Volvo S40 2001 Owner's Manual page 113

2001 Volvo S40 & V40
· Do not connect the trailer's brake system directly to the vehicle's brake system.
· More frequent vehicle maintenance is required.
· Remove the ball and drawbar assembly when the hitch is not being used.
· Volvo recommends the use of synthetic engine oil when towing a trailer over long distances or in
mountainous areas.
NOTE: Refer to section "Automatic transmission" for additional trailer hauling tips.
WARNING!
· Bumper attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor should safety chains be attached to
the bumper.
· Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle rear axle must not be used.
· Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle brake system, nor a trailer's
lighting system directly to the vehicle lighting system. Consult your nearest authorized Volvo retailer
for correct installation.
· When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety wire must be correctly fastened to the hole or hook
provided in the trailer hitch on the car. The safety wire should never be fastened to or wound around
the drawbar ball.
NOTE: The car is equipped with a transmission oil cooler as standard equipment. This cooler helps
prevent overheating of the transmission during times of increased load, as when towing a trailer.
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