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WARNING
•Only use accessories that are not dam- aged or malfunctioning. The accessoriesmust be designed for 120 V and 60 Hz,with plugs intended for the outlet. Theaccessories must be CE marked, ULmarked or have an equivalent safetymarking.
• New let outlets, plugs or accessoriescome into contact with water or anotherfluid. Do not touch or use the outlet if itappears damaged or has been in contactwith water or another fluid.
• Do not connect power strips, adapters orextension cords to the outlet has thiscould cause the outlet's safety functionsto malfunction.
• The outlet is equipped with a pet guard.Make sure that no one picks at or dam-ages the outlet in such a way that theguard is disabled. Children should not beleft unsupervised in the vehicle when theoutlet is active.
Failure to follow the above could lead to severe or fatal electrical shocks.
Related information
• Electrical outlets (p. 556)
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 554)
Using the glove compartment
The glove compartment is located on the pas- senger side. The glove compartment can beused to store the Owner's Manual, maps, etc.There is also room for a pen and a card holder.
Locking and unlocking the glove box *
The glove compartment can be locked when the vehicle is left at a workshop, hotel, etc. The glovecompartment can then only be locked/unlockedwith the glove compartment key.
Storage compartment for the key. The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
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The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key into the lock on the glove com- partment.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key from the lock.
–To unlock, perform the above steps in reverse.
Using the glove box as a cooled area *
The glove compartment can be used to cool e.g. drinks or food. Cooling is possible when the cli-mate system is active (i.e. when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is running).
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
Activate cooling
Deactivate cooling
–Activate or deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward the passen-ger compartment/glove compartment.
Related information
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 554)
• Private Locking (p. 258)
Sun visors In the ceiling in front of the driver and front pas- senger, there are sun visors that can be loweredand angled to the side as necessary.
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
The mirror lighting
* comes on automatically when
the cover is lifted up. The mirror frame has a holder for e.g. cards or tickets.
Related information
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 554)
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Cargo compartment The vehicle has a flexible cargo compartment that makes it possible to carry and secure largeobjects.
The cargo capacity of the vehicle can be consid- erably increased by folding down the rear seatbackrests. To make loading and unloading easier,the rear section of the vehicle can be raised and lowered using the level control function *. Use the
load anchoring eyelets or grocery bag holders to help secure objects in place, and the retractable cargo compartment cover * to help conceal
objects in the cargo compartment. The towing eyelet and tire sealing system, or the temporary spare tire *, are located under the
cargo compartment floor.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 561)
• Grocery bag holders (p. 563)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 563)
• Installing and removing the cargo compart-ment cover
* (p. 564)
Loading recommendations
There are a number of things to consider when carrying loads in or on the vehicle.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehi- cle's curb weight. The total weight of all passen-gers and any installed accessories reduces thevehicle's load-carrying capacity by the corres-ponding amount.
WARNING
The vehicle's driving characteristics change depending on the weight and position of theload.
Loading in the trunk and cargo compartment
• Position objects so they are pressing against the rear seat backrests.
• Distribute the load evenly.
• Heavy objects should be positioned as lowas possible. Avoid placing heavy objects onfolded-down seat backrests.
• Cover sharp corners with a soft cloth or simi-lar to help prevent damage to the upholstery.
• Use the load anchoring eyelets and tension-ing straps or similar to secure all objects.
WARNING
In a head-on collision at a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph), an unsecured object weighing 20kg (44 pounds) can reach a projectile weightequivalent to 1000 kg (2200 pounds).
WARNING
If objects are loaded higher than the upper edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm (4in.) space between the objects and the win-dow. Objects placed closer to this couldimpede the function of the inflatable curtainconcealed inside the headlining.
WARNING
Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may shift during heavy braking and injure people in thevehicle. Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with something soft. Turn off the engine and apply the parking brake when loading/unloading long objects.Otherwise, it is possible for the load to reachthe gear lever or gear selector and move it toa drive position – which could cause the vehi-cle to begin rolling.
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Extra cargo space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down to increase cargo compartment space and simplifyloading. If the rear seat backrests are foldeddown, make sure that no objects loaded into thevehicle prevent the WHIPS system for the frontseats from functioning correctly. The ski hatch in the rear seat can be folded down to carry skis or other long, thin objects.
Raising/lowering the rear end of the
vehicle *
The rear end of the vehicle can be lowered orraised for easier loading or to facilitate attaching a trailer*.
The controls for raising/lowering are located at the rear edge of the cargo compartment's rightside panel.
Controls for raising/lowering the rear end of the vehicle.
The controls consist of two buttons ‒ one button
for lowering and one button for raising the rear end. Press and hold the relevant button until thedesired height is reached. The rear end of the vehicle cannot be raised higher than its normal height. The rear end will return to the normal height when the vehicle begins driving.
NOTE
It is not possible to adjust the height of the vehicle's rear when one or more of the doorsor the hood is open. This does not apply tothe tailgate.
WARNING
Make sure that no people, animals or objects are found under the vehicle when it is low-ered. This could endanger life and causedamage to the vehicle or objects.
Related information
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 563)
• Folding down the rear seat backrests (p. 192)
• Rear seat ski hatch (p. 564)
• Roof loads and load carriers (p. 562)
• Leveling control
* and suspension (p. 426)
• Weights (p. 635)
Roof loads and load carriers Volvo-developed load carriers are recommended for carrying loads on the roof of the vehicle.
Volvo load carriers are specially designed to help prevent damage to your vehicle and help ensuremaximum safety while driving. Volvo load carriersare available from authorized Volvo retailers. Carefully follow the installation instructions provi- ded with the load carriers. •Check periodically to ensure that the load carriers and load are properly secured.Secure the load firmly using tie straps orsimilar.
• Distribute the load evenly throughout theload carriers. Place heavier cargo at the bot-tom of the load.
• The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-sumption increase with the size of the load.
• Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid acceleration, hardbraking and fast cornering.
WARNING
The vehicle's center of gravity and driving characteristics are altered by roof loads. Follow the vehicle's specifications regarding weights and maximum permitted load.
Related information
•Loading recommendations (p. 561)
• Weights (p. 635)
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Grocery bag holders Grocery bag holders (hooks) help keep shop- ping bags in place and prevent them from fallingover and spilling their contents in the cargocompartment.
On the sides of the cargo compartment
There is a grocery bag holder in the side panel on each side of the cargo compartment.
CAUTION
The grocery bag holders are only intended to hold weights up to 5 kg (11 lbs).
Related information
•Loading recommendations (p. 561)
• Installing and removing the cargo net
*
(p. 568) •
Installing and removing the cargo compart- ment cover
* (p. 564)
• Installing and removing the steel cargo grid
*
(p. 567)
Load anchoring eyelets
The fold-out eyelets in the cargo compartment can be used to secure objects with straps, a net,etc.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects in or pro- truding from the vehicle can cause injury inthe event of hard braking. Always secure large and heavy objects with a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 561)
• Weights (p. 635)
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Rear seat ski hatch
The hatch in the rear seat backrest can be opened to transport long, narrow objects suchas skis.
1. In the cargo compartment, grasp the ski hatch handle and pull it down.
2. Fold down the armrest in the rear seat. If the private locking * function is used, the hatch
must be closed.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 561)
• Private Locking (p. 258)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 563)
Installing and removing the cargo
compartment cover
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In the fully open position, the cover and the rear flap conceal objects in the cargo compartment.
Installing the cargo compartment cover
Press the end piece on one side of the cover into the retaining bracket in the side panel ofthe cargo compartment.
Then put the other end piece in the recess in the side panel on the opposite side. Make sure the front flap is pointed downward behind the backrest before the cassette isput into place.
Push the end piece down on both sides, one at a time.
> When a click is heard and the red marks on each end piece are no longer visible, the cover is in place. Check that it issecure.
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Fitting the tailgate flap
A flap should be mounted on the tailgate when using the cargo compartment cover.
1. Turn the flap so that the screw side faces
down and guide the pin into the bracket on one side of the tailgate.
2. Squeeze together the flap slightly to make iteasier to guide the pin into place in the bracket on the other side. 3. Press the two upper clips in the respective
recess in the tailgate so it clicks into place.
Removing the cargo compartment cover
In retracted position:
1. Press the button on one of the cover's endsand lift out that end.
2. Carefully lift the cover up and out. > The other end will release automaticallyand the cover can then be lifted out of the cargo compartment.
Removing the tailgate flap
If the cargo compartment cover is not being used, the rear flap should be removed. 1. Pull the upper clips of the cover straight out
of the tailgate.
2. Carefully pull the flap out of the bracket onone side of the tailgate and then the other. If necessary, press the flap together slightly tomake it more flexible and facilitate removal.
Related information
• Operating the cargo compartment cover
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(p. 566)
• Loading recommendations (p. 561)
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Operating the cargo compartment
cover *
The cover can be used in two positions: fully open to completely cover the cargo compart-ment or partially retracted to make it easier toreach further into the cargo compartment.
Fully open
Grasp the handle and pull the cover out as far as possible.
Press the attachment pins in the recesses in the rear pillars of the cargo compartment.
> The cover will be secured in the fully open position.
Cover in the fully open position.
The rear flap mounted on the inside of the tailgate sup- plements the cargo compartment cover.
Loading mode
From the fully opened position:
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Press the handle section of the cargo com- partment slightly upward.
> The cover will move up until it stops in the partially retracted position.
Returning to the fully open position from the par- tially retracted position:
1. Grasp the handle and pull the cover down as far as possible. Angle the handle slightly upward so that the attaching pins can moreeasily move past the first set of grooves.
2. Release the handle so that the attaching pins engage into the grooves.
> The cover will be secured in the fully openposition.