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Starting and driving
Driving with a trailer
If the car is driven with a heavy load in a
hot climate, the engine and gearbox may
overheat. The temperature gauge in the
combined instrument panel goes into the
red zone when the car overheats. Stop
and let the engine idle for a few minutes.
If the car overheats, the air conditioning
system can be temporarily switched off.
The gearbox reacts with a built-in
protection function if the car overheats.
See the message in the display!
The engine is loaded more heavily than
usual when driving with a trailer.
For reasons of safety, you should not
drive faster than 80 km/h, even if the laws
of certain countries permit higher speeds.
The highest trailer weight permitted for a
trailer without brakes is 750 kg.
If you park with a trailer, always set the
gear selector to P (automatic gearbox) or
put the car in a gear (manual gearbox). If
you park on a steep hill, put chocks under
the wheels.
Avoid driving on inclines exceeding 12 %
if the trailer weight exceeds 1200 kg. Do
not drive with a trailer at all on inclines
exceeding 15 %.
Trailer weights
See page 231 for permitted trailer weights.
NOTE! The stated maximum permitted trailer
weights are those permitted by Volvo.
National vehicle regulations can further limit
trailer weights and speeds. Towbars can be
certified for higher towing weights than the
car can actually tow.
Driving with trailer
– automatic gearbox
When parking on hills, apply the parking
brake before moving the gear selector
to P. When starting on a hill, first put the
gear selector in drive and then release the
parking brake.
Select a low gear in the gearbox when
driving on steep inclines or when driving
slowly. This prevents the gearbox from
upshifting if you have an automatic
gearbox. The gearbox oil will be cooler.
If you have a Geartronic gearbox, do not
use a higher manual gear than the engine
can "handle". It is not always economical
to drive in high gears.
NOTE! Some models require an oil cooler for
the automatic gearbox when driving with a
trailer. Check with your nearest Volvo dealer
as to what applies to your car if you have a
retrofitted towbar.
WARNING!
Follow the stated recommendations for
trailer weights. Otherwise, the rig may be
difficult to control during evasive
manoeuvres and braking.
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