Volvo 2015 XC60, Owner'S Manual

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05 Loading and storage
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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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.
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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.
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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 per-
mitted load on the roof, including load car-
riers and any space box, see Weights
(p. 401).
Related information
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Loading (p. 153)
Load retaining eyelets
The folding load retaining eyelets are used to
fasten straps in order to anchor items in 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.
Related information
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Loading (p. 153)
Loading - bag holder*
The bag holder keeps carrier bags in place
and prevents them from overturning and
spreading their contents across the cargo
area.
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Bag holder under folding hatch in the floor.
1. Fold up the holder, which is part of the
floor hatch.
2. Fasten the bags with strap and secure
the carrying handle in the hooks.
Related information
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Loading (p. 153)