Roof Load And Loading On Load Carriers - Volvo XC90 2019 Owner's Manual

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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NOTE
It is not possible to adjust the height of the
rear section when one or more of the doors
or the bonnet is open. This does not apply
to the tailgate.
WARNING
Pay attention to ensure that there is no per-
son, animal or object under the car when
lowering. This would involve danger to life
and damage to the car or object.
Related information
Load retaining eyelets (p. 619)
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Lowering backrests in the second seat
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row (p. 200)

Roof load and loading on load carriers

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(p. 618)
Level control* and shock absorption
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(p. 490)
Weights (p. 695)
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618
Roof load and loading on load
carriers
For loading on the car's roof, the load carriers
that Volvo have developed are recommended.
This is in order to avoid damage to the car and
in order to achieve the maximum possible
safety during a journey. Volvo's load carriers
are available for purchase at authorised Volvo
retailers.
Carefully follow the installation instructions
supplied with the carriers.
Distribute the load evenly over the load
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carriers. Put the heaviest objects at the
bottom.
Check periodically that the load carriers
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and load are properly secured. Lash the
load securely with retaining straps.
If the load is longer than the car at the
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front, e.g. a canoe or kayak, fit the towing
eye to its front socket and attach the bun-
gee to this.
The size of the area exposed to the wind,
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and therefore fuel consumption, increase
with the size of the load.
Drive gently. Avoid quick acceleration,
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heavy braking and hard cornering.
WARNING
The car's centre of gravity and driving cha-
racteristics are altered by roof loads.
Follow the car's specifications with regard
to weights and maximum permitted load.
Related information
Recommendations for loading (p. 617)
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Weights (p. 695)
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* Option/accessory.