Loading - Roof Load Carriers - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

05 Loading and storage
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Fold the right backrest forward.
Release the hatch in the rear seat back-
rest by sliding the catch up while folding
the hatch forward.
Return the backrest to the upright posi-
tion with the hatch open.
Use the seat belt to prevent the load from
moving.
WARNING
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Always secure the load to help prevent
it from moving in the event of sudden
braking.
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Switch off the engine, apply the park-
ing brake and put the gear selector in
P when loading and unloading the
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vehicle.
The cover on the rear seat armrest/child seat
has no hinge. The cover must be removed
before the ski hatch is used.
Removal:
– Open the cover 30 degrees and lift
straight up.
Installation:
– Insert the cover in the grooves behind the
upholstery and close the cover.
Related information
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Loading – general (p. 135)
136
Loading – roof load carriers
Using load carriers
Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. Observe the following points when in
use:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
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Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate tie-down equipment.
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Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured.
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Remember that the vehicle's center of
gravity and handling change when you
carry a load on the roof.
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The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel
consumption will increase with the size of
the load.
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Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast
cornering and hard braking.
Related information
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Loading – general (p. 135)
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Load anchoring eyelets (p. 137)