Volvo S40 - Manual (Page 79)

2003 Volvo S40 & V40
WARNING!
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Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat could impede the function of
the WHIPS system. If the rear seat is folded down, the occupied front seats must be adjusted forward
so that they do not touch the folded rear seat.
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When the backrest is in the upright position, it must always be correctly locked in place. The red
lock indicator (V40) is VISIBLE when the backrest is NOT locked in position and not visible when
the backrest is correctly locked in place.
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When the rear seat is folded down, do not place heavy objects against the backs of the front seats.
This places a severe strain on the folded down backrest of the rear seat.
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Be sure to secure cargo. Cargo must not be stacked higher than the top of seatbacks. This will
reduce the possibility of luggage, etc. becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid braking
or an accident.
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Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent
shifting during sudden stops.
pg. 56 Securing cargo
Securing cargo, S40
Hold objects in place with a cargo tie-downs attached to the floor hooks.
WARNING!
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Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked and keep keys out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children
could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in
vehicles.
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On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of
people to these high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or
death. Small children are particularly at risk.
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