2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 275

06 During your trip Loading NOTE The straps should preferably be approximately 1 in. (25 mm) in width. Roof loads Using load carriers Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when in use: • 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. Grocery bag holder* • 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 G017745 weigh limits and never exceed the maximum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg). Grocery bag holder under the floor of the cargo area • Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads evenly. 06 The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags in place. 1. Open the hatch in the floor of the cargo area. 2. Secure the shopping bags with the strap. • 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. * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 275