Volvo XC40 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 31

Electrical outlets (p. 534)

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.

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Using the glove compartment (p. 535)

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Sun visors (p. 537)

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Tunnel console (p. 533)

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Wireless phone charger

(p. 473)

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Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 456)

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.

Storage compartment with cup holder.

Waste bin

that can be taken out and

emptied.
Storage compartment under the armrest.

Climate control panel for the rear seats

storage compartment. There is also a USB
port underneath

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.

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.

The USB port can be used to e.g. charge a
cellular phone or tablet. Only the front USB
port can be used to play media through the
vehicle's speakers.

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Electrical outlets (p. 534)

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Climate system controls (p. 201)

Only in vehicles with automatic transmission.

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Electrical outlets

There is a 12 V electrical outlet in the tunnel
console and a 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, 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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Using the electrical outlets

The 12 V outlet can be used for devices
intended for this such as MP3 players, cool-
ers and cellular phones.

The ignition must be in at least mode

for the

outlets to supply current. The outlets will then
be active as long as there is sufficient charge
in the start battery.

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.

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.

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.

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WARNING

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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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Do not use accessories that could
cause disruptions to e.g. the vehicle's
radio receiver or electrical system.

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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.

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Pay attention to connected accessories
as they can generate heat that could
burn passengers or the interior.

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.

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.

Electrical outlets (p. 534)

The maximum power is 120 W (10 A) per
outlet.

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Using the glove compartment

Glove compartment with fold-out hook.

The hook on the glove compartment can be
folded out when the glove compartment is
open. Once folded out, it can be used when
the glove compartment is closed.

To help prevent damage to the hook, fold it
in completely before closing the glove
compartment.

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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.

Storage compartment for the key. The illustration is

generic – the design may vary.

The illustration is generic – the design may vary.

To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key into the lock on the glove
compartment.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.

Remove the key from the lock.

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To unlock, perform the above steps in
reverse.

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

or when the engine is

running).

The illustration is generic – the design may vary.

Activate cooling.

Deactivate cooling.

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Activate or deactivate cooling by moving
the control as far as possible toward the
passenger compartment/glove compart-
ment.

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Private Locking (p. 248)

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Sun visors

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 illustration is generic – the design may vary.

The mirror lighting

comes on automatically

when the visor is lifted up.

The mirror frame has a holder for e.g. cards or
tickets.

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Cargo compartment

The vehicle has a flexible cargo compartment
that makes it possible to carry and secure
large objects.

The cargo capacity of the vehicle can be con-
siderably increased by folding down the rear
seat backrests. Use load anchoring eyelets or
grocery bag holders to help secure objects in
place. In order to accommodate bulky loads,
the parcel shelf is easy to remove and store
under the load compartment floor.

The towing eyelet and tire sealing system, or
the temporary spare tire

, are located under

the cargo compartment floor.

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Grocery bag holders (p. 539)

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Removing and storing the parcel shelf
(p. 544)

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Loading recommendations

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.

WARNING

The vehicle's driving characteristics change

depending on the weight and position of

the load.

Loading the cargo compartment/trunk

Keep the following in mind when loading:

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Position objects so they are pressing
against the rear seat backrests.

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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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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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WARNING

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).

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may

shift during heavy braking and injure peo-

ple in the vehicle.
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.

Extra cargo space

The rear seat backrests can be folded down to
increase cargo space in the cargo compart-

ment/trunk and simplify loading. If the rear
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.

A ski hatch

in the rear seat can be folded

down to carry skis or other long, thin objects.

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Folding down the rear seat backrests
(p. 183)

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Rear seat ski hatch

(p. 540)

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Roof loads and load carriers (p. 538)

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Leveling control

and suspension (p. 398)

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Weights (p. 615)

Roof loads and load carriers

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.

Carefully follow the installation instructions
provided with the load carriers.

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Distribute the load evenly throughout the
load carriers. Place heavier cargo at the
bottom of the load.

•

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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The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel
consumption increase with the size of the
load.

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Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid acceleration,
hard braking and fast cornering.

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WARNING

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.

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Weights (p. 615)

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.

On the sides of the cargo
compartment

There is a grocery bag holder in the side panel
on each side of the cargo compartment.

The grocery bag holders are only intended
to hold weights up to 5 kg (11 lbs).

Under the floor hatch

1. Lift the handle in the center of the load

compartment floor and fold up the floor.

2. Move the load compartment floor to the

upright position and place it in the adjust-
ment track on each side.
> It is now possible to hang grocery bags

with handles at a suitable height on the
hooks.

In the glove compartment

There is also a fold-out hook in the glove com-
partment that can be used to hang a shopping
bag.

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Using the glove compartment (p. 535)

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Installing and removing the cargo net

(p. 542)

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Load anchoring eyelets

The load anchoring eyelets in the cargo com-
partment can be used to secure objects with
straps, a net, etc.

WARNING

Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects in or pro-

truding from the vehicle can cause injury in

the event of hard braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects

with a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.

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Weights (p. 615)

Rear seat ski hatch

The hatch in the rear seat backrest can be
opened to transport long, narrow objects
such as skis.

1. In the cargo compartment, grasp the ski

hatch handle and pull it down.

2. Fold down the armrest in the rear seat.

3. Adjust the center seat head restraint

upwards so the steel tubes do not block
the opening.

If the private locking function is used, the ski
hatch must be closed.

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Private Locking (p. 248)

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Cargo compartment (p. 537)

Folding up the cargo compartment

floor

The cargo compartment floor can be secured
in the raised position using the support arm.

1. Grasp the handle to fold up the cargo

compartment floor.

2. Raise the support arm and insert the end

in the recess on the underside of the cargo
compartment floor.

> The cargo compartment floor will then

be held in the raised position.

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With folding cargo compartment floor

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Lift the handle in the middle of the folding
cargo compartment floor and push it for-
ward so that it folds together.

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Removing the folding cargo

compartment floor

The folding cargo compartment floor can be
removed for easier access to e.g. the SIM
card holder or the storage space underneath
the cargo compartment floor.

Push the folding cargo compartment floor
forward so that it folds together.

Press the locking clip at the location

shown by the arrow until it stops. Maintain
pressure on the locking clip.

At the same time, lift the cargo com-

partment floor slightly upward.

3. Release pressure on the locking clip, but

keep holding the cargo compartment floor
up.

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While continuing to hold the cargo com-
partment floor up, press the locking clip on
the other side, as shown by the arrow.
> If the procedures in step 2 have been

performed correctly, the cargo com-
partment floor should now be released
from its side attachment points.

The cargo compartment floor can be
carefully placed back on top of the lock-
ing clips without it locking into place.

Cargo compartment (p. 537)

The cargo compartment floor is also
secured in the front hinge.

Volvo recommends that the cargo com-
partment floor remains secured in its front
hinge.

5. Press the cargo compartment floor down-

ward to lock it into its attachment points
again.

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Installing and removing the 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 cargo net is attached at four points.

For safety reasons, the cargo net must always
be mounted and secured according to the fol-
lowing description.

The net is made of strong nylon weave and
can be attached in two different locations in
the vehicle:

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Rear mounting - behind the rear seats.

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Front mounting - behind the front seats.

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WARNING

Objects in the cargo compartment must

always be securely anchored, even with a

correctly installed cargo net.

Installing the cargo net

WARNING

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 with the upper

hooks facing upwards.

2. Insert one of the net's hooks into the front

or rear ceiling mounting point with the
strap lock facing you.

Remove any clothing hooks from the ceil-
ing attachment by turning the hook a quar-
ter-turn clockwise (left side) or a quarter-
turn counterclockwise (right side).

Left side.

3. Insert the net's other upper hook into the

ceiling mounting point on the opposite
side.

Make sure that the net's hooks are pushed
forward as far as possible into their
respective mounting points.

Rear mounting.

For rear mounting:

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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Front mounting.

For front 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.

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.

5. Pull the straps until the cargo net is taut.

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.

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

Replace clothing hooks, if desired.

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Cargo compartment (p. 537)

Removing and storing the parcel

shelf

The parcel shelf can be removed to increase
the cargo space.

Removing the parcel shelf

Detach the parcel shelf lifting eyes on both
sides.

Unhook the front edge of the parcel shelf
and remove it.

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Storing the parcel shelf under the
cargo floor

Once removed, the parcel shelf can be stored
under the cargo compartment floor.

Fold up the cargo compartment floor and
secure it with the support arm.

Position the parcel shelf with its top facing
down and place it in the space with the
rear part facing forward.

With folding cargo compartment floor

Fold the cargo compartment floor forward
to position the parcel shelf with its top fac-
ing down and its rear part facing forward.

2. Restore the cargo compartment floor to a

flat position.

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Volvo's service program

To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as
possible, follow the Volvo service schedule
specified in the Warranty and Maintenance
Records Information booklet.

WARNING

California Proposition 65

Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-

senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-

cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-

oxide, phthalates, and lead, which are

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid

breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine

except as necessary, service your vehicle in

a well ventilated area and wear gloves or

wash your hands frequently when servicing

your vehicle. For more information go to

Volvo recommends having an authorized
Volvo workshop perform service and mainte-
nance. Volvo workshops have the staff, service
literature and special tools that can provide
the highest quality of service.

To ensure the Volvo warranty is not invali-
dated, check and follow the Warranty and
Service Records Information booklet.

Introduction

The maintenance services contain several
checks that require special instruments and
tools and therefore must be performed by a
qualified technician. To keep your Volvo in top
condition, specify time-tested and proven
Genuine Volvo Parts and Accessories.

The Federal Clean Air Act - U.S.

The Federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle
manufacturers to furnish written instructions
to the ultimate purchaser to assure the proper
servicing and function of the components that
control emissions. These services, which are
listed in the "Warranty and Service Records
Information" booklet, are not covered by the
warranty. You will be required to pay for labor
and material used.

Maintenance

Your Volvo passed several major inspections
before it was delivered to you, in accordance
with Volvo specifications. The maintenance
procedures outlined in the Warranty and Serv-
ice Records Information booklet, many of
which will positively affect your vehicle's emis-
sions, should be performed as indicated. It is
recommended that receipts for vehicle emis-
sion maintenance be retained in case ques-
tions arise concerning maintenance. Inspec-
tion and maintenance should also be per-
formed anytime a malfunction is observed or
suspected.

Applicable warranties - U.S./Canada

In accordance with applicable U.S. and Cana-
dian regulations, the following list of warran-
ties is provided.

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New Vehicle Limited Warranty

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Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty

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Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty

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Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint
Systems Limited Warranty

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Emission Design and Defect Warranty

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Emission Performance Warranty

These are federal warranties; other warranties
are provided as required by state/provincial
law. Refer to your separate Warranty and
Service Records Information booklet for
detailed information concerning each of the
warranties.

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Periodic maintenance helps minimize
emissions