pg. 67 Rear seat and cargo area



Folding down an outboard head restraint

Extension of cargo area
The rear seat is in two sections and each section can be folded forward separately.

Before the backrests are folded down:

  • Adjust the front seat backrests into a more upright position if they are excessively reclined.
  • Pull the rear seat cushion strap and pull the cushion forward against the front seat backrests.
  • Fold down the outboard head restraint(s) by pulling the strap as shown in the illustration above.

    Lowering the center head restraint

    Center seat head restraint

    Models with 2-section rear seat
    Lower the center seat head restraint if it is raised. Press the release button behind the right-hand support. See illustration above.

    Folding the outboard backrests down
    Models with 2 or 3-section rear seat

    Press the backrest catch to the rear and tip the backrest forward. See the illustration below.

    A - Catch in closed position.
    B - Catch in open position.


    Tipping an outboard backrests forward

    WARNING!
    The red lock indicator is VISIBLE (B) when the backrest is NOT locked in position and not visible (A) when the backrest is correctly locked in place. When the backrest is in the upright position, it must always be correctly locked in place.
    When the rear seat is folded down, do not place heavy objects against the backs of the front seats. This places a severe strain on the folded down backrest of the rear seat. Be sure to secure cargo. Cargo must not be stacked higher than the top of seatbacks. This will reduce the possibility of luggage, etc. becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid braking or an accident.



    pg. 68 Rear seat and cargo area


    Folding down the center section of the backrest
    XC70 with 3-section rear seat

    To fold down the center section of the backrest (without folding down either of the outboard sections): Lower the head restraint. Press the center section backrest catch to the rear and tip the backrest forward.

    WARNING!
    The backrest must be securely locked when it is returned to the upright position. The word "UNLOCKED" on the lock indicator should not be visible.


    Adjusting the center head restraint
    XC70 with 3-section rear seat

    To raise - pull the head restraint straight up to the desired height.
    To lower - pull the head restraint slightly forward and press down.

    Partition with storage pockets (accessory)
    XC70 with 3-section rear seat

    A partition with storage pockets is available as an accessory on V70 models with a 3-section rear seat. This partition can help prevent objects in the cargo area from being thrown forward when the center section of the backrest is not in the upright position.
    Please refer to the installation instructions that are included with the partition or consult your Volvo retailer.

    pg. 69 Rear seat and cargo area


    Removing the center backrest
    XC70 with 3-section rear seat

  • Press the button at the top of the center section to the rear to release the locking mechanism.
  • Fold the backrest section slightly forward.
  • Pull up on the handle at the upper rear side of the backrest (see illustration above) to release this section of the backrest from the retaining bar at the base of the backrest. Lift out the backrest.

    Replacing the center backrest

  • Before the center section is put back in place, the right section of the backrest must be locked in the upright position.
  • Replace the backrest by pressing the bottom section onto the retaining bar until the backrest clicks into place.

    Please consult your Volvo retailer for information about accessory equipment that can be placed in the center section of the backrest.

    WARNING!

  • For safety reasons, the center section of the backrest or seat cushion should not be left in the car after they have been removed.
  • Please be aware that with the center section of the backrest removed, unanchored objects in the rear cargo area could be thrown forward between the outboard sections of the backrest in the event of a sudden stop.
  • When the center section of the backrest is put back in place, the right-hand section of the backrest must be in the upright position in order to lock the center section securely in place and to be able to use the center seat belt.



    • Center armrest

    Center armrest
    XC70 with 3-section rear seat

    The center backrest can be reversed and used as an armrest.

  • Remove the center backrest as described above.
  • Turn the backrest so that the front side faces up (see illustration above).
  • Press the backrest back onto the retaining bar until it locks in place.

    To return the backrest to its normal position, pull the handle (which is now at the front, on the underside) to release the backrest from the retaining bar. Return the backrest to the normal position as described above.

    pg. 70 Rear seat and cargo area


    NOTE: Make sure that the holes in the plastic ferrules on the top of the backrest engage the hooks on the bottom of the seat cushion. When you later raise the backrest and seat cushion, the head restraints must be returned to their normal positions.

    Removing the seat cushion
    Models with 2 or 3-section rear seat

    Pull up the seat by the handle. Unlock the two red locking tabs. Lift out the seat. When replacing, do everything in reverse order. Make sure the red locking tabs are in a locked position.

    WARNING!
    The red lock indicator is VISIBLE (B) when the backrest is NOT locked in position and not visible (A) when the backrest is correctly locked in place. When the backrest is in the upright position, it must always be correctly locked in place.



    A - Catch in closed position.
    B - Catch in open position.

    Rear seat backrest
    You can adjust the angle of the rear seat backrests. To adjust a backrest to a more upright position:

  • Press the catch until the red mark is visible.
  • Pull the backrest forward to a new locked position.
  • Make sure that the backrest is secured in a locked position and that the red mark is no longer visible.

    Follow the same procedure to adjust the backrest to a less upright position.

    pg. 71 Cargo area


    Cargo area lighting
    An extra roof lamp is fitted at the end of the cargo area.

    Holder for grocery bags (option)
    Open the tailgate. Hang or secure your grocery bags by means of tensioning straps or holders. To remove the plastic tray (option), turn the two knobs at the sides.

    Auxiliary 12 Volt socket in cargo area (option)
    Fold down the cover when you want to use the electric socket.

    NOTE: The socket is live whether the ignition is switched on or off. Using the socket without the engine running can drain your car's battery.

    pg. 72 Securing cargo


    Securing cargo
    As a safety precaution, your car is equipped with four eyelets in the cargo space to which straps can be attached to secure luggage.

    WARNING!
    The eyelets are not to be used as passenger restraints or as anchorages for child restraints.

    Unless the car is equipped with an optional Volvo auxiliary seat for children, passengers should not ride in the rear cargo area.

    Remember that a 44 lbs object produces a force of 2,200 lbs in a head-on collision at 30 mph!

    Auxiliary seat
    If an auxiliary seat is installed in the vehicle, store the seat before loading cargo. The auxiliary seat is not designed to carry or restrain cargo.

    Remember the following when loading the car:

  • The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number of passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight of any accessories that may be installed, etc. See the section "Vehicle loading" in the chapter "Wheels and tires" for more detailed information.
  • Load the cargo against the backrest.
  • Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
  • Load wide cargo on either side of the rear seat split.
  • If no one is sitting in the rear seat, reinforce the backrest by fastening the rear seat belts.
  • Never load cargo above the backrest without a cargo net.

    WARNING!
    When the rear seat backrest(s) are folded down, the car should not be loaded to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear passenger door windows. Objects placed higher than this level could impede the function of the inflatable curtain.



    pg. 73 Steel grid/Cargo net



    Steel grid

    Steel grid (accessory)
    To remove the steel grid:
    1. Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.
    2. Press and turn the knobs on opposite ends of the steel grid with a torx screwdriver until the marks on the knobs are aligned with red dots (1 in the inset illustration above).
    3. The steel grid is spring loaded. Push the grid toward the left (driver's) side of the car to release it from the retaining bracket on the opposite side. Keep the grid straight when performing this step so that it does not become wedged in place.
    4 Pull the opposite end of the grid out the retaining bracket.

    WARNING!
    When the steel grid is installed, make sure that the marks on the knobs are aligned with the green dots (2 in the inset illustration above), which indicates that the grid is locked in place.

    To install the steel grid, perform the steps in the reverse order.


    Cargo net

    Cargo net (option on V70)
    Models with 2-section rear seat

    Your car can be equipped with a cargo net made of strong nylon fabric that can be unrolled from the rear seat backrest. After being unrolled, the cargo net self-locks after about a minute.

  • Pull up the right-hand cargo net.
  • First hook the rod in the bracket on the right-hand side (A). Then pull the rod out and hook it on the left-hand side (B).
  • Pull up the left-hand cargo net and secure it to the rod.
  • To remove, proceed in reverse order.

    NOTE: Make sure that the cargo net is securely fastened in the hooks. To remove, proceed in reverse order.

    The cargo net can also be used when the rear seat is folded forward.

    pg. 74 Nylon cargo net (XC70 with 3-section rear seat)


    Nylon cargo net (option on XC70)
    The Volvo XC70 can be equipped with a cargo net made of strong nylon fabric that can be installed with the rear seat backrests in the upright position or folded down.
    The upper and lower rods of the cargo net are hinged. If the cargo net is folded, fold the rods until they are straight and lock in position.

  • Insert the end of the upper rod in the bracket A, near the ceiling liner in the cargo area if the rear seat backrests are up or in the brackets above the rear passenger doors if the backrests are folded down.
  • Insert the opposite side of the rod in the upper bracket on the opposite side.
  • Attach the lower straps to the eyelets on opposite sides of the rear cargo area (if the rear seat backrest is upright), or to the eyelets near the base of the rear seat, D (if the backrest sections are folded down and the upper rod has been attached to the forward brackets). Adjust the straps to pull the net taut.

    WARNING!
    The nylon cargo net must not be used when the optional rear-facing auxiliary child seat in the cargo area is in use.

    When not in use, the cargo net should not be stored unattached in the car to prevent it from being thrown forward in the event of a sudden stop, etc.

    CAUTION:

  • If the net is installed in the forward position and the rear seat cushions are folded forward, the net should be positioned so that it is in front of the rear seat cushions but behind the front seat backrests (C).
  • The eyelets on the floor of the car under the front seats must not be used to secure the lower straps of the cargo net. If these eyelets are used and the front seats are moved back, the cargo net or upper brackets may be damaged.

    Folding and storing the cargo net
    The cargo net can be folded and stored under the floor of the cargo area on cars not equipped with the optional auxiliary rear-facing child seat or the optional bass speaker.

    Press the buttons on the hinges at the center of the upper and lower rods. This releases the hinges so that the net can be folded.

    pg. 75 Cargo area cover, Vanity mirrors


    Cargo area cover*
    Withdraw the cargo area cover, pull it over the luggage compartment and hook it in the holes in the rear cargo area pillars.
    Removing the cargo area cover:

  • Press the end pieces of the cargo area cover inward, pull up and remove.
  • To fit in place: Press the end pieces of the cargo area cover down into the holders.

    NOTE: The cargo area cover must be removed before the optional auxiliary seat in the cargo area (see page 77) is used.


    Vanity mirror

    Vanity mirrors
    Both sun visors are equipped with lighted vanity mirrors. The light comes on when the cover is opened.

    *Not available on models equipped with the optional cargo area auxiliary child seat.

    pg. 76 Spare tire


    Spare tire
    The spare tire, jack and tool bag are located under the floor of the cargo space. To access the spare tire:

  • Remove the rear hinged floor panel by raising it approx. 6 inches (15 cm) and then pulling it backwards out of the cargo area.
  • Unscrew and remove the accessory plastic floor tray (if fitted).
  • Unstrap and lift out the jack and tool bag.
  • Unscrew the securing bracket and remove the spare tire from the storage well.
  • When putting the tire back into the well, perform these steps in reverse order. Make sure the spare tire, jack and tool bag are properly secured.

    WARNING!
    Make sure that the spare tire, jack and tool bag are properly secured with the securing bracket and strap to help keep these components in place in the event of a sudden stop.


    Spare tire, tool bag, jack - cars with subwoofer (option)
    The spare tire, jack and tool bag are located under the floor of the cargo space in a compartment in front of the spare tire. To access the spare tire:

  • Remove the rear hinged floor panel by raising it approx. 6 inches (15 cm) and then pulling it backwards out of the cargo area.
  • Raise the other floor panel to upright position and lock it there.
  • Remove the mat.
  • Loosen the wheel and turn the clip 90°.
  • Lift the subwoofer inwards-upwards with both hands and tilt it leftwards.
  • Unstrap and lift out the jack and tool bag.
  • Unscrew the securing bracket and remove the spare tire from the storage well.
  • When putting the tire and subwoofer back into place, perform these steps in reverse order. Make sure the spare tire, jack, tool bag and subwoofer are properly secured.

    pg. 77 Auxiliary seat in cargo area, Extra handgrip - XC70


    Auxiliary seat (option)
    If all the seats are occupied, a rear-facing auxiliary seat in the cargo area can be used. This seat is designed for two children, each weighing between 50 - 88 lbs. (23 - 40 kg) with a total seat capacity of 176 lbs. (80 kg) and up to 55 inches (140 cm) in height.

    Raising
    Remove the cargo area cover, if installed, from the car. Raise the backrest section forward until it locks in place.
    Flip the seat cushion over.

    Lowering
    Flip the seat cushion back into storage position.
    Pull the release handle and lower the backrest to storage position.

    WARNING!

  • If your car is equipped with an auxiliary seat (option or accessory), the tailgate must be fitted with a lock cylinder. Unlocking from the outside can then be carried out in the usual way (key in driver's door and/or remote control) and also by using the key in the tailgate.
  • Both rear seat backrests must be up when the auxiliary seat is being used. Do not use a booster cushion or child seat in conjunction with the auxiliary seat.
  • The luggage net should be retracted.
  • The child safety lock in the tailgate should be on to prevent children from inadvertently opening the tailgate from the inside.

    • NOTE: If you have locked the car with the remote control and if you then afterwards use a key in the tailgate's lock cylinder (certain models) to unlock the tailgate only, the alarm will sound. See page 84 for information on turning off a sounding alarm.

    Extra handgrip
    The Volvo XC70 is equipped with an extra handgrip on the front passenger's side. This handgrip can be used for added support when travelling on unpaved roads, etc.

    pg. 78 Interior lighting


    Courtesy light
    The courtesy light can be turned on or off by pressing the button. The light also has a timer function which turns the light on for 30 seconds if:

  • You unlock the car from the outside with the key or remote control.
  • You switch off the ignition (turn the key to position 0).

    The courtesy light stays on for 10 minutes if one of the doors is left open after the car is unlocked.

    The courtesy light switches off if:

  • The engine is started.
  • The car is locked from the outside with the key or remote control.

    The interior courtesy light can be switched on or off at any time by pressing the center button in the panel above the rearview mirror. When switched on with the engine off, the light will stay on for 10 minutes. When switched on with the engine running, the light will stay on indefinitely. The light may be switched off at any time by pressing the center button a second time.

    The courtesy light timer periods can be changed. Consult your Volvo retailer.

    Overriding the Interior Courtesy Lights
    Normally if a car door is left open with the engine turned off, the interior courtesy light will stay on for 10 minutes.

    If a car door is left open or the interior courtesy lights are turned on while the engine is left running, the interior courtesy lights will stay on indefinitely.

    At times, you may wish to be assured that the courtesy lights will stay off regardless of door or tailgate position.

    To switch off the interior and tailgate courtesy lights indefinitely, press and hold the center button in the panel above the rearview mirror for 3 seconds. The courtesy lights will go off and remain off until the center button is pressed again.


    Rear reading lights

    Reading lights - front/rear
    The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons. These lights switch off automatically after 10 minutes if the engine is not running. If the engine is running, the lights stay on indefinitely. The lights can be switched off at any time by pressing the button.


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