Loading, storage and passenger compartment for Your Volvo XC60 SUV 2020

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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Electrical outlets (p. 550)

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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 LED¹light 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 (p. 552)

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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 LED²light 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.

Electrical outlets (p. 550)

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.

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.

Grocery bag holders (p. 557)

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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.

Installing and removing the cargo com-

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Cover sharp corners with a soft cloth or

similar to help prevent damage to the

upholstery.

partment cover * (p. 559)

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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

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.

Related information

Rear seat ski hatch (p. 558)

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Folding down the rear seat backrests

(p. 194)

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Roof loads and load carriers (p. 557)

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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Using the glove compartment (p. 553)

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Installing and removing the cargo net *

(p. 564)

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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.

Installing and removing the cargo com-

partment cover * (p. 559)

Installing and removing the steel cargo

grid * (p. 562)

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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Private Locking (p. 264)

Weights (p. 635)

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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.

> When a click is heard and the red

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.

1.

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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

Installing and removing the cargo com-

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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3.

4.

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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

net*

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.