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CAUTION

Snow chains can be used on the vehicle,
with the following restrictions:

•

Always follow the manufacturer's
installation instructions carefully. Install
chains as tightly as possible and
retighten periodically.

•

Only put snow chains on the front
wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive
vehicles).

•

If accessory, aftermarket or "custom"
tires and wheels with different dimen-
sions than the original tires and wheels
are used, snow chains in some cases
may NOT be used. Sufficient distance
between the chains and brakes, sus-
pension and body components must
be maintained.

•

Check local regulations regarding the
use of snow chains before installing.

•

Never exceed the snow chain manu-
facturer's specified maximum speed
limit. Under no circumstances should
you exceed 50 km/h (30 mph).

•

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

•

Avoid driving on surfaces without
snow as this wears out both the snow
chains and the tires.

•

The handling of the vehicle can be
adversely affected when driving with
chains. Avoid fast or sharp turns as
well as locked wheel braking.

•

Some types of strap-on chains affect
brake components and therefore must
NOT be used.

Consult a Volvo retailer for more information
about snow chains.

Related information

•

Winter driving (p. 457)

Tire sealing system

16

The temporary tire sealing system can be
used to seal a puncture in a tire or to check
and adjust the pressure in the tire.

Models equipped with a spare wheel

17

 do not

have the tire sealing system.

WARNING

California Proposition 65

Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-

senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-

cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-

oxide, phthalates, and lead, which are

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid

breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine

except as necessary, service your vehicle in

a well ventilated area and wear gloves or

wash your hands frequently when servicing

your vehicle. For more information go to

The tire sealing system consists of a compres-
sor and a bottle containing sealing compound.
The sealing functions as a temporary repair.

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NOTE

The sealing compound effectively seals
tires with punctures in the tread but may
not be able to fully seal tires with punctu-
res in the sidewall. Do not use the tire seal-
ing system on tires with large tears, cracks
or similar damage.

NOTE

The compressor is intended for temporary
tire sealing and is approved by Volvo.

Location

The tire sealing system is located in a foam
block under the cargo compartment floor.

Sealing compound expiration date

The sealing compound bottle must be
replaced if its expiration date has passed (see
the decal on the bottle). Handle the old bottle
as hazardous waste.

Related information

•

Using the tire sealing system (p. 580)

•

Inflate tires with the compressor included
in the tire sealing system (p. 584)

•

Tires (p. 558)

Using the tire sealing system

The temporary tire sealing system (TMK

18

)

can be used to seal a puncture in a tire. Read
through all instructions before use.

Overview

Electrical cable

Hose

Air release valve

Protective hose cover

Speed limit sticker

Bottle holder (orange cover)

Air pressure gauge

16

Certain models only.

17

Not available on all models.

18

Temporary Mobility Kit

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Sealing compound bottle

Switch

Connecting

NOTE

Do not break the seal of the bottle before
use. The seal is broken automatically when
the bottle is screwed into place.

WARNING

Please keep the following points in mind

when using the tire sealing system:

•

The sealing compound bottle (no. 8 in
the illustration) contains 1) rubber latex,
natural and 2) ethanediol. These sub-
stances are harmful if swallowed.

•

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:

•

Keep out of reach of children.

•

Do not ingest the contents.

•

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact
with the skin. Remove any clothing
that has come into contact with seal-
ant.

•

Wash thoroughly after handling.

First aid:

•

Skin: Wash affected areas of the 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 or the hose while

the tire sealing system is being used.

1.

Preparations

Turn on the vehicle's hazard warning
flashers if the tire sealing system is to be
used in an area with traffic.

If the puncture was caused by a nail or
similar object, do not remove it. It will help
seal the hole.

2. Peel off the speed limit sticker from the

side of the compressor. Affix the decal to a
clearly visible location on the windshield
to remind the driver not to exceed this
speed limit. Do not drive faster than
80 km/h (50 mph) while using a tire that
has been temporarily repaired with the tire
sealing system.

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3. Make sure the switch is in the 

0

 (Off)

position and take out the electric cable
and the hose.

4. Unscrew the orange cover on the com-

pressor and unscrew the cap on the seal-
ing compound bottle.

5. Screw the bottle onto the bottle holder as

far as possible.

The bottle and the bottle holder are equip-
ped with catches to help prevent the seal-
ing compound from leaking. Once the bot-
tle is screwed into place into the bottle
holder, it cannot be unscrewed. The bottle
can only be removed by a workshop

19

.

WARNING

Do not unscrew the bottle. It is equipped

with a catch to prevent leakage.

6. Unscrew the tire's valve cap and screw

the hose's valve connector as far as possi-
ble onto the valve.

Be sure the air release valve on the com-
pressor's hose is completely closed.

7.

Begin tire sealing procedure

Connect the electrical cable to the nearest
12 V outlet and start the vehicle.

NOTE

Make sure that none of the vehicle's other
12 V sockets are used while the compres-
sor is running.

WARNING

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle while the engine is running.

WARNING

Inhaling exhaust fumes could lead to seri-

ous injury. Never leave the engine running

in an enclosed space or a space without

sufficient ventilation.

8. Start the compressor by moving the

switch to the 

I

 (On) position.

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

WARNING

Never stand next to a tire being inflated

with the compressor. If cracks, bulges, etc.

form on the tire, switch off the compressor

immediately. The vehicle should not be

driven. Call roadside assistance to have the

vehicle towed to a workshop for inspec-

tion/replacement of the tire. Volvo recom-

mends an authorized workshop.

9. Inflate the tire for 7 minutes.

CAUTION

To help avoid overheating, the compressor
should never be used for more than
10 minutes at a time.

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583

10. Switch off the compressor and check the

inflation pressure using the air pressure
gauge. The inflation pressure should be
between 1.8 bar (22 psi) and 3.5 bar
(51 psi). If the inflation pressure is too
high, use the air release valve to release
air.

WARNING

If pressure falls below 1.8 bar (22 psi), the

hole in the tire may be too large. The vehi-

cle should not be driven. Call roadside

assistance to have the vehicle towed to a

workshop for inspection/replacement of

the tire. Volvo recommends an authorized

workshop.

11. Switch off the compressor and remove

the electrical cable.

12. Unscrew the hose from the tire's valve and

screw the valve cap back on.

NOTE

•

After inflating a tire, always replace the
valve cap to help prevent valve damage
caused by gravel, dirt, etc.

•

Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps
could corrode and become difficult to
remove.

13. Put the protective hose cover onto the

hose to help prevent leakage of any resid-
ual sealing compound. Return the equip-
ment to the cargo compartment.

14. Immediately drive the vehicle at least

3 km (2 miles) at a maximum speed of
80 km/h (50 mph) to allow the sealing
compound to seal the tire, and then
recheck the inflation pressure.

WARNING

During the tire's first revolution, some seal-

ing compound may spray out of the punc-

ture hole. Before driving away, make sure

that no one is near the vehicle who could

be sprayed with sealing compound. Make

sure no one is within 2 meters (7 feet) of

the vehicle.

15.

Rechecking the inflation pressure

Connect the hose to the tire's valve and
screw the hose connector onto the valve
as far as possible. The compressor must
be switched off.

16. Check the inflation pressure on the air

pressure gauge.

•

If the pressure is under 1.3 bar (19 psi),
the tire is not sufficiently sealed. The
vehicle should not be driven. Call road-
side assistance to have the vehicle
towed.

•

If the inflation pressure is higher than
1.3 bar (19 psi), the tire must be inflated
to the inflation pressure specified on
the tire pressure decal on the driver's
side door pillar (1 bar = 100 kPa =
14.5 psi). If the inflation pressure is too
high, use the air release valve to release
air.

WARNING

Check inflation pressure regularly.

Volvo recommends driving to the nearest
authorized Volvo workshop to have the tire
replaced/repaired. Inform the workshop that
the tire contains sealing compound.

The sealing compound bottle and the hose
must be replaced after use. Volvo recom-
mends contacting an authorized Volvo work-
shop for replacement.

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584

WARNING

After using the tire sealing system, the

vehicle should not be driven farther than

approximately 200 km (120 miles).

NOTE

The compressor is an electric device. Fol-
low local regulations for disposal.

Related information

•

Recommended tire pressure (p. 567)

•

Tire sealing system (p. 579)

•

Inflate tires with the compressor included
in the tire sealing system (p. 584)

•

Contacting Volvo (p. 26)

Inflate tires with the compressor

included in the tire sealing system

The vehicle's original tires can be inflated
using the compressor in the tire sealing sys-
tem.

1. The compressor must be switched off.

Make sure that the switch is in the 

0

 (Off)

position and take out the electrical cable
and the hose.

2. Unscrew the tire's valve cap and screw

the hose's valve connector as far as possi-
ble onto the valve.

Be sure the air release valve on the com-
pressor's hose is completely closed.

3. Connect the electrical cable to the nearest

12 V outlet and start the vehicle.

WARNING

Inhaling exhaust fumes could lead to seri-

ous injury. Never leave the engine running

in an enclosed space or a space without

sufficient ventilation.

WARNING

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle while the engine is running.

4. Start the compressor by moving the

switch to the 

I

 (On) position.

CAUTION

Risk of overheating. The compressor
should not be running for longer than 10
minutes at a time.

5. Inflate the tire to the pressure specified on

the tire pressure decal on the driver's side
door pillar. If the inflation pressure is too
high, use the air release valve to release
air.

6. Switch off the compressor. Remove the

hose and the electrical cable.

7. Screw the valve cap back onto the tire.

NOTE

•

After inflating a tire, always replace the
valve cap to help prevent valve damage
caused by gravel, dirt, etc.

•

Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps
could corrode and become difficult to
remove.

NOTE

The compressor is an electric device. Fol-
low local regulations for disposal.

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Related information

•

Recommended tire pressure (p. 567)

•

Using the tire sealing system (p. 580)

•

Tire sealing system (p. 579)

Determining the vehicle's

permitted weight

Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design perform-
ance.

Weight designations

Before loading your vehicle, familiarize your-
self with the following terms for determining
your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-
tion placard:

Curb weight

The weight of the vehicle including a full tank
of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional equip-
ment.

Capacity weight

All weight added to the curb weight, including
cargo and optional equipment. When towing,
towbar weight is also part of cargo weight.

Permissible axle weight

The maximum allowable weight that can be
carried by a single axle (front or rear). These
numbers are shown on the Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label. The total load on each axle
must never exceed its maximum permissible
weight.

Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-
gers.

Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit

1. Locate the statement "the combined

weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your
vehicle's placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of the

driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the

driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX
lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals the available

amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX"
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 ×
150) = 650 lbs.)

5. Determine the combined weight of lug-

gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.

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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load

from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

WARNING

•

Exceeding the permissible axle weight,
gross vehicle weight, or any other
weight rating limits can cause tire over-
heating resulting in permanent defor-
mation or catastrophic failure.

•

Do not use replacement tires with
lower load carrying capacities than the
tires that were original equipment on
the vehicle because this will lower the
vehicle's GVW rating. Use only tires
with the correct load carrying capacity.
Consult your Volvo retailer for informa-
tion.

Related information

•

Loading recommendations (p. 594)

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

* Option/accessory.

588

Passenger compartment interior

Overview of the passenger compartment
interior and storage spaces.

Front seats

Storage compartment in door panel, glove compart-

ment and sun visors.

Storage compartments with cup holders, wireless
phone charger

*

, electrical outlets and USB ports in

the tunnel console.

Rear seat

Storage compartment in the door panel, cup holders

*

in the center seat's backrest, storage pocket

*

 in the

front seat's backrest, USB port in the tunnel console

and storage compartment under the seat.

WARNING

Store loose objects, such as cell phone,

camera, remote control for extra equip-

ment, etc., in the glove compartment or

another compartment. Otherwise, these

could injure people in the vehicle in the

event of hard braking or a collision.

CAUTION

Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be
easily scratched by e.g. metal objects. Do
not place keys, phones or similar items on
sensitive surfaces.

Related information

•

Electrical outlets (p. 590)

•

Using the glove compartment (p. 592)

•

Sun visors (p. 593)

•

Tunnel console (p. 589)

•

Wireless phone charger

*

 (p. 532)

•

Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 514)

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* Option/accessory.

589

Tunnel console

The tunnel console is located between the
front seats.

Storage compartment with cover

*

 and 12

V outlet

1

. Press the handle to open/close

the cover.
Storage compartment with cup holder and
wireless phone charger

*

.

Storage compartment and USB port
under the armrest.
Climate control panel for the rear seats

*

 or

storage compartment. There is also a USB
port underneath.

WARNING

Store loose objects, such as cell phone,

camera, remote control for extra equip-

ment, etc., in the glove compartment or

another compartment. Otherwise, these

could injure people in the vehicle in the

event of hard braking or a collision.

CAUTION

Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be
easily scratched by e.g. metal objects. Do
not place keys, phones or similar items on
sensitive surfaces.

NOTE

One of the sensors for the alarm

*

 is located

under the cup holder in the center console.
Avoid placing coins, keys and other metal
objects in the cup holder as this could trig-
ger the alarm.

NOTE

The USB port can be used to e.g. charge a
cellular phone or tablet. Only the front USB
port can be used to play media through the
vehicle's speakers.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 588)

•

Electrical outlets (p. 590)

•

Climate system controls (p. 216)

1

If the vehicle does not have a wireless phone charger, the 12 V outlet is located in the center storage compartment.

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

* Option/accessory.

590

Electrical outlets

There is a 12 V electrical outlet in the tunnel
console and a 12 V electrical outlet

*

 in the

trunk/cargo compartment.

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

12 V outlets

Front electrical outlet in the tunnel console for vehi-
cles with wireless phone charger

*

.

Front electrical outlet in the tunnel console for vehi-
cles without wireless phone charger

*

.

The 12 V outlets can be used for devices
intended for this such as MP3 players, coolers
and cellular phones.

12 V outlet in the cargo compartment

*

.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 588)

•

Using the electrical outlets (p. 591)

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591

Using the electrical outlets

The 12 V outlet can be used for devices
intended for this such as MP3 players, cool-
ers and cellular phones.

The ignition must be in at least mode 

I

 for the

outlets to supply current. The outlets will then
be active as long as there is sufficient charge
in the start battery.

If the engine is turned off and the vehicle is
locked, the outlets will be deactivated. If the
engine is turned off and the vehicle remains
unlocked, the sockets will remain active for up
to 7 minutes.

NOTE

Bear in mind that using the electrical out-
lets when the engine is off could cause the
starter battery to have too low of a charge
level, which could limit other functionality.

Accessories connected to the electrical
outlets can be activated even when the
vehicle electrical system is off or if precon-
ditioning is used. For this reason, discon-
nect plugs when they are not in use to pre-
vent the starter battery from becoming dis-
charged.

WARNING

•

Do not use accessories with large or
heavy plugs – they could damage the
outlet or come loose while you are driv-
ing.

•

Do not use accessories that could
cause disruptions to e.g. the vehicle's
radio receiver or electrical system.

•

Position the accessory so that there is
no risk of it injuring the driver or pas-
sengers in the event of heavy braking
or a collision.

•

Pay attention to connected accessories
as they can generate heat that could
burn passengers or the interior.

Using 12 V outlets

1. Remove the stopper (tunnel console) or

fold down the cover (trunk/cargo com-
partment) over the socket and plug in the
device.

2. Unplug the device and put the stopper

back in (tunnel console) or fold up the
cover (trunk/cargo compartment) when
the socket is not in use or left unattended.

CAUTION

The maximum power is 120 W (10 A) per
outlet.

Related information

•

Electrical outlets (p. 590)

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 588)

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

* Option/accessory.

592

Using the glove compartment

Locking and unlocking the glove box

*

The glove compartment can be locked when
the vehicle is left at a workshop, hotel, etc.
The glove compartment can then only be
locked/unlocked with the glove compartment
key.

Storage compartment for the key. The illustration is

generic – the design may vary.

The illustration is generic – the design may vary.

To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key into the lock on the glove
compartment.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.

Remove the key from the lock.

–

To unlock, perform the above steps in
reverse.

Using the glove box as a cooled area

*

The glove compartment can be used to cool
e.g. drinks or food. Cooling is possible when
the climate system is active (i.e. when the
ignition is in mode 

II

 or when the engine is

running).

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* Option/accessory.

593

The illustration is generic – the design may vary.

Activate cooling.

Deactivate cooling.

–

Activate or deactivate cooling by moving
the control as far as possible toward the
passenger compartment/glove compart-
ment.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 588)

•

Private Locking (p. 269)

Sun visors

In the ceiling in front of the driver's and front
passenger's seats, there are sun visors that
can be lowered and angled to the side as
necessary.

The illustration is generic – the design may vary.

The mirror lighting

*

 comes on automatically

when the visor is lifted up.

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

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 588)

Cargo compartment

The vehicle has a flexible cargo compartment
that makes it possible to carry and secure
large objects.

The cargo capacity of the vehicle can be con-
siderably increased by folding down the rear
seat backrests. To make loading and unload-
ing easier, the rear section of the vehicle can
be raised and lowered using the level control
function

*

. Use the load anchoring eyelets or

grocery bag holders to help secure objects in
place, and the retractable cargo compartment
cover

*

 to help conceal objects in the cargo

compartment.

If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary
spare tire, this is secured to the cargo com-
partment floor under the cover. The towing
eyelet and tire sealing system are located
under the cargo compartment floor.

Related information

•

Loading recommendations (p. 594)

•

Grocery bag holders (p. 596)

•

Load anchoring eyelets (p. 596)

•

Installing and removing the cargo com-
partment cover

*

 (p. 597)

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

* Option/accessory.

594

Loading recommendations

There are a number of things that are impor-
tant to consider when carrying loads in or on
the vehicle.

Load-carrying capacity is determined by the
vehicle's curb weight. The total weight of all
passengers and any installed accessories
reduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity by
the corresponding amount.

WARNING

The vehicle's driving characteristics change

depending on the weight and position of

the load.

Loading the cargo compartment/trunk

Keep the following in mind when loading:

•

Position objects so they are pressing
against the rear seat backrests.

•

Heavy objects should be positioned as low
as possible. Avoid placing heavy objects
on folded-down seat backrests.

•

Cover sharp corners with a soft cloth or
similar to help prevent damage to the
upholstery.

•

Use the load anchoring eyelets and ten-
sioning straps or similar to secure all
objects.

WARNING

In a head-on collision at a speed of

50 km/h (30 mph), an unsecured object

weighing 20 kg (44 pounds) can reach a

projectile weight equivalent to 1000 kg

(2200 pounds).

WARNING

If objects are loaded higher than the upper

edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm

(4 in.) space between the objects and the

window. Objects placed closer to this

could impede the function of the inflatable

curtain concealed inside the headlining.

WARNING

Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may

shift during heavy braking and injure peo-

ple in the vehicle.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with

something soft.
Turn off the engine and apply the parking

brake when loading/unloading long

objects. Otherwise, it is possible for the

load to reach the gear lever or gear selector

and move it to a drive position – which

could cause the vehicle to begin rolling.

Extra cargo space

The rear seat backrests can be folded down to
increase cargo space in the cargo compart-

ment/trunk and simplify loading. If the rear
seat backrests are folded down, make sure
that no objects loaded into the vehicle prevent
the WHIPS system for the front seats from
functioning correctly.

A ski hatch in the rear seat can be folded
down to carry skis or other long, thin objects.

Raising/lowering the rear end of the
vehicle

*

The rear end of the vehicle can be lowered or
raised for easier loading into the cargo com-
partment/trunk or to facilitate attaching a
trailer

*

.

The controls for raising/lowering are located at
the rear edge of the right side panel in the
cargo compartment/trunk.

Controls for raising/lowering the rear end of the vehi-

cle.

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The controls consist of two buttons 

‒ 

one but-

ton for lowering and one button for raising the
rear end. Press and hold the relevant button
until the desired height is reached.

The rear end of the vehicle cannot be raised
higher than its normal height.

The rear end will return to the normal height
when the vehicle begins driving.

NOTE

It is not possible to adjust the height of the
vehicle's rear when one or more of the
doors or the hood is open. This does not
apply to the tailgate.

WARNING

Make sure that no people, animals or

objects are found under the vehicle when it

is lowered. This could endanger life and

cause damage to the vehicle or objects.

Related information

•

Load anchoring eyelets (p. 596)

•

Folding down the rear seat backrests
(p. 198)

•

Rear seat ski hatch (p. 597)

•

Roof loads and load carriers (p. 595)

•

Leveling control

*

 and suspension (p. 445)

•

Weights (p. 675)

Roof loads and load carriers

Volvo-developed load carriers are recom-
mended for carrying loads on the roof of the
vehicle.

Volvo load carriers are specially designed to
help prevent damage to your vehicle and help
ensure maximum safety while driving. Volvo
load carriers are available from authorized
Volvo retailers.

Carefully follow the installation instructions
provided with the load carriers.

•

Distribute the load evenly throughout the
load carriers. Place heavier cargo at the
bottom of the load.

•

Check periodically to ensure that the load
carriers and load are properly secured.
Secure the load firmly using tie straps or
similar.

•

If the load is longer than the vehicle, such
as a canoe or kayak, attach the towing
eyelet in its front outlet and secure the tie
straps in it.

•

The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel
consumption increase with the size of the
load.

•

Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid acceleration,
hard braking and fast cornering.

WARNING

The vehicle's center of gravity and driving

characteristics are altered by roof loads.
Follow the vehicle's specifications regar-

ding weights and maximum permitted

load.

Related information

•

Loading recommendations (p. 594)

•

Weights (p. 675)