Owner`s manual

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Starting and driving
Using load carriers
• To avoid damaging your car and to
achieve the best level of safety when
driving, we recommend that you only use
load carriers that Volvo has specially
designed for your car.
• Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured. Lash the
load securely with retaining straps!
• You can carry a maximum of 100 kg on
the roof (including load carriers).
• Distribute the load evenly over the load
carriers. Do not load lopsidedly! Place the
heaviest items at the bottom.
• Remember that the car’s centre of gravity
and driving characteristics change if you
have a load on the roof.
• Keep in mind that the car’s wind
resistance and fuel consumption increase
in proportion to the size of the load.
• Drive gently! Avoid quick accelerations,
heavy braking and taking curves hard.