2007 Volvo S60 Owner's Manual - Page 116

To avoid damaging your vehicle and to achieve maximum safety when driving, we recommend using the load carriers that Volvo has developed especially for your vehicle. Volvo-approved removable roof racks are designed to carry the maximum allowable roof load for this vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg). For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the manufacturer's weight limits for the rack. Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weigh limits and never exceed the maximum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg). Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads evenly. Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the load. Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate tie-down equipment. Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured. Remember that the vehicle's center of gravity and handling change when you carry a load on the roof. The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel consumption will increase with the size of the load. Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking. Attaching load carriers The attachment brackets for the load carriers are located under the roof molding. - Make sure that the load carriers are placed in the right direction. See the mark on the decal under the cover. - Press the guide lugs into the holes (1). - Carefully lower the opposite side of the load carrier to the roof. - Loosen the tightening wheel slightly. Slide the hook on the load carrier attachment into the attachment bracket under the roof molding. - Turn the tightening wheel to secure the load carrier in the attachment bracket. pg. 135 Starting and driving Load carriers (accessory) - Repeat this procedure for the other load carrier attachments. - Check that the hooks on all four load carrier attachments are securely tightened in the respective attachment brackets on the roof of the vehicle. - Press down the covers. Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured. pg. 136 Starting and driving Cold weather precautions