Volvo XC90 Hybrid 2016, Owner'S Manual

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LOADING AND STORAGE
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 216
Level control buttons on the rear edge of the cargo
compartment
The level control consists of two buttons: one to
raise and one to lower the rear-end of the vehi-
cle.
Press and hold the respective buttons until the
desired level has been reached.
NOTE
The level cannot be adjusted if a door or the
hood are open (this does not apply to the tail-
gate).
WARNING
Be sure that the entire area under the vehicle
is completely unobstructed before lowering
the level.
Extra loading space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down to
added cargo space or for transporting long
objects.
Roof loads
Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories.
Observe the following points when in use:
•
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.
•
Volvo-approved removable roof racks are
designed to carry the maximum allowable
roof load for this vehicle (see the article
"Weights" for specific information).
•
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weigh
limits.
•
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
•
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
•
Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate
tie-down equipment.
•
Check periodically that the load carriers and
load are properly secured.
•
Remember that the vehicle's center of gravity
and handling change when you carry a load
on the roof.
•
The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.
•
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cor-
nering and hard braking.
See the article "Weights" for information about
the maximum permissible load that can be trans-
ported on the roof.
Related information
•
Folding the second row backrests (p. 172)
•
Folding the third row backrests (p. 175)
•
Weights (p. 525)
•
Cargo net (p. 217)
•
Cargo compartment cover
*
(p. 221)
•
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 220)
•
Whiplash protection system (p. 63)