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

STARTING AND DRIVING
Driving with a trailer* - automatic
gearbox
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot
climate there may be a risk of overheating.
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An automatic gearbox selects the optimum
gear related to load and engine speed.
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In the event of overheating a warning symbol
is illuminated in the combined instrument
panel with a message that is shown in the
information display - follow the recommenda-
tion given.
Steep inclines
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Do not lock the automatic transmission in a
higher gear than the engine "can cope with"
- it is not always a good idea to drive at a
high gear with low engine revolutions.
Parking on a hill
1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Activate the parking brake.
3. Move the gear selector to position P.
4. Release the foot brake.
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Move the gear selector to park position P
when parking an automatic car with a hitched
trailer. Always use the parking brake.
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Block the wheels with chocks when parking
a car with hitched trailer on a hill.
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Starting on a hill
1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Move the gear selector to driving position D.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the foot brake and start driving off.
Related information
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Automatic gearbox - Geartronic* (p. 281)
Towing bracket/Towbar*
A towing bracket means that it is possible to e.g.
tow a trailer behind the car.
If the car is equipped with a detachable/remova-
ble towbar, the installation instructions for the
loose section must be followed carefully, see
Detachable towbar* - attachment/removal
(p. 316).
WARNING
If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable
towbar:
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Follow the installation instructions care-
fully.
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The detachable section must be locked
with the key before setting off.
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Check that the indicator window shows
green.
Important checks
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The towbar's towball must be cleaned and
greased regularly.
NOTE
When a hitch with a vibration damper is used,
the towball must not be lubricated.
This also applies when fitting a bicycle rack
that is clamped in around the towball.
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.