Volvo XC60: Vehicle loading
Loads
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/ CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire information placard:
- Curb weight
- Capacity weight
- Permissible axle weight
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
- Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Glossary of tire terminology
Terms
The tire suppliers may have additional markings,
notes or warnings such as standard load,
radial tubeless, etc.
• Tire information placard: A placard
showing the OE (Original Equipment ...
Curb weight
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank
of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. ...
See also:
Adjustable level of each volume
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Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle maintains the
interior temperature you select. The
system also adjusts the fan speed
and airflow levels.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Set ...
Roof racks
A loaded roof rack can reduce
the
stability of the vehicle, particularly
when cornering and during cross
winds.
Driving off road with a loaded roof
rack is not recommended.
Fit only a roof ra ...
