Roof Loads And Load Carriers - Volvo XC60 Owner's Manual

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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Extra cargo space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down to
increase cargo compartment space 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.
The ski hatch in the rear seat can be folded down
to carry skis or other long, thin objects.
Raising/lowering the rear end of the
vehicle*
The rear end of the vehicle can be lowered or
raised for easier loading or to facilitate attaching
a trailer*.
The controls for raising/lowering are located at
the rear edge of the cargo compartment's right
side panel.
Controls for raising/lowering the rear end of the vehicle.
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The controls consist of two buttons ‒ one button
for lowering and one button for raising the rear
end. Press and hold the relevant button until the
desired height is reached.
The rear end of the vehicle cannot be raised
higher than its normal height.
The rear end will return to the normal height
when the vehicle begins driving.
NOTE
It is not possible to adjust the height of the
vehicle's rear when one or more of the doors
or the hood is open. This does not apply to
the tailgate.
WARNING
Make sure that no people, animals or objects
are found under the vehicle when it is low-
ered. This could endanger life and cause
damage to the vehicle or objects.
Related information
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Load anchoring eyelets (p. 579)
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Folding down the rear seat backrests
(p. 188)
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Rear seat ski hatch (p. 580)
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Roof loads and load carriers (p. 578)
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Leveling control* and suspension (p. 440)
•
Weights (p. 649)

Roof loads and load carriers

Volvo-developed load carriers are recommended
for carrying loads on the roof of the vehicle.
Volvo load carriers are specially designed to help
prevent damage to your vehicle and help ensure
maximum safety while driving. Volvo load carriers
are available from authorized Volvo retailers.
Carefully follow the installation instructions provi-
ded with the load carriers.
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Check periodically to ensure that the load
carriers and load are properly secured.
Secure the load firmly using tie straps or
similar.
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Distribute the load evenly throughout the
load carriers. Place heavier cargo at the bot-
tom of the load.
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The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption increase with the size of the load.
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Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid acceleration, hard
braking and fast cornering.
WARNING
The vehicle's center of gravity and driving
characteristics are altered by roof loads.
Follow the vehicle's specifications regarding
weights and maximum permitted load.
Related information
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Loading recommendations (p. 577)
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Weights (p. 649)
* Option/accessory.