Loading - Long Load; Roof Load; Securing Loads - Volvo V70 Owner's Manual

Loading - long load

To simplify loading (p. 144) in the cargo area,
the rear seat backrest can be folded down.
The passenger seat backrest can also be
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folded for an extra long load .
Lowering the rear seat backrest
To simplify loading in the cargo area, the rear
seat backrest can be folded down, see Seats,
rear (p. 73).
Only applies to comfort seats.
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Roof load

The load carriers recommended for roof loads
are the ones developed by Volvo. This is in
order to avoid damage to the car and in order
to achieve the maximum possible safety dur-
ing a journey.
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.
•
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.
•
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 about the maximum allowable
load on the roof, including load carriers
and any space box, Weights (p. 376).
Related information
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Loading (p. 144)
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Securing loads (p. 145)
05 Loading and storage

Securing loads

On both sides of the car's cargo area there
are several mounting points designed for
securing loads.
Mounting point locations in the cargo area.
The mounting points are located in the floor
and in the top edge of both sides of the cargo
area.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects which
protrude may cause injury under violent
braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects
with a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.
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