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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Release and lower the center head restraint (see Rear seats – head restraints (p. 85)) ifthe center and/or right section of the back-rest is to be lowered. The outboard headrestraints fold down automatically.
Pull up the backrest release control on the respective section(s) (
) and fold the sec-
tion(s) down. A red indicator (
) shows that
the backrest is not locked in the upright position.
NOTE
It may be necessary to move the front seats forward or put their backrests in a moreupright position before folding down the rearseat backrests.
WARNING
• When one or more sections of the back- rest is returned to the upright position,check that it is properly locked in place bypushing and pulling it. The red indicatorsshould also not be visible.
• Return the outboard head restraints tothe upright position.
• Long loads should always be securelyanchored to help avoid injury in the eventof a sudden stop.
• Always turn the engine off and apply theparking brake when loading/unloadingthe vehicle.
• Place the transmission in the Park (
P)
position to help prevent inadvertentmovement of the gear selector.
• On hot days, the temperature in the vehi-cle interior can rise very quickly. Exposureof people to these high temperatures foreven a short period of time can causeheat-related injury or death. Small chil-dren are particularly at risk.
Related information
• Front seats (p. 81)
• Front seats – power seat (p. 82)
• Rear seats – head restraints (p. 85)
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LOADING AND STORAGE
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Loading – general
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number ofpassengers, the amount of cargo, the weight ofany accessories that may be installed, etc.
To increase loading space, the rear seat back- rests can be folded down, see Rear seats – fold-
ing backrest (p. 87).
When loading the cargo area, keep the following
in mind:
• Load objects in the cargo area against thebackrest whenever possible.
• Unstable loads can be secured to the loadanchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-ings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parking brakewhen loading or unloading long objects. Thegear selector can be knocked out of positionby long loads, which could set the vehicle inmotion.
WARNING
• Stop the engine, put the gear selector in P
, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
• The vehicle's driving characteristics may change depending on the weight and dis-tribution of the load.
• A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces aforce of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in ahead-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
• The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 2 in.(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
Related information
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 145)
• Steel cargo grid (p. 148)
• Loading – roof load carriers (p. 144)
Loading – roof load carriers
Using load carriersLoad carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when in use:
• To avoid damaging your vehicle and toachieve maximum safety when driving, werecommend using the load carriers that Volvohas developed especially for your vehicle.
• Volvo-approved removable roof racks aredesigned to carry the maximum allowableroof load for this vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg).For non-Volvo roof racks, check the manu-facturer's weight limits for the rack.
• Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weighlimits and never exceed the maximum ratedroof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).
• Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loadsevenly.
• Place heavier cargo at the bottom of theload.
• Secure the cargo correctly with appropriatetie-down equipment.
• Check periodically that the load carriers andload are properly secured.
• Remember that the vehicle's center of gravityand handling change when you carry a loadon the roof.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the windshield. Pressthe button on the wiper blade attachmentand pull the wiper blade straight out, parallelwith the wiper arm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.
4. Press the wipers back against the wind- shield.
To return the wipers from the service position to the normal position, fold the wipers back against the windshield and press the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition in mode
I (or start the engine).
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper blades clean helps improve visibility and prolongs the servicelife of the wiper blades. Clean the wiper bladeswith a stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soap solu-tion or car washing detergent.
Related information
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 344)
• Wiper blades – service position (p. 342)
Wiper blades – tailgate
The wiper blades should be replaced regularly for best effect.
Replacing the tailgate wiper blade
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1. Fold the wiper arm outward.
2. Grasp the inner section of wiper blade (at the arrow).
3. Turn counterclockwise to use the wiper blade's end position as a lever to help detach it.
4. Press the new wiper blade into place and check that it seats securely.
5. Fold the wiper arm back toward the tailgate window.
CleaningKeeping the wiper blade clean helps improve visi-bility and prolongs its service life. Clean it with a
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INDEX
391
Malfunction indicator light 74
Messages in the instrument panel 115, 116Mirrors
defroster 106
power door 104, 105
rearview, auto-dim function 106
retractable 104, 105
vanity 143
Motor oil checking 329
volumes 376
O
Occupant safety 28
Occupant weight sensor 38
Octane recommendations 274
Odometer, trip 79Oilchecking 329
volumes 376
Oil level sensor 330
Oil quality 375
OK button 115, 116
On Call Roadside Assistance 25
Outside temperature sensor 78
Overhead courtesy lighting 97
Overheating, engine 76
Ownership, changing 19
Oxygen sensors, heated 277
P
Paint, touching up 363
Park assist 233, 237
Park Assist Camera 237Parking brake electric, applying/releasing 267, 268, 270
warning light 75
Parking lights 95
Pedestrian detection 215, 218
Polishing 361Power front seat memory function 82
Power meter 72
Power mirrors 104, 105 defroster 106
Power steering adjustable 179
fluid 333
Power steering fluid 378
Power tailgate 167, 168
Power windows 102 laminated glass 103
Pregnancy, using seat belts during 32
Private locking 156
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 251, 348, 381
R
Rain sensor 100
Rear fog lights 95, 339
Rear park assist 233, 237
Rear seat head restraints 86Rear seats center head restraint 85
folding 85, 87
heated 131
Rearview mirror auto-dim function 106
compass 107
Rear window defroster 106
Recalls 28
Recalls, child restraints 49
Refrigerant 380
Refueling 273, 274 fuel filler cap 277