Driving With A Trailer* - Manual Gearbox - Volvo XC60 Owner's Manual

If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light are
broken then the Trailer brake light
malfunction
text is shown.
Level control*
The rear shock absorbers maintain a constant
height irrespective of the car's load (up to the
maximum permissible weight). When the car is
stationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,
which is normal.
Trailer weights
For information on Volvo's permitted trailer
weights, see Towing capacity and towball load
(p. 405).
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.
WARNING
Follow the stated recommendations for trailer
weights. Otherwise, the car and trailer may be
difficult to control in the event of sudden
movement and braking.
Related information
•

Driving with a trailer* - manual gearbox

(p. 313)
•
Driving with a trailer* - automatic gearbox
(p. 314)
•
Towing bracket/Towbar* (p. 314)
•
Lamp replacement - general (p. 360)
STARTING AND DRIVING
Driving with a trailer* - manual
gearbox
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot
climate there may be a risk of overheating.
Overheating
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot
climate there may be a risk of overheating.
•
Do not run the engine at higher revolutions
than 4500 rpm (diesel engines: 3500 rpm) -
otherwise the oil temperature may become
too high.
Diesel engine 5-cyl
•
In the event of a risk of overheating the opti-
mal speed for the engine is 2300-3000 rpm
for optimal circulation of the coolant.
Related information
•
Driving with a trailer* (p. 312)
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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