Along the sides
- There is a bag hook 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
- Lift the handle in the centre of the cargo area floor and fold up the floor.
- Move the cargo area floor forward to upright position and fit it in the adjustment groove on each side.
- It is now possible to hang bags with handles at a suitable height on the hooks.
In glovebox
There is also an extensible hook in the glovebox that can be used for hanging up a bag.
First aid kit
- The first aid kit contains first aid equipment.
- 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.
- Store the first aid kit in a suitable place in the cargo area.
Remove and store the parcel shelf
Removing parcel shelf
- Detach the parcel shelf’s lifting eyes on both sides.
- Unhook the parcel shelf at the front edge and remove it.
Parcel shelf storage beneath the cargo area floor
The removed parcel shelf can be stored under the cargo area floor.
- Fold up the cargo area floor and secure it in a raised position with the support arm.
- Turn the upper side of the parcel shelf downwards and lower it into the space with the rear part facing forwards.
With folding cargo area floor:
Fold up the folding cargo area floor forwards to be able to lower the parcel shelf downwards with the upper side turned down and the rear part facing forwards.- Fold the cargo area floor back to a level position.
Folding up the cargo area floor
- The cargo area floor can be secured in raised position using the support arm.
- Grip the handle to fold up the cargo area floor.
- Fold up the support arm and secure the end in the socket on the underside of the cargo area floor.
- The cargo area floor remains in the raised position.
With folding cargo area floor
Lift the handle in the middle of the folding cargo area floor and fold it forwards.
Load retaining eyelets
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.
Release folding cargo area floor
- Fold the folding cargo area floor forwards.
- Press the lock spring as indicated by the arrow until it stops. Maintain the pressure. At the same time, lift the cargo area floor a few millimetres up from the base.
- Release the pressure from the lock spring, but continue holding up the cargo area floor.
- Carry on holding up the cargo area floor and press the lock spring on the other side as indicated by the arrow.
- If the actions in section 2 have been completed correctly, the cargo area floor should now have been released from its side brackets.
- The cargo area floor can be placed carefully back onto the lock springs without being locked in position.
Note
- The cargo area floor is also secured with hinges at the front.
- Volvo recommends leaving the cargo area floor in its front hinges.
- Press on the cargo area floor to lock it back into its brackets.
- Press the key’s
- 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
- The tailgate is unlocked and opened, while the side doors remain locked and their alarm functions armed.
Note
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.
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
- Two acoustic signals sound to indicate that the set position has been saved.
Note
It 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
- 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 the power-operated tailgate.
Note
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.
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, the 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.
Note
Make sure you keep the area around the foot movement detector clean. A build-up of dirt, ice or snow may disrupt its function.
Note
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
- The tailgate is unlocked and can be opened from the outside.
- With the power-operated tailgate option:
- Hold the instrument panel’s
- 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
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.