05 Loading and storage
Loading – general
Loading – roof load carriers
WARNING
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.
Stop the engine, put the gear selector
in P, and apply the parking brake
when loading or unloading long
objects.
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Using load carriers
Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. Observe the following points when in
use:
The vehicle's driving characteristics
may change depending on the weight
and distribution of the load.
To increase loading space, the rear seat
backrests can be folded down, see Rear
seats – folding backrest (p. 86).
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To avoid damaging your vehicle and to
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achieve maximum safety when driving,
we recommend using the load carriers
that Volvo has developed especially for
your vehicle.
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).
When loading the cargo area, keep the fol-
lowing in mind:
Volvo-approved removable roof racks are
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Load objects in the cargo area against
the backrest whenever possible.
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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.
designed to carry the maximum allowable
roof load for this vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg).
For non-Volvo roof racks, check the man-
ufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
Unstable loads can be secured to the
load anchoring eyelets with straps or web
lashings to help keep them from shifting.
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Never exceed the rack manufacturer's
weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-
mum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).
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Stop the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading or unloading long
objects. The gear selector can be
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Related information
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 143)
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
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knocked out of position by long loads,
which could set the vehicle in motion.
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Steel cargo grid (p. 147)
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
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Loading – roof load carriers (p. 142)
Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate tie-down equipment.
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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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