Opening the tailgate
Tailgate
The tailgate is opened by pressing up the catch on the handle.
To unlock - turn the key clockwise and allow it to spring back.
To lock - turn the key counter-clockwise and allow it to spring back.
NOTE: The tailgate is also unlocked and locked at the same time as the driver's door. |
To open the tailgate from the inside of the vehicle move the lever to the left and push outwards.
The handle can be used to pull the tailgate closed from the inside (see illustration).
WARNING! Do not drive with tailgate open! Poisonous exhaust gases may enter via the open tailgate. |
Child Safety lock
The tailgate incorporates a safety catch which is located to the side of the lock.
A the tailgate functions normally
B
the tailgate cannot be opened from the inside.
WARNING! Remember, in the event of an accident, the tailgate cannot be opened from the inside when the safety catch is in position B. |
pg. 2:12 Concealed storage bins, Rear seat head restraints (wagon) |
Concealed storage bins
There are three storage bins under the floor of the cargo space; the largest bin can be locked with a key.
The lid of the largest storage bin is hinged in the middle.
The lid of the largest bin is hinged in the middle (not useable if the auxiliary child seat is installed).
Folding rear seat; increasing the cargo space
The rear head restraints can be raised by pulling straight up or lowered by grasping the restraint, pulling it slightly forward and pushing down.
When the backrest is raised, the outboard head restraints return to their normal position and must be raised manually if required.
The backrest must lock into place.
The red lock indicator will not be visible if the seat has locked into place incorrectly.
WARNING! When the rear seat is folded down, do not place heavy objects against the backs of the front seat. 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. The red lock indicator is visible when the backrest is NOT locked in position and not visible when the backrest is correctly locked in place. When the backrest is in the upright position, it must always be correctly locked in place. |
CAUTION:
Check that latches under seat cushions engage holes at top edge of backrest.
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pg. 2:14 Removing seat cushions, Tool box, Securing cargo (wagon) |
Removing the seat cushions
The seat cushion can be easily removed to provide a slightly larger cargo storage area. To remove, lift seat cushion out of the hinges.
Tool box
The tool box can be released by turning the catch.
WARNING! Do not place extremely heavy articles the front seats, as the backrest which is folded down is then placed under severe strain.
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Securing cargo
As a safety precaution, the cargo space is equipped with six eyelets to which straps can be attached to secure luggage.
WARNING! The eyelets are not to be used as passenger restraints. See page 3:8. Unless the wagon is equipped with Volvo's auxiliary seat for children (option), passengers should not ride in this section of the car. |
Cargo space lighting
There is an extra courtesy light at the rear of the cargo space.
1 Light comes on when the tailgate is opened
2 The light is always OFF
3 The light is always ON
Spare tire and jack
Spare tire
Jack
Crank
Spare tire and jack
The spare tire and the jack are located beneath the floor mat in the large storage bin. Always secure the spare tire and the jack to prevent them from rattling.
NOTE: See pages 6:3-6:4 for information on how the jack should be used. |
