Loading, storage and passenger compartment for your Volvo XC60 2017-2026
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Passenger compartment interior
Overview of the passenger compartment
interior and storage spaces.
Rear seat
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Front seats
Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 478)
Storage compartment in the door panel, cup holders*
in the center seat's backrest, storage pocket* in the
front seat's backrest, electrical outlets in the tunnel
console and storage compartment under the seat.
Storage compartment in door panel, glove compart-
ment and sun visors.
WARNING
Store loose objects, such as cell phone,
camera, remote control for extra equip-
ment, etc., in the glove compartment or
another compartment. Otherwise, these
could injure people in the vehicle in the
event of hard braking or a collision.
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be
easily scratched by e.g. metal objects. Do
not place keys, phones or similar items on
sensitive surfaces.
Storage compartments with cup holders, electrical
outlets and USB ports in the tunnel console.
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Tunnel console
The tunnel console is located between the
WARNING
Store loose objects, such as cell phone,
camera, remote control for extra equip-
ment, etc., in the glove compartment or
another compartment. Otherwise, these
could injure people in the vehicle in the
event of hard braking or a collision.
front seats.
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be
easily scratched by e.g. metal objects. Do
not place keys, phones or similar items on
sensitive surfaces.
Storage compartment with cover*. The
cover can be opened/closed by pressing
the handle.
One of the sensors for the alarm* is located
under the cup holder in the center console.
Avoid placing coins, keys and other metal
objects in the cup holder as this could trig-
ger the alarm.
Storage compartment with cup holder and
12 V socket.
Storage compartment and USB port
under the armrest.
Climate control panel for the rear seats* or
storage compartment.
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Climate system controls (p. 211)
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Electrical outlets
Electrical outlets in the tunnel console
- rear seat*
There are two 12 V electrical outlets and one
120 V electrical outlet* in the tunnel console,
and one 12 V electrical outlet* in the trunk/
cargo compartment.
If a problem occurs with an electrical socket,
contact a workshop - an authorized Volvo
workshop is recommended.
12 V outlets
12 V outlet in the tunnel console, rear seat.
Electrical outlets in the tunnel console, rear seat.
The high-voltage outlet* can be used for devi-
ces intended for this, such as chargers, lap-
tops, etc.
High-voltage outlet status indicator
light
An LED1 light on the outlet indicates its status:
12 V outlet in the tunnel console, front seat.
The 12 V outlets can be used for devices
intended for this such as MP3 players, coolers
and cellular phones.
12 V outlet in the cargo compartment*.
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Status indicator light Cause
Action
Steady green light
The outlet is providing electrical current to a connected device.
The outlet's voltage converter is too hot (e.g. if the device draws too
much current or if the temperature in the passenger compartment is very
high).
None.
Flashing orange light
Unplug the device, let the voltage converter
cool down and plug in the device again.
The connected device is drawing too much current (at the moment or
constantly) or is not functioning properly.
None. The device cannot be used in the out-
let.
Indicator light off
The outlet has not detected a device plugged into the outlet.
Make sure the device is correctly plugged
into the outlet.
The outlet is not active.
Make sure the vehicle's ignition is in at least
mode I.
The outlet has been active but has been deactivated.
Start the engine and/or charge the start bat-
tery.
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Using the electrical outlets
Using 12 V outlets
1. Remove the stopper (tunnel console) or
fold down the cover (trunk/cargo com-
partment) over the socket and plug in the
device.
The 12 V outlet can be used for devices
intended for this such as MP3 players, cool-
ers and cellular phones.
Bear in mind that using the electrical out-
lets when the engine is off could cause the
starter battery to have too low of a charge
level, which could limit other functionality.
The high-voltage outlet* can be used for devi-
ces intended for this, such as chargers, lap-
tops, etc.
The ignition must be in at least mode I for the
outlets to supply current. The outlets will then
be active as long as there is sufficient charge
in the start battery.
2. Unplug the device and put the stopper
back in (tunnel console) or fold up the
cover (trunk/cargo compartment) when
the socket is not in use or left unattended.
Accessories connected to the electrical
outlets can be activated even when the
vehicle electrical system is off or if precon-
ditioning is used. For this reason, discon-
nect plugs when they are not in use to pre-
vent the starter battery from becoming dis-
charged.
If the engine is turned off and the vehicle is
locked, the outlets will be deactivated. If the
engine is turned off and the vehicle remains
unlocked, the sockets will remain active for up
to 7 minutes.
The maximum power is 120 W (10 A) per
outlet.
WARNING
Using high-voltage outlets
Do not use accessories with large or
heavy plugs – they could damage the
outlet or come loose while you are driv-
ing.
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The ignition must be in at least mode I for the
outlets to supply current. The outlets will then
be active as long as there is sufficient charge
in the start battery.
Do not use accessories that could
cause disruptions to e.g. the vehicle's
radio receiver or electrical system.
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Slide down the cover over the outlet and
plug in the device.
1.
The LED2 light on the outlet will indi-
cate its status.
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Position the accessory so that there is
no risk of it injuring the driver or pas-
sengers in the event of heavy braking
or a collision.
2. The outlet is supplying electrical current
when the light is glowing steadily green.
Pay attention to connected accessories
as they can generate heat that could
burn passengers or the interior.
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3. Disconnect the device by pulling out the
plug (do not pull on the cord).
Using the glove compartment
The glove compartment is located on the pas-
senger side. The glove compartment can be
used to store the Owner's Manual, maps, etc.
There is also room for a pen and a card
holder.
WARNING
Only use accessories that are not dam-
aged or malfunctioning. The accesso-
ries must be CE marked, UL marked or
have an equivalent safety marking.
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Pull up the cover when the outlet is not in
use or is left unattended.
Accessories must be designed for 120
V and 60 Hz, with plugs intended for
the outlet.
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The maximum power is 150 W.
New let outlets, plugs or accessories
come into contact with water or
another fluid. Do not touch or use the
outlet if it appears damaged or has
been in contact with water or another
fluid.
WARNING
Do not attempt to alter or repair the high-
voltage outlet on your own. Volvo recom-
mends contacting an authorized Volvo
workshop.
Do not connect power strips, adapters
or extension cords to the outlet has
this could cause the outlet's safety
functions to malfunction.
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Locking and unlocking the glove box*
The glove compartment can be locked when
the vehicle is left at a workshop, hotel, etc.
The glove compartment can then only be
locked/unlocked with the glove compartment
key.
The outlet is equipped with a pet
guard. Make sure that no one picks at
or damages the outlet in such a way
that the guard is disabled. Children
should not be left unsupervised in the
vehicle when the outlet is active.
Failure to follow the above could lead to
severe or fatal electrical shocks.
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Storage compartment for the key. The illustration is
generic – the design may vary.
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
Activate cooling.
To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key into the lock on the glove
compartment.
Deactivate cooling.
Activate or deactivate cooling by moving
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Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.
the control as far as possible toward the
passenger compartment/glove compart-
ment.
Remove the key from the lock.
To unlock, perform the above steps in
reverse.
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Using the glove box as a cooled area*
The glove compartment can be used to cool
e.g. drinks or food. Cooling is possible when
the climate system is active (i.e. when the
ignition is in mode II or when the engine is
running).
Private Locking (p. 264)
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Sun visors
Cargo compartment
Loading recommendations
In the ceiling in front of the driver's and front
passenger's seats, there are sun visors that
can be lowered and angled to the side as
necessary.
The vehicle has a flexible cargo compartment
that makes it possible to carry and secure
large objects.
There are a number of things that are impor-
tant to consider when carrying loads in or on
the vehicle.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the
vehicle's curb weight. The total weight of all
passengers and any installed accessories
reduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity by
the corresponding amount.
The cargo capacity of the vehicle can be con-
siderably increased by folding down the rear
seat backrests. To make loading and unload-
ing easier, the rear section of the vehicle can
be raised and lowered using the level control
function*. Use the load anchoring eyelets or
grocery bag holders to help secure objects in
place, and the retractable cargo compartment
cover* to help conceal objects in the cargo
compartment.
WARNING
The vehicle's driving characteristics change
depending on the weight and position of
the load.
The towing eyelet and tire sealing system, or
the temporary spare tire*, are located under
the cargo compartment floor.
Loading the cargo compartment/trunk
Keep the following in mind when loading:
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
Position objects so they are pressing
against the rear seat backrests.
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The mirror lighting* comes on automatically
when the visor is lifted up.
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Heavy objects should be positioned as low
as possible. Avoid placing heavy objects
on folded-down seat backrests.
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The mirror frame has a holder for e.g. cards or
tickets.
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Cover sharp corners with a soft cloth or
similar to help prevent damage to the
upholstery.
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Use the load anchoring eyelets and ten-
sioning straps or similar to secure all
objects.
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ment/trunk and simplify loading. If the rear
The controls consist of two buttons ‒ one but-
ton for lowering and one button for raising the
rear end. Press and hold the relevant button
until the desired height is reached.
WARNING
seat backrests are folded down, make sure
that no objects loaded into the vehicle prevent
the WHIPS system for the front seats from
functioning correctly.
In a head-on collision at a speed of
50 km/h (30 mph), an unsecured object
weighing 20 kg (44 pounds) can reach a
projectile weight equivalent to 1000 kg
(2200 pounds).
The rear end of the vehicle cannot be raised
higher than its normal height.
The ski hatch in the rear seat can be folded
down to carry skis or other long, thin objects.
The rear end will return to the normal height
when the vehicle begins driving.
WARNING
Raising/lowering the rear end of the
vehicle*
The rear end of the vehicle can be lowered or
raised for easier loading into the cargo com-
partment/trunk or to facilitate attaching a
trailer*.
If objects are loaded higher than the upper
edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm
(4 in.) space between the objects and the
window. Objects placed closer to this
could impede the function of the inflatable
curtain concealed inside the headlining.
It is not possible to adjust the height of the
vehicle's rear when one or more of the
doors or the hood is open. This does not
apply to the tailgate.
The controls for raising/lowering are located at
the rear edge of the right side panel in the
cargo compartment/trunk.
WARNING
WARNING
Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may
shift during heavy braking and injure peo-
ple in the vehicle.
Make sure that no people, animals or
objects are found under the vehicle when it
is lowered. This could endanger life and
cause damage to the vehicle or objects.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with
something soft.
Turn off the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading/unloading long
objects. Otherwise, it is possible for the
load to reach the gear lever or gear selector
and move it to a drive position – which
could cause the vehicle to begin rolling.
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Folding down the rear seat backrests
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Leveling control* and suspension (p. 413)
Weights (p. 635)
Extra cargo space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down to
increase cargo space in the cargo compart-
Controls for raising/lowering the rear end of the vehi-
cle.
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Roof loads and load carriers
Grocery bag holders
Grocery bag holders (hooks) help keep shop-
ping bags in place and prevent them from
falling over and spilling their contents in the
cargo compartment.
WARNING
Volvo-developed load carriers are recom-
mended for carrying loads on the roof of the
vehicle.
Volvo load carriers are specially designed to
help prevent damage to your vehicle and help
ensure maximum safety while driving. Volvo
load carriers are available from authorized
Volvo retailers.
The vehicle's center of gravity and driving
characteristics are altered by roof loads.
Follow the vehicle's specifications regar-
ding weights and maximum permitted
load.
On the sides of the cargo
compartment
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Carefully follow the installation instructions
provided with the load carriers.
Weights (p. 635)
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Distribute the load evenly throughout the
load carriers. Place heavier cargo at the
bottom of the load.
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Check periodically to ensure that the load
carriers and load are properly secured.
Secure the load firmly using tie straps or
similar.
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If the load is longer than the vehicle, such
as a canoe or kayak, attach the towing
eyelet in its front outlet and secure the tie
straps in it.
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There is a grocery bag holder in the side panel
on each side of the cargo compartment.
The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel
consumption increase with the size of the
load.
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The grocery bag holders are only intended
to hold weights up to 5 kg (11 lbs).
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid acceleration,
hard braking and fast cornering.
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Load anchoring eyelets
Rear seat ski hatch
The load anchoring eyelets in the cargo com-
partment can be used to secure objects with
straps, a net, etc.
The hatch in the rear seat backrest can be
opened to transport long, narrow objects
such as skis.
The illustration is generic - details may vary accord-
ing to vehicle model.
WARNING
1. In the cargo compartment, grasp the ski
hatch handle and pull it down.
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects in or pro-
truding from the vehicle can cause injury in
the event of hard braking.
2. Fold down the armrest in the rear seat.
Always secure large and heavy objects
with a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
If the private locking function is used, the ski
hatch must be closed.
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Then put the other end piece in the recess
in the side panel on the opposite side.
Fitting the tailgate flap
Installing and removing the cargo
compartment cover*
In the fully open position, the cover and the
rear flap conceal objects in the cargo com-
partment.
Installing the cargo compartment
cover
Make sure the front flap is pointed down-
ward behind the backrest before the cas-
sette is put into place.
A flap should be mounted on the tailgate
when using the cargo compartment cover.
Push the end piece down on both sides,
one at a time.
1.
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marks on each end piece are no longer
visible, the cover is in place. Check that
it is secure.
Press the end piece on one side of the
cover into the retaining bracket in the side
panel of the cargo compartment.
Turn the flap so that the screw side faces
down and guide the pin into the bracket
on one side of the tailgate.
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|| 2. Squeeze together the flap slightly to make
it easier to guide the pin into place in the
bracket on the other side.
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Pull the upper clips of the cover straight
out of the tailgate.
2.
Press the two upper clips in the respective
recess in the tailgate so it clicks into place.
Removing the cargo compartment
cover
In retracted position:
1. Press the button on one of the cover's
ends and lift out that end.
2. Carefully lift the cover up and out.
> The other end will release automatically
and the cover can then be lifted out of
the cargo compartment.
Carefully pull the flap out of the bracket on
one side of the tailgate and then the other.
If necessary, press the flap together
slightly to make it more flexible and facili-
tate removal.
Removing the tailgate flap
If the cargo compartment cover is not being
used, the rear flap should be removed.
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Operating the cargo compartment
cover*
Loading mode
From the fully opened position:
The cover can be used in two positions: fully
open to completely cover the cargo compart-
ment or partially retracted to make it easier to
reach further into the cargo compartment.
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Fully open
Cover in the fully open position.
Press the handle section of the cargo com-
partment slightly upward.
> The cover will move up until it stops in
the partially retracted position.
Grasp the handle and pull the cover out as
far as possible.
Returning to the fully open position from the
partially retracted position:
Press the attachment pins in the recesses
in the rear pillars of the cargo compart-
ment.
1. Grasp the handle and pull the cover down
as far as possible. Angle the handle
slightly upward so that the attaching pins
can more easily move past the first set of
grooves.
> The cover will be secured in the fully
open position.
The rear flap mounted on the inside of the tailgate
supplements the cargo compartment cover.
2. Release the handle so that the attaching
pins engage into the grooves.
> The cover will be secured in the fully
open position.
Do not place objects on top of the cargo
compartment cover.
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Installing and removing the steel
Installation
cargo grid*
When in the loading position, the cargo
compartment cover can obstruct visibility
to the rear. Make sure that the cargo com-
partment cover is fully extended or fully
retracted during driving.
The steel cargo grid prevents loads or pets in
the cargo compartment from being thrown
forward into the passenger compartment
during hard braking.
The steel cargo grid may only be used in
the rear position (behind the rear seat)
described here.
Before installing the steel grid, the existing
plastic ceiling mounting consoles must be
replaced with steel consoles. Volvo recom-
mends that the ceiling consoles are only
replaced by an authorized Volvo workshop or
retailer.
Retracting the cover
1. From the fully opened position:
Lift the cover's handle and pull it rearward
to release the cover's attaching pins from
the grooves. Let the cover retract.
From the partially retracted position:
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests.
Grasp the handle and pull the cover out of
the groves to the fully open position. Lift
the handle and pull it rearward to release
the cover's attaching pins from the
grooves. Let the cover retract.
2. Make sure that the steel grid is facing the
right direction. Lift the grid into the vehicle
through one of the rear doors.
For safety reasons, the steel grid must always
be installed and secured correctly.
2. Let the cover retract with its attaching
pins above the side panels until it stops in
the fully retracted position.
WARNING
Under no circumstances may a person be
in the cargo compartment when the vehi-
cle is moving. Heavy braking or a collision
could lead to serious injury.
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Position the grid's attachment points in
the ceiling consoles.
Screw the provided screw into place using
the provided 6 mm Allen wrench. Repeat
on the other side. Recommended torque:
20 Nm (15 ft-lb).
The next step will be easier if two people
hold the steel grid in the right position.
> Check to make sure the steel grid is
securely in place.
5. Return the backrest to the upright posi-
tion.
For more information on necessary tools and
procedures for installing/removing, see the
assembly instructions provided with the steel
grid.
The steel cargo grid cannot be folded up or
down when a cargo compartment cover is
mounted.
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3. Insert the net's other upper hook into the
ceiling mounting point on the opposite
side.
Installing and removing the cargo
WARNING
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Objects in the cargo compartment must
always be securely anchored, even with a
correctly installed cargo net.
The cargo net helps prevent objects in the
cargo compartment from entering the pas-
senger compartment in the event of a sudden
stop or hard braking.
The telescopic spring-loaded hooks make
mounting easier.
Installing the cargo net
WARNING
Make sure that the net's hooks are pushed
forward as far as possible into their
respective mounting points.
The cargo net is attached at four points.
All of the cargo net's upper consoles,
hooks and straps must be securely moun-
ted and attached before the net is used.
Never use the net if it is damaged.
With front mounting, the cargo net is most
easily installed via a rear door.
1. Fold out the cargo net and make sure that
the upper rod folds out and locks into
position.
For safety reasons, the cargo net must always
be mounted and secured according to the fol-
lowing description.
2. Insert one of the net's hooks into the front
or rear ceiling mounting point with the
strap lock facing you.
The net is made of strong nylon weave and
can be attached in two different locations in
the vehicle:
Rear mounting - behind the rear seats.
Front mounting - behind the front seats.
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5. Pull the straps until the cargo net is taut.
4.
Removing the cargo net
The cargo net can be easily removed and
folded up.
1. Loosen the cargo net by pressing the but-
ton on the strap locks on each side and
pulling to allow some slack.
2. Press in the catches and release both of
the strap hooks.
3. Unhook the upper hooks and remove the
net from the ceiling mounting points.
Front mounting.
Rear mounting.
4. Press the red button on the rod so that it
can be folded. Fold and roll up the net.
For front mounting:
For rear mounting:
With the cargo net mounted in the front
ceiling mounting points, hook the straps
into the outer eyelets on the front seat rails
behind the seats. Attaching the net is eas-
ier if the seat backrests are upright and the
seats are moved slightly forward.
Store the net in its case.
With the cargo net hooked into the rear
ceiling mounting points, attach the net's
straps into the front cargo anchoring eye-
lets in the cargo compartment.
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Move the seat or backrest only until it
touches the net. Moving it with too much
force or applying too much pressure to the
net could lead to damage.
If a seat or backrest is pressed with too
much force back against the cargo net, the
net and its ceiling brackets could be dam-
aged.
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