Cargo Area - Volvo V50 2010 Owner's Manual

04 Interior

Cargo area

Safety net*
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The retractable safety net storage cassette is
mounted on the rear of the backrest.
Using the safety net with raised
backrests.
1. Pull out the safety net horizontally back-
ward. Extend the right hand attachment
and hold it extended. Insert the attachment
into the rear keyed notch in the roof panel.
Then press the attachment forward to the
front notch. The attachment must be
pressed so far that the flange rides over the
restriction between the front and rear
notches.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
2. Do the same on the other side. The attach-
ments on the net spring shut. Pull the net
over towards the left bracket to fit it in
place.
3. Check that the attachments on the safety
net are securely fastened in the keyed
recesses in the roof panel.
Using the safety net with lowered
backrests
The safety net can also be used when the back-
rests are lowered. In this case, use the front
attachment points in the roof panel.
Removing the safety net
1. Pull one of the net's attachments rearward
to the large notch and pull it out.
2. Detach the other attachment in the same
way.
Removing the safety net storage
cassette.
1. Lower the entire backrest.
2. Press the cassette outward to release it
from the mounting brackets.
WARNING
Loads in the cargo area must be firmly
secured even if the safety net is correctly
fitted.
Safety grille*
The safety grille is designed to help prevent
loads or pets from being thrown forward in the
passenger compartment in the event of sud-
den braking. For safety reasons, the grille must
always be correctly fastened and secured.
Folding up
If the safety grille is in the way it can be folded
up to the roof:
1. Take hold of the bottom of the safety grille.
2. Pull straight backward and upward. Then
release. The gas struts prevent the grille
from dropping down.
To fold down the grille, do the reverse.