The car has a flexible cargo area that makes it possible to transport and secure large objects.
Cargo area with mesh pocket or side panel, and storage space under the cargo area floor.
By folding down the backrests in the rear seat, the cargo area can become 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 is a bag hook in the side panel on each side of the cargo area.
ImportantThe bag hooks may be loaded with a maximum of 5 kg (11 lbs).
First aid kit
The first aid kit contains first aid equipment. Store the first aid kit in a suitable place in the cargo area.
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 on 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 unlock the tailgate only.
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 are 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
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.
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 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
Being able to open and close the tailgate with a foot movement under the rear bumper 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 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, the opening will not be possible until after a certain delay.
Do not leave your foot positioned under the car during the kicking motion. 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 a closed position, the next activation will open the tailgate.
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.
Unlocking the tailgate from the inside of the car
The tailgate can be unlocked from inside the car using a button beside the steering wheel on the instrument panel.
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’s 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 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.
Positions
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
–
–
Messe
Compressor, air suspension
40
MCase
–
–
Messe
–
–
Messe
–
–
Messe
Door module, right rear
20
Messe
Control module for reduction of nitrous oxides (only diesel)
30
Messe
Power operated tailgate
25
Messe
Door module, right front
20
Messe
Towbar control module
40
Messe
Seatbelt pretensioner, right
40
Messe
Internal relay coils
5
Micro
Control module for reduction of nitrous oxides (diesel)