VOLVO XC70 2016 Owner´s Manual

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.139
Compartment in door panel
Storage pocket on the front edge of the front seat cushions
Glove compartment (p. 141)
Storage compartment (p. 140), 12-volt socket (p. 140) and AUX input
Rear seat cup holders
Storage pocket
Related information
• Vanity mirror (p. 141)
• 12-volt socket in the cargo area* (p. 141)

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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 connec-tor.
Includes cup holder for driver and pas- senger, 12-volt socket (p. 140) and asmall storage compartment.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 138)
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. 79). The
sockets are located between the cup holdersin the tunnel console and on the rear side ofthe tunnel console (p. 140) for rear seat pas-sengers.
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12-volt socket in the front tunnel console
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12-volt socket in the rear center console
The maximum current consumption is 10A (120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets inthe passenger compartment is in use. If boththe front and rear sockets are used at thesame time, the maximum current consump-tion per socket is 7.5A (90W). The auxiliary sockets can also be used to power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarettelighters and ashtrays can be purchased fromyour Volvo retailer.
WARNING
Always keep the sockets covered when not in use.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 138)
• 12-volt socket in the cargo area* (p. 141)

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Glove compartment
The glove compartment provides a lockable storage compartment for small items.
The owner's manual and maps can be kept here. There are also holders for pens and fuelcards. The glove compartment can be lockedmanually with the key blade, see Locking/unlocking – glove compartment (p. 167).
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 138)
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirrors are located on the upper side of the sun visors.
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Vanity mirror with lighting
The light comes on automatically when the cover is lifted.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 138)
• Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting (p. 341)
12-volt socket in the cargo area*
The 12-volt socket can be used e.g., to con- nect the tire sealing system's compressor(certain models) and other 12-volt accesso-ries.
Fold down the cover to access the electrical socket.
NOTE
The 12-volt socket in the cargo area pro- vides electrical current even when the igni-tion is switched off. Using the socket whilethe engine is not running will drain the bat-tery.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 138)
• Tunnel console – 12-volt sockets (p. 140)

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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 weightof any accessories that may be installed, etc. To increase loading space, the rear seat backrests can be folded down, see Rearseats – folding backrest (p. 86). When loading the cargo area, keep the fol- lowing in mind:
• Load objects in the cargo area against the backrest whenever possible.
• Unstable loads can be secured to theload anchoring eyelets with straps or weblashings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parkingbrake when loading or unloading longobjects. The gear selector can beknocked out of position by long loads,which could set the vehicle in motion.WARNING
•Stop the engine, put the gear selector in
P, and apply the parking brake
when loading or unloading longobjects.
• The vehicle's driving characteristicsmay change depending on the weightand distribution 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 shouldnot be loaded to a level higher than2 in. (5 cm) below the upper edge ofthe rear side windows. Objects placedhigher than this level could impede thefunction of the Inflatable Curtain.
Related information
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Load anchoring eyelets (p. 143)
• Steel cargo grid (p. 149)
• Loading – roof load carriers (p. 142)
Loading – roof load carriers
Using load carriersLoad carriers are available as Volvo accesso- ries. Observe the following points when inuse:
• To avoid damaging your vehicle and to achieve maximum safety when driving,we recommend using the load carriersthat Volvo has developed especially foryour 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 man-ufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
• Never exceed the rack manufacturer'sweigh limits and never exceed the maxi-mum rated roof 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 appropri-ate tie-down equipment.
• Check periodically that the load carriersand load are properly secured.
• Remember that the vehicle's center ofgravity and handling change when youcarry a load on the roof.

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The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel consumption will increase with the size ofthe load.
• Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fastcornering and hard braking.
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 142)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 143)
Load anchoring eyelets
Certain models have rails on opposite sides of the cargo compartment's floor equipped withhooks for anchoring loads with straps, nets,etc. Other models have load anchoring eye-lets on both sides of the vehicle.
Models with moveable hooks
WARNING
The two upper hooks shown in the illustra- tion are for holding grocery bags only.They are
not intended for anchoring heavy
objects.
Models with fixed eyelets
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants.Secure the load to help prevent shift-ing during sudden stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retainingstraps.
• Always secure the load to help preventit from moving in the event of suddenstops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the park-ing brake and put the gear selector inP
when loading and unloading the
vehicle.
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 142)

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Floor rails and hooks – general information
The floor of the cargo compartment has rails on opposite sides of the vehicle equippedwith hooks for anchoring loads with straps,nets, etc.
Load secured in upper and lower hooks
Cleaning the railsDirt or other small objects that collect in the rails can make moving, locking, unlocking,and removing the hooks more difficult.Objects can be removed from the rails with avacuum cleaner, and the rails can be cleanedwith a moist cloth.
Related information
•Loading – general (p. 142)
• Floor rails and hooks – inserting (p. 145)
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To move a hook, fold it down in the direc- tion in which its opening points.
Press the hook down lightly and move it to the desired position.
Fold up the hook. It will lock in place.
NOTE
There should be at least 2 in. (50 cm) between the hooks in the rail.
WARNING
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. 142)
• Floor rails and hooks – inserting (p. 145)
• Floor rails and hooks – removing (p. 145)
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Floor rails and hooks – removing3
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The load-securing hooks can easily be removed, for example, to clean the rail.
To remove a hook, fold it down in the direction in which its opening points.
Press the hook down lightly and move the it to an opening in the rail.
Pull the hook straight up.
Replace a hook in the rail in the reverse order.
NOTE
In order to return a removed hook into a rail, it must be pressed down lightly.
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 142)
• Floor rails and hooks – inserting (p. 145)
• Floor rails and hooks – moving (p. 144)
Floor rails and hooks – inserting
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Models with moveable hooks only: upper illustra- tion: hooks correctly installed, Lower illustration:hooks incorrectly installed It is important to insert the hooks correctly in the rails. The hooks' openings should pointaway
from each other.
• The opening on the hook closest to the rear seat backrest should point towardthe backrest.
• The opening on the hook closest to thetailgate should point toward the tailgate.
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WARNING
The hooks must be installed correctly in the rail. Incorrectly installed hooks will befolded down by the strap, allowing them tomove. The load will then no longer besecurely anchored.
Straps for securing loads
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Securing loads - models with moveable hooks
Wrapping straps a full turn around the hooks helps keep them in place.
NOTE
The straps should preferably be approxi- mately 1 in. (25 mm) in width.
Securing loads - models with fixed eyelets
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 142)
• Floor rails and hooks – removing (p. 145)
• Floor rails and hooks – moving (p. 144)
Grocery bag holder
The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags in place.
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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. 142)

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Cargo net – general information
The cargo net helps protect passengers from objects in the cargo area in the event of asudden stop or hard braking.
Storage compartment for the cargo net
Two cassettes containing nylon cargo nets are stored in a compartment under the cargoarea floor.
Attaching the cassette(s)
The two-sections of the net are attached to the rear side of the rear seat backrest. Thecassettes have different widths, and the wid-est section should be mounted on the rightside (seen from the rear of the vehicle).
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests.
2. Align the cassette’s mounting rail above the mounting brackets on the backrest
.
3. Slide the cassette onto the mounting brackets
.
4. Return the backrest to the upright posi- tion.
Using the net(s)
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With the backrests uprightThe net is pulled up from the cassette and locks in position after approximately 1minute.
Pull up the right side of the net by grasp- ing its strap.
Insert the net’s rod in the retaining bracket on the right side near the ceilingand press it forward. It will click intoplace.
Extend the left section of the rod and insert it in the bracket on the left side ofthe cargo compartment. Press it forwarduntil it clicks into place.
Pull up the left side of the cargo net and secure it on the rod.
NOTE
•The net can be fastened in the same way if the rear seat backrests arefolded down. In this case, use theretaining brackets near the ceiling,above the front seats.
• The front passenger's seat backrestcan also be folded down for carryinglong objects.
Removing the cargo net cassettes1. Retract the net(s) in the reverse order.
2. Fold the entire rear seat backrest down. 3. Slide the cassettes outward until they
release from the mounting brackets.
WARNING
•When not in use, return the cassettes to their storage compartment underthe cargo area floor.
• Objects in the cargo area should besecurely anchored, even if the cargonet is correctly installed and in use.
Using the cargo net with the cargo area cover
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Straps for pulling up the net
The cargo net(s) can also be pulled up from the backrest when the cargo area cover ispulled out. The straps for pulling up the cargo net are located at the arrows in the illustration. Follow the same procedure as for using the nets withthe backrests upright.