Volvo XC70 (2016 year). Instruction — part 9

Tunnel console – 12-volt sockets (p. 140)

The 12-volt socket in the cargo area pro-

vides electrical current even when the igni-

tion is switched off. Using the socket while

the engine is not running will drain the bat-

tery.

Related information

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Storage spaces (p. 138)

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Loading – general

The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is

determined by factors such as the number of

passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight

of any accessories that may be installed, etc.

To increase loading space, the rear seat

backrests can be folded down, see Rear

seats – 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 the

load anchoring eyelets with straps or web

lashings to help keep them from shifting.

•

Stop the engine and apply the parking

brake when loading or unloading long

objects. The gear selector can be

knocked 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 long

objects.

•

The vehicle's driving characteristics

may change depending on the weight

and distribution of the load.

•

A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces a

force of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in a

head-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).

•

The cargo area and rear seat should

not be loaded to a level higher than

2 in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of

the rear side windows. Objects placed

higher than this level could impede the

function 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 carriers
Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso-

ries. Observe the following points when in

use:

•

To avoid damaging your vehicle and to

achieve maximum safety when driving,

we recommend using the load carriers

that Volvo has developed especially for

your vehicle.

•

Volvo-approved removable roof racks are

designed to carry the maximum allowable

roof 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's

weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-

mum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).

•

Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads

evenly.

•

Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the

load.

•

Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-

ate tie-down equipment.

•

Check periodically that the load carriers

and load are properly secured.

•

Remember that the vehicle's center of

gravity and handling change when you

carry a load on the roof.

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•

The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel

consumption will increase with the size of

the load.

•

Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast

cornering and hard braking.

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Load anchoring eyelets (p. 143)

•

Load anchoring eyelets

Certain models have rails on opposite sides of

the cargo compartment's floor equipped with

hooks 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 objects

with a seat belt or cargo retaining

straps.

•

Always secure the load to help prevent

it from moving in the event of sudden

stops.

•

Switch off the engine, apply the park-

ing brake and put the gear selector in

P when loading and unloading the

vehicle.

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Floor rails and hooks – general

information

The floor of the cargo compartment has rails

on opposite sides of the vehicle equipped

with hooks for anchoring loads with straps,

nets, etc.

Load secured in upper and lower hooks

Cleaning the rails

Dirt 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 a

vacuum cleaner, and the rails can be cleaned

with a moist cloth.

Related information

•

Floor rails and hooks – inserting (p. 145)

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Floor rails and hooks – moving

G017742

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.

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

•

Floor rails and hooks – inserting (p. 145)

•

•

Floor rails and hooks – removing (p. 145)

Models with moveable hooks only.

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Floor rails and hooks – removing

G018134

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.

In order to return a removed hook into a

rail, it must be pressed down lightly.

Related information

•

Floor rails and hooks – inserting (p. 145)

•

•

Floor rails and hooks – moving (p. 144)

Floor rails and hooks – inserting

G019581

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 point

away from each other.

•

The opening on the hook closest to the

rear seat backrest should point toward

the backrest.

•

The opening on the hook closest to the

tailgate should point toward the tailgate.

Models with moveable hooks only.

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WARNING

The hooks must be installed correctly in

the rail. Incorrectly installed hooks will be

folded down by the strap, allowing them to

move. The load will then no longer be

securely anchored.

Straps for securing loads

G019397

Securing loads - models with moveable hooks

Wrapping straps a full turn around the hooks

helps keep them in place.

The straps should preferably be approxi-

mately 1 in. (25 mm) in width.

Securing loads - models with fixed eyelets

Related information

•

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.

G017745

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.

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Cargo net – general information

The cargo net helps protect passengers from

objects in the cargo area in the event of a

sudden stop or hard braking.

Storage compartment for the cargo net

Two cassettes containing nylon cargo nets

are stored in a compartment under the cargo

area floor.

Attaching the cassette(s)

The two-sections of the net are attached to

the rear side of the rear seat backrest. The

cassettes have different widths, and the wid-

est section should be mounted on the right

side (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 upright

The net is pulled up from the cassette and

locks in position after approximately 1

minute.

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 ceiling

and press it forward. It will click into

place.
Extend the left section of the rod and

insert it in the bracket on the left side of

the cargo compartment. Press it forward

until it clicks into place.
Pull up the left side of the cargo net and

secure it on the rod.

•

The net can be fastened in the same

way if the rear seat backrests are

folded down. In this case, use the

retaining brackets near the ceiling,

above the front seats.

•

The front passenger's seat backrest

can also be folded down for carrying

long objects.

Removing the cargo net cassettes
1. 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 under

the cargo area floor.

•

Objects in the cargo area should be

securely anchored, even if the cargo

net is correctly installed and in use.

Using the cargo net with the cargo area
cover

G018247

Straps for pulling up the net

The cargo net(s) can also be pulled up from

the backrest when the cargo area cover is

pulled 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 with

the backrests upright.

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Cargo area cover

The cargo area cover can be used to conceal

objects in the cargo area.

G017749

Use

•

Pull the cover over the cargo and hook it

into the holes in the rear cargo area pil-

lars.

•

To retract (roll up) the cover, release it

from the holes and guide it toward the

rear seat backrest.

Installing the cover
1. 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 cover
1. Press one of the end pieces of the cover

inward.

2. Pull the cover carefully upward and out-

ward. The other end will release automati-

cally from its retaining bracket.

Folding down the cargo area cover's
rear flap
The cargo area cover's rear flap points hori-

zontally when the cover is retracted (rolled

up). To fold it down:

–

Pull the flap slightly rearward past its sup-

ports and fold it down.

On models equipped with this cover, it

should be removed before a child seat is

attached to the child restraint anchors.

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Steel cargo grid

Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid

that helps prevent objects in the cargo area

from moving forward into the passenger com-

partment.

G017748

Folding the grid up/down
Grasp the lowering edge of the grid and pull it

rearward/upward, or push it downward/

forward.

see Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 86)for

If the steel grid is to be used with the

optional cargo area cover, the grid must

be folded down before the cargo area

cover is put in place.

Installing the steel cargo grid
In order to install the steel grid, the rear seat

backrests must be completely folded down,

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instructions.

Cargo area cover (p. 149)

•

The steel cargo grid is easiest to install

by two people, and should be folded

down.

•

When installing the grid, the handle

should be on the front side of the grid
(see illustrations

–

Put the handle in the installation position,

see the illustration. Press lightly on the

handle in order to turn it to this position,

see the arrow.
Press in the piston toward the grid and

press it into the attachment bracket near

the ceiling.

Turn the handle 90°

. Press lightly as

shown in illustration

if necessary.

Attach the grid

by moving the handle

90°.
Do the same on the opposite side of the

vehicle.

G018367

G018368

G018369

Installing the cargo grid

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Remote key and key blade

Two remote keys are provided with your vehi-

cle. They enable you to unlock the doors and

tailgate, and also function as ignition keys to

start the vehicle or operate electrical compo-

nents. The remote keys contain detachable

metal key blades for manually locking or

unlocking the driver's door and the glove

compartment. The visible ends of these key

blades are unique to make it easier to identify

"your" remote key. Up to six remotes can be

programmed for use on the same vehicle.

WARNING

Never leave the remote key in the ignition

slot if children are to remain in the vehicle.

For more information on the various ignition

modes, see Ignition modes (p. 79).

Related information

•

•

Remote key – range (p. 156)

•

Remote key – loss

If either of the remote keys (p. 152) is lost, the

other should be taken with the vehicle to a

Volvo retailer. As an anti-theft measure, the

code of the lost remote key must be erased

from the system.

Additional or duplicate remote control keys

can be obtained from any authorized Volvo

retailer.
You can also obtain additional or duplicate

remote control keys from certain inde-

pendent repair facilities and locksmiths

that are qualified to make remote control

keys. Each key must be programmed to

work with your vehicle.
California Only:
A list of independent repair facilities and/or

locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut

and code replacement keys can be found:

•

on the Volvo website at

http://www.volvocars.com/us/keys

•

by calling Volvo Customer Care at

1-800-458-1552

The number of registered keys for the vehicle

can be found by pressing MY CAR and going
into

Settings

Information

Number of

keys

. For a description of the menu system,

see My Car – introduction (p. 76).
USA-5WK49264

FCC ID:KR55WK49264 + Siemens VDO

5WK49236
FCC ID:KR55WK49236, 5WK49266
FCC ID:KR55WK49266 + Siemens VDO

5WK49233
FCC ID:KR55WK49233
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

rules and RSS-210. Operation is subject to

the following conditions: (1) This device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.
Canada-5WK49264
IC:267T-5WK49264 + Siemens VDO

5WK49236
IC:267T-5WK49236, 5WK49266
IC:267T-5WK49266 + Siemens VDO

5WK49233
IC:267T-5WK49233
Operation is subject to the following condi-

tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept any

interference, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the device.

Related information

•

more information on this feature, see Front

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153

Key memory

The memory in the remote key makes it possi-

ble to store certain personal settings.

The position of the side door mirrors, power

driver's seat* and the selected instrument
panel theme

are stored in the remote keys

when the vehicle is locked. The next time the

driver's door is unlocked with the same

remote key and the door is opened within

2 minutes, the power driver's seat and side

door mirrors will automatically move to the

position that they were in when the doors

were most recently locked with the same

remote key. If the seat/mirrors have not been

readjusted since the vehicle was locked, they

will already be in the position stored in that

particular remote key and will not move. For

seats – power seat (p. 81).
This feature can be activated or deactivated

in the vehicle's menu by pressing MY CAR
and going into

Settings

Car settings

Car key memory

. For a description of the

menu system, see My Car – introduction

(p. 76).

optional keyless drive, see Keyless drive*–

If the vehicle is locked with the remote key

or is left unlocked for more than 30

minutes, the key memory function will be

deactivated.
To reactivate the key's memory:

•

Press the unlock button on the remote

key.

For information regarding vehicles with the

locking/unlocking (p. 161).

Related information

•

Locking/unlocking confirmation (p. 153)

Locking/unlocking confirmation

Settings can be made in the menu system for

audible and visual confirmation when the

vehicle has been locked or unlocked. With

these functions activated, the following will

occur when the vehicle is locked/unlocked:

Locking confirmation

•

The turn signals flash once, an audible

signal sounds and the door mirrors will

fold* in.

Confirmation will only be given when all doors

and the tailgate are properly closed and

locked.

For a description of the menu system, see My

If you do not receive confirmation when

locking the vehicle, check whether a door

or the tailgate is ajar, or if this feature has

been turned off in the menu.

Unlocking confirmation

•

The turn signals will flash twice and the

door mirrors will fold* out.

Optional digital instrument panel only

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Making a setting

Different alternatives for locking/unlocking

confirmation can be selected in the menus by

pressing MY CAR on the center console con-

trol panel.

•

To activate visual confirmation: go to

Settings

Car settings

Light

settings

and select

Door lock

confirmation light

and/or

Unlock

confirmation light

by pressing OK/

MENU.

•

To activate audible confirmation: go to

Settings

Car settings

Lock

settings

and select

Audible

confirmation

by pressing OK/MENU.

Car – introduction (p. 76).

Lock indicator

Lock/alarm indicator light

A flashing indicator light at the base of the

windshield verifies that the vehicle is locked.

Related information

•

Locking/unlocking – from the outside

(p. 165)

•

Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 166)

•

Locking/unlocking – tailgate (p. 168)

Immobilizer (start inhibitor)

The immobilizer is a start inhibitor that helps

prevent unauthorized persons from starting

the engine.
Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle

contains a coded transponder. The code in

the key is transmitted to an antenna in the

ignition slot where it is compared to the code

stored in the start inhibitor module. The vehi-

cle will start only with a properly coded key. If

you misplace a key, take the other keys to a

trained and qualified Volvo service technician

for reprogramming as an anti-theft measure.

The following messages (which may appear in

the instrument panel display) are related to

the immobilizer:

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155

Message

Meaning

Insert car

key

Remote key not recognized

during start. Try to start the

vehicle again.

Car key

not found

Vehicles with keyless drive*

only. Remote key not recog-

nized during start. Try to

start the vehicle again.
If the problem continues,

insert the remote key into the

ignition slot and try to start

the vehicle again.

Immobil-

izer Try

start

again

Remote key fault during

start. Contact an authorized

Volvo workshop.

CAUTION

Never use force when inserting the remote

key in the ignition slot. The vehicle cannot

be started if the transponder is damaged.

USA–FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

rules. Operation is subject to the following

condition: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired opera-

tion.
Canada–IC: 3659A-WFS125VO
Operation is subject to the following condi-

tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept any

interference, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the device.
For information on starting the vehicle, see

Starting the engine (p. 246).

Remote key – functions

The remote key is used e.g., to unlock the

doors and start the engine.

Remote key

Lock

Unlock

Approach lighting

Tailgate unlock

Panic alarm

Buttons on the remote

Lock – Press the Lock button on the

remote once to lock all doors and the tailgate.

The turn signals will flash once to confirm

locking.

Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the

remote once to unlock the driver's door.

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

After a short pause, press the Unlock button

a second time within 10 seconds to unlock

the other doors and the tailgate.
This function can be changed so that all

doors unlock at the same time by pressing
My Car and going to

Settings

Car

settings

Lock settings

Change doors

unlock setting

. For a description of the menu

system, see My Car – introduction (p. 76).

Approach lighting – As you approach

the vehicle, press the button on the remote

key to light the interior lighting, parking lights,

license plate lighting and the lights in the door

mirrors*.
These lights will switch off automatically after

30, 60 or 90 seconds. For a description of the

menu system, see My Car – introduction

(p. 76).

Unlock tailgate – Press the button twice

within several seconds to disarm the alarm

system (the alarm indicator light on the dash-

board will go out), and unlock only the tail-

gate.
Pressing this button for several seconds also

opens the tailgate on models equipped with

the optional power tailgate.

the passenger compartment, see Locking/

As an added safety precaution, the parking

lights will come on automatically for a

short period when the tailgate has been

opened.

After closing, the tailgate will not automati-

cally relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm

the alarm.
For information on opening the tailgate from

unlocking – tailgate (p. 168)

Panic alarm – This button can be used

to attract attention during emergency situa-

tions.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold

this button for at least 3 seconds or press it

twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals and

horn will be activated. The panic alarm will

stop automatically after 2 minutes and

45 seconds.
To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds

and press the button again.
The Panic alarm button will not unlock the

vehicle.

Related information

•

Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 166)

•

Locking/unlocking – from the outside

(p. 165)

•

Locking/unlocking confirmation (p. 153)

Remote key – range

The remote key has a range of approximately

60 ft. (20 m) from the vehicle.

with the key blade, see Alarm-related func-

Buildings or other obstacles may interfere

with the function of the remote key. The

vehicle can also be locked or unlocked

tions (p. 173).

If the remote key is removed from the vehicle

while the engine is running or if the ignition is

in mode I or II and all of the doors are closed,

a message will appear in the instrument panel

display and there will be an audible signal.
When the remote key is returned to the vehi-

cle, the message will be erased and the audi-

ble signal will stop after one of the following

has been done:

•

The remote key is inserted in the ignition

slot

•

The vehicle's speed exceeds 20 mph

(30 km/h)

•

The OK button on the left steering wheel

lever is pressed

Related information

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