LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
* Option/accessory.
607
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.
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Distribute the load evenly over the load carri-
ers. Put the heaviest objects at the bottom.
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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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If the load is longer than the car at the front,
e.g. a canoe or kayak, fit the towing eye to its
front socket and attach the bungee to this.
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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 charac-
teristics are altered by roof loads.
Follow the car's specifications with regard to
weights and maximum permitted load.
Related information
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Recommendations for loading (p. 605)
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Weights (p. 675)
Bag hooks
Bag hooks keep carrier bags in place and pre-
vent them from overturning and spreading their
contents across the cargo area.
Along the sides
There is a bag hook in the side panel on each
side of the cargo area.
IMPORTANT
The bag hooks may be loaded with a maxi-
mum of 5 kg (11 lbs).
Related information
•
Recommendations for loading (p. 605)
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Fitting and removing the safety net*
(p. 613)
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Fitting and removing cargo cover* (p. 608)
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Fitting and removing safety grilles* (p. 612)
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