Volvo S60 Automobile Accessories User Manual


 
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Always secure the load to help prevent
it from moving in the event of sudden
braking.
Switch off the engine, apply the parking
brake and put the gear selector in P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
The cover on the rear seat armrest/child seat
has no hinge. The cover must be removed
before the ski hatch is used.
Removal:
±
Open the cover 30 degrees and lift straight
up.
Installation:
±
Insert the cover in the grooves behind the
upholstery and close the cover.
Roof loads
Using load carriers
Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. 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: 220 lbs (100 kg).
For non-Volvo roof racks, check the man-
ufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's
weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-
mum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate 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
cornering and hard braking.