Securing Cargo - Volvo 2003 XC90 Manual

2003 VOLVO XC90
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Securing cargo

Securing cargo
As a safety precaution, all cargo in your vehicle should be securely anchored to keep it from being thrown forward in the
event of sudden braking, etc. The vehicle is equipped with eyelets in the cargo space to which straps or other cargo
restraints can be attached. Consult your Volvo retailer about suitable accessories for this purpose.
WARNING!
The eyelets are not to be used as passenger restraints or as anchorages for child
restraints.
Remember that an object weighing 44 lbs (20 kg) produces a force of 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) in a head-on collision at 30
mph (50 km/h)!
Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle:
Load the cargo against the backrest.
Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
If no one is sitting in the outboard rear seat(s), reinforce the backrest by fastening the seat belts.
Never load cargo above the backrest without a cargo net.
WARNING!
When the rear backrest(s) are folded down, the vehicle 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.
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