Volvo XC90 Twin Engine (2020 year). Manual in english - page 35

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Snow chains

Use of snow chains and/or winter tyres can
help to improve the traction in winter condi-
tions.

Volvo recommends that snow chains are not
used on wheel dimensions greater than
19 inches

WARNING

Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva-

lent chains designed for the car model, and

tyre and rim dimensions. Only 

single-sided

snow chains are permitted.
In the event of uncertainty about the show

chain, Volvo recommends that an author-

ised Volvo workshop should be contacted.

The wrong snow chains may cause serious

damage to the car and lead to an accident.

IMPORTANT

Snow chains can be used on the car with
the following restrictions:

•

Always follow the mounting instruc-
tions from the manufacturer carefully.
Fit the chains as tensioned as possible
and tension them at regular intervals.

•

Snow chains must only be used on the
front wheels (also applies to all-wheel
drive cars).

•

In some cases, snow chains must NOT
be used, such as if accessory, after-
market or "special" tyres and wheels
are fitted that have a different size to
the original tyres and wheels. Suffi-
cient distance must be maintained
between the chains and brakes, sus-
pension and body components.

•

Check local regulations with regard to
using snow chains before fitting them.

•

Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
specified maximum speed. You must
never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) under
any circumstances.

•

Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
when driving with snow chains.

•

Avoid driving on bare ground as this
wears out both the snow chains and
tyres.

•

Driving with snow chains may have a
negative effect on the car's driving
characteristics. Avoid fast or sharp
turns, as well as braking with locked
wheels.

•

Some types of chain that are firmly
tensioned affect brake components
and must therefore NOT be used.

You can obtain more information on snow
chains from a Volvo dealer.

Related information

•

Winter driving (p. 496)

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Emergency puncture repair kit

The emergency puncture repair kit

8

, is used

to seal a puncture as well as to check and
adjust the air pressure in the tyre.

Cars equipped with spare tyre

*

 do not have

the puncture repair kit.

The puncture repair kit consists of a compres-
sor and a bottle with sealing fluid. The sealing
works as a temporary repair.

NOTE

The sealing fluid is effective at sealing tyres
with tread punctures but has limited ability
to seal tyres with sidewall punctures. Do
not use the emergency puncture repair kit
on tyres displaying larger slits, cracks or
similar damage.

NOTE

The compressor is intended for temporary
emergency puncture repair and is
approved by Volvo.

Location

The puncture repair kit is located in the foam
block under the floor in the cargo area.

Sealing fluid expiry date

The bottle of sealing fluid must be replaced if
the bottle's expiry date has passed (see the
decal on the bottle). Treat the old bottle as
environmentally hazardous waste.

Related information

•

Using a puncture repair kit (p. 602)

•

Inflating tyres with the compressor from
the puncture repair kit (p. 606)

•

Tyres (p. 582)

Using a puncture repair kit

The emergency puncture repair kit (TMK

9

)

can be used to seal a puncture.

Overview

Electrical cable

Air hose

Pressure reducing valve

Protective cap

Label, maximum permitted speed

Bottle holder (orange cap)

Pressure gauge

8

Temporary Mobility Kit (TMK)

9

Temporary Mobility Kit

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Sealing fluid bottle

Switch

Connecting

NOTE

Do not break the bottle's seal before use.
The seal is broken automatically when the
bottle is screwed in.

WARNING

Please keep the following points in mind

when using the tyre sealing system:

•

The sealing fluid bottle contains 1) rub-
ber latex, natural and 2) ethanediol.
These substances are harmful if swal-
lowed.

•

The contents of this bottle may cause
allergic skin reactions or otherwise be
potentially harmful to the respiratory
tract, the skin, the central nervous sys-
tem, and the eyes.

Precautions:

•

Store out of the reach of children.

•

Harmful if ingested.

•

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact
with the skin. If sealing fluid has come
into contact with your clothes, remove
them.

•

Wash thoroughly after handling.

First aid:

•

Skin: Wash affected areas of skin with
soap and water. Get medical attention
if symptoms occur.

•

Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for
least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting
the upper and lower eyelids. Get medi-
cal attention if symptoms occur.

•

Inhalation: Move the exposed person
to fresh air. If irritation persists, get
medical attention.

•

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical
personnel. Get medical attention.

•

Disposal: Dispose of this material and
its container at a hazardous or special
waste collection point.

WARNING

•

Do not remove the bottle when the
puncture repair kit is being used.

•

Do not remove the air hose when the
puncture repair kit is being used.

1. Set up the warning triangle and activate

the hazard warning lights if a tyre is being
sealed in a trafficked location.

If the puncture was caused by a nail or
similar, allow this to remain in the tyre. It
helps to seal the hole.

2. Detach the decal for maximum permitted

speed that is affixed on one side of the
compressor. Affix it visibly on the wind-
screen as a reminder to observe the speed
limit. You should not drive faster than
80 km/h (50 mph) after the emergency
tyre repair kit has been used.

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3. Check that the switch is in position 

0

(Off), and locate the electrical cable and
the air hose.

4. Unscrew the orange-coloured cap from

the compressor, and unscrew the cork
from the sealing fluid bottle.

5. Screw in the bottle to the bottom of the

bottle holder.

The bottle and the bottle holder are equip-
ped with a reverse catch to prevent seal-
ant leakage. When the bottle is screwed in
it cannot be unscrewed from the bottle
holder again. The bottle must be removed
at a workshop

10

.

WARNING

Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped

with a reverse catch to prevent leakage.

6. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in

the air hose's valve connection to the bot-
tom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.

Check that the pressure reducing valve on
the air hose is fully screwed in.

7. Connect the electrical cable to the closest

12 V socket and start the car.

NOTE

Make sure that none of the other 12 V
sockets is in use when the compressor is
operating.

WARNING

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

WARNING

Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine run-

ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-

cient ventilation.

8. Start the compressor by flicking the

switch to position 

I

 (On).

WARNING

Never stand next to the tyre when the

compressor is running. If cracks or uneven-

ness arise then the compressor must be

switched off immediately. The journey

should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.

Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-

tre.

NOTE

When the compressor starts, the pressure
can increase up to 6 bar (88 psi) but the
pressure drops after approximately
30 seconds.

9. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.

IMPORTANT

The compressor must not be operated for
longer than 10 minutes - risk of overheat-
ing.

10

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10. Switch off the compressor to check the

pressure on the pressure gauge. Minimum
pressure is 1.8 bar (22 psi) and maximum
is 3.5 bar (51 psi). Release air using the
pressure reducing valve if the tyre pres-
sure is too high.

WARNING

If the pressure is below 1.8 bar (22 psi)

then the hole in the tyre is too big. The jour-

ney should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.

Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-

tre.

11. Switch off the compressor and detach the

electrical cable.

12. Unscrew the air hose from the tyre valve

and refit the dust cap on the tyre.

NOTE

•

After a tyre has been inflated, always
refit the dust cap in order to avoid dam-
age to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

•

Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust
caps can rust and become difficult to
unscrew.

13. Fit the protective cap on the air hose in

order to avoid leakage of the remaining
sealing fluid. Place the equipment in the
cargo area.

14. As soon as possible, drive at least 3 km

(2 miles) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph) so that the sealing fluid can seal
the tyre, and then perform a follow-up
check.

WARNING

Sealant will spurt out of the puncture dur-

ing the first few rotations of the tyre. Make

sure that nobody is standing near the car

and gets the sealing fluid splashed onto

them when the car is driven away. The dis-

tance should be at least 2 metres (7 feet).

15.

Follow-up inspection

Connect the air hose on the tyre valve and
screw in the valve connection to the bot-
tom of the tyre valve's thread. The com-
pressor must be switched off.

16. Read the tyre pressure on the pressure

gauge.

•

If it is below 1.3 bar (19 psi) then the
tyre is insufficiently sealed. The journey
should not be continued. Call roadside
assistance for recovery.

•

If the tyre pressure is higher than
1.3 bar (19 psi), the tyre must be infla-
ted to the pressure specified in accord-
ance with the tyre pressure label on the
driver's side door pillar (1 bar = 100 kPa
= 14.5 psi). Release air using the pres-
sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure
is too high.

WARNING

Check the tyre pressure regularly.

Volvo recommends that the car is driven to the
nearest authorised Volvo workshop for the
replacement/repair of the damaged tyre.
Advise the workshop that the tyre contains
sealing fluid.

The sealing fluid bottle and hose must be
replaced after use. Volvo recommends that
these replacements be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.

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WARNING

Maximum mileage with tyres containing

sealing fluid is 200 km (120 miles).

NOTE

The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-
low local regulations related to waste man-
agement.

Related information

•

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 588)

•

Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 602)

•

Inflating tyres with the compressor from
the puncture repair kit (p. 606)

Inflating tyres with the compressor

from the puncture repair kit

The car's original tyres can be inflated using
the compressor in the emergency puncture
repair kit.

1. The compressor must be switched off.

Make sure that the switch is in position 

0

(Off), and take out the electrical cable and
the air hose.

2. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in

the air hose's valve connection to the bot-
tom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.

Check that the pressure reducing valve on
the air hose is fully screwed in.

3. Connect the electrical cable to the closest

12 V socket and start the car.

WARNING

Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine run-

ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-

cient ventilation.

WARNING

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

4. Start the compressor by flicking the

switch to position 

I

 (On).

IMPORTANT

Risk of overheating. The compressor must
not run for more than 10 minutes.

5. Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified

on the tyre pressure label on the driver
side door pillar. Release air using the pres-
sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure is
too high.

6. Switch off the compressor. Detach the air

hose and the electrical cable.

7. Refit the dust cap on the tyre.

NOTE

•

After a tyre has been inflated, always
refit the dust cap in order to avoid dam-
age to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

•

Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust
caps can rust and become difficult to
unscrew.

NOTE

The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-
low local regulations related to waste man-
agement.

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Related information

•

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 588)

•

Using a puncture repair kit (p. 602)

•

Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 602)

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Passenger compartment interior

Overview of the passenger compartment's
interior and storage locations.

Front seat

Storage compartment in the door panel and by the

steering wheel, glovebox and sun visors.

Storage spaces with cup holder, mesh pocket

*

 elec-

trical socket and USB port in the tunnel console.

Second seat row

In cars with six

*

 seats

Storage compartment in the door panel, cup holder
on the tunnel console floor, storage pocket

*

 on the

front seat backrest and also electrical sockets in the

tunnel console.

In cars with seven

*

 seats

Storage compartment in the door panel, cup holder

*

in the centre seat backrest, storage pocket

*

 on the

front seat backrest and also electrical sockets in the

tunnel console.

Third seat row

*

Storage compartment and cup holder in the side

panel and storage space between the seats.

WARNING

Keep loose objects such as mobile phones,

cameras, remote controls for accessories,

etc. in the glove compartment or other

compartments. Otherwise they may injure

people in the car in the event of sudden

braking or a collision.

IMPORTANT

Keep in mind that high gloss surfaces, for
example, are easily scratched by metal
objects. Do not place keys, phones and
other items on sensitive surfaces.

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Related information

•

Electrical sockets (p. 612)

•

Using the glovebox (p. 615)

•

Sun visors (p. 616)

•

Tunnel console (p. 611)

•

Connecting a device via USB port (p. 542)

Tunnel console

The tunnel console is located between the
front seats.

Storage compartment with hatch

*

. The

hatch is opened/closed with a push on the
handle.
Storage compartment with cup holder and
12 V socket.
Storage compartment and USB port
under the armrest.
Climate controls for the rear seat climate
functions

*

 or storage compartment.

WARNING

Keep loose objects such as mobile phones,

cameras, remote controls for accessories,

etc. in the glove compartment or other

compartments. Otherwise they may injure

people in the car in the event of sudden

braking or a collision.

IMPORTANT

Keep in mind that high gloss surfaces, for
example, are easily scratched by metal
objects. Do not place keys, phones and
other items on sensitive surfaces.

NOTE

One of the detectors for the alarm

*

 is

located under the tunnel console's cup
holder. Avoid leaving coins, keys and other
metal objects in the cup holder, since this
may trigger the alarm.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 610)

•

Electrical sockets (p. 612)

•

Climate controls (p. 223)

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Electrical sockets

There are two 12 V electrical sockets and one
230 V electrical socket

*

 in the tunnel con-

sole, and there is one 12 V electrical socket

*

in the cargo area.

If a problem occurs with an electrical socket,
contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended.

12 V electrical socket

12 V electrical socket in tunnel console, front seat.

The 12 V sockets can be used for various
accessories designed for this, such as music
players, cooler boxes and mobile phones.

12 V electrical socket in tunnel console, second seat

row.

12 V electrical socket in cargo area

*

.

High voltage socket

*

Electrical socket in the tunnel console, second seat

row.

The high-voltage socket

*

 can be used for vari-

ous accessories designed for this, such as
chargers or laptops.

Status indication, high-voltage socket

An LED

1

 lamp on the socket indicates the sta-

tus of the socket:

1

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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Status indication

Reason

Action

Steady green light

The socket is delivering current to a connected device.

None.

Blinking orange light The temperature of the socket's voltage converter is too high (because

for example the accessory draws too high a current or the passenger
compartment is too warm).

Remove the plug and let the voltage converter cool
down before reinserting the plug.

The connected accessory draws too much current (intermittently or
continuously) or is defective.

None. The accessory cannot be connected to the
socket.

Extinguished lamp

The socket does not sense that a plug has been inserted.

Check that the plug is properly inserted into the
socket.

The socket is not active.

Switch the car's electrical system to the lowest
ignition position 

I

.

The socket has been active but is now deactivated.

Start the engine and/or charge the starter battery.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 610)

•

Using electrical sockets (p. 614)

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Using electrical sockets

12 V sockets can be used for various acces-
sories designed for this, such as music play-
ers, cooler boxes and mobile phones.

High-voltage sockets

*

 can be used for various

accessories designed for this, such as charg-
ers and portable computers.

For the sockets to supply current, the car's
electrical system must be set in the lowest
ignition position 

I

. The sockets are then active

as long as the starter battery level does not
become too low.

If the engine is switched off and the car is
locked, the sockets are deactivated. If the
engine is switched off and the car is not
locked, or is locked with double lock tempo-
rarily deactivated, then the sockets continue to
be active for a further seven minutes.

NOTE

Remember that use of the electrical socket
with the engine switched off entails a risk
of discharging the starter battery, which
can limit functionality.

Accessories that are connected to the elec-
trical sockets may be activated even when
the car's electrical system is disconnected
or if preconditioning is used. For this rea-
son, disconnect the connectors when they
are not in use in order to avoid the starter
battery being discharged.

WARNING

•

Do not use accessories with large or
heavy connectors - they can damage
the socket or come loose when driving.

•

Do not use accessories that can cause
interference to the car's radio receiver
or electrical system for example.

•

Position the accessory so that it is not
at risk of injuring the driver or passen-
gers in the event of heavy braking or
collision.

•

Keep an eye on connected accessories
as they can generate heat that can
burn passengers or the interior.

Using 12 V sockets

1. Remove the blanking plug (tunnel con-

sole) or fold down the cover (cargo area)
in front of the socket and plug in the
accessory's connector.

2. Unplug the accessory's connector and

refit the blanking plug (tunnel console) or
fold up the cover (cargo area) when the
socket is not in use or if the socket is left
unattended.

IMPORTANT

Maximum socket output is 120 W (10 A)
per socket.

Using high-voltage sockets

1. Pull down the socket cover and insert the

accessory's plug.
> The LED

2

 lamp on the socket indicates

the status.

2. Check that the lamp is illuminated with a

steady green light - only then is current
available at the socket.

2

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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3. Disconnect the accessory by pulling out

the plug - do not pull on the cable.

Pull up the cover when the socket is not
being used or the socket is left unatten-
ded.

IMPORTANT

Maximum socket output is 150 W.

WARNING

Never modify or repair the high-voltage

socket yourself. Volvo recommends that an

authorised Volvo workshop should be con-

tacted.

WARNING

•

Only use accessories that are undam-
aged and fault-free. The accessories
must have a CE marking, UL marking
or an equivalent safety marking.

•

Accessories must be rated for 230 V
and 50 Hz with connectors designed
for the socket.

•

Never allow sockets, connectors or
accessories to come into contact with
water or other liquids. Do not touch or
use the socket if it appears to be dam-
aged or has come into contact with
water or other liquid.

•

Do not connect junction sockets,
adapters or extension cables to the
socket as these can override the sock-
et's safety features.

•

The socket is equipped with a protec-
tive cover, ensure that nothing pro-
trudes in or damages the socket pre-
venting the cover from doing its job.
Do not leave children in the car unsu-
pervised when the socket is active.

Failure to follow the advice given above

can lead to severe or fatal electric shocks.

Related information

•

Electrical sockets (p. 612)

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 610)

Using the glovebox

The glovebox is located on the passenger
side. The printed owner's manual and maps
can be kept in the glovebox, for example.
There is also space for a pen and card holder.

The glovebox is opened by pressing on the
opening button in the centre console.

Locking and unlocking the glovebox

The glovebox can be locked, so-called private
locking, e.g. when the car is taken in for serv-
ice, left at a hotel or similar. Private locking
also locks the tailgate.

Using the glovebox as a cooled area

The glovebox can be used for cooling of e.g.
drinks or food. The cooling works when the
climate control system is active (i.e. when the
car is set in ignition position 

II

 or when the

engine is running).

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The figure is schematic - the design may vary.

Activating cooling.

Deactivating cooling.

–

Activate or deactivate the cooling by mov-
ing the control to the end position toward
the passenger compartment/glovebox.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 610)

•

Private locking (p. 291)

Sun visors

There are sun visors in the roof in front of the
driver seat and the front seat passenger seat
which can be folded down and angled out to
the side when necessary.

The figure is schematic - the design may vary.

The mirror lighting

*

 is switched on automati-

cally when the guard is lifted up.

The mirror frame incorporates a holder for e.g.
cards or tickets.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 610)

Cargo area

The car has a flexible cargo area that makes it
possible to transport and secure large
objects.

By folding down the backrests in the second
and third

*

 rows of seats, the cargo area

becomes quite spacious. To facilitate loading
and unloading, the rear section of the car can
be lowered with the level control function

*

.

Use load retaining eyelets or bag holders to
secure the load, and the extendable cargo
cover

*

 to conceal the load if desired.

If the car is equipped with a spare wheel then
this is attached on the cargo area floor. The
car's towing eye and puncture repair kit are
stored under the cargo area floor.

Related information

•

Recommendations for loading (p. 617)

•

Bag hooks (p. 619)

•

Load retaining eyelets (p. 619)

•

Fitting and removing cargo cover

*

(p. 620)

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Recommendations for loading

There are a number of things that are impor-
tant to bear in mind when loading the car.

Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The
total of the weight of the passengers and all
accessories reduces the car's payload by a
corresponding weight.

WARNING

The car’s driving properties change

depending on the weight and positioning

of the load.

Loading in the cargo area

Good things to remember when loading:

•

Position the load firmly against the rear
seat's backrest.

•

Heavy objects should be placed as low as
possible. Avoid placing heavy loads on
lowered backrests.

•

Cover sharp edges with something soft to
avoid damaging the upholstery.

•

Secure all loads to the load retaining eye-
lets with straps or web lashings.

WARNING

A loose object weighing 20 kg (44 pounds)

can, in a frontal collision at a speed of

50 km/h (30 mph) carry the impact of an

item weighing 1000 kg (2200 pounds).

WARNING

Leave 10 cm (4 inches) space between the

load and the side windows if the car is loa-

ded to above the top edge of the door win-

dows. Otherwise, the intended protection

of the inflatable curtain, which is concealed

in the headlining, may be compromised.

WARNING

Always secure the load. During heavy brak-

ing the load may otherwise shift, causing

injury to the car's occupants.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with

something soft.
Switch off the engine and apply the park-

ing brake when loading/unloading long

items. Otherwise you may accidentally

knock the gear lever or gear selector with

the load into a drive position - and the car

could then move off.

Increasing the space in the cargo area

To expand the cargo area and simplify loading,
the rear seat's backrest can be lowered. Note
that objects must not prevent the function of
the WHIPS system for the front seats if any of
the rear seat's backrests is folded down.

Level control of the car's rear section

*

The car's rear section can be lowered/raised in
order to create a better working height for the

car's cargo area or to assist when a trailer shall
be coupled/uncoupled to/from the towbar

*

.

Level control is performed via a control at the
rear on the right-hand side in the cargo area's
side panel.

Controls for raising/lowering the car's rear section.

The control consists of two buttons - one but-
ton that lowers and one button that raises the
rear section of the car. For raising or lowering,
each button must be held depressed until the
rear section has reached the desired level.

It is not possible to raise the car's rear section
higher than its normal level.

During driving, the rear section height will
return to the normal level.

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NOTE

It is not possible to adjust the height of the
rear section when one or more of the doors
or the bonnet is open. This does not apply
to the tailgate.

WARNING

Pay attention to ensure that there is no per-

son, animal or object under the car when

lowering. This would involve danger to life

and damage to the car or object.

Related information

•

Load retaining eyelets (p. 619)

•

Lowering backrests in the second seat
row (p. 202)

•

Roof load and loading on load carriers
(p. 618)

•

Level control

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(p. 485)

•

Weights (p. 695)

Roof load and loading on load

carriers

For loading on the car's roof, the load carriers
that Volvo have developed are recommended.

This is in order to avoid damage to the car and
in order to achieve the maximum possible
safety during a journey. Volvo's load carriers
are available for purchase at authorised Volvo
retailers.

Carefully follow the installation instructions
supplied with the carriers.

•

Distribute the load evenly over the load
carriers. Put the heaviest objects at the
bottom.

•

Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured. Lash the
load securely with retaining straps.

•

If the load is longer than the car at the
front, e.g. a canoe or kayak, fit the towing
eye to its front socket and attach the bun-
gee to this.

•

The size of the area exposed to the wind,
and therefore fuel consumption, increase
with the size of the load.

•

Drive gently. Avoid quick acceleration,
heavy braking and hard cornering.

WARNING

The car's centre of gravity and driving cha-

racteristics are altered by roof loads.
Follow the car's specifications with regard

to weights and maximum permitted load.

Related information

•

Recommendations for loading (p. 617)

•

Weights (p. 695)