VOLVO V60 2017 Owner´s Manual

L O A D I N G A N D S T O R A G E

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Storage spaces
The following is an overview of the storage com- partments in the passenger compartment.

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Compartment in door panel
Storage pocket on the front edge of the front seat cushions
Glove compartment (p. 143)
Storage compartment
Storage compartment (p. 142), 12-volt socket (p. 142) and AUX input/USB con-nector
Rear seat cup holders
Storage pocket
Related information
•Vanity mirror (p. 143)
• 12-volt socket in the cargo area
* (p. 143)

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Tunnel console The tunnel console is located between the front seats.
Storage compartment (for CDs, etc.) under armrest, AUX input/USB connector.
Includes cup holder for driver and passenger, 12-volt socket (p. 142) and a small storagecompartment.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 140)
Tunnel console – 12-volt sockets
The electrical sockets can be used for 12-volt accessories such as cell phone chargers andcoolers. For the socket to supply current, theignition must be in at least mode I (p. 80). The
sockets are located between the cup holders inthe tunnel console and on the rear side of the
tunnel console (p. 142) for rear seat passen-gers.
12-volt socket in the front tunnel console
12-volt socket in the rear center console
The maximum current consumption is 10A (120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets in thepassenger compartment is in use. If both thefront and rear sockets are used at the same time,the maximum current consumption per socket is7.5A (90W). The auxiliary sockets can also be used to power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarette lighters andashtrays can be purchased from your Volvoretailer.
WARNING
Always keep the sockets covered when not in use.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 140)
• 12-volt socket in the cargo area
* (p. 143)

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Glove compartment
The glove compartment provides a lockable stor- age compartment for small items.
The owner's manual and maps can be kept here. There are also holders for pens and fuel cards.The glove compartment can be locked manuallywith the key blade, see Locking/unlocking –glove compartment (p. 166).
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 140)
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirrors are located on the upper side of the sun visors.
Vanity mirror with lighting
The light comes on automatically when the cover is lifted.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 140)
• Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting (p. 350)
12-volt socket in the cargo area
*
The 12-volt socket can be used e.g., to connect the tire sealing system's compressor (certainmodels) and other 12-volt accessories.
Fold down the cover to access the electrical socket.
NOTE
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 140)
• Tunnel console – 12-volt sockets (p. 142)

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Loading – general
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number ofpassengers, the amount of cargo, the weight ofany accessories that may be installed, etc.
To increase loading space, the rear seat back- rests can be folded down, see Rear seats – fold-
ing backrest (p. 87).
When loading the cargo area, keep the following
in mind:
• Load objects in the cargo area against thebackrest whenever possible.
• Unstable loads can be secured to the loadanchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-ings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parking brakewhen loading or unloading long objects. Thegear selector can be knocked out of positionby long loads, which could set the vehicle inmotion.
WARNING
• Stop the engine, put the gear selector in P
, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
• The vehicle's driving characteristics may change depending on the weight and dis-tribution of the load.
• A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces aforce of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in ahead-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
• The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 2 in.(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
Related information
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 145)
• Steel cargo grid (p. 148)
• Loading – roof load carriers (p. 144)
Loading – roof load carriers
Using load carriersLoad carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when in use:
• To avoid damaging your vehicle and toachieve maximum safety when driving, werecommend using the load carriers that Volvohas developed especially for your vehicle.
• Volvo-approved removable roof racks aredesigned to carry the maximum allowableroof load for this vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg).For non-Volvo roof racks, check the manu-facturer's weight limits for the rack.
• Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weighlimits and never exceed the maximum ratedroof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).
• Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loadsevenly.
• Place heavier cargo at the bottom of theload.
• Secure the cargo correctly with appropriatetie-down equipment.
• Check periodically that the load carriers andload are properly secured.
• Remember that the vehicle's center of gravityand handling change when you carry a loadon the roof.

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The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con- sumption will increase with the size of theload.
• Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cor-nering and hard braking.
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 144)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 145)
Load anchoring eyelets
The load anchoring eyelets on both sides of the vehicle are used to fasten straps, etc., to helpanchor items in the cargo area.
WARNING
The two upper hooks shown in the illustration are for holding grocery bags only. They are not intended for anchoring heavy objects.
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 144)

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Grocery bag holder
The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags in place.
Grocery bag holder under the floor of the cargo area
The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags in place.
1. Open the hatch in the floor of the cargo area.
2. Secure the shopping bags with the strap.
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 144)
Cargo net – mounting/removing
Using the cargo netThe net can be attached in two positions in the vehicle:
• Rear position: behind the rear seat's backrest
• Front position: Behind the front seats' back-rests
WARNING
When in use, the cargo net must always be attached correctly in order to function prop-erly. All objects in the cargo area should be securely lashed down. A damaged cargo net should never be used.
The easiest way to mount the cargo net is through one of the rear doors.
Mounting in the rear position
1. Fold out the cargo net. Be sure the net's storage pockets are facing rearward.
2. Insert one of the net's upper attachments into one of the rear brackets near the roof liner.
3. Insert the net's other attachment into the bracket on the opposite side of the vehicle. Be sure to press the hooks as far forward into the brackets as possible. 4. Attach the lower hooks to the forward-most
floor eyelets in the cargo area. Tighten thecamlock by pressing down its tongue andtightening the strap.
Mounting in the front position
1. Fold out the cargo net. Be sure the net'sstorage pockets are facing rearward.
2. Attaching the net is easier if the front seats are moved as far forward as possible.
3. Insert one of the net's upper attachments into one of the front brackets near the roof liner.
4. Insert the net's other attachment into the bracket on the opposite side of the vehicle. Be sure to press the hooks as far forward into the brackets as possible.
5. Attach the lower hooks to the eyelets on the front seat floor rails. Tighten the camlock bypressing down its tongue and tightening thestrap.
If the front seats are moved rearward, they shouldnot press hard against the net.
CAUTION
Pressure from the front seats against the cargo net could damage the net and/or itsbrackets.

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Removing and storing the cargo net
1. Release the lower hooks.
2. Remove the net's upper attachments fromthe ceiling brackets.
3. Fold the net.When not in use, the cargo net can be stored under floor of the cargo area.
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 144)
• Steel cargo grid (p. 148)
Cargo area cover
The cargo area cover can be used to conceal objects in the cargo area.
Use
• Pull the cover over the cargo and hook it into the holes in the rear cargo area pillars.
• To retract (roll up) the cover, release it fromthe holes and guide it toward the rear seatbackrest.
Installing the cover1. Press the end piece on one side of the cargo
area cover into the retaining bracket in the side panel of the cargo area
.
2. Do the same on the opposite side
. 3. Press both sides of the cover until they click
into place
. The red mark will no longer be
visible.
4. Check that both ends of the cover are securely locked in place.
Removing the cover1. Press one of the end pieces of the coverinward.
2. Pull the cover carefully upward and outward. The other end will release automatically from its retaining bracket.
Folding down the cargo area cover's rear flap
The cargo area cover's rear flap points horizon- tally when the cover is retracted (rolled up). Tofold it down:
–Pull the flap slightly rearward past its sup- ports and fold it down.
NOTE
On models equipped with this cover, it should be removed before a child seat is attached tothe child restraint anchors.
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 144)

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Steel cargo grid
Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid that helps prevent objects in the cargo area frommoving forward into the passenger compart-ment.
Folding the grid up/downGrasp the lowering edge of the grid and pull it rearward/upward, or push it downward/forward.
NOTE
If the steel grid is to be used with the optional cargo area cover, the grid must be foldeddown before the cargo area cover is put inplace.
Installing the steel cargo gridFor information about the necessary tools and procedures for installing/removing the steelcargo grid, please refer to the assembly instruc- tions 1
that were included when the grid was pur-
chased.
Related information
• Cargo area cover (p. 147)
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Assembly instruction no. 30756681.