Volvo V60 CROSS COUNTRY 2020 Owner's Manual page 604

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Recommendations for loading
There are a number of things that are impor-
tant to bear in mind when loading the car.
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The
total of the weight of the passengers and all
accessories reduces the car's payload by a
corresponding weight.
WARNING
The car's driving properties change
depending on the weight and positioning
of the load.
Loading in the cargo area
Good things to remember when loading:
Position the load firmly against the rear
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seat's backrest.
Heavy objects should be placed as low as
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possible. Avoid placing heavy loads on
lowered backrests.
Cover sharp edges with something soft to
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avoid damaging the upholstery.
Secure all loads to the load retaining eye-
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lets with straps or web lashings.
WARNING
A loose object weighing 20 kg (44 pounds)
can, in a frontal collision at a speed of
50 km/h (30 mph) carry the impact of an
item weighing 1000 kg (2200 pounds).
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WARNING
Leave 10 cm (4 inches) space between the
load and the side windows if the car is loa-
ded to above the top edge of the door win-
dows. Otherwise, the intended protection
of the inflatable curtain, which is concealed
in the headlining, may be compromised.
WARNING
Always secure the load. During heavy brak-
ing the load may otherwise shift, causing
injury to the car's occupants.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with
something soft.
Switch off the engine and apply the park-
ing brake when loading/unloading long
items. Otherwise you may accidentally
knock the gear lever or gear selector with
the load into a drive position - and the car
could then move off.
Increasing the space in the cargo area
To expand the cargo area and simplify loading,
the rear seat's backrest can be lowered. Note
that objects must not prevent the function of
the WHIPS system for the front seats if any of
the rear seat's backrests is folded down.
A through-load hatch in the rear seat can be
folded down for carrying long and narrow
loads.
Related information
Load retaining eyelets (p. 604)
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Lowering the backrests in the rear seat
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(p. 194)
Through-load hatch in the rear seat
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(p. 605)
Roof load and loading on load carriers
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(p. 603)
Level control* and shock absorption
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(p. 461)
Weights (p. 677)
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* Option/accessory.