Load Carriers (Accessory) - Volvo S40 2005 Owner's Manual

2005 Volvo S40
Before loading the car, turn off the engine, and apply the parking brake when loading or unloading long
objects. The gear selector can be inadvertently knocked out of position by long cargo, causing the car to
move.
Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle:
Load the cargo in the trunk against the rear seat backrest.
Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
Center wide loads.
Secure all cargo with restraining straps anchored to the load securing eyelets.
Cover sharp edges on the load.
Seats can be folded down and head restraints removed to extend the cargo compartment. See
WARNING!
Remember that an object weighing 44 lbs (20 kg) produces a force of 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) in a head-
on collision at 30 m.p.h. (50 km/h)!
When the rear backrest(s) are folded down, the vehicle should not be loaded to a level higher than 2
in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear side windows. Objects placed higher than this level could
impede the function of the Volvo Inflatable Curtain.

Load carriers (accessory)

Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Follow the Installation Instructions supplied with the
load carriers. Observe the following points when using load carriers:
To avoid damaging your car and to achieve maximum safety when driving, we recommend using the
load carriers that Volvo has developed especially for your car.
Volvo-approved removable roof racks are designed to carry the maximum allowable roof load for this
vehicle: 165 lbs (75 kg). For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the manufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weigh limits and never exceed the maximum rated roof load of
165 lbs (75 kg).
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads evenly.
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the load.
Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate tie-down equipment.
Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured.
Remember that the car's center of gravity and handling change when you carry a load on the roof.
The car's wind resistance and fuel consumption will increase with the size of the load.
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.
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