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NOTE
It is not possible to start climate comfort retention if there is not enough residual heatin the engine to maintain the passenger com-partment climate, or if the outside tempera-ture is above approx. 20 °C.
NOTE
Climate comfort retention is switched off when the car is locked from the outside toavoid using residual heat unnecessarily. Useof the function is intended to maintain climatecomfort when driver or passengers remaininside the car.
Related information
•Parking climate
* (p. 206)
• Starting/stopping preconditioning
* (p. 207)
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Electrical sockets In the tunnel console there are two 12 V electri- cal sockets and one 230 V electrical socket *, in
the cargo area there is one 12 V electricalsocket *.
For the sockets to supply current, the car's elec- trical system must be set in the lowest ignition position I. The sockets are then active as long as
the starter battery level does not become too low. If the engine is switched off and the car is locked, the sockets are deactivated. If the engine isswitched off and the car is not locked, or islocked with blocked lock position temporarilydeactivated, then the sockets continue to beactive for a further ten minutes.
NOTE
Remember that use of the electrical socket with the engine switched off entails a risk ofdischarging the starter battery, which can limitfunctionality.
230 V electrical socket *
230 V electrical socket in tunnel console, rear seat.
The socket can be used for various accessories requiring a 230 V supply, e.g. chargers and lap-top computers.
IMPORTANT
Maximum socket output is 150 W.
Using the socket
1. Pull down the socket cover and insert the
accessory's plug.
> The diode on the socket indicates its sta-tus.
2. Check that the diode is illuminated with a steady green light - only then is current avail- able at the socket. 3. Disconnect the accessory by pulling out the
plug - do not pull on the cable. Pull up the cover when the socket is not being used or the socket is left unattended.
IMPORTANT
• Do not use accessories with large or heavy connectors - they can damage thesocket or come loose when driving.
• Do not use accessories that can causeinterference to the car's radio receiver orelectrical system for example.
• Position the accessory so that it is not atrisk of injuring the driver or passengers inthe event of heavy braking or collision.
• Keep an eye on connected accessoriesas they can generate heat that can burnpassengers or the interior.
WARNING
•
Only use accessories that are undam- aged and fault-free. The accessoriesmust be rated for 230 V and 50 Hz withconnectors designed for the socket. Theaccessories must have a CE marking, ULmarking or an equivalent safety marking.
• Never allow sockets, connectors oraccessories to come into contact withwater or other liquids. Do not touch oruse the socket if it appears to be dam-
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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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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
2
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)
2
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.
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Loading mode
From the full-cover position:
–Grip the handle to release the attachment pins from the hooks.
> The cover retracts until it stops in the
loading position.
Returning to full-cover position from loading posi- tion:
1. Grip the handle and pull the cargo cover out to the end position.
2. Release the handle so that the attachment pins hook into the hooks.
> The cover is then locked in the loadingposition.
With an automatic * cargo cover, the cover will be
retracted from full-cover position to loading posi- tion every time the tailgate is opened, andextended again when the tailgate is closed. Thecargo cover detects if something is obstructingits movement and then retracts automatically.
NOTE
The cargo cover may not operate automati- cally in low passenger compartment tempera-tures.
IMPORTANT
Do not load objects on top of the cargo cover.
IMPORTANT
Pay attention to the risk of crushing when opening and closing with the automatic *
cargo cover.
IMPORTANT
If the cargo area is loaded with a bulky load then the automatic * cargo cover is moved to
retracted position in order to avoid it making contact with the load.
Retracting
1. From the full-cover position:
Lift up the handle and pull it backward to dis- engage the cargo cover's attachment pinsand then release. From loading position:Grip the handle and pull out the cargo cover in the grooves - pull to the full-cover position.Lift up the handle and pull it backward to dis-engage the attachment pins and thenrelease.
2. Retract the cover with its attachment pins outside of the side panels until it stops in theretracted position.
Remember that a retracted cargo cover mayobstruct rearward visibility.
RemovalIn retracted position:
1. Depress the button on one of the retracted cargo cover's end pieces and lift out that end.
2. Angle the cover up/out carefully. > The other end piece loosens automaticallyand the cover can be lifted out of thecargo area.
Related information
• Loading (p. 227)
• Safety grille
* (p. 233)