloor hatch.
Securing the net cassettesA rollable safety net comprising two cassetteshas a storage space under the cargo areafloor hatch.
The two-part safety net cassette is secured on the rear of the backrest. The narrowestcassette is secured on the left-hand side (seen from the tailgate).
1. Fold the rear seat's backrest forward, see Seats, rear (p. 74).
2. Align the cassette's anchor rails in front of the backrest attachment lugs
.
3. Slide the cassette into the attachment lugs
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4. Fold back and lock the backrests.
• Removing the cassette takes place in reverse order.
Using the safety net
Pull the net up from the cassettes. The net is self-locking after about 1 minute if the rearseat's backrests are raised.
Pull up the right-hand section of the net using its strap.
Insert the rod in the mounting on the right-hand side and then press it forward– the rod locks in with a click.
Pull out the rod's telescope section and click it in on the other side.
Pull up the left-hand safety net and hook it into the rod.
• Folding up takes place in reverse order.
The net can also be used when the rearseat's backrests are folded forward.
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Removing the net cassettes1. Roll the safety nets into the cassettes in
accordance with the procedure in the section entitled "Using the safety net",but in reverse.
2. Fold the whole backrest forward.
3. Slide the cassettes out until they loosen from the anchor rails.
Store the cassettes in their compartment under the cargo area floor hatch.
WARNING
Loads in the luggage compartment must be anchored well, and also using a cor-rectly fitted safety net.
Related information
• Loading (p. 142)
• Safety grille (p. 146)
Safety net* combined with cargo cover
A safety net prevents loads from being thrown
forward in the passenger compartment in the event of sudden braking.
Puller-straps for raising the net.
The safety net can also be raised from the rear seat when the cargo cover is extended. Follow the procedure described in the section "Using the safety net" (p. 145). The straps forfolding up are located by the arrows.
Related information
• Safety net* (p. 145)
• Loading (p. 142)
• Load retaining eyelets (p. 143)
Safety grille
A safety grille prevents loads or pets from being thrown forward in the passenger com-partment in the event of sudden braking.
Folding upTake hold of the bottom of the safety grille and pull back/up.
IMPORTANT
The protective grille cannot be folded up or down when a cargo cover is fitted.
Fitting/removalThe safety grille is normally permanently installed in the car because it can easily befolded up in the roof and so be out of the wayif a longer cargo area is required. However, if
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desired, the safety grille can be dismantled and removed from the car. For information about the tools required and methods for fitting/removal, see the installa- tion instructions
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that were included with the
initial purchase. For safety reasons, the safety grille must always be correctly fastened and securedwhen being refitted.
Related information
• Safety net* (p. 145)
• Loading (p. 142)
• Load retaining eyelets (p. 143)
Cargo cover
Pull the cargo cover over the load and hook it into the recesses at the cargo area's rearposts.
IMPORTANT
The protective grille cannot be folded up or down when the cargo cover is fitted.
Attaching the cargo coverMove one end piece of the cover into the recess on the side panel.
Move the other end piece into the corres- ponding recess.
Press both sides in. A "click" should be audible and the red marking should dis-appear.
> Check that both end pieces are
locked.
Removing the cargo cover1. Press in one end piece button and lift it out.
2. Carefully angle the cover up/out and the other end piece loosens automatically.
Lowering the cargo cover's rear sealing disc
In its rolled-in position, the cargo cover's rear sealing disc protrudes horizontally into thecargo area when it is fitted.
–Pull the sealing disc back gently, free from its support shelves, and lower.
Related information
• Loading (p. 142)
• Loading - long load (p. 143)
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07 Driver support
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182* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Speed limiter*
A (Speed Limiter) can be regarded as a reverse cruise control - the driver regulatesthe speed using the accelerator pedal but isprevented from accidentally exceeding a pre-selected/set speed by the speed limiter.
Overview
Steering wheel keypad and combined instrument panel.
Speed limiter - On/Off.
Standby mode ceases and the stored speed is resumed.
Standby mode.
Activate and adjust the max. speed.
Selected speed.
Speed limiter active.
Related information
• Speed limiter* - getting started (p. 182)
• Speed limiter* - temporary deactivation and standby mode (p. 183)
• Speed limiter* - alarm for speed excee-ded (p. 184)
• Speed limiter* - deactivation (p. 184)
Speed limiter* - getting started
A (Speed Limiter) can be regarded as a reverse cruise control - the driver regulatesthe speed using the accelerator pedal but isprevented from accidentally exceeding a pre-selected/set speed by the speed limiter.
Switch on and activateWhen the speed limiter is active, its symbol(6) is shown in combination with a mark (5) bythe set maximum speed in the combinedinstrument panel. Selection and storage of the highest possible speed in the memory can be made both dur-ing a journey and while stationary.
While driving1.
Press the steering wheel button to
switch on the speed limiter.
> The symbol (6) for speed limiter illumi- nates in the combined instrument panel.
2. When the car is moving at the desired highest possible speed: Press one of the steering wheel buttons
or until the
combined instrument panel shows a mark (5) by the desired maximum speed.
> The speed limiter is then active and the selected max. speed is stored in the memory.
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08 Starting and driving
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Alcolock*
The function of the Alcolock 1
is to prevent the
car from being driven by individuals under the influence of alcohol. Before the engine can bestarted the driver must take a breath test thatverifies that he/she is not under the influenceof alcohol. Alcolock calibration takes place inaccordance with each market's limit value inforce for driving legally.
WARNING
The Alcolock is an aid and does not exempt the driver from responsibility. It isalways the responsibility of the driver to besober and to drive the car safely.
Related information
• Alcolock* - functions and operation (p. 259)
• Alcolock* - to bear in mind (p. 261)
• Alcolock* - storage (p. 260)
• Alcolock* - before starting the engine (p.260)
• Alcolock* - symbols and text messages(p. 263)
Alcolock* - functions and operation
Functions
Nozzle for breath test.
Switch.
Transmission button.
Lamp for battery status.
Lamp for result of breath test.
Lamp indicates ready for breath test.
Operation - batteryAlcolock indicator lamp (4) shows battery sta- tus:
Indicator lamp (4)Battery status
Green flash- ingCharging in progress
GreenFully charged
YellowSemi-charged
RedDischarged - fit the charger in the holder or connect thepower supply cable fromthe glovebox.
NOTE
Store the Alcolock in its holder. This will keep the built-in battery fully charged andthe Alcolock is activated automaticallywhen the car is opened.
Related information
•Alcolock* (p. 259)
• Alcolock* - storage (p. 260)
• Alcolock* - to bear in mind (p. 261)
• Alcolock* - before starting the engine (p. 260)
• Alcolock* - symbols and text messages(p. 263)
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Also called Alcoguard.
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