Volvo S40 - Manual (Page 83)

2003 Volvo S40 & V40
Install:
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With the backrests upright, remove hat shelf.
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Unfold the net and install the bars. (Upper and lower)
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Push outer parts (C) inwards and place the upper bar of the net in the slots.
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Click the lower bar in the lugs (D) on the wheel arches. (To remove, push the buttons)
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Replace the hat shelf if needed.
Remove:
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Push the buttons on the lower bar and remove the bar from the lugs.
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Push the upper bar to the left and turn it slightly. The right hand side will come loose.
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Remove the bars from the lugs and fold the net.
pg. 59 Weight distribution, handling, roadholding, roof racks
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your car has a tendency to understeer, which means that the steering wheel
has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend. This ensures good
stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these properties can alter with the
vehicle load. The heavier the load in the trunk (max. 220 lbs, 100 kg), the less the tendency to
understeer.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check that the tires
are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. See "Tire pressure" section.
Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded.
Holes for roof rack
Roof rails/racks
Roof racks are available as Volvo accessories.
Observe the following points when in use:
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