Volvo C70 Owner's Manual page 132

Loading
General
The load capacity is affected by extra acces-
sories mounted on the car, as well as the
passengers' combined weight.
WARNING!
The car's driving characteristics change
depending on how heavily it is loaded and
how the load is distributed.
Loading in the cargo area
Stop the engine and apply the parking brake
when loading or unloading long objects. The
gear lever or gear selector can be knocked
out of position by long loads, which could set
the car in motion.
Place the load firmly against the backrest in
front.
• Put wide loads in the centre.
• Heavy objects should be placed as low
as possible.
• Cover sharp edges with something soft to
avoid damaging the upholstery.
For further information on loading, see
page 84.
WARNING!
A loose object weighing 20 kg can, in a
frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h,
carry the impact of an item weighing
1000 kg.
WARNING!
• Never load cargo above the backrest.
• The protection provided by the
inflatable curtain in the door may be
compromised or eliminated by loads
positioned adjacent to the side panels,
see page 21.
• Always secure the load. During heavy
braking the load may otherwise shift,
causing personal injury.
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