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IMPORTANT

The car must not be driven with tyres of
different sizes or with a spare wheel other
than the one supplied with the car. Using
different-sized wheels can cause serious
damage to the car's transmission.

Related information

•

Changing wheel (p. 575)

•

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 570)

Handling the spare wheel

*

Follow these instructions for handling the
spare wheel.

Taking out the spare wheel

The illustration is generic and appearance may differ.

The spare wheel is located under the cargo
area floor in the spare wheel well with the out-
side down. The spare wheel is secured with
the same bolt that attaches in the body. The
foam block contains all the tools for changing
a wheel.

1. Fold up the cargo area floor.

2. Undo the retaining screw.

3. Lift out the spare wheel.

Storing the punctured tyre

1. Screw back the mounting screw that held

the spare wheel in place.

IMPORTANT

Do not attempt to unscrew the lower part
of the mounting screw if it is secured in the
body. There is a risk it may break.

If the lower attachment of the mounting
screw does loosen from the body under-
neath the spare wheel, refit it in the hole
and turn clockwise to reattach it.

WARNING

For cars with 48V battery, the screw is

attached in the battery box instead of the

body. If the lower part of the mounting

screw remains fitted when the spare wheel

has been removed, it should be removed to

avoid risk of crushing when the damaged

tyre is put back in place.

2. Put the tools back in their right place in

the foam block.

3. Then fold down the cargo area floor and

place the punctured tyre in the cargo area.

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Related information

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Spare wheel

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(p. 579)

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Tool kit (p. 577)

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Changing wheel (p. 575)

Winter tyres

Winter tyres are adapted for winter road con-
ditions.

Volvo recommends winter tyres with particu-
lar dimensions. Tyre dimensions are depend-
ent on engine variant. When driving on winter
tyres, the correct type of tyres must be fitted
to all four wheels.

Tips for changing to winter tyres

When summer and winter wheels are
changed, mark which side of the car they were
mounted on, for example

L

for left and

R

for

right.

Contact a Volvo dealer for advice on which rim
and tyre type suit your car best.

Studded tyres

Studded winter tyres should be run in gently
for 500-1000 km (300-600 miles), so the
studs settle properly into the tyres. This gives
the tyre, and especially the studs, a longer
service life.

NOTE

Laws regarding the use of studded tyres
may vary. Always follow local laws and
regulations.

Tread depth

Road conditions with ice, slush and low tem-
peratures place considerably higher demands

on tyres than summer conditions. Volvo there-
fore recommends not to drive on winter tyres
that have a tread depth of less than 4 mm
(0.15 inches).

Related information

•

Changing wheel (p. 575)

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Winter driving (p. 466)

•

Tread wear indicators on the tyres
(p. 568)

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Approved wheel and tyre sizes (p. 685)

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Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)

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Snow chains

Use of snow chains and/or winter tyres can
help to improve the traction in winter condi-
tions.

Volvo recommends that snow chains are not
used on wheel dimensions greater than
18 inches.

WARNING

Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva-

lent chains designed for the car model, and

tyre and rim dimensions. Only

single-sided

snow chains are permitted.
In the event of uncertainty about the show

chain, Volvo recommends that an author-

ised Volvo workshop should be contacted.

The wrong snow chains may cause serious

damage to the car and lead to an accident.

IMPORTANT

Snow chains can be used on the car with
the following restrictions:

•

Always follow the mounting instruc-
tions from the manufacturer carefully.
Fit the chains as tensioned as possible
and tension them at regular intervals.

•

Snow chains must only be used on the
front wheels (also applies to all-wheel
drive cars).

•

In some cases, snow chains must NOT
be used, such as if accessory, after-
market or "special" tyres and wheels
are fitted that have a different size to
the original tyres and wheels. Suffi-
cient distance must be maintained
between the chains and brakes, sus-
pension and body components.

•

Check local regulations with regard to
using snow chains before fitting them.

•

Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
specified maximum speed. You must
never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) under
any circumstances.

•

Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
when driving with snow chains.

•

Avoid driving on bare ground as this
wears out both the snow chains and
tyres.

•

Driving with snow chains may have a
negative effect on the car's driving
characteristics. Avoid fast or sharp
turns, as well as braking with locked
wheels.

•

Some types of chain that are firmly
tensioned affect brake components
and must therefore NOT be used.

You can obtain more information on snow
chains from a Volvo dealer.

Related information

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Winter driving (p. 466)

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Emergency puncture repair kit

The emergency puncture repair kit

8

, is used

to seal a puncture as well as to check and
adjust the air pressure in the tyre.

Cars equipped with spare tyre

*

do not have

the puncture repair kit.

The puncture repair kit consists of a compres-
sor and a bottle with sealing fluid. The sealing
works as a temporary repair.

NOTE

The sealing fluid is effective at sealing tyres
with tread punctures but has limited ability
to seal tyres with sidewall punctures. Do
not use the emergency puncture repair kit
on tyres displaying larger slits, cracks or
similar damage.

NOTE

The compressor is intended for temporary
emergency puncture repair and is
approved by Volvo.

Location

The puncture repair kit is located in the foam
block under the cargo area floor.

Sealing fluid expiry date

The bottle of sealing fluid must be replaced if
the bottle's expiry date has passed (see the
decal on the bottle). Treat the old bottle as
environmentally hazardous waste.

Related information

•

Using a puncture repair kit (p. 583)

•

Inflating tyres with the compressor from
the puncture repair kit (p. 587)

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Tyres (p. 564)

Using a puncture repair kit

The emergency puncture repair kit (TMK

9

)

can be used to seal a puncture. Read through
all instructions before use.

Overview

Electrical cable

Air hose

Pressure reducing valve

Protective cap

Label, maximum permitted speed

Bottle holder (orange cap)

Pressure gauge

8

Temporary Mobility Kit (TMK)

9

Temporary Mobility Kit

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Sealing fluid bottle

Switch

Connecting

NOTE

Do not break the bottle's seal before use.
The seal is broken automatically when the
bottle is screwed in.

WARNING

Please keep the following points in mind

when using the tyre sealing system:

•

The sealing fluid bottle contains 1) rub-
ber latex, natural and 2) ethanediol.
These substances are harmful if swal-
lowed.

•

The contents of this bottle may cause
allergic skin reactions or otherwise be
potentially harmful to the respiratory
tract, the skin, the central nervous sys-
tem, and the eyes.

Precautions:

•

Store out of the reach of children.

•

Harmful if ingested.

•

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact
with the skin. If sealing fluid has come
into contact with your clothes, remove
them.

•

Wash thoroughly after handling.

First aid:

•

Skin: Wash affected areas of skin with
soap and water. Get medical attention
if symptoms occur.

•

Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for
least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting
the upper and lower eyelids. Get medi-
cal attention if symptoms occur.

•

Inhalation: Move the exposed person
to fresh air. If irritation persists, get
medical attention.

•

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical
personnel. Get medical attention.

•

Disposal: Dispose of this material and
its container at a hazardous or special
waste collection point.

WARNING

Do not remove the bottle or air hose when

the puncture repair kit is being used.

1.

Preparations

Set up the warning triangle and activate
the hazard warning lights if a tyre is being
sealed in a trafficked location.

If the puncture was caused by a nail or
similar, allow this to remain in the tyre. It
helps to seal the hole.

2. Detach the decal for maximum permitted

speed that is affixed on one side of the
compressor. Affix it visibly on the wind-
screen as a reminder to observe the speed
limit. You should not drive faster than
80 km/h (50 mph) after the emergency
tyre repair kit has been used.

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3. Check that the switch is in position

0

(Off), and locate the electrical cable and
the air hose.

4. Unscrew the orange-coloured cap from

the compressor, and unscrew the cork
from the sealing fluid bottle.

5. Screw in the bottle to the bottom of the

bottle holder.

The bottle and the bottle holder are equip-
ped with a reverse catch to prevent seal-
ant leakage. When the bottle is screwed in
it cannot be unscrewed from the bottle
holder again. The bottle must be removed
at a workshop

10

.

WARNING

Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped

with a reverse catch to prevent leakage.

6. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in

the air hose's valve connection to the bot-
tom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.

Check that the pressure reducing valve on
the air hose is fully screwed in.

7.

Begin puncture repair

Connect the electrical cable to the closest
12 V socket and start the car.

NOTE

Make sure that none of the other 12 V
sockets is in use when the compressor is
operating.

WARNING

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

WARNING

Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine run-

ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-

cient ventilation.

8. Start the compressor by flicking the

switch to position

I

(On).

When the compressor starts, the pressure
can increase up to 6 bar (88 psi), but the
pressure drops after about 30 seconds.

WARNING

Never stand next to the tyre when the

compressor is running. If cracks or uneven-

ness arise then the compressor must be

switched off immediately. The journey

should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.

Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-

tre.

9. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.

IMPORTANT

The compressor must not be operated for
longer than 10 minutes - risk of overheat-
ing.

10

An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

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10. Switch off the compressor to check the

pressure on the pressure gauge. Minimum
pressure is 1.8 bar (22 psi) and maximum
is 3.5 bar (51 psi). Release air using the
pressure reducing valve if the tyre pres-
sure is too high.

WARNING

If the pressure is below 1.8 bar (22 psi)

then the hole in the tyre is too big. The jour-

ney should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.

Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-

tre.

11. Switch off the compressor and detach the

electrical cable.

12. Unscrew the air hose from the tyre valve

and refit the dust cap on the tyre.

NOTE

•

After a tyre has been inflated, always
refit the dust cap in order to avoid dam-
age to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

•

Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust
caps can rust and become difficult to
unscrew.

13. Fit the protective cap on the air hose in

order to avoid leakage of the remaining
sealing fluid. Place the equipment in the
cargo area.

14. As soon as possible, drive at least 3 km

(2 miles) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph) so that the sealing fluid can seal
the tyre, and then perform a follow-up
check.

WARNING

Sealant will spurt out of the puncture dur-

ing the first few rotations of the tyre. Make

sure that nobody is standing near the car

and gets the sealing fluid splashed onto

them when the car is driven away. The dis-

tance should be at least 2 metres (7 feet).

15.

Follow-up inspection

Connect the air hose on the tyre valve and
screw in the valve connection to the bot-
tom of the tyre valve's thread. The com-
pressor must be switched off.

16. Read the tyre pressure on the pressure

gauge.

•

If it is below 1.3 bar (19 psi) then the
tyre is insufficiently sealed. The journey
should not be continued. Call roadside
assistance for recovery.

•

If the tyre pressure is higher than
1.3 bar (19 psi), the tyre must be infla-
ted to the pressure specified in accord-
ance with the tyre pressure label on the
driver's side door pillar (1 bar = 100 kPa
= 14.5 psi). Release air using the pres-
sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure
is too high.

WARNING

Check the tyre pressure regularly.

Volvo recommends that the car is driven to the
nearest authorised Volvo workshop for the
replacement/repair of the damaged tyre.
Advise the workshop that the tyre contains
sealing fluid.

The sealing fluid bottle and hose must be
replaced after use. Volvo recommends that
these replacements be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.

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WARNING

Maximum mileage with tyres containing

sealing fluid is 200 km (120 miles).

NOTE

The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-
low local regulations related to waste man-
agement.

Related information

•

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 570)

•

Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 583)

•

Inflating tyres with the compressor from
the puncture repair kit (p. 587)

Inflating tyres with the compressor

from the puncture repair kit

The car's original tyres can be inflated using
the compressor in the emergency puncture
repair kit.

1. The compressor must be switched off.

Make sure that the switch is in position

0

(Off), and take out the electrical cable and
the air hose.

2. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in

the air hose's valve connection to the bot-
tom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.

Check that the pressure reducing valve on
the air hose is fully screwed in.

3. Connect the electrical cable to the closest

12 V socket and start the car.

WARNING

Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine run-

ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-

cient ventilation.

WARNING

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

4. Start the compressor by flicking the

switch to position

I

(On).

IMPORTANT

Risk of overheating. The compressor must
not run for more than 10 minutes.

5. Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified

on the tyre pressure label on the driver
side door pillar. Release air using the pres-
sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure is
too high.

6. Switch off the compressor. Detach the air

hose and the electrical cable.

7. Refit the dust cap on the tyre.

NOTE

•

After a tyre has been inflated, always
refit the dust cap in order to avoid dam-
age to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

•

Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust
caps can rust and become difficult to
unscrew.

NOTE

The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-
low local regulations related to waste man-
agement.

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Related information

•

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 570)

•

Using a puncture repair kit (p. 583)

•

Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 583)

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Passenger compartment interior

Overview of the passenger compartment's
interior and storage locations.

Front seat

Storage compartment in the door panel and by the

steering wheel, glovebox and sun visors.

Storage spaces with cup holder, wireless phone
charger

*

, electrical socket, mesh pocket

*

, as well as

USB port in the tunnel console.

Rear seat

Storage compartment in the door panel, cup holder

*

in the centre seat backrest, storage pocket

*

on the

front seat backrest and also USB ports in the tunnel

console.

WARNING

Keep loose objects such as mobile phones,

cameras, remote controls for accessories,

etc. in the glove compartment or other

compartments. Otherwise they may injure

people in the car in the event of sudden

braking or a collision.

IMPORTANT

Keep in mind that high gloss surfaces, for
example, are easily scratched by metal
objects. Do not place keys, phones and
other items on sensitive surfaces.

Related information

•

Electrical sockets (p. 592)

•

Using the glovebox (p. 594)

•

Sun visors (p. 595)

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Tunnel console (p. 591)

•

Wireless phone charger

*

(p. 538)

•

Connecting a device via USB port (p. 520)

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Tunnel console

The tunnel console is located between the
front seats.

Storage compartment with hatch

*

and

12V socket

1

. The hatch is opened/closed

with a push on the handle.
Storage compartment with cup holder and
wireless phone charger

*

.

Storage compartment and USB port
under the armrest.
Climate controls for the rear seat climate
functions

*

or storage compartment. There

are also USB ports underneath.

WARNING

Keep loose objects such as mobile phones,

cameras, remote controls for accessories,

etc. in the glove compartment or other

compartments. Otherwise they may injure

people in the car in the event of sudden

braking or a collision.

IMPORTANT

Keep in mind that high gloss surfaces, for
example, are easily scratched by metal
objects. Do not place keys, phones and
other items on sensitive surfaces.

NOTE

One of the detectors for the alarm

*

is

located under the tunnel console's cup
holder. Avoid leaving coins, keys and other
metal objects in the cup holder, since this
may trigger the alarm.

NOTE

The USB sockets can be used for charging
a mobile phone or tablet, for example. Only
the front USB input can be used to play
media in the car's audio system.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 590)

•

Electrical sockets (p. 592)

•

Climate controls (p. 212)

1

If the car does not have wireless phone charger, the 12V socket is in the centre storage compartment.

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Electrical sockets

There is one 12V electrical socket in the tun-
nel console and one 12V electrical socket

*

in

the luggage compartment/cargo area.

If a problem occurs with an electrical socket,
contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended.

12 V electrical socket

The tunnel console's front electrical socket for cars
with wireless phone charger

*

.

The tunnel console's front electrical socket for cars
without wireless phone charger

*

.

The 12 V sockets can be used for various
accessories designed for this, such as music
players, cooler boxes and mobile phones.

12 V electrical socket in cargo area

*

.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 590)

•

Using electrical sockets (p. 593)

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Using electrical sockets

12 V sockets can be used for various acces-
sories designed for this, such as music play-
ers, cooler boxes and mobile phones.

For the sockets to supply current, the car's
electrical system must be set in the lowest
ignition position

I

. The sockets are then active

as long as the starter battery level does not
become too low.

If the engine is switched off and the car is
locked, the sockets are deactivated. If the
engine is switched off and the car is not
locked, or is locked with double lock tempo-
rarily deactivated, then the sockets continue to
be active for a further seven minutes.

NOTE

Remember that use of the electrical socket
with the engine switched off entails a risk
of discharging the starter battery, which
can limit functionality.

Accessories that are connected to the elec-
trical sockets may be activated even when
the car's electrical system is disconnected
or if preconditioning is used. For this rea-
son, disconnect the connectors when they
are not in use in order to avoid the starter
battery being discharged.

WARNING

•

Do not use accessories with large or
heavy connectors - they can damage
the socket or come loose when driving.

•

Do not use accessories that can cause
interference to the car's radio receiver
or electrical system for example.

•

Position the accessory so that it is not
at risk of injuring the driver or passen-
gers in the event of heavy braking or
collision.

•

Keep an eye on connected accessories
as they can generate heat that can
burn passengers or the interior.

Using 12 V sockets

1. Remove the blanking plug (tunnel con-

sole) or fold down the cover (cargo area)
in front of the socket and plug in the
accessory's connector.

2. Unplug the accessory's connector and

refit the blanking plug (tunnel console) or
fold up the cover (cargo area) when the
socket is not in use or if the socket is left
unattended.

IMPORTANT

Maximum socket output is 120 W (10 A)
per socket.

Related information

•

Electrical sockets (p. 592)

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 590)

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Using the glovebox

The glovebox is located on the passenger
side. The printed owner's manual and maps
can be kept in the glovebox, for example.
There is also space for a pen and card holder.

Locking and unlocking the glovebox

*

The glovebox can be locked, e.g. when the car
is taken in for service, left at a hotel or similar.
The glovebox can only be locked/unlocked
with the accompanying key.

The key's designated storage space. The figure is

schematic - the design may vary.

The figure is schematic - the design may vary.

Locking the glovebox:
Insert the key in the glovebox lock cylin-
der.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.

Pull out the key.

–

Unlock by carrying this out in reverse
order.

Using the glovebox as a cooled area

*

The glovebox can be used for cooling of e.g.
drinks or food. The cooling works when the
climate control system is active (i.e. when the
car is set in ignition position

II

or when the

engine is running).

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The figure is schematic - the design may vary.

Activating cooling.

Deactivating cooling.

–

Activate or deactivate the cooling by mov-
ing the control to the end position toward
the passenger compartment/glovebox.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 590)

•

Private locking (p. 283)

Sun visors

There are sun visors in the roof in front of the
driver seat and the front seat passenger seat
which can be folded down and angled out to
the side when necessary.

The figure is schematic - the design may vary.

The mirror lighting

*

is switched on automati-

cally when the guard is lifted up.

The mirror frame incorporates a holder for e.g.
cards or tickets.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 590)

Cargo area

Inside the car's cargo area, it is possible to
secure the load so that it stays in place while
driving.

With folding

*

backrests in the rear seat, the

cargo area can be made more spacious. There
are load retaining eyelets and bag holders
available for holding the load securely in place.

The car's towing eye and puncture repair kit or
spare wheel

*

are stored under the cargo area

floor.

Related information

•

Recommendations for loading (p. 596)

•

Bag hooks (p. 597)

•

Load retaining eyelets (p. 598)

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Recommendations for loading

There are a number of things that are impor-
tant to bear in mind when loading the car.

Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The
total of the weight of the passengers and all
accessories reduces the car's payload by a
corresponding weight.

WARNING

The car’s driving properties change

depending on the weight and positioning

of the load.

Loading in the cargo area

Good things to remember when loading:

•

Position the load firmly against the rear
seat's backrest.

•

Heavy objects should be placed as low as
possible. Avoid placing heavy loads on
lowered backrests.

•

Cover sharp edges with something soft to
avoid damaging the upholstery.

•

Secure all loads to the load retaining eye-
lets with straps or web lashings.

WARNING

A loose object weighing 20 kg (44 pounds)

can, in a frontal collision at a speed of

50 km/h (30 mph) carry the impact of an

item weighing 1000 kg (2200 pounds).

WARNING

Leave 10 cm (4 inches) space between the

load and the side windows if the car is loa-

ded to above the top edge of the door win-

dows. Otherwise, the intended protection

of the inflatable curtain, which is concealed

in the headlining, may be compromised.

WARNING

Always secure the load. During heavy brak-

ing the load may otherwise shift, causing

injury to the car's occupants.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with

something soft.
Switch off the engine and apply the park-

ing brake when loading/unloading long

items. Otherwise you may accidentally

knock the gear lever or gear selector with

the load into a drive position - and the car

could then move off.

Increasing the space in the cargo area

To expand the cargo area and simplify loading,
the rear seat's backrest can be lowered

*

. Note

that objects must not prevent the function of
the WHIPS system for the front seats if any of
the rear seat's backrests is folded down.

A through-load hatch

*

in the rear seat can be

folded down for carrying long and narrow
loads.

Related information

•

Load retaining eyelets (p. 598)

•

Lowering the backrests in the rear seat

*

(p. 194)

•

Through-load hatch in the rear seat

*

(p. 598)

•

Roof load and loading on load carriers
(p. 597)

•

Level control

*

and shock absorption

(p. 461)

•

Weights (p. 669)