Volvo V60 RECHARGE 2021 Owner's Manual page 573

Loading recommendations
There are a number of things that are impor-
tant to consider when carrying loads in or on
the vehicle.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the
vehicle's curb weight. The total weight of all
passengers and any installed accessories
reduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity by
the corresponding amount.
WARNING
The vehicle's driving characteristics change
depending on the weight and position of
the load.
Loading the cargo compartment/trunk
Keep the following in mind when loading:
Position objects so they are pressing
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against the rear seat backrests.
Heavy objects should be positioned as low
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as possible. Avoid placing heavy objects
on folded-down seat backrests.
Cover sharp corners with a soft cloth or
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similar to help prevent damage to the
upholstery.
Use the load anchoring eyelets and ten-
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sioning straps or similar to secure all
objects.
WARNING
In a head-on collision at a speed of
50 km/h (30 mph), an unsecured object
weighing 20 kg (44 pounds) can reach a
projectile weight equivalent to 1000 kg
(2200 pounds).
WARNING
If objects are loaded higher than the upper
edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm
(4 in.) space between the objects and the
window. Objects placed closer to this
could impede the function of the inflatable
curtain concealed inside the headlining.
WARNING
Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may
shift during heavy braking and injure peo-
ple in the vehicle.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with
something soft.
Turn off the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading/unloading long
objects. Otherwise, it is possible for the
load to reach the gear lever or gear selector
and move it to a drive position – which
could cause the vehicle to begin rolling.
Extra cargo space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down to
increase cargo space in the cargo compart-
LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
ment/trunk and simplify loading. If the rear
seat backrests are folded down, make sure
that no objects loaded into the vehicle prevent
the WHIPS system for the front seats from
functioning correctly.
A ski hatch in the rear seat can be folded
down to carry skis or other long, thin objects.
Related information
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 573)
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Folding down the rear seat backrests
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(p. 192)
Rear seat ski hatch (p. 574)
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Roof loads and load carriers (p. 572)
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Leveling control* and suspension (p. 440)
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Weights (p. 651)
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* Option/accessory.