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LOADING AND STORAGE
146
Loading – general
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is
determined by factors such as the number of
passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight of
any accessories that may be installed, etc.
To increase loading space, the rear seat back-
rests can be folded down, see Rear seats – fold-
ing backrest (p. 89).
When loading the cargo area, keep the following
in mind:
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Load objects in the cargo area against the
backrest whenever possible.
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Unstable loads can be secured to the load
anchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-
ings to help keep them from shifting.
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Stop the engine and apply the parking brake
when loading or unloading long objects. The
gear selector can be knocked out of position
by long loads, which could set the vehicle in
motion.
WARNING
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Stop the engine, put the gear selector in
P, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
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The vehicle's driving characteristics may
change depending on the weight and dis-
tribution of the load.
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A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces a
force of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in a
head-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
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The cargo area and rear seat should not
be loaded to a level higher than 2 in.
(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear
side windows. Objects placed higher than
this level could impede the function of
the Inflatable Curtain.
Related information
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Load anchoring eyelets (p. 147)
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Steel cargo grid (p. 150)
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Loading – roof load carriers (p. 146)
Loading – roof load carriers
Using load carriers
Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories.
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 manu-
facturer's weight limits for the rack.
•
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weigh
limits and never exceed the maximum rated
roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).
•
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 appropriate
tie-down equipment.
•
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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