Volvo S70 Automobile User Manual


 
2000 Volvo S & V70
the rear seat backrest.
Remember that a 44 lbs object weighs the equivalent of 2,200 lbs in a headon collision at 30 mph!
Remember the following when loading the car:
· Load the cargo against the backrest.
· Load heavy cargo as low down as possible.
· Load wide cargo on either side of the rear seat split.
· Secure the cargo with cargo straps through the eyelets in the cargo space.
· If nobody is sitting in the rear seat reinforce the backrest by fastening the rear seat belts.
· Never load cargo above the backrest without a cargo net.
pg. 65 Folding front seat (sedans/wagons), Long load storage (sedans)
Folding front seat (certain models)
The passenger seat backrest can be folded down to the horizontal position for carrying long loads. To
fold down the backrest:
· Move the seat as far rearward as possible
· Adjust the backrest tilt to the most upright position
· Lift the catches on the lower rear side of the backrest
· Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward
· Move the seat as far forward as possible
WARNING!
Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent
shifting during sudden stops.
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