Roof Load And Loading On Load Carriers - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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NOTE
It is not possible to adjust the height of the
rear section when one or more of the doors
or the bonnet is open. This does not apply to
the tailgate.
WARNING
Pay attention to ensure that there is no per-
son, animal or object under the car when low-
ering. This would involve danger to life and
damage to the car or object.
Related information
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Load retaining eyelets (p. 583)
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Lowering backrests in the second seat row
(p. 190)
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Roof load and loading on load carriers

(p. 582)
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Level control* and shock absorption (p. 453)
•
Weights (p. 655)
582
Roof load and loading on load
carriers
For loading on the car's roof, the load carriers
that Volvo have developed are recommended.
This is in order to avoid damage to the car and in
order to achieve the maximum possible safety
during a journey. Volvo's load carriers are availa-
ble for purchase at authorised Volvo retailers.
Carefully follow the installation instructions sup-
plied with the carriers.
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Check periodically that the load carriers and
load are properly secured. Lash the load
securely with retaining straps.
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Distribute the load evenly over the load carri-
ers. Put the heaviest objects at the bottom.
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The size of the area exposed to the wind, and
therefore fuel consumption, increase with the
size of the load.
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Drive gently. Avoid quick acceleration, heavy
braking and hard cornering.
WARNING
The car's centre of gravity and driving charac-
teristics are altered by roof loads.
Follow the car's specifications with regard to
weights and maximum permitted load.
Related information
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Recommendations for loading (p. 581)
•
Weights (p. 655)
Bag hooks
Bag hooks keep carrier bags in place and pre-
vent them from overturning and spreading their
contents across the cargo area.
Along the sides
There are two extensible bag hooks in the side
panels - one on each side of the cargo area.
IMPORTANT
The bag hooks may be loaded with a maxi-
mum of 5 kg (11 lbs).
* Option/accessory.