pg. 2:11 Tailgate, Child safety lock (wagon)


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.


Opening from the inside


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.



Location and setting of child safety lock


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.

pg. 2:12 Concealed storage bins, Rear seat head restraints (wagon)


Opening the small storage bin


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 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 restraint can be raised by pulling straight up or lowered by grasping the restraint, pulling it slightly forward and pushing down.

pg. 2:13 Folding rear seat (wagon)


Seat cushion strap
The rear seat is split 60/40 so that each section can be folded independently.
Straighten front backrests if they are tilted too far to the rear.
Pull the strap to lift the seat cushion and swing the cushion up and toward the back of the front seats.
Move the backrest release lever rearward and fold the backrest down.
The center head restraint must be lowered manually if it has been raised. The outboard bead restraints retract automatically and do not need to be lowered before the backrest is folded 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 correctly.



Release lever - backrest


CAUTION: Check that latches under seat cushions engage holes at top edge of backrest.
Seat belts must be correctly positioned as seat is returned to normal position.



Latches fit into holes


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.

pg. 2:14 Removing seat cushions, Tool box, Securing cargo (wagon)


Lift the seat cushion part way and remove the seat.


Removing 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


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.
Be sure to secure cargo. Hard and sharp articles could otherwise damage the frontseat backrest and/or cause injury to passengers in the event of rapid braking or a collision.



Always secure cargo


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.

pg. 2:15 Cargo space lighting, Spare tire and jack (wagon)


Switch positions


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
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 6:2-6:3 for information on how the jack should be used.
pg. 2:16 Sun roof/sun shade (certain models)


Electrically-operated sun roof


The switch for operating the sun roof is located on the instrument panel. The starting (ignition) key must first be turned to the drive position.
To open the sun roof, as a sliding roof, depress the lower section of the switch. To raise the rear edge of the sun roof, depress the bottom portion of the switch. To close the sun roof, depress the side of the rocker switch opposite the side used to open the roof.


NOTE : In case of a sun roof malfunction, see "Emergency sun roof operation", page 6:19.

Sun shade
(pertains to models with glass sun roofs only)


  • The sun shade will open automatically with the sun roof when the sun roof slides back (not when the sun roof is opened to the ventilation position).
  • The sun shade can also be opened manually even if the sun roof is closed.
  • The sun shade will not close automatically with the sun roof. It must be closed manually.


    WARNING! (SUN ROOF) : The sun roof must never be obstructed in any way when in operation.



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