Volvo V 40, Owner'S Manual

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05 Loading and storage
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Loading
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight.
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight.
The total of the weight of the passengers and
all accessories reduces the car's payload by
a corresponding weight. For more detailed
information on weights, see Weights (p. 441).
The tailgate is opened via a button
on the lighting panel or the remote
control key, see Locking/unlocking -
tailgate (p. 176).
WARNING
The car’s driving properties change
depending on the weight and positioning
of the load.
To bear in mind when loading
•
Position the load firmly against the rear
seat's backrest.
Note that objects must not prevent the func-
tion of the WHIPS system for the front seats if
any of the rear seat's backrests is folded
down, see WHIPS - seating position (p. 36).
•
Centre the load.
•
Heavy objects should be placed as low
as possible. Avoid placing heavy loads on
lowered backrests.
•
Cover sharp edges with something soft to
avoid damaging the upholstery.
•
Secure all loads to the load retaining eye-
lets with straps or web lashings.
WARNING
A loose object weighing 20 kg can, in a
frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h,
carry the impact of an item weighing
1000 kg.
WARNING
The protection provided by the inflatable
curtain in the headlining may be compro-
mised or eliminated by high loads.
•
Never load cargo above the backrest.
WARNING
Always secure the load. Always secure the
load. During heavy braking the load may
otherwise shift, causing personal injury to
the car's occupants.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with
something soft.
Switch off the engine and apply the park-
ing brake when loading/unloading long
items. Otherwise you may accidentally
knock the gear lever or gear selector with
the load into a drive position - and the car
could then move off.
Related information
•
Load retaining eyelets (p. 153)
•
Cargo net (p. 155)
•
Loading - long load (p. 153)
•
Roof load (p. 153)