Volvo XC90: Loading, storage and passenger compartment / Roof loads and load carriers
Volvo-developed load carriers are recommended 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 regarding weights and maximum permitted
load.
* Option/accessory.
There are a number of things that are important to consider when carrying
loads in or on the vehicle.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehicle's curb weight...
Grocery bag holders (hooks) help keep shopping bags in place and prevent them
from falling over and spilling their contents in the cargo compartment.
On the sides of the cargo compartment
There are two fold-out holders in the side panels, one on each side of the cargo
compartment...
Other information:
City Safety1 can assist the driver when turning into the path of
an oncoming vehicle in an intersection.
Sector in which City Safety can
detect an oncoming vehicle in crossing traffic.
In order for City Safety to detect an oncoming vehicle in situations where there
is a risk of a collision, that vehicle must be within the sector in which City Safety
can analyze the situation...
(Option/accessory)
The fog lights can be activated manually when driving in fog and are activated
automatically when backing up to help augment the backup light.
If the vehicle is equipped with corner illumination *, the fog lights are
activated automatically in weak daylight or dark conditions to illuminate the area
diagonally in front of the vehicle...