Volvo S80 Owner's Manual page 207

05 During your journey
Cargo area
Hatch behind integrated booster cushion
The hatch is not fixed into the backrest with
hinges but is detachable instead.
Removing the hatch
After the hatch has been released and the
backrest folded backwards, open the hatch
approx. 30 degrees and pull it straight up.
Installing the hatch
Refit the hatch in the grooves behind the
upholstery and close the hatch.
Front seat
The passenger seat backrest can also be
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folded for an extra long load, see page 71.
Roof load
Using load carriers
To avoid damaging the car and for maximum
possible safety while driving, the load carriers
designed by Volvo are recommended.
Carefully follow the installation instructions
supplied with the carriers.
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Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured. Lash the
load securely with retaining straps.
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Distribute the load evenly over the load
carriers. Put the heaviest objects at the
bottom.
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The size of the area exposed to the wind,
and therefore fuel consumption, increase
with the size of the load.
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Drive gently. Avoid quick acceleration,
heavy braking and hard cornering.
WARNING
The car's centre of gravity and driving cha-
racteristics are altered by roof loads. For
information on maximum permitted roof
load, including load carriers and any space
box, see page 265.