2023 Volvo V60 Cargo area
Cargo area
By folding down the backrests in the rear seat, the cargo area can become quite spacious. 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
Along the sides
There are two bag hooks in the side panel on each side of the cargo area.There are two bag hooks in the side panel on each side of the cargo area.
Important
The bag hooks may be loaded with a maximum of 5 kg (11 lbs).
Under the floor hatch(Option/accessory.)
There are two bag hooks and an elastic strap(It is possible to reorder additional elastic straps at a Volvo dealer.) 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 on the hooks.
First aid kit
(Option/accessory.)
Store the first aid kit in an appropriate place in the cargo area, e.g. in the space on the right-hand side. The first aid kit has Velcro straps and can be attached directly to the panel.
Load retaining eyelets
WarningHard, 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
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
Grasp the grip on the tailgate’s panel to open the hatch for the warning triangle.
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.
Press the key’s 
button.The tailgate is unlocked but remains closed.
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.
You can open the tailgate by gripping the rubberized pressure plate underneath its lower edge
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 armed.
Setting the max. opening for electrically operated tailgate
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.
Reset max. opening
- Open the tailgate manually to the fully open 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 cleared.
Operating the tailgate with foot movement
The tailgate can be opened and closed using a 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 using 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.
The 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 sensor is located in the center of the bumper.
One of the car’s keys must be within range behind the car, approx. 1 meter (3 feet), for opening and closing, to be possible. This also applies to an already unlocked car in order to avoid accidental opening e.g. in a car wash.
Opening and closing with foot movement
Make one forward kicking motion in the sensor area under the rear bumper. Then take a step back. The bumper must not be touched.A short acoustic signal sounds when opening or closing is activated – the tailgate is opened/closed.
If several kicking motions take place without a key sufficiently close, an opening will not be possible until after a certain delay.
Do not leave your foot in the kicking motion under the car, this could cause the activation to fail.
Canceling opening or closing with foot movement
Make one forward kicking motion while opening or closing is in progress.
Opening or closing the tailgate is stopped.
The key does not need to be in the vicinity of the car to cancel the opening or closing of the tailgate.
If the tailgate is stopped close to the closed position, the next activation will open the tailgate.
Make sure you keep the area around the foot movement detector clean. A build-up of dirt, ice, or snow may disrupt its function.
Pay attention to the possibility that the system may be activated in a car wash if the key is within range.
Unlocking the tailgate from the inside of the car
- 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.
If 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 a tailgate
(Option/accessory.)
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 (Option/accessory.)under the rear bumper, see separate section.
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
The central electrical unit is located behind the panel on the right-hand side.Special pliers are housed on the inside of the cover to facilitate the replacement of tripped fuses.
The fuse box in the engine compartment also provides space for several spare fuses.
The positions of the fuses 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 multiple table values, it is due to variations in equipment level. In which case, follow the value of the fuse being replaced. In the event of doubt – contact a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
| Function | Ampere | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear window defroster | 30 | Messe
(This type of fuse should be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
|
| – | – | Messe
(This type of fuse should be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
|
| – | – | Messe
(This type of fuse should be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
|
| – | – | Messe
(This type of fuse should be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
|
| – | – | Messe
(This type of fuse should be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
|
| – | – | Messe
(This type of fuse should be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
|
| Door module, right rear | 20 | Messe
(This type of fuse should be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
|
| Control module for reduction of nitrous oxides (diesel) | 30 | Messe
(This type of fuse should be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
|
| Power-operated tailgate | 25 | Messe | |
| Door module, right rear | 20 | Messe | |
| Towbar control module
(Option/accessory.) |
40 | Messe | |
| Seatbelt pretensioner, right | 40 | Messe
(This type of fuse should be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
|
| Internal relay coils | 5 | Micro | |
| Control module for reduction of nitrous oxides (diesel) | 15 | Micro | |
| Door module left rear | 20 | Micro | |
| Alcohol lock
(Option/accessory.) |
5 | Micro | |
| – | – | Micro | |
| Towbar control module
(Option/accessory. |
25 | Messe
(This type of fuse should be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
|
| Accessory module | 40 | ||
| Door module left front | 20 | Messe | |
| Seatbelt pretensioner left | 40 | Messe
(This type of fuse should be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
|
| Parking camera
(Option/accessory.) |
5 | Micro | |
| – | – | Micro | |
| – | – | Micro | |
| – | – | Micro | |
| – | – | Micro | |
| – | – | Micro | |
| – | – | Micro | |
| Seat heating left rear
(Option/accessory.) |
15 | Micro | |
| – | – | Micro | |
| Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
(Option/accessory.) |
5 | Micro | |
| – | – | Micro | |
| Seatbelt pretensioner, right | 5 | Micro | |
| Actuator, exhaust system | 5 | Micro | |
| – | – | Micro | |
| Control module All Wheel Drive (AWD)
(Option/accessory.) |
15 | Micro | |
| Seat heating, right rear
(Option/accessory.) |
15 | Micro
|
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| – | – |