Volvo 2008 V70 Owner's Manual page 188

cargo, the weight of any accessories that may be installed, etc.
When loading the cargo area, keep the following in mind:
Load objects in the cargo area against the backrest whenever possible.
Unstable loads can be secured to the load anchoring eyelets with straps or web lashings to help keep them from
shifting.
Stop the engine and apply the parking brake when loading or unloading long objects. The gear selector can be
knocked out of position by long loads, which could set the vehicle in motion.
NOTE
To increase loading space, the rear seat backrests can be folded down, see
WARNING
Stop the engine, put the gear selector in P, and apply the parking brake when loading or unloading long objects.
The vehicle's driving characteristics may change depending on the weight and distribution of the load.
A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces a force of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in a head-on collision at 30 mph (50
km/h).
The cargo area and rear seat should not be loaded to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of the
rear side windows. Objects placed higher than this level could impede the function of the Volvo Inflatable Curtain.
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Power tailgate (option)
Automatic opening
The power tailgate can be opened automatically in the three ways::
By pressing and holding the
By pressing the button on the remote key and holding this button for several seconds (see
By pulling the outer handle on the tailgate.
The taillights illuminate automatically when the automatic open function is used.
button on the lighting panel for several seconds (see
page 85.
page 65).
page 65).