Volvo V60 CROSS COUNTRY Owner's Manual page 442

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Hitch-mounted bicycle holder
NOTE
The weight limits for trailers and towbar-
mounted accessories differ. A separate
limit applies for each. This towbar is only
designed for towbar-mounted bicycle hold-
ers. All other accessories are not suitable.
Before mounting the bicycle on the bicycle
holder, keep in mind that:
The maximum weight for the bicycle
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holder including bicycles is 130 lbs/60 kg.
For example: holder 40 lbs + bicycle 30
lbs + bicycle 30 lbs = 100 lbs total > OK
Do not mount more than two bicycles
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The center of gravity should not exceed the
dimensions:
1. 613 mm (24 1/7 ")
2. 642 mm (25 2/7 ")
440
NOTE
Volvo recommends only using Volvo origi-
nal accessories. Follow the instructions
supplied with the product.
CAUTION
Never use towbar adapters or towbar
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extenders.
Only use ball mount for towing. Do not
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mount accessories directly on the ball
mount. Use accessories designed to
be mounted in the towbar's square
bracket. Do not use accessories
designed to be secured around the ball
mount.
Loading the bicycle holder
The greater the distance between the load and
the bicycle holder, the greater the load on the
hitch and on the vehicle.
Keep the following points in mind:
Mount the heaviest bicycle closest to the
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vehicle.
If possible, mount the bicycles symmetri-
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cally, as close as possible to the center of
the vehicle.
Remove loose objects from the bicycle,
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such as baskets, batteries or child seats.
This will help reduce the load on the hitch
and the bicycle holder.
Do not place a cover over the bicycle as
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this could lead to increased load on the
hitch.
Related information
Detachable towbar* (p. 441)
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Driving with a trailer (p. 442)
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* Option/accessory.