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Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen- gers.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo shouldnever exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on yourvehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding inyour vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXXlbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX"amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will befive 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, theamount of available cargo and luggageload capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 ×150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of lug- gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-cle. That weight may not safely exceed theavailable cargo and luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the available cargo andluggage load capacity of your vehicle.WARNING
Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any otherweight rating limits can cause tire over-heating resulting in permanent defor-mation or catastrophic failure.
Do not use replacement tires withlower load carrying capacities than thetires that were original equipment onthe vehicle because this will lower thevehicle's GVW rating. Use only tireswith the correct load carrying capacity.Consult your Volvo retailer for informa-tion.
Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 538)
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Passenger compartment interior
Overview of the passenger compartment interior and storage spaces.
Front seats
Storage compartment in the door panel and near the steering wheel, glove compartment and sun visors.
Storage compartments with cup holders, electrical outlets, net pocket * and USB ports in the tunnel con-
sole.
Rear seat
Storage compartment in the door panel, cup holders *
in the center seat's backrest, storage pocket * in the
front seat's backrest and electrical outlets in the tun- nel console.
WARNING
Store loose objects, such as cell phone, camera, remote control for extra equip-ment, etc., in the glove compartment oranother compartment. Otherwise, thesecould injure people in the vehicle in theevent of hard braking or a collision.
CAUTION
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be easily scratched by e.g. metal objects. Donot place keys, phones or similar items onsensitive surfaces.
Related information
Electrical outlets (p. 534)
Using the glove compartment (p. 535)
Sun visors (p. 537)
Tunnel console (p. 533)
Connecting a device via the USB port (p. 462)
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Tunnel console
The tunnel console is located between the front seats.
Storage compartment with cover *. The
cover can be opened/closed by pressing the handle.
Storage compartment with cup holder and 12 V socket.
Storage compartment and USB port under the armrest.
Climate control panel for the rear seats * or
storage compartment.
Electrical socket and USB port. The cover can be opened/closed by pressing thehandle.
WARNING
Store loose objects, such as cell phone, camera, remote control for extra equip-ment, etc., in the glove compartment oranother compartment. Otherwise, thesecould injure people in the vehicle in theevent of hard braking or a collision.
CAUTION
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be easily scratched by e.g. metal objects. Donot place keys, phones or similar items onsensitive surfaces.
NOTE
One of the sensors for the alarm * is located
under the cup holder in the center console. Avoid placing coins, keys and other metalobjects in the cup holder as this could trig-ger the alarm.
NOTE
The USB port can be used to e.g. charge a cellular phone or tablet. Only the front USBport can be used to play media through thevehicle's speakers.
Related information
Passenger compartment interior (p. 532)
Electrical outlets (p. 534)
Climate system controls (p. 207)
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Electrical outlets
There are two 12-volt electrical sockets and one 12-volt electrical socket * in the trunk.
If a problem occurs with an electrical socket, contact a workshop - an authorized Volvoworkshop is recommended.
12 V outlets
12 V outlet in the tunnel console, front seat.
The 12 V outlets can be used for devices intended for this such as MP3 players, coolersand cellular phones.
12 V outlet in the tunnel console, rear seat.
12 V outlet in trunk/cargo compartment *.
Related information
Passenger compartment interior (p. 532)
Using the electrical outlets (p. 534)
Using the electrical outlets
The 12 V outlet can be used for devices intended for this such as MP3 players, cool-ers and cellular phones.
The ignition must be in at least mode I for the
outlets to supply current. The outlets will then be active as long as there is sufficient chargein the start battery. If the engine is turned off and the vehicle is locked, the outlets will be deactivated. If theengine is turned off and the vehicle remainsunlocked, the sockets will remain active for upto 7 minutes.
NOTE
Bear in mind that using the electrical out- lets when the engine is off could cause thestarter battery to have too low of a chargelevel, which could limit other functionality. Accessories connected to the electrical outlets can be activated even when thevehicle electrical system is off or if precon-ditioning is used. For this reason, discon-nect plugs when they are not in use to pre-vent the starter battery from becoming dis-charged.
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WARNING
Do not use accessories with large or heavy plugs – they could damage theoutlet or come loose while you are driv-ing.
Do not use accessories that couldcause disruptions to e.g. the vehicle'sradio receiver or electrical system.
Position the accessory so that there isno risk of it injuring the driver or pas-sengers in the event of heavy brakingor a collision.
Pay attention to connected accessoriesas they can generate heat that couldburn passengers or the interior.
Using 12 V outlets1. Remove the stopper (tunnel console) or
fold down the cover (trunk/cargo com-partment) over the socket and plug in thedevice.
2. Unplug the device and put the stopper back in (tunnel console) or fold up thecover (trunk/cargo compartment) whenthe socket is not in use or left unattended.
CAUTION
The maximum power is 120 W (10 A) per outlet.
Related information
Electrical outlets (p. 534)
Passenger compartment interior (p. 532)
Using the glove compartment
The glove compartment is located on the pas- senger side. The glove compartment can beused to store the Owner's Manual, maps, etc.There is also room for a pen and a cardholder.
Locking and unlocking the glove box *The glove compartment can be locked when the vehicle is left at a workshop, hotel, etc.The glove compartment can then only belocked/unlocked with the glove compartmentkey.
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Storage compartment for the key. The illustration is generic – the design may vary.The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key into the lock on the glove compartment.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key from the lock.
–To unlock, perform the above steps in reverse.
Using the glove box as a cooled area *The glove compartment can be used to cool e.g. drinks or food. Cooling is possible when the climate system is active (i.e. when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is
running).
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
Activate cooling.
Deactivate cooling.
–Activate or deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward thepassenger compartment/glove compart-ment.
Related information
Passenger compartment interior (p. 532)
Private Locking (p. 260)
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Sun visors
In the ceiling in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats, there are sun visors thatcan be lowered and angled to the side asnecessary.
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
The mirror lighting * comes on automatically
when the visor is lifted up. The mirror frame has a holder for e.g. cards or tickets.
Related information
Passenger compartment interior (p. 532)
Folding down the armrest in the rear seat
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The rear seat armrest * can be folded down for
increased comfort.
The armrest is locked in the raised position and needs to be unlocked before it is foldeddown. The handle for unlocking the armrest islocated directly underneath the head restraint.
1. Grasp the handle and rotate it toward you to unlock the armrest.
2. When the handle is rotated to its maxi-mum position, the armrest is unlocked and can be folded down.
CAUTION
Before moving down the armrest, make sure to unlock it by rotating the handle.Do not pull the handle if the armrest islocked.
Make sure the armrest is securelylocked into position after it is folded up.
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Cargo compartment
Loads can be secured in the trunk to keep them in place while driving.
The folding * rear seat backrests can help
increase the cargo capacity of the trunk. Load anchoring eyelets and grocery bag holders areprovided to help secure objects in place. The towing eyelet and tire sealing system, or the temporary spare tire *, are located under
the cargo compartment floor.
Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 538)
Grocery bag holders (p. 540)
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 540)
Loading recommendations
There are a number of things that are impor- tant to consider when carrying loads in or onthe vehicle.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehicle's curb weight. The total weight of allpassengers and any installed accessoriesreduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity bythe corresponding amount.
WARNING
The vehicle's driving characteristics change depending on the weight and position ofthe load.
Loading the cargo compartment/trunkKeep the following in mind when loading:
Position objects so they are pressing against the rear seat backrests.
Heavy objects should be positioned as lowas possible. Avoid placing heavy objectson folded-down seat backrests.
Cover sharp corners with a soft cloth orsimilar to help prevent damage to theupholstery.
Use the load anchoring eyelets and ten-sioning straps or similar to secure allobjects.
WARNING
In a head-on collision at a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph), an unsecured objectweighing 20 kg (44 pounds) can reach aprojectile weight equivalent to 1000 kg(2200 pounds).
WARNING
If objects are loaded higher than the upper edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm(4 in.) space between the objects and thewindow. Objects placed closer to thiscould impede the function of the inflatablecurtain concealed inside the headlining.
WARNING
Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may shift during heavy braking and injure peo-ple in the vehicle. Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with something soft. Turn off the engine and apply the parking brake when loading/unloading longobjects. Otherwise, it is possible for theload to reach the gear lever or gear selectorand move it to a drive position – whichcould cause the vehicle to begin rolling.