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STARTING AND DRIVING
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NOTE
Extreme weather conditions, towing a
trailer, high altitude and lower fuel grade
than recommended are factors that can
significantly increase the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
Trailer weights
WARNING
Please adhere to the recommendations
provided for trailer weight. If the recom-
mendations are not followed, the vehicle
and trailer may be difficult to control during
evasive maneuvers and braking.
NOTE
The specified maximum trailer weights are
those permitted by Volvo. National vehicle
regulations may set additional restrictions
on trailer weight and speed. The trailer
hitches may be certified for higher towing
weights than the vehicle is permitted to
tow.
Self-leveling suspension*
The vehicle's self-leveling system attempts to
keep the vehicle at a constant level, regardless
of load (up to the maximum permitted weight).
When the vehicle is stationary, the rear end of
458
the vehicle will be slightly lowered, which is
normal.
Driving in hilly terrain or hot weather
In certain conditions, there is a risk of over-
heating when driving with a trailer. If overheat-
ing of the engine and drive system is detected,
a warning symbol will illuminate in the instru-
ment panel and a message will appear.
The automatic transmission selects the opti-
mal gear for the current load and engine
speed.
Steep inclines
Do not lock the automatic transmission into a
higher gear than what the engine can handle ‒
it is not always preferable to drive in high
gears at low rpm.
Parking on a hill
1.
Depress the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Put the gear selector in P.
4. Release the brake pedal.
Put chocks behind the wheels when the vehi-
cle is parked on a hill with a trailer attached.
Starting on a hill
1.
Depress the brake pedal.
2. Put the gear selector in D.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the brake pedal and start driving.
Related information
Trailer Stability Assist* (p. 459)
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Checking trailer lights (p. 460)
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Towing capacity and tongue weight
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(p. 660)
Overheating of engine and transmission
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(p. 450)
Retractable hitch* (p. 453)
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* Option/accessory.
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