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•

Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.

•

Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate
tie-down equipment.

•

Check periodically that the load carriers and
load are properly secured.

•

Remember that the vehicle's center of gravity
and handling change when you carry a load
on the roof.

•

The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.

•

Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cor-
nering and hard braking.

CAUTION

The optional panoramic roof should not be
opened while load carriers are installed on
the vehicle.

See the article "Weights" for information about
the maximum permissible load that can be trans-
ported on the roof.

Related information

•

Folding the second row backrests (p. 178)

•

Folding the third row backrests (p. 180)

•

Weights (p. 563)

•

Cargo net (p. 223)

•

Cargo compartment cover

* (p. 227)

•

Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)

•

Whiplash protection system (p. 65)

•

Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 249)

Passenger compartment storage

spaces

The following is an overview of the passenger
compartment and its storage spaces.

Front seats

Storage spaces in the door panel, near the steering
wheel, the glove compartment and the sun visors

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Storage spaces, cup holders and 12-volt
socket/AUX/USB sockets in the tunnel console in the
tunnel console

Second row of seats

Storage compartments in the door panels, cupholders in
the center seat's backrest, storage pockets on the rear
side of the front seat backrest, and 12-volt socket on
the rear side of the tunnel console

Third row of seats

Storage space and cup holder in the side panel and the
storage space between the seats

WARNING

Always stow loose items such as cell phones,
cameras, remote controls, etc. in the glove
compartment or other storage spaces to help
keep them from becoming projectiles in the
event of sudden braking, etc.

Related information

•

Tunnel console (p. 222)

•

Using the glove compartment (p. 221)

•

Electrical sockets (p. 230)

•

Sun visors (p. 229)

Using the glove compartment

The glove compartment provides storage space
for small items.

The glove compartment and opening button on the cen-
ter console

The owner's manual and maps can be kept here.
There are also holders for pens on the inside of
the glove compartment door.

Opening the glove compartment

–

Press the glove compartment button on the
center console.
> The glove compartment door will open.

Locking/unlocking the glove
compartment

The glove compartment and tailgate can be
locked when e.g., the vehicle is in a workshop for
service, etc. See also the article "Private locking"
for additional information.

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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 functions
when 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. 220)

•

Private (valet) locking (p. 253)

Tunnel console

The tunnel console, located between the front
seats, contains a 12-volt electrical socket, cup
holders 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

*

NOTE

One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitive
to metallic objects, is located under the tunnel
console cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,
keys, etc., in the cup holders because they
may inadvertently trigger the alarm.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment storage spaces
(p. 220)

•

Electrical sockets (p. 230)

•

Alarm (p. 256)

•

Rear climate system controls on the tunnel
console (p. 201)

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Grocery bag holder

The grocery bag holders (hooks) and elastic
strap help keep shopping bags in place.

On the sides of the cargo compartment

There are also two fold-out holders in the side
panels, one on each side.

CAUTION

The grocery bag holders (hooks) are only
intended to hold weights less than approx.
11 lbs (5 kg).

Related information

•

Cargo net (p. 223)

•

Steel cargo grid

* (p. 225)

•

Cargo compartment cover

* (p. 227)

Cargo net

The cargo net helps protect passengers from
objects in the cargo compartment in the event of
a sudden stop or hard braking.

The cargo net is attached at four points.

Cargo net

The cargo net can be mounted in two positions:

•

Rear mounting: behind the second row seats'
backrests.

•

Front mounting: behind the front seats' back-
rests.

WARNING

•

Objects in the cargo compartment should
always be securely anchored.

•

All of the net's attachment points must be
securely in place when the net is used.

•

A damaged net must never be used.

Attaching

1. Fold out the cargo net and fold out the upper

rod. Be sure it locks in position.

2. Insert one of the net's upper hooks into the

front or rear ceiling mounting point with the
net's lower straps' locks facing you.

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3. Insert the other upper hook into the ceiling

mounting point on the opposite side. It is
spring-loaded to make mounting easier.

Press each of the hooks as far forward into
the respective mounting points as possible.

Rear mounting

4. Rear mounting: with the upper hooks

inserted into the rear ceiling mounting points,
hook the lower straps through the load
anchoring eyelets on the floor of the cargo
compartment as show in the illustration.

Front mounting

Front mounting: with the upper hooks
inserted into the front ceiling mounting
points, hook the lower straps through the
eyelets on the front seat rails as shown in the
illustration. Attaching the net is easier if the
front seat backrests are upright and the seats
are moved slightly forward.

Adjust the front seats so that they only touch
the net but do not apply pressure to it.

CAUTION

Pressure from the front seats against the
cargo net could damage the net and/or its
brackets.

5. Pull the lower straps taut.

Removing and storing

1. Reduce tension on the net by pressing the

button on the lower straps' respective locks
and allow some slack on both sides.

2. Press in the catches and release both of the

straps' hooks.

3. Remove the upper hooks from the ceiling

mounting points.

4. Press the red button on the upper rod to

allow it to fold.

5. Fold and roll up the net.

Store the net under the cargo compartment floor.

Related information

•

Cargo compartment cover

* (p. 227)

•

Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)

•

Steel cargo grid

* (p. 225)

•

Loading (p. 218)

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Steel cargo grid

*

Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid
that helps prevent objects in the cargo area from
moving forward into the passenger compart-
ment.

The steel grid is made up of the grid itself and
two separate mounting brackets.

Each of the brackets has a screw cover and there
are two plastic sleeves for the grid.

WARNING

•

No one should ever be allowed to remain
in the cargo compartment when the vehi-
cle is moving.

•

The steel grid may only be used in the
rear position described in this article. The
ceiling attachment points above the front
seats are not intended to anchor the
steel grid.

•

The third row of seats (7-seat models

*

only): these seats must be folded down
when the steel grid is mounted in the
vehicle.

•

After being mounted, be sure that the
steel grid is securely anchored in place.

Mounting

1. Fold down the rear seats (second row of

seats in 7-seat models) and lift in the steel
grid through one of the rear doors or the tail-
gate. The curved (convex) side of the grid
should face toward the cargo compartment
and the hooks on each side of the grid
should face upward. The mounting brackets
and plastic sleeves are not needed in this
step.

2. Press one of the grid's hooks into the larger

part of the opening in the ceiling attachment
point (1) as shown in the illustration.

3. Grasp the grid near the hook and move it

toward the smaller opening (2).
> This secures the hook in the attachment

point.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the hook on the

opposite side of the grid.

5. Attach the mounting bracket's hook through

the cargo anchoring eyelet near the floor of
the cargo compartment and insert the threa-
ded section of the bracket through the grid's
lower attachment hole (1).

6. Slide the plastic sleeve onto the threaded

section of the of the mounting bracket with
the sleeve's flange turned upward and press
it down through the hole. Screw the screw
cover into place until its underside is approx.
0.2 in. (5 mm) from the grid (2).

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the opposite side.

8. Center the grid and tighten both mounting

brackets alternately until the grid is held
securely in place.

Removing

Perform the steps above in reverse order.

The hooks can be removed before the plastic
sleeves are removed from the holes in the grid.

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Related information

•

Cargo net (p. 223)

•

Cargo compartment cover

* (p. 227)

•

Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)

•

Loading (p. 218)

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 the
load to help prevent shifting during sud-
den stops.

•

Always secure large and heavy objects
with a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.

•

Always secure the load to help prevent it
from 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. 218)

•

Grocery bag holder (p. 223)

•

Cargo net (p. 223)

•

Steel cargo grid

* (p. 225)

•

Cargo compartment cover

* (p. 227)

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Cargo compartment cover

*

The cover can be used to conceal objects in the
cargo compartment.

Installing the cover

2

With the cover retracted, press the end piece
on one side of the cargo area cover into the
retaining bracket in the side panel of the
cargo area.

Do the same on the opposite side.

Press both sides of the cover, one at a time,
until they click into place.
> The red mark will no longer be visible.

Check that both ends of the cover are
securely locked in place.

Use

The cover can be used in two positions: fully
open to completely cover the cargo compartment
or partially retracted to make it easier to reach
farther into the cargo compartment.

Fully open

Third row seats, 7-seat models

*: hang the

seat belt latches in the hooks provided in the
side panels. For 5-seat models, see the fol-
lowing step.

With the cover retracted, grasp its handle
and pull it out completely.

Press the attaching pins on the rear corners
of the cover into the grooves in the side pan-
els and release the cover.
> The cover is now fixed in the fully open

position.

Partially retracted

With the cover retracted, grasp its handle
and pull it so that it is above the cargo com-
partment's side panels until it is fully open.
Press the attaching pins on the rear corners
of the cover into the grooves in the side pan-
els. If the cover is already fully open see the
next step.

With the cover completely pulled out, press it
upward lightly and allow it to retract slowly.
> Allow the cover to retract until it stops in

the partially retracted position.

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If you are holding something in one of your
hands:

From the fully open position, push the cover's
handle slightly upward with e.g., your elbow.
>

 The cover will close until it reaches the

partially retracted position.

To fully open the cover from the partially open
position:

1. Grasp the handle and pull out the cover to

the fully open position.

2. Let the cover retract slightly and press the

handle slightly downward.
> The cover will be secured n the fully open

position.

Avoid placing any objects on the cover when it is
open.

WARNING

7-seat models: remove the cargo compart-
ment cover completely from the vehicle if one
or both of the third row seats will be occupied.

Retracting the cover

From the fully open position:

–

Lift the cover's handle and pull it rearward
slightly to release the attaching pins from
their grooves. Allow the cover to retract.

From the partially retracted position:

–

Grasp the handle and lift it slightly to release
the attaching pins from their grooves. Pull
the cover to the fully open position.
> Allow the cover to retract completely.

Removing the cover

1. With the cover retracted, press the button on

one of the cover's ends and lift out that end.

For 7-seat models: Release the seat belt
latches from the hooks in the side panels.
For 5-seat models, see the following step.

2. Carefully lift the cover up/out.

> The other end will release automatically.

Lift the cover out of the cargo compart-
ment.

Related information

•

Cargo net (p. 223)

•

Steel cargo grid

* (p. 225)

•

Loading (p. 218)

•

Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)

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Sun visors

There are vanity mirrors with card holders on the
upper sides of the sun visors.

Lighted vanity mirror and card holder

The vanity mirror lighting comes on when the mir-
ror is opened.

The vanity mirror's frame has a holder for e.g., a
card or ticket.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment storage spaces
(p. 220)

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Electrical sockets

There are two 12-volt sockets in the tunnel con-
sole, a 120-volt socket on the rear side of the
tunnel console, and one 12-volt socket in the
cargo area

*.

120-volt socket in the tunnel console

3

120-volt socket in the tunnel console for the second
row of seats

This socket is intended for 120-volt devices such
as laptops, chargers, etc.

The max. current provided is 150W.

Using the sockets

1. Remove or pull down the cover over the

socket and plug in the device.
> The socket's indicator light will indicate its

status. The socket can only provide elec-
trical current when the light is green.

2. Disconnect the device by pulling its plug, not

its cord.

Pull up the cover over the socket when it is not in
use.

CAUTION

•

Do not connect devices with large or
heavy plugs that could come loose while
driving.

•

Do not use devices that can cause inter-
ference with the vehicle's radio receiver
or electrical system.

WARNING

•

Be sure to place any devices connected
to the socket safely so that they do not
become projectiles in the event of a sud-
den stop and injure the occupants of the
vehicle.

•

Be aware that connected devices may
generate heat and become very hot.

•

Only connect devices that function cor-
rectly and are free from defects. These
devices should be intended for use in a
120-volt, 60Hz socket with a plug
intended for the socket in the vehicle and
be UL-approved (or the equivalent
thereof).

•

Never let the device, its plug or the
socket itself come in contact with fluids
of any kind. Never touch or use the
socket if it appears to be damaged or
wet.

•

Never connect multiple plugs, adapters or
extension cords to the socket. This could
override the socket's safety functions.

•

Never let children play or tamper with the
socket, or attempt to insert any objects
into it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle when the socket is active.

•

Never try to modify or repair the 120-volt
socket. This should only be done by a

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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 not
functioning properly.

None. The device should not be plugged into the
socket.

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 cell

phones. 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 the
vehicle is locked if preconditioning is started
by a timer.

For this reason, disconnect these devices
from the sockets when they are not in use to
help 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 the
same time, the max. current provided per
socket is 7.5 A (90 W)

If a tire sealing system's compressor is being
used, no other device should be connected to
any 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 is
switched off. Using the socket while the
engine is not running will drain the battery.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment storage spaces
(p. 220)

•

Ignition modes (p. 400)

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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 remote
keys that can be used.

Locking/unlocking/opening/closing

The vehicle can be locked/unlocked from the
passenger compartment, using the buttons on
the remote key or by using the optional Passive
Entry system where it is only necessary to have a
key in your possession to lock or unlock the
doors.

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 or
unlocked manually using the remote key's
detachable key blade.

Remote key

The remote key does not have to be physically
handled in order to start the engine because the
vehicle is equipped with the standard Passive
Start system (the key only needs to be in the
front part of the passenger compartment). If the
vehicle is equipped with the optional Passive
Entry system that enables keyless entry and start,
the key can be anywhere in the vehicle when the
engine 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. 234)

•

Alarm (p. 256)

•

Child safety locks (p. 257)

•

Remote key (p. 238)

•

Foot movement tailgate operation

* (p. 243)

•

Locking/unlocking from inside the vehicle
(p. 246)

•

Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle
(p. 244)

•

Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 249)

•

Starting the engine (p. 402)

Immobilizer

The immobilizer is a start inhibitor that helps pre-
vent unauthorized persons from starting the
engine.

Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle con-
tains a unique coded transponder. The vehicle
code in the key is transmitted to the vehicle's
ignition system where it is compared to the code
stored 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's
manual

Remote key not
recognized during
start. Place the
remote key on the
key symbol in the
tunnel console cup
holder and try to
start the vehicle
again.

Related information

•

Remote key's range (p. 240)

•

Remote key (p. 238)

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Changing the remote key's battery

The remote key can be opened if the battery
needs to be replaced.

The battery should be replaced if:

•

The information symbol illuminates and

Unavailable Charge level too low

 is

shown in the display

and/or

•

if the locks do not react after several
attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle

Replacing the battery

Hold the remote key with the front side

(with the Volvo symbol) toward you and move
the button on lower edge of the key near the
key ring to the right. Slide the front cover
slightly upward.

 The cover will loosen and can be

removed from the key.

 Move the button to the side and slide

rear cover slightly upward.

 The cover will loosen and can be

removed from the key.

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Use e.g., a screwdriver to turn the battery
cover counterclockwise so that the markers
align toward OPEN.

 Remove the cover carefully by pressing

e.g., a finger nail into the indentation.

 Pry the cover up.

 The battery's positive (+) side is up. Pry

out the battery as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION

When handling batteries, avoid touching their
contact surfaces as this could result in poor
battery function in the remote key.

Insert a new battery

1

 with the positive (+)

side up. Put the battery cover back in place
by:

 Placing the battery's edge downward in

the holder. Slide the battery forward so that it
is held in place by the two plastic catches.

 Pressing the battery downward so that it

is also held in place by the two upper
catches under the upper black holder.

and turn until the marker points to CLOSE.

1

Use a CR2032, 3 V battery.