LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT -> Tunnel console for Your Volvo XC40 SUV 2020

Emptying the ashtray * (p. 554)

Storage compartment for legroom, electrical socket

Keep in mind that high gloss surfaces, for

example, are easily scratched by metal

objects. Do not place keys, phones and

other items on sensitive surfaces.

and USB port above the wireless phone charger*,

cup holder and storage under armrest in tunnel con-

sole.

Rear seat

Storage compartment in door panel, card holder on

left of steering wheel, storage under driver's seat¹,

sun visor and glovebox with extensible hook.

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Using the cigarette lighter * (p. 554)

Electrical sockets (p. 555)

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Using the glovebox (p. 556)

Sun visors (p. 558)

Tunnel console (p. 553)

Wireless phone charger* (p. 502)

Connecting a device via USB port (p. 485)

Storage compartment in the door panel, cup holder*

in the centre seat backrest, storage pocket* on the

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A maximum of 1 kg (2.2 lbs) can be stored here.

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Tunnel console

The tunnel console is located between the

front seats.

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WARNING

Emptying the ashtray * (p. 554)

Using the cigarette lighter * (p. 554)

Electrical sockets (p. 555)

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Keep loose objects such as mobile phones,

cameras, remote controls for accessories,

etc. in the glove compartment or other

compartments. Otherwise they may injure

people in the car in the event of sudden

braking or a collision.

Climate controls (p. 193)

Keep in mind that high gloss surfaces, for

example, are easily scratched by metal

objects. Do not place keys, phones and

other items on sensitive surfaces.

Storage compartment with cup holder.

Waste bin*²that can be removed and

emptied.

One of the detectors for the alarm* is

located under the tunnel console's cup

holder. Avoid leaving coins, keys and other

metal objects in the cup holder, since this

may trigger the alarm.

Storage compartment under the armrest.

Climate controls for the rear seat climate

functions* or storage compartment. There

is also a USB port underneath*.

The USB sockets can be used for charging

a mobile phone or tablet, for example. Only

the front USB input can be used to play

media in the car's audio system.

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Only in cars with automatic gearbox.

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Using the cigarette lighter*

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Emptying the ashtray*

Emptying the ashtray * (p. 554)

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The cigarette lighter can be a complement to

the 12 V socket in the front section of the tun-

nel console.

When there is a cigarette lighter fitted in the

car there is a detachable ashtray in the tunnel

console.

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Cigarette lighter in tunnel console, front seat.

1. Press the button on the lighter.

1. Detach the ashtray by pulling it straight up

and empty the contents.

> The button jumps up when the lighter

starts to glow.

2. Refit the ashtray in the tunnel console.

2. Pull the lighter out from the socket and

use the glow to give a light.

WARNING

Exercise caution with smouldering glow

and ash so that they do not damage the

interior or injure passengers, for example.

Only extinguish cigarettes on the intended

surface.

3. Refit the lighter in the socket.

WARNING

Take care when the lighter is activated so

that the glowing part does not, for exam-

ple, damage the interior or injure passen-

gers.

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Using the cigarette lighter * (p. 554)

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Electrical sockets

Using electrical sockets

There is one 12 V electrical socket in the tun-

nel console and one 12 V electrical socket* in

the cargo area.

12 V sockets can be used for various acces-

sories designed for this, such as music play-

ers, cooler boxes and mobile phones.

For the sockets to supply current, the car's

electrical system must be set in the lowest

ignition position I. The sockets are then active

as long as the starter battery level does not

become too low.

If a problem occurs with an electrical socket,

contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo

workshop is recommended.

12 V electrical socket

If the engine is switched off and the car is

locked, the sockets are deactivated. If the

engine is switched off and the car is not

locked, or is locked with double lock tempo-

rarily deactivated, then the sockets continue to

12 V electrical socket in cargo area*.

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be active for a further seven minutes.

Using electrical sockets (p. 555)

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Electrical sockets (p. 555)

Remember that use of the electrical socket

with the engine switched off entails a risk

of discharging the starter battery, which

can limit functionality.

12 V electrical socket in tunnel console, front seat.

Accessories that are connected to the elec-

trical sockets may be activated even when

the car's electrical system is disconnected

or if preconditioning is used. For this rea-

son, disconnect the connectors when they

are not in use in order to avoid the starter

battery being discharged.

The 12 V sockets can be used for various

accessories designed for this, such as music

players, cooler boxes and mobile phones.

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Using the glovebox

WARNING

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The glovebox is located on the passenger

side. The printed owner's manual and maps

can be kept in the glovebox, for example.

There is also space for a pen and card holder.

Do not use accessories with large or

heavy connectors - they can damage

the socket or come loose when driving.

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Do not use accessories that can cause

interference to the car's radio receiver

or electrical system for example.

Position the accessory so that it is not

at risk of injuring the driver or passen-

gers in the event of heavy braking or

collision.

Keep an eye on connected accessories

as they can generate heat that can

burn passengers or the interior.

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Using 12 V sockets

Glovebox with extensible hook.

1. Remove the blanking plug (tunnel con-

sole) or fold down the cover (cargo area)

in front of the socket and plug in the

accessory's connector.

The hook on the glovebox can be extended

when the glovebox is open so that it can be

used after the glovebox has been closed.

2. Unplug the accessory's connector and

refit the blanking plug (tunnel console) or

fold up the cover (cargo area) when the

socket is not in use or if the socket is left

unattended.

Fold in the hook completely before the glo-

vebox is closed, otherwise it can break off.

Locking and unlocking the glovebox*

The glovebox can be locked, e.g. when the car

is taken in for service, left at a hotel or similar.

The glovebox can only be locked/unlocked

with the accompanying key.

Maximum socket output is 120 W (10 A)

per socket.

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The key's designated storage space. The figure is

schematic - the design may vary.

The figure is schematic - the design may vary.

Activating cooling.

Locking the glovebox:

Insert the key in the glovebox lock cylin-

der.

Deactivating cooling.

Activate or deactivate the cooling by mov-

ing the control to the end position toward

the passenger compartment/glovebox.

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Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.

Pull out the key.

Unlock by carrying this out in reverse

order.

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Private locking (p. 258)

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Using the glovebox as a cooled area*

The glovebox can be used for cooling of e.g.

drinks or food. The cooling works when the

climate control system is active (i.e. when the

car is set in ignition position II or when the

engine is running).

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Sun visors

Cargo area

Recommendations for loading

There are sun visors in the roof in front of the

driver seat and the front seat passenger seat

which can be folded down and angled out to

the side when necessary.

The car has a flexible cargo area that makes it

possible to transport and secure large

objects.

By folding down the backrests in the rear seat,

the cargo area can become quite spacious.

Use the load retaining eyelets or bag holders

available for holding the load securely in place.

The parcel shelf can be both easily removed

and stored under the cargo area floor to make

space for bulky loads.

There are a number of things that are impor-

tant to bear in mind when loading the car.

Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The

total of the weight of the passengers and all

accessories reduces the car's payload by a

corresponding weight.

WARNING

The car’s driving properties change

depending on the weight and positioning

of the load.

The car's towing eye and puncture repair kit or

spare wheel* are stored under the cargo area

floor.

Loading in the cargo area

Good things to remember when loading:

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Position the load firmly against the rear

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The figure is schematic - the design may vary.

seat's backrest.

Bag hooks (p. 560)

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Heavy objects should be placed as low as

possible. Avoid placing heavy loads on

lowered backrests.

The mirror lighting* is switched on automati-

cally when the guard is lifted up.

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Remove and store the parcel shelf

(p. 565)

The mirror frame incorporates a holder for e.g.

cards or tickets.

Cover sharp edges with something soft to

avoid damaging the upholstery.

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Secure all loads to the load retaining eye-

lets with straps or web lashings.

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WARNING

A loose object weighing 20 kg (44 pounds)

can, in a frontal collision at a speed of

50 km/h (30 mph) carry the impact of an

item weighing 1000 kg (2200 pounds).

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Roof load and loading on load

carriers

WARNING

Through-load hatch in the rear seat *

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Leave 10 cm (4 inches) space between the

load and the side windows if the car is loa-

ded to above the top edge of the door win-

dows. Otherwise, the intended protection

of the inflatable curtain, which is concealed

in the headlining, may be compromised.

For loading on the car's roof, the load carriers

that Volvo have developed are recommended.

This is in order to avoid damage to the car and

in order to achieve the maximum possible

safety during a journey. Volvo's load carriers

are available for purchase at authorised Volvo

retailers.

Lowering the backrests in the rear seat

(p. 176)

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(p. 561)

Roof load and loading on load carriers

(p. 559)

WARNING

Level control* and shock absorption

(p. 426)

Carefully follow the installation instructions

supplied with the carriers.

Always secure the load. During heavy brak-

ing the load may otherwise shift, causing

injury to the car's occupants.

Weights (p. 633)

Distribute the load evenly over the load

carriers. Put the heaviest objects at the

bottom.

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Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with

something soft.

Switch off the engine and apply the park-

ing brake when loading/unloading long

items. Otherwise you may accidentally

knock the gear lever or gear selector with

the load into a drive position - and the car

could then move off.

Check periodically that the load carriers

and load are properly secured. Lash the

load securely with retaining straps.

If the load is longer than the car at the

front, e.g. a canoe or kayak, fit the towing

eye to its front socket and attach the bun-

gee to this.

Increasing the space in the cargo area

To expand the cargo area and simplify loading,

the rear seat's backrest can be lowered. Note

that objects must not prevent the function of

the WHIPS system for the front seats if any of

the rear seat's backrests is folded down.

The size of the area exposed to the wind,

and therefore fuel consumption, increase

with the size of the load.

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Drive gently. Avoid quick acceleration,

heavy braking and hard cornering.

A through-load hatch* in the rear seat can be

folded down for carrying long and narrow

loads.

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Bag hooks

Under the floor hatch*

WARNING

Bag hooks keep carrier bags in place and pre-

vent them from overturning and spreading

their contents across the cargo area.

The car's centre of gravity and driving cha-

racteristics are altered by roof loads.

Follow the car's specifications with regard

to weights and maximum permitted load.

Along the sides

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Weights (p. 633)

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1. Lift the handle in the centre of the cargo

area floor and fold up the floor.

2. Move the cargo area floor forward to

upright position and fit it in the adjustment

groove on each side.

There is a bag hook in the side panel on each

side of the cargo area.

> It is now possible to hang bags with

handles at a suitable height on the

hooks.

The bag hooks may be loaded with a maxi-

mum of 5 kg (11 lbs).

In glovebox

There is also an extensible hook in the glove-

box that can be used for hanging up a bag.

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Using the glovebox (p. 556)

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Fitting and removing the safety net *

(p. 563)

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Load retaining eyelets

Through-load hatch in the rear

Folding up the cargo area floor

seat*

Use the load retaining eyelets to attach

straps in order to anchor items in the cargo

area.

The cargo area floor can be secured in raised

position using the support arm.

1. Grip the handle to fold up the cargo area

floor.

The hatch in the rear seat's backrest can be

opened to transport long narrow items, e.g.

skis.

2. Fold up the support arm and secure the

end in the socket on the underside of the

cargo area floor.

WARNING

1. In the cargo area, grip the hatch's handle

and fold down the hatch.

Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects which

protrude may cause injury under violent

braking.

2. Fold forward the armrest in the rear seat.

> The cargo area floor remains in raised

position.

3. Adjust the centre seat's head restraint

upwards so that the steel tubes do not

block the hatch opening.

Always secure large and heavy objects

with a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.

If the private locking function is used then the

through-load hatch must be closed.

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Weights (p. 633)

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Private locking (p. 258)

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With folding cargo area floor*

Release folding cargo area floor*

2.

The folding cargo area floor can be released

to facilitate access to e.g. the SIM card

holder or the lower storage area.

1.

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Lift the handle in the middle of the folding

cargo area floor and fold it forwards.

Press the lock spring as indicated by

the arrow until it stops. Maintain the pres-

sure.

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At the same time, lift the cargo area

floor a few millimetres up from the base.

Fold the folding cargo area floor forwards.

3. Release the pressure from the lock spring,

but continue holding up the cargo area

floor.

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4.

Fitting and removing the safety

net*

The safety net prevents loads from being

thrown forward in the passenger compart-

ment in the event of sudden braking.

The safety net is fitted into four mounting

points.

The cargo area floor can be placed care-

fully back onto the lock springs without

being locked in position.

Carry on holding up the cargo area floor

and press the lock spring on the other side

as indicated by the arrow.

> If the actions in section 2 have been

completed correctly, the cargo area

floor should now have been released

from its side brackets.

The cargo area floor is also secured with

hinges at the front.

For reasons of safety, the safety net must

always be fastened and anchored as descri-

bed below.

Volvo recommends leaving the cargo area

floor in its front hinges.

The net is made of a strong nylon fabric and

can be secured two different locations in the

car:

5. Press on the cargo area floor to lock it

back into its brackets.

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Rear fitting - behind the rear seat.

Front fitting - behind the front seats.

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2. Hook one retaining hook of the net into the

4.

WARNING

front or rear roof mounting with the

anchoring strap locks turned towards you.

Loads in the luggage compartment must

be anchored well, and also using a cor-

rectly fitted safety net.

Remove any clothing hooks from the roof

bracket by turning it a quarter turn clock-

wise on the left-hand side and a quarter

turn anticlockwise on the right-hand side

respectively.

Fitting the safety net

WARNING

It is necessary to ensure that the upper

securing points of the safety net are fitted

correctly and that the puller-straps are

hooked in properly.

Rear fitting.

Damaged safety nets must not be used.

For rear fitting:

With the net fitted in the rear roof mount-

ings, hook the safety net's puller-straps

into the front load retaining eyelets in the

cargo area.

With forward mounting, the safety net is

most easily mounted via one of the rear

doors.

Applies to left-hand side.

3. Hook the net's second attachment hook

to the roof bracket on the opposite side.

1. Unfold the safety net with the upper

attachment hooks facing up.

Take care to press forward the net's

retaining hooks for each respective roof

mounting's front end position.

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5. Tension the safety net with the anchoring

Remove and store the parcel shelf

The parcel shelf can be removed to increase

straps.

the size of the cargo area.

Removing the safety net

The safety net can be easily removed and

folded up.

Removing parcel shelf

1. Reduce safety net tension by pressing the

button in the anchoring strap lock and

feeding out a little of the anchoring strap

on each side.

2. Press in the catches and detach both of

the anchoring strap's hooks.

Front fitting.

3. Undo the upper attachments and release

the net from the roof mountings.

For front fitting:

With the net fitted in the front roof mount-

ings, hook the anchoring straps into the

outer eyes on the rear of the seat slide rails

- it is easier if the backrests are straight-

ened and the seats are moved forward

slightly.

4. Fold up the net and store it in its case.

Refit any clothing hook if required.

Detach the parcel shelf's lifting eyes on

both sides.

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Unhook the parcel shelf at the front edge

and remove it.

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Pay attention to make sure that you do not

press the seat and backrest hard against

the net when they are moved back again -

only adjust until the seat or backrest

makes contact with the net.

If a seat or backrest is pushed backwards

hard into the safety net, the net and roof

mounts may be damaged.

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With folding cargo area floor*:

1.

Parcel shelf storage beneath the cargo

area floor

First aid kit*

The first aid kit contains first aid equipment.

Store the first aid kit behind the elastic strap, if

the car is equipped with one of these.

The removed parcel shelf can be stored under

the cargo area floor.

Fold up the folding cargo area floor for-

wards to be able to lower the parcel shelf

downwards with the upper side turned

down and the rear part facing forwards.

The figure is schematic - parts may vary depending

on car model.

Fold up the cargo area floor and secure it

in raised position with the support arm.

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Turn the upper side of the parcel shelf

downwards and lower it into the space

with the rear part facing forwards.

2. Fold the cargo area floor back to level

position.

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Warning triangle

Use the warning triangle to warn other road

users if the car is stationary in traffic.

Also activate the hazard warning flashers.

Storage spaces

The warning triangle is located in the compart-

ment on the inside of the tailgate.

Folding up the warning triangle

Open the hatch by first turning the knob a

quarter turn and then pulling the hatch

from its brackets in the top and bottom

edges.

Press the latch that secures the warning

triangle slightly to the right and remove

the case.

Remove the warning triangle from the

case, unfold it and put the ends together.

Fold out the warning triangle's support

legs.

Follow the regulations for the use of a warning

triangle. Position the warning triangle in a suit-

able place with regard to traffic.

Make sure that the warning triangle and case

are properly secured in their storage space

and that the hatch is fully closed after use.

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