Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owner's Manual page 574

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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.
Related information
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 566)
572
Cargo compartment
The vehicle has a flexible cargo compartment
that makes it possible to carry and secure large
objects.
The cargo compartment capacity can be consid-
erably increased by folding down the backrests in
the second and third rows* of seats. To make
loading and unloading easier, the rear section of
the vehicle can be raised and lowered using the
level control function*. Use the load anchoring
eyelets or grocery bag holders to help secure
objects in place, and the retractable cargo com-
partment cover* to help conceal objects in the
cargo compartment.
If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare
tire, this is secured to the cargo compartment
floor under the cover. The towing eyelet and tire
sealing system are located under the cargo com-
partment floor.
Related information
• Loading recommendations (p. 572)
• Grocery bag holders (p. 574)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 575)
• Installing and removing the cargo compart-
ment cover* (p. 575)
Loading recommendations
There are a number of things that are important
to consider when carrying loads in or on the
vehicle.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehi-
cle's curb weight. The total weight of all passen-
gers and any installed accessories reduces the
vehicle's load-carrying capacity by the corres-
ponding 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:
• Position objects so they are pressing against
the rear seat backrests.
• Heavy objects should be positioned as low
as possible. Avoid placing heavy objects on
folded-down seat backrests.
• Cover sharp corners with a soft cloth or simi-
lar to help prevent damage to the upholstery.
• Use the load anchoring eyelets and tension-
ing straps or similar to secure all objects.
* Option/accessory.