Roof Load And Loading On Load Carriers - Volvo V60 2019 Owner's Manual

WARNING
Leave 10 cm (4 inches) space between the
load and the side windows if the car is loaded
to above the top edge of the door windows.
Otherwise, the intended protection of the
inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the
headlining, may be compromised.
WARNING
Always secure the load. During heavy braking
the load may otherwise shift, causing injury to
the car's occupants.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with
something soft.
Switch off the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading/unloading long items.
Otherwise you may accidentally knock the
gear lever or gear selector with the load into a
drive position - and the car could then move
off.
Increasing the space in the cargo area
To expand the cargo area and simplify loading,
the rear seat's backrest can be lowered. Note
that objects must not prevent the function of the
WHIPS system for the front seats if any of the
rear seat's backrests is folded down.
A through-load hatch in the rear seat can be
folded down for carrying long and narrow loads.
Related information
Load retaining eyelets (p. 569)
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Lowering the backrests in the rear seat
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(p. 190)
Through-load hatch in the rear seat
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(p. 569)

Roof load and loading on load carriers

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(p. 567)
Level control* and shock absorption (p. 436)
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Weights (p. 633)
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LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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.
Distribute the load evenly over the load carri-
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ers. Put the heaviest objects at the bottom.
Check periodically that the load carriers and
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load are properly secured. Lash the load
securely with retaining straps.
If the load is longer than the car at the front,
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e.g. a canoe or kayak, fit the towing eye to its
front socket and attach the bungee to this.
The size of the area exposed to the wind, and
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therefore fuel consumption, increase with the
size of the load.
Drive gently. Avoid quick acceleration, heavy
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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.
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* Option/accessory.