Volvo XC90 T8 TwinEngine Plug-In Hybrid, Owner'S Manual

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LOADING AND STORAGE
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 211
Loading
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.
Tailgate opening button on the lighting panel
Open the tailgate by pressing the button on the
lighting panel, pressing the
button on the
remote key or by using the optional foot move-
ment sensor under the rear bumper.
Loading recommendations
•
Load objects in the cargo compartment
against the backrest whenever possible.
•
If the backrests of the second row seats are
folded down, they should not be in contact
with the front seat backrests. This could
impede the function of the Whiplash
Protection System (WHIPS).
•
Unstable loads can be secured to the load
anchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-
ings 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 dis-
tribution 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.
WARNING
•
Cover sharp edges on long loads to help
prevent injury to occupants. Secure the
load to help prevent shifting during sud-
den 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 parking
brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Raising/lowering the rear-end of the
vehicle
*
Using the buttons on the read edge of the cargo
compartment, the rear-end of the vehicle (the
level of the cargo compartment floor) can be
raised or lowered for easier loading or to make
attaching a trailer
1
simpler.
1 An accessory trailer hitch can be purchased from a Volvo retailer.