2019 VOLVO XC60 TWIN ENGINE Owners Manual

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Then put the other end piece in the recess inthe side panel on the opposite side.
Make sure the front flap is pointed downwardbehind the backrest before the cassette isput into place.
Push the end piece down on both sides, oneat a time.
>When a click is heard and the red markson each end piece are no longer visible,the cover is in place. Check that it issecure.

Fitting the tailgate flap
A flap should be mounted on the tailgate whenusing the cargo compartment cover.
1.
Turn the flap so that the screw side facesdown and guide the pin into the bracket onone side of the tailgate.
2.Squeeze together the flap slightly to make iteasier to guide the pin into place in thebracket on the other side.
3.
Press the two upper clips in the respectiverecess 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 thecargo compartment.

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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 outof the tailgate.
2.
Carefully pull the flap out of the bracket onone side of the tailgate and then the other. Ifnecessary, press the flap together slightly tomake it more flexible and facilitate removal.

Related information
Operating the cargo compartment cover*(p. 600)
Loading recommendations (p. 595)
Operating the cargo compartment
cover*
The cover can be used in two positions: fullyopen to completely cover the cargo compart-ment or partially retracted to make it easier toreach further into the cargo compartment.

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Fully open
Grasp the handle and pull the cover out asfar as possible.
Press the attachment pins in the recesses inthe rear pillars of the cargo compartment.
>The cover will be secured in the fully openposition.
Cover in the fully open position.
The rear flap mounted on the inside of the tailgate sup-plements the cargo compartment cover.

CAUTION
Do not place objects on top of the cargocompartment 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 thepartially retracted position.
Returning to the fully open position from the par-tially retracted position:
1. Grasp the handle and pull the cover down asfar as possible. Angle the handle slightlyupward so that the attaching pins can moreeasily move past the first set of grooves.
2. Release the handle so that the attachingpins engage into the grooves.
> The cover will be secured in the fully openposition.

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CAUTION
When in the loading position, the cargo com-partment cover can obstruct visibility to therear. Make sure that the cargo compartmentcover is fully extended or fully retracted duringdriving.

Retracting the cover
1. From the fully opened position:
Lift the cover's handle and pull it rearward torelease the cover's attaching pins from thegrooves. Let the cover retract.
From the partially retracted position:
Grasp the handle and pull the cover out ofthe groves to the fully open position. Lift thehandle and pull it rearward to release thecover's attaching pins from the grooves. Letthe cover retract.
2. Let the cover retract with its attaching pinsabove the side panels until it stops in thefully retracted position.

Related information
Installing and removing the cargo compart-ment cover* (p. 598)
Installing and removing the steel
cargo grid*
The steel cargo grid helps prevent loads or petsin the cargo compartment from being thrown for-ward into the passenger compartment.
For safety reasons, the steel grid must always beinstalled and secured correctly.
WARNING
Under no circumstances may a person be inthe cargo compartment when the vehicle ismoving. Heavy braking or a collision couldlead to serious injury.
Installation
CAUTION
The steel cargo grid may only be used in therear position (behind the rear seat) describedhere.
Before installing the steel grid, the existing plas-tic ceiling mounting consoles must be replacedwith steel consoles. Volvo recommends that theceiling consoles are only replaced by an author-ized Volvo workshop or retailer.
1.Fold down the rear seat backrests.
2. Make sure that the steel grid is facing theright direction. Lift the grid into the vehiclethrough one of the rear doors.

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Position the grid's attachment points in theceiling consoles.
The next step will be easier if two peoplehold the steel grid in the right position.
4.
Screw the provided screw into place usingthe provided 6 mm Allen wrench. Repeat onthe other side. Recommended torque: 20 Nm(15 ft-lb).
>Check to make sure the steel grid issecurely in place.
5. Return the backrest to the upright position.
For more information on necessary tools and pro-cedures for installing/removing, see the assem-bly instructions provided with the steel grid.

CAUTION
The steel cargo grid cannot be folded up ordown when a cargo compartment cover ismounted.

Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 595)
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 598)
Installing and removing the cargo
net*
The cargo net helps prevent objects in the cargocompartment from entering the passenger com-partment in the event of a sudden stop or hardbraking.
The cargo net is attached at four points.
For safety reasons, the cargo net must always bemounted and secured according to the followingdescription.
The net is made of strong nylon weave and canbe attached in two different locations in the vehi-cle:
Rear mounting - behind the rear seats.
Front mounting - behind the front seats.

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WARNING
Objects in the cargo compartment mustalways be securely anchored, even with a cor-rectly installed cargo net.

Installing the cargo net
WARNING
All of the cargo net's upper consoles, hooksand straps must be securely mounted andattached before the net is used.
Never use the net if it is damaged.

NOTE
With front mounting, the cargo net is mosteasily installed via a rear door.
1. Fold out the cargo net and make sure thatthe upper rod folds out and locks into posi-tion.
2.Insert one of the net's hooks into the front orrear ceiling mounting point with the straplock facing you.
3. Insert the net's other upper hook into theceiling mounting point on the opposite side.
The telescopic spring-loaded hooks makemounting easier.
Make sure that the net's hooks are pushedforward as far as possible into their respec-tive mounting points.
4.
Rear mounting.
For rear mounting:
With the cargo net hooked into the rear ceil-ing mounting points, attach the net's strapsinto the front floor eyelets in the cargo com-partment.

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Front mounting.
For front mounting:
With the cargo net mounted in the front ceil-ing mounting points, hook the straps into theouter eyelets on the front seat rails behindthe seats. Attaching the net is easier if theseat backrests are upright and the seats aremoved slightly forward.
Move the seat or backrest only until ittouches the net. Moving it with too muchforce or applying too much pressure to thenet could lead to damage.

CAUTION
If a seat or backrest is pressed with too muchforce back against the cargo net, the net andits ceiling brackets could be damaged.
5. Pull the straps until the cargo net is taut.
Removing the cargo net
The cargo net can be easily removed and foldedup.
1. Loosen the cargo net by pressing the buttonon the strap locks on each side and pullingto allow some slack.
2. Press in the catches and release both of thestrap hooks.
3. Unhook the upper hooks and remove the netfrom the ceiling mounting points.
4. Press the red button on the rod so that it canbe folded. Fold and roll up the net. Store thenet in its case.

Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 595)
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 598)