Volvo 2005 V70 User Manual

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Attaching load carriers (models without rails)
The attachment brackets for the load carriers are located under the roof molding.

1 Make sure that the load carriers are placed in the right direction. See the mark on the decal under the cover.
2 Press the guide lugs into the holes (1).
3 Carefully lower the opposite side of the load carrier to the roof.
4 Loosen the tightening wheel slightly. Slide the hook on the load carrier attachment into the attachment bracket under
the roof molding.
5 Turn the tightening wheel to secure the load carrier in the attachment bracket.
6 Repeat this procedure for the other load carrier attachments.
7 Check that the hooks on all four load carrier attachments are securely tightened in the respective attachment brackets
on the roof of the car.
8 Press down the covers.

Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured.

Reducing wind noise and improving fuel economy
To maximize fuel efficiency and minimize wind noise, Volvo recommends that load carriers be removed when not in
use.

WARNING!
Loads carried on the vehicle's roof should not exceed 220 lbs (100 kg), including the weight of the load carriers and
any other load carrying equipment (ski boxes, bicycle racks, etc). Excessive loads on the roof can adversely affect
the handling and roadholding characteristics of the vehicle.

pg. 104 Load carriers (models with rails)

Position of load carriers
Make sure that the wing-shaped load carriers are installed on the roof rails with the rounded edge forward (see the
inset illustration above). The load carriers are identical and can be placed anywhere along the roof rails.

Reducing wind noise and improving fuel economy
To maximize fuel efficiency and minimize wind noise, Volvo recommends that load carriers be removed when not in
use.

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