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Raising/lowering the rear-end of the vehicle*
Using the buttons on the read edge of the cargo compartment, the rear-end of the vehicle (thelevel of the cargo compartment floor) can beraised or lowered for easier loading or to make attaching a trailer 1
simpler.
Level control buttons on the rear edge of the cargo compartment
The level control consists of two buttons: one to raise and one to lower the rear-end of the vehi-cle. Press and hold the respective buttons until the desired level has been reached.
NOTE
The level cannot be adjusted if a door or the hood are open (this does not apply to the tail-gate).
WARNING
Be sure that the entire area under the vehicle is completely unobstructed before loweringthe level.
Extra loading spaceThe rear seat backrests can be folded down to added cargo space or for transporting longobjects.
WARNING
• Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the function ofthe Whiplash Protection System.
• If the rear seat backrests are foldeddown, cargo must be secured to preventit from sliding forward against the frontseat backrests in the event of a collisionfrom the rear. This could interfere withthe action of the Whiplash ProtectionSystem.
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Roof loadsLoad 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 (see the article"Weights" for specific information).
• Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weighlimits.
• Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loadsevenly.
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An accessory trailer hitch can be purchased from a Volvo retailer.
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Using the glove compartment as a cooler
The glove compartment can be used to cool drinks or food and the cooling feature functionswhen the climate system is active (i.e., when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is run-
ning).
Cooling activated
Cooling deactivated
–Activate/deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward the passen-ger compartment/glove compartment.
Related information
• Passenger compartment storage spaces(p. 218)
• Private (valet) locking (p. 250)
Tunnel console The tunnel console, located between the front seats, contains a 12-volt electrical socket, cupholders and storage spaces, etc.
Storage space
*. Press the handle to open
the cover.
Storage space with cup holders for the driver and passenger and a 12-volt socket
Storage space and USB/AUX sockets under the armrest
Climate control panel for the rear seats * or
storage space
NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitive to metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.
Related information
• Passenger compartment storage spaces (p. 218)
• Electrical sockets (p. 228)
• Alarm (p. 253)
• Rear climate system controls on the tunnelconsole (p. 199)
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Related information
• Cargo net (p. 221)
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 225)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 224)
• Loading (p. 216)
Load anchoring eyelets
The eyelets in the cargo compartment can be folded out to secure objects with straps, a net,etc.
Load anchoring eyelets
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Related information
• Loading (p. 216)
• Grocery bag holder (p. 221)
• Cargo net (p. 221)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 223)
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 225)
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trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian.
Failure to follow the points above could result in electrical shock and/or serious injury.Status indication
An LED (Light Emitting Diode) on the socket indicates its status:
Status indicator light Socket status Action
Steady green light The socket is providing current to a connected device. None.
Flashing orange light The socket's voltage converter is too hot (the connected device draws too much current, etc. or the temperature in the passenger compartment is very high). Unplug the device, let the converter cool down and plug in the device again.
The connected device draws too much current (constantly or currently) or is notfunctioning properly. None. The device should not be plugged into thesocket.
Indicator light off The socket has not detected a plugged in device. Be sure the device is correctly plugged into the socket.
The socket is not active. Put the vehicle's ignition in at least mode I.
The socket has been active but has been deactivated. Start the engine and/or charge the start battery.
If a problem persists, have the socket checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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12-volt socket in the tunnel console
12-volt socket in the tunnel console for the front seats
12-volt socket in the tunnel console for the second row of seats
The electrical sockets can be used for 12-volt devices such as monitors, MP3 players and cellphones. For the sockets to provide electrical cur- rent, the ignition must be in at least mode
I.
WARNING
Always keep the sockets covered when not in use.
NOTE
Options and accessories such as monitors, MP3 players and cell phones that are con-nected to the 12-volt sockets may be acti-vated by the climate system even if the igni-tion is completely switched off or when thevehicle is locked if preconditioning is startedby a timer. For this reason, disconnect these devices from the sockets when they are not in use tohelp avoid battery drain.
CAUTION
Max. current provided is 10 A (120 W) if one socket is used at a time. If both of the sock-ets in the tunnel console are used at thesame time, the max. current provided persocket is 7.5 A (90 W) If a tire sealing system's compressor is being used, no other device should be connected toany of the other sockets while the compres-sor is operating.
12-volt socket in the cargo area
12-volt socket in the cargo area
Fold down the cover to access the socket. Max. current provided is 10 A (120 W).
NOTE
The 12-volt socket in the cargo area provides electrical current even when the ignition isswitched off. Using the socket while theengine is not running will drain the battery.
Related information
• Passenger compartment storage spaces (p. 218)
• Ignition modes (p. 389)
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Locks and remote keys
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked in vari- ous ways and there are several types of remotekeys that can be used.
Locking/unlocking/opening/closingThe vehicle can be locked/unlocked from the passenger compartment, using the buttons onthe remote key or by using the optional PassiveEntry system where it is only necessary to have akey in your possession to lock or unlock thedoors. On models equipped with a power tailgate *, it can
also be opened/closed by moving your foot under a sensor * beneath the rear bumper.
If for any reason a remote key does not function properly, it may be necessary to replace its bat-teries but the vehicle can always be locked orunlocked manually using the remote key'sdetachable key blade.
Remote keyThe remote key does not have to be physicallyhandled in order to start the engine because thevehicle is equipped with the standard PassiveStart system (the key only needs to be in thefront part of the passenger compartment). If thevehicle is equipped with the optional PassiveEntry system that enables keyless entry and start,the key can be anywhere in the vehicle when theengine is started. Models with Passive Entry
* also have an extra,
smaller key without buttons called a Key Tag. Additional keys can be ordered from a Volvo retailer.
Related information
• Immobilizer (p. 232)
• Alarm (p. 253)
• Child safety locks (p. 254)
• Remote key (p. 235)
• Foot movement tailgate operation
* (p. 240)
• Locking/unlocking from inside the vehicle(p. 243)
• Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle(p. 241)
• Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 246)
• Starting the engine (p. 390)
Immobilizer
The immobilizer is a start inhibitor that helps pre- vent unauthorized persons from starting theengine.
Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle con- tains a unique coded transponder. The vehiclecode in the key is transmitted to the vehicle'signition system where it is compared to the codestored in the start inhibitor module. The following message (which may appear in the instrument panel) is related to the immobilizer:
Symbol Message Explanation
Vehicle key not found See Owner'smanualRemote key not recognized duringstart. Place theremote key on thekey symbol in thetunnel console cupholder and try tostart the vehicleagain.
Related information
•Remote key's range (p. 237)
• Remote key (p. 235)
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Put the rear cover in position and press
down until it clicks into place.
Slide the cover into place as indicated by
arrow 2 in the illustration.
> Another click indicates that it is correctly in position and closed.
Press the front cover (with the Volvo
logo) until it clicks into place.
Slide the cover into position as indicated
by arrow 2 in the illustration.
> Another click indicates that it is correctly in position and closed.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 235)
Remote key
The remote key is used to lock/unlock the vehi- cle and must be in the passenger compartmentin order to start the engine.
The standard remote key (left) and the Key Tag (right)
In models with the standard Passive Start system, the remote key only needs to be in the front sec-tion of the passenger compartment or in the tun-nel console cup holders in order to start theengine. The keyless Passive Entry system for locking/ unlocking the vehicle is available as an option.This system has a range of approximately 5 feet(1.5 meters) from the sides of the vehicle orapproximately 3 feet (1 meter) from the tailgate.With this system, a remote key can be anywherein the vehicle.
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theft measure, the code of the lost remote key must be erased from the system. The number ofregistered keys for the vehicle can be found inthe center display's Top view.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keys can be obtained from any authorized Volvoretailer. You can also obtain additional or duplicate remote control keys from certain independentrepair facilities and locksmiths that are quali-fied to make remote control keys. Each keymust be programmed to work with your vehi-cle. A list of independent repair facilities and/or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut andcode replacement keys can be found: •
on the Volvo website, www.volvocars.com/us
• by calling Volvo Customer Care at1-800-458-1552.
Related information
•
Remote key's range (p. 237)
• Detachable key blade (p. 239)
• Changing the remote key's battery (p. 233)
• Driver profiles (p. 179)
Remote key's range
In order to function correctly, the remote key must be within a certain distance of the vehicle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions, such as locking and unlocking the vehicle, which are activated by pressing the
or buttons, have a range of
approx. 65 feet (20 meters) from the vehicle. Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the remote key. The vehicle canalso be locked or unlocked with the key blade. If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer and try again.
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The shaded areas illustrate the range of the Passive Entry system's antennas
For keyless entry into the vehicle, the remote key must be within approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters)of the sides of the vehicle or approximately 3 feet(1 meter) of the tailgate as shown in the illustra-tion. The remote key may not function properly due to ambient radio waves, buildings or topographicalobstructions, etc. The vehicle can always belocked/unlocked with the detachable key blade.
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle
If all of the remote keys are removed from the vehicle while the engine is running, Vehicle key
not found Removed from vehicle will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and an audible signal will sound when all of the doors have beenclosed. The message will be erased when aremote key has been returned to the vehicle and the O button on the right-side steering wheel
keypad has been pressed or when all of the doors have been closed again.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 235)
• Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-tem (p. 244)
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Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry only.