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LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
* Option/accessory.596
Extra cargo space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down toincrease 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 downto 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 attachinga trailer*.
The controls for raising/lowering are located atthe 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 buttonfor lowering and one button for raising the rearend. Press and hold the relevant button until thedesired height is reached.
The rear end of the vehicle cannot be raisedhigher than its normal height.
The rear end will return to the normal heightwhen the vehicle begins driving.
NOTE
It is not possible to adjust the height of thevehicle'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 objectsare 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. 598)
Folding down the rear seat backrests(p. 193)
Rear seat ski hatch (p. 598)
Roof loads and load carriers (p. 596)
Leveling control* and suspension (p. 457)
Weights (p. 667)
Roof loads and load carriers
Volvo-developed load carriers are recommendedfor carrying loads on the roof of the vehicle.
Volvo load carriers are specially designed to helpprevent 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.
Distribute the load evenly throughout theload carriers. Place heavier cargo at the bot-tom of the load.
Check periodically to ensure that the loadcarriers and load are properly secured.Secure the load firmly using tie straps orsimilar.
If the load is longer than the vehicle, such asa canoe or kayak, attach the towing eyelet inits front outlet and secure the tie straps in it.
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 drivingcharacteristics are altered by roof loads.
Follow the vehicle's specifications regardingweights and maximum permitted load.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions
The vehicle's length, height, etc. are shown inthe table.
Dimensionsmminches
AGround clearanceA2118,3
B Wheelbase2865 112.8
C Length4688 184.6
D Load length, floor,folded backrest1746 68.7
E Load length, floor 960 37.8
FHeightB1658 65.3
Dimensionsmminches
GLoad height776 30.6
H Wheel track, front1653C
1649D
1655E
1668F
65.1C
64.9D
65.2E
65.7F
Dimensionsmminches
IWheel track, rear1657C
1653D
1659E
1673F
65.2C
65.1D
65.3E
65.9F
J Load width, floor 1010 39.8
K Width1902 74.9
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INDEX
680
G
Gasoline grade472
Gauge
fuel gauge87
Gear selector positions
automatic transmission445
Glass
laminated/reinforced166
Glove compartment593
Gracenote®517
Grocery bag holders 597
Gross vehicle weight667
Guide lines for Park Assist Camera 394
H
Handbrake438, 439
Hand wash649
Hard disk
space544
Hazard warning flashers161
HDC462
HD radio501
Head restraint196
Head-up display142
activate and deactivate143
cleaning644
replacing windshield619
settings144
store position144, 186, 187
Heated wiper blades176
Heater232
auxiliary heater232
parking heater232
Heating
Seats213, 214
steering wheel215, 216
windows219, 221
Height adjustment457, 460
high beams156, 157
High engine temperature475
Hill Descent Control461, 462, 463
activate with function button 463
Hill Start Assist443
Hill Start Assist (HSA)443
Hoisting the vehicle616
Hold
vehicle function467
HomeLink®485
programming486
use487
HomeLink® remote control
programmable 485
Home safe lighting161
Honk197
Hood, opening618
Horn197
Hybrid battery629
Charging413
Hybrid battery gauge88
Hybrid gauge87
Hybrid mode450, 456
I
IAQS (Interior Air Quality System) 204
IC (Inflatable Curtain)60
ID, Volvo26
Identification number38
Ignition mode433, 434
Immobilizer251
Electronic immobilizer251
Indicator symbols94
Individual drive mode450
Infant seats67
Inflatable curtain60