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Using the sockets
1. Remove the blanking plug (tunnel console)or fold down the cover (cargo area) and plug in the accessory.
2. Unplug the accessory's connector and refit the blanking plug (tunnel console) or fold upthe cover (cargo area) when the socket isnot being used or if the socket is left unat-tended.
Related information
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 218)

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Using the cigarette lighter *
The cigarette lighter can be mounted in the 12 V sockets in the front and rear sections of the tun-nel console.
Cigarette lighter in the tunnel console, front seat.
Cigarette lighter in the tunnel console, rear seat.
1. Press in the button on the lighter.
> When the lighter is glowing the buttonhops up.
2. Pull out the lighter from the socket and light a cigarette on the glowing coils.
3. Replace the lighter in the socket.
IMPORTANT
Observe caution when the lighter is activated so that the glowing part does not damage theinterior for example.
Related information
• Tunnel console (p. 219)
• Electrical sockets (p. 220)
• Emptying ashtrays
* (p. 224)
Emptying ashtrays *
With a cigarette lighter in the car, there are detachable ashtrays in the tunnel console's cupholders and in the door panels for the rear seat.
Emptying an ashtray in the tunnel console
1. Detach the ashtray by pulling it straight up from the cup holder and empty the contents.
2. Refit the ashtray in the cup holder.
Emptying an ashtray in the door panels for the rear seat
1. Open the ashtray's cover and then press the cover up to a fully vertical position.
> The catch that holds the ashtray in placeis released.
2. Lift up the ashtray and empty the contents.

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3. Refit the ashtray and allow it to slide down in
the tracks on the sides.
4. Carefully press the two short sides of the ashtray.
> The catch that holds the ashtray in placereattaches.
Related information
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 218)
• Tunnel console (p. 219)
• Using the cigarette lighter
* (p. 224)
Using the glovebox
The glovebox is located on the passenger side.
The printed owner's manual and maps can be kept in the glovebox, for example. There is also apen holder on the inside of the lid.
Locking/unlocking the glovebox *The glovebox can be locked, e.g. when the car istaken in for service, left at a hotel or similar. Theglovebox can only be locked/unlocked with theaccompanying key.
The key's designated storage space
Locking the glovebox:
Insert the key in the glovebox lock cylinder.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.
Pull out the key.
–Unlock by carrying this out in reverse order.

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Using the glovebox as a cooled area *The glovebox can be used for cooling of e.g. drinks or food. The cooling works when the cli-mate control system is active (i.e. when the car is set in ignition position II or when the engine is
running).
Cooling activated
Cooling deactivated
–Activate/deactivate the cooling by moving the control to the end position toward thepassenger compartment/glovebox.
Related information
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 218)
• Using private locking (p. 249)
Sun visors The rear of each sun visor includes a vanity mir- ror with card holder.
Vanity mirror with lighting plus card holder.
The vanity mirror lighting
* is switched on auto-
matically when the lid is lifted. The vanity mirror frame incorporates a holder for e.g. cards or tickets.
Related information
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 218)
Cargo area
The car has a flexible cargo area that makes it possible to transport and secure large objects.
By folding down the backrests in the rear seat, the cargo area can become quite spacious. Useload retaining eyelets or bag holders to secure the load, and the extendable cargo cover * to con-
ceal the load if desired. The warning triangle and first-aid kit are also stored in the cargo area. The car's towing eye and puncture repair kit or spare wheel * are stored under the cargo area
floor.
Related information
• Through-load hatch in the rear seat (p. 229)
• Lowering the backrests in the rear seat (p. 130)
• Loading (p. 227)
• Tool kit (p. 500)

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Loading
There are a number of things to remember when loading the car.
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The total of the weight of the passengers and allaccessories reduces the car's payload by a cor-responding weight.
WARNING
The car

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WARNING
The car's centre of gravity and driving charac- teristics are altered by roof loads. Read about maximum permitted roof load in the section on Weights.
Related information
• Load retaining eyelets (p. 228)
• Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 247)
• Through-load hatch in the rear seat (p. 229)
• Lowering the backrests in the rear seat (p. 130)
• Safety grille
* (p. 233)
• Safety net
* (p. 232)
• Cargo cover
* (p. 230)
• Weights (p. 563)
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 pro- trude may cause injury under violent braking. Always secure large and heavy objects with a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.
Related information
• Loading (p. 227)
• Bag hooks (p. 228)
• Safety grille
* (p. 233)
• Safety net
* (p. 232)
• Cargo cover
* (p. 230)
Bag hooks
Bag hooks, together with an elastic strap, hold bags in place and prevent them from falling overand spreading their contents across the cargoarea.
Under the floor hatch *

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There are two bag hooks and an elastic strap
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in
the cover, which is part of the floor hatch in the cargo area. The strap can be fitted in four differ-ent positions. Lift up the cover in order to use the bag hooks. Fasten the bags in a suitable position with theenclosed elastic strap. If the bags have handlesand are a suitable height - hang them in thehooks.
Along the sides
There are two bag hooks in the side panel on each side of the cargo area.
IMPORTANT
The bag hooks may be loaded with a maxi- mum of 5 kg.
Related information
• Loading (p. 227)
• Safety grille
* (p. 233)
• Safety net
* (p. 232)
• Cargo cover
* (p. 230)
Through-load hatch in the rear seat
The hatch in the rear seat's backrest can be opened to transport long narrow items, e.g. skis.
1. In the cargo area, grip the hatch's handle and fold down the hatch.
2. Fold forward the armrest in the rear seat. If the private locking * function is used then the
hatch must be closed.
Related information
• Using private locking (p. 249)
• Loading (p. 227)
• Load retaining eyelets (p. 228)
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It is possible to reorder additional elastic straps at a Volvo dealer.

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Cargo cover *
In the extended position, the cargo cover pre- vents visual access to the cargo area.
Installation
Insert one of the cargo cover's end pieces in the recess in the side panel in the cargoarea.
Then insert the other end piece in the recess in the side panel on the opposite side.
Press down the end pieces on both sides - one by one.
> When a "click" is heard and the red mark- ing on each end piece has disappeared, the cargo cover is attached - check that itis affixed securely.
4. Fold the cargo cover's front sealing disc for- ward to eliminate the space between the cargo cover and the rear seat's backrests.
If the safety net * shall be used at the same time
as the cargo cover then the safety net must befitted first.
UsageThere are two extended positions for the cargocover - a full-cover position and a loading posi-tion, where it is partially extended to make it eas-ier to reach further into the cargo area.
Full-cover position
1. Grip the handle and pull out the cargo cover so that it slides over the side panels in the cargo area. Pull to the end position.
2. Guide the cover's attachment pins into the grooves in the side panels. Release, while atthe same time angling the handle slightlyupwards so that the attachment pins hook in.
> The cargo cover is locked in the full-coverposition.