Volvo S60 - Manual (Page 261)

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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.