Loading - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

Introduction
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is
determined by factors such as the number of
passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight
of any accessories that may be installed, etc.
To increase loading space, the rear seat
backrests can be folded down, see page 91.
When loading the trunk, keep the following in
mind:
The trunk lid can be unlocked an
popped open slightly via the button
located on the lighting panel, see
page 70.
•
Load objects in the trunk against the
backrest whenever possible.
•
Unstable loads can be secured to the
load anchoring eyelets with straps or web
lashings to help keep them from shifting.
•
Stop the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading or unloading long
objects. The gear selector can be
knocked out of position by long loads,
which could set the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
•
Stop the engine, put the gear selector
in P, and apply the parking brake
when loading or unloading long
objects.
•
The vehicle's driving characteristics
may change depending on the weight
and distribution of the load.
•
A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces a
force of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in a
head-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
•
The rear seat should not be loaded to
a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below
the upper edge of the rear side win-
dows. Objects placed higher than this
level could impede the function of the
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The rear seat backrests can be folded down
for additional loading space, see page 92.
07 During your trip
Load anchoring eyelets
The load anchoring eyelets on both sides of
the vehicle are used to fasten straps, etc., to
help anchor items in the trunk.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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