Volvo XC 70 Owner's Manual page 299

Straps for securing loads
Securing loads
Wrapping straps a full turn around the hooks
helps keep them in place.
NOTE
The straps should preferably be approxi-
mately 1 in. (25 mm) in width.
Grocery bag holder*
Grocery bag holder under the floor of the cargo
area
The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags
in place.
1. Open the hatch in the floor of the cargo
area.
2. Secure the shopping bags with the strap.
07 During your trip
Roof loads
Using load carriers
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 recommend using the load carriers
that Volvo has developed especially for
your vehicle.
•
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).
•
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.
*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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