2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 273

06 During your trip Loading ing the outer handle twice. The tailgate can then be opened/closed manually. WARNING • Folding down the rear seat backrests The rear seat backrests can be folded down for additional loading space, see page 88. Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during sudden stops. Always secure large and heavy objects with a seat belt or cargo retaining straps. Always secure the load to help prevent it from moving in the event of sudden stops. Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in P when loading and unloading the vehicle. The floor of the cargo compartment has rails on opposite sides of the vehicle equipped with hooks for anchoring loads with straps, nets, etc. Cleaning the rails Dirt or other small objects that collect in the rails can make moving, locking, unlocking, and removing the hooks more difficult. Objects can be removed from the rails with a vacuum cleaner, and the rails can be cleaned with a moist cloth. • • • Load anchoring eyelets Moving the load anchoring hooks Cargo area floor rails and hooks 06 The load anchoring eyelets on both sides of the vehicle are used to fasten straps, etc., to help anchor items in the cargo area. To move a hook, fold it down in the direction in which its opening points. Press the hook down lightly and move it to the desired position. Load secured in upper and lower hooks G017742 `` 273