Roof Loads And Load Carriers - Volvo XC40 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.
Related information
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Load anchoring eyelets (p. 531)
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Folding down the rear seat backrests
(p. 177)
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Rear seat ski hatch* (p. 531)
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Roof loads and load carriers (p. 530)
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Leveling control* and suspension (p. 398)
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Weights (p. 597)
530

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. 529)
•
Weights (p. 597)
Grocery bag holders
Grocery bag holders (hooks) help keep shop-
ping bags in place and prevent them from falling
over and spilling their contents in the cargo
compartment.
On the sides of the cargo compartment
There is a grocery bag holder in the side panel
on each side of the cargo compartment.
CAUTION
The grocery bag holders are only intended to
hold weights up to 5 kg (11 lbs).
* Option/accessory.