Load Carriers (Accessory) - Volvo 2009 S60 Owner's Manual

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Load carriers (accessory)

Load carrier
Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. Observe the following points when in use:
•
To avoid damaging your vehicle and to
achieve maximum safety when driving, we
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recommend using the load carriers that
Volvo has developed especially for your
vehicle.
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Volvo-approved removable roof racks are
designed to carry the maximum allowable
roof load for this vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg).
For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the man-
ufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
•
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's
weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-
mum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).
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•
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
•
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
•
Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate tie-down equipment.
•
Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured.
•
Remember that the vehicle's center of
gravity and handling change when you
carry a load on the roof.
•
The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.
•
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast
cornering and hard braking.
Attaching load carriers
The attachment brackets for the load carriers
are located under the roof molding.
1. Make sure that the load carriers are placed
in the right direction. See the mark on the
decal under the cover.
2. Press the guide lugs into the holes (1).
3. Carefully lower the opposite side of the
load carrier to the roof.
4. Loosen the tightening wheel slightly. Slide
the hook on the load carrier attachment
into the attachment bracket under the roof
molding.