Volvo V90 2019, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory. 465
Towbar-mounted bicycle rack
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When using a bicycle rack, the bicycle racks that
Volvo has 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 bicycle racks are availa-
ble for purchase at authorised Volvo dealers.
Carefully follow the instructions enclosed with the
bicycle rack.
•
Bicycle rack including load must weigh a
maximum of 75 kg (165 pounds).
•
The bicycle rack may be designed for a maxi-
mum of three bicycles.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the bicycle rack may cause
damage to the towbar and car.
The bicycle rack can loosen from the towbar if
it
•
is incorrectly fitted on the towball
•
is overloaded, see the bicycle rack's
instructions for maximum load weight
•
is used for carrying something other than
bicycles.
The car's driving characteristics are affected
when a bicycle rack is fitted on the towbar. For
example, due to:
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increased weight
•
reduced acceleration capacity
•
reduced ground clearance
•
changed braking capacity.
Recommendations for loading bicycles
on the bicycle rack
The larger the distance between the load's cen-
tre of gravity and the towball, the greater the load
on the towbar.
Load according to the following recommenda-
tions:
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Fit the heaviest bicycle furthest in, closest to
the car.
•
Keep the load symmetrical and as close to
the centre of the car as possible, e.g. by
loading the bicycles facing alternately if sev-
eral bicycles are loaded.
•
Remove loose objects from the bicycle for
transportation, e.g. bicycle basket, battery,
child seat. Partly to reduce the load on the
towbar and bicycle rack, and partly to reduce
the wind resistance, which affects fuel con-
sumption.
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Do not use protective covers on the bicycles.
This may affect manoeuvrability, impair visibil-
ity and increase fuel consumption. It may also
lead to an increased load on the towbar.
Related information
• Towbar
*
(p. 458)