VOLVO 31408919 Load Carrier Rails User Guide

VOLVO 31408919 Load Carrier Rails

Product Specifications

• Product Name: Load Carrier Rails
• Max Load Weight: 70 kg
• Recommended Speed: Max 130 km/h / 80 mph

Product Usage Instructions

Installing Load Carriers

1. Check kit contents to ensure all parts are present.
2. Prepare the roof of the car for installation.
3. Position the load carriers correctly on the roof.
4. Tighten the load carriers alternately to ensure secure fitting.

Removing Load Carriers

1. Follow safety instructions provided in the manual.
2. Ensure not to exceed the maximum permitted roof load and car total weight.
3. Distribute the load evenly on the carrier surface with a low center of gravity.
4. Regularly check the position and securement of the load.
5. Check screw joints and mountings periodically and tighten if necessary.

Additional Safety Tips

• Adapt driving speed to the vehicle’s load, max speed 130 km/h / 80 mph.
• Observe applicable speed limits and traffic regulations at all times.
• Remove load carriers when not in use for safety and energy-saving purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: What is the maximum load weight for the load carrier?
  A: The maximum load weight on the load carrier is 70 kg. Ensure not to exceed this limit for safety reasons.

• Q: How should I secure the load on the carrier?
  A: Distribute the load evenly over the carrier surface, with a low center of gravity. Ensure it is securely fastened to prevent it from coming loose during travel.

• Q: Can I drive at any speed with the load carriers installed?
  A: It is recommended to adapt your driving speed to the vehicle’s load, with a maximum speed of 130 km/h or 80 mph. Always observe speed limits and traffic regulations.

ACCESSORIES USER GUIDE
LOAD CARRIER, RAILS

The specifications, constructional data and illustrations contained in this publication are not binding. We reserve us the right to make alterations without prior notification.

Installing load carriers

Kit contents

Preparations

Positioning load carriers

Tighten alternately

Removing load carriers

Safety instructions

NOTE
Under no circumstances must the maxi-mum permitted roof load and total weight of the car be exceeded (see the car’s owner’s manual). Maximum permitted roof load is based on the total of the load carri-ers’ own weight, accessories and load.

NOTE
Max. load weight on the load carrier is 70 kg.

NOTE
Distribute the load evenly over the loading surface, with as low a centre of gravity as possible, and secure it so that it cannot come loose.

NOTE
Do not secure load carriers at the plastic feet of the rails.

NOTE
Check the position and securement of the load at regular intervals.

NOTE
Check the screw joints and mountings after a short distance. If necessary, tighten to the torque prescribed. Check at regular intervals.

NOTE
The driving characteristics and the vehicle’s sensitivity to side winds are changed by loads on the roof. Adapt the speed to the vehicle’s load (max. 130 km/h/80 mph). The applicable speed limits and other traffic regulations must always be observed.

NOTE
For the safety of other road users and to save energy, the load carriers should be removed when not in use.

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