Loading - Volvo S80 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.
NOTE
To increase loading space, the rear seat
backrests can be folded down, see
page 82.
The trunk lid can be unlocked via
the button located on the lighting
panel, see page 62.
• Load the cargo in the trunk against the
backrest.
• Load wide cargo in the trunk on both sides
of the rear seat split.
• Unstable loads can be secured to the load
anchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-
ings to help keep them from shifting.
WARNING
• The vehicle's driving characteristics may
change depending on the weight and distri-
bution 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).
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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. To increase loading space, the rear
seat backrests can be folded down, see
page 82.
WARNING
• Stop the engine, put the gear selector in
P , and apply the parking brake when load-
ing or unloading long objects.
• The rear seat should not be loaded to a
level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below the
upper edge of the rear side windows. Ob-
jects placed higher than this level could im-
pede the function of the Volvo Inflatable
Curtain.
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Load anchoring eyelets
The load anchoring eyelets are used to fasten
straps to help anchor items in the trunk.
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help
prevent injury to occupants. Secure the
load to help prevent shifting during sudden
stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objects
with a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.

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