2022 XC90 Volvo Cargo area Owners Manual

The car has a flexible cargo area that makes it possible to transport and secure large objects.
By folding down the backrests in the second and third rows of seats, the cargo area becomes quite spacious.
To facilitate loading and unloading, the rear section of the car can be lowered with the level control function.
Use load-retaining eyelets or bag holders to secure the load, and the extendable cargo cover to conceal the load if desired.
The car’s towing eye and puncture repair kit or spare wheel are stored under the cargo area floor.

Bag hooks

Bag hooks keep carrier bags in place and prevent them from overturning and spreading their contents across the cargo area.

Along the sides

There are two extensible bag hooks in the side panels – one on each side of the cargo area.

ImportantThe bag hooks may be loaded with a maximum of 5 kg (11 lbs).

Under the floor hatch

There are two bag hooks and an elastic strap in the cover, which is part of the floor hatch in the cargo area.
The strap can be fitted in four different positions.
Lift up the cover in order to use the bag hooks.
Fasten the bags in a suitable position with the enclosed elastic strap.
If the bags have handles and are a suitable height – hang them in the hooks.

First aid kit

The first aid kit contains first aid equipment.
Store the first aid kit behind the elastic strap, if the car is equipped with one of these.

Load retaining eyelets

Use the load retaining eyelets to attach straps in order to anchor items in the cargo area.

Warning

Hard, sharp, and heavy objects that are loose or protrude may cause injury during heavy braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects with a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.

Warning triangle

Use the warning triangle to warn other road users if the car is stationary in traffic.
Also activate the hazard warning flashers.

Storage spaces

The warning triangle is located in the compartment on the inside of the tailgate.

Folding up the warning triangle

Open the hatch by first turning the knob a quarter turn and then pulling the hatch from its brackets in the top and bottom edges.
Press the latch that secures the warning triangle slightly to the right and remove the case.
Remove the warning triangle from the case, unfold it, and put the ends together.
Fold out the warning triangle’s support legs.
Follow the regulations for the use of a warning triangle.
Position the warning triangle in a suitable place with regard to traffic.
Make sure that the warning triangle and case are properly secured in their storage space and that the hatch is fully closed after use.

Unlocking the tailgate with a key button

There is a button on the key to unlocking the tailgate only.

Press the key’s button.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be opened from the outside.
The side doors are still locked and the alarm is armed.
The lock and alarm indicator on the instrument panel extinguish in order to show that the entire car is not locked.
If the tailgate is not opened within 2 minutes then it is relocked and the alarm is re-armed.

Power operated tailgate

Hold the key’s button depressed for a couple of seconds.
The tailgate is unlocked and opened, while the side doors remain locked and their alarm functions are armed.

NoteIf the system for the power-operated tailgate works continuously for a long time, it is deactivated in order not to overload it. It can be used again after a few minutes.

Setting the max. opening for electrically operated tailgate

Set the amount the tailgate should be opened if the car is, for example, parked in a garage with limited headroom.

To adjust max. opening

Open the tailgate manually – and stop it in the desired opening position.
Press and hold the button on the bottom of the tailgate for approx. 3 seconds.
Two acoustic signals sound to indicate that the set position has been saved.

NoteIt is not possible to program an opening position lower than a half-open tailgate.

Reset max. opening

Open the tailgate manually to the fully open position.
Press and hold the button on the underside of the tailgate for approx. 3 seconds.
Two acoustic signals sound to indicate that the set position has been cleared.

Operating the tailgate with foot movement

The tailgate can be opened and closed using foot movement under the rear bumper. The function makes things easier when your hands are full.

If the car is equipped with keyless locking and unlocking then you can unlock the tailgate with a foot movement.
The function with both opening and closing of the tailgate is also available when the car is equipped with a power-operated tailgate.

NoteThe foot-operated tailgate function is available in two versions:

Opening and closing with foot movement
Only unlocking with foot movement (lift up the tailgate manually to open it)

Note that the function for opening and closing with foot movement requires a power-operated tailgate.

The detector is located on the left-hand side of the bumper.
One of the car’s keys must be within range behind the car, approx. 1 meter (3 feet). This also applies when the car is unlocked.

Opening and closing with foot movement

Kicking motion within the detector’s activation area.
Make one forward kicking motion under the left part of the rear bumper.
The bumper must not be touched. Then take a step back.
A short acoustic signal sounds when the tailgate is opened/closed.
If several kicking motions are made without a key within range, the function is deactivated after a while.
Do not leave your foot positioned under the car during the kicking motion. The activation may then fail.

Canceling opening or closing with foot movement

Make one forward kicking motion while opening or closing is in progress in order to stop the movement of the tailgate.

The key does not need to be in range to cancel opening or closing.
If the tailgate is stopped just before being fully closed, it will open on the next activation.

NoteMake sure you keep the area around the foot movement detector clean. A build-up of dirt, ice, or snow may disrupt its function.

NotePay attention to the possibility that the system may be activated in a car wash if the key is within range.

Cars with the skid plate accessory

If the car is equipped with a skid plate the sensor is located out on the left-hand corner of the bumper.

To activate opening or closing with a foot movement on a car equipped with a skid plate, the kicking motion is made from the side of the car. One of the car’s keys must be within range, approx. 1 meter (3 feet).

Kicking motion within the detector’s activation area

Unlocking the tailgate from inside of the car

The tailgate can be unlocked from inside the car using a button beside the steering wheel on the instrument panel.

Briefly press the button on the instrument panel.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be opened from the outside.
With the power-operated tailgate option:
Hold the instrument panel’s button depressed for a couple of seconds.
The tailgate is opened.

NoteIf the system for the power-operated tailgate works continuously for a long time, it is deactivated in order not to overload it. It can be used again after a few minutes.

Keyless unlocking of the tailgate

With keyless locking and unlocking, it is sufficient to press lightly on the rubberized pressure plate underneath the tailgate handle to unlock.

Note

One of the car’s keys must be within range behind the car for unlocking to work.
The tailgate is held closed by an electrical lock.
To open:
Press gently on the rubberized pressure plate beneath the tailgate handle.
The lock is released.
Lift by the outside handle in order to open the tailgate.

Important

Handle the rubber panel with care to avoid damage to its electrical contact. Minimal force is required for activation.
Do not exert the lifting force on the rubber panel when opening – lift the handle.

It is also possible to unlock the tailgate with a foot movement under the rear bumper, see separate section.

Warning

Do not drive with an open tailgate! Toxic exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car through the cargo area.

Fuses in the cargo area

Fuses in the cargo area protect, amongst other things, power seats, airbags, and seatbelt tensioners.

The central electrical unit is located under the storage compartment on the right-hand side.
The fuse box in the engine compartment also provides space for several spare fuses.

Positions

Fuse locations are shown on the inside of the cover. Functions and components in the fuse table cover several models and engine alternatives. A fuse description can therefore apply to fewer than those in the table, or be completely missing, depending on how the car is equipped.

If a position has several values in the table, the value depends on variations in equipment level. In which case, follow the value of the fuse being replaced. In the event of doubt – contact a workshop. An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

Function	Ampere	Type
Rear window defroster	30	Messe
–	–	Messe
Compressor, air suspension	40	Messe
Electric additional heater, right rear	30	MCase
–	–	MCase
Electric additional heater, left rear	30	MCase
Door module, right rear	20	MCase
Control module for reduction of nitrous oxides (diesel)	30	MCase
Power operated tailgate	25	MCase
Door module, right front	20	MCase
Towbar control module	40	MCase
Seatbelt pretensioner, right	40	MCase
Internal relay coils	5	Micro
Control module for reduction of nitrous oxides (diesel)	15	Micro
Door module, left rear	20	Micro
Alcohol lock	5	Micro
–	–	Micro
Towbar control module	25	MCase
Accessory module	40	MCase
Door module, left front	20	MCase
Seatbelt pretensioner, left-hand side	40	MCase
Parking camera	5	Micro
–	–	Micro
–	–	Micro
–	–	Micro
–	–	Micro
–	–	Micro
–	–	Micro
Seat heating, left rear	15	Micro
–	–	Micro
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)	5	Micro
–	–	Micro
Seatbelt pretensioner, left	5	Micro
Actuator, exhaust system (petrol)	5	Micro
–	–	Micro
Control module All Wheel Drive (AWD)	15	Micro
Seat heating, right rear	15	Micro
–	–	case