Load Retaining Eyelets; Through-Load Hatch In The Rear Seat - Volvo XC40 Owner's Manual

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
|| Under the floor hatch*
1. Lift the handle in the centre of the cargo
area floor and fold up the floor.
2. Move the cargo area floor forward to upright
position and fit it in the adjustment groove on
each side.
> It is now possible to hang bags with han-
dles at a suitable height on the hooks.
Related information
•
Recommendations for loading (p. 550)
•
Fitting and removing the safety net*
(p. 553)
552

Load retaining eyelets

The load retaining eyelets are used to fasten
straps in order to anchor items in the cargo area.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects which pro-
trude may cause injury under violent braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects with a
seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.
Related information
•
Recommendations for loading (p. 550)
•
Weights (p. 617)

Through-load hatch in the rear seat*

The hatch in the rear seat's backrest can be
opened to transport long narrow items, e.g. skis.
1. In the cargo area, grip the hatch's handle and
fold down the hatch.
2. Fold forward the armrest in the rear seat.
3. Adjust the centre seat's head restraint
upwards so that the steel tubes do not block
the hatch opening.
If the private locking* function is used then the
hatch must be closed.
Related information
•
Recommendations for loading (p. 550)
•
Private locking (p. 253)
•
Load retaining eyelets (p. 552)
* Option/accessory.