2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 271

06 During your trip Loading Introduction The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number of passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight of any accessories that may be installed, etc. To increase loading space, the rear seat backrests can be folded down, see page 87. When loading the cargo area, keep the following in mind: WARNING Power tailgate* 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 Inflatable Curtain. G017876 • 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. Power tailgate closing button Automatic opening The power tailgate can be opened automatically in the three ways: • 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. • By pressing and holding the • By pressing and holding the button on the lighting panel until the tailgate begins to open. button on the remote key until the tailgate begins to open. under the outer handle on the tailgate. 06 • By pressing the rubber-covered button The taillights illuminate automatically when the automatic open function is used. `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 271