Volvo 2001 S80 - Manual (Page 112)

2001 Volvo S80
Attaching carriers (models without rails)
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 attach-ment into the
attachment bracket under the roof molding.
5 Turn the tightening wheel to secure the load carrier in the attachment bracket.
6 Repeat this procedure for the other load carrier attachments.
7 Check that the hooks on all four load carrier attachments are securely tightened in the respective
attachment brackets on the roof of the car.
8 Press down the covers
. Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured.
Load carriers(accessory)
Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso-ries. Observe the following points when in use:
· To avoid damaging your car and to achieve maximum safety when driving, we recommend using the
load carriers that Volvo has developed especially for your car.
· The maximum weight that may be loaded on the roof is 220 lbs (100 kg), including load carriers.
· 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 are properly secured.
· Remember that the car's center of gravity and handling change when you carry a load on the roof.
· The car's wind resistance and fuel consumption will increase with the size of the load.
· Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.
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