Power Operated Tailgate; Securing Loads - Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual

Power operated tailgate*

WARNING
Pay attention to the risk of crushing when
opening/closing. Before starting to open/
close, make sure that there is nobody close
to the tailgate as a crushing injury could
have serious consequences. Always oper-
ate the tailgate with caution.
IMPORTANT
Pay attention to the height of the roof when
using power operation. Do not use power
tailgate operation with low roof heights or
be ready to stop the opening, see the chap-
ter "Stopping tailgate opening".
NOTE
When power operation is activated the rear
lamp clusters are lit.
To open
Opening can be carried out in three ways:
• The button on the lighting panel,
hold it depressed for a short time.
• The remote control key, hold the button
depressed for a short time.
• Tailgate handle – pull the handle and the
tailgate opens.
To close
Close using the close button on the tailgate
or manually.
• Press the button – to close the
tailgate automatically.
Interrupt tailgate opening
• Tailgate button :
Press the button again – opening is inter-
rupted. (Press a third time to resume
closing).
• Tailgate outside handle:
Press the handle's button again – opening
is interrupted.
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Securing loads

On both sides of the cargo area there are
several mounting points designed for secur-
ing loads. They are located in the floor and in
the top edge of both sides of the cargo area.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects that are
loose or protrude could cause injury during
heavy braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects with
a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.
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