2009 Volvo S60 Owner's Manual - Page 146

06 Starting and driving Load carriers (accessory) • Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads evenly. Attaching load carriers • 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. G027340 Load carrier sumption will increase with the size of the load. Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when in use: • Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking. The attachment brackets for the load carriers are located under the roof molding. 1. Make sure that the load carriers are placed in the right direction. See the mark on the decal under the cover. 2. Press the guide lugs into the holes (1). 3. Carefully lower the opposite side of the load carrier to the roof. 4. Loosen the tightening wheel slightly. Slide the hook on the load carrier attachment into the attachment bracket under the roof molding. • To avoid damaging your vehicle and to 06 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. weigh limits and never exceed the maximum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg). • Never exceed the rack manufacturer's 146 G027347 • The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-