Points To Remember; Before A Long Distance Trip - Volvo C70 Owner's Manual

2001 VOLVO C70
· This mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.
Kickdown
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and
briskly. An upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the
accelerator pedal slightly.
Kickdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds.
pg. 63 Points to remember
Special tips automatic transmission
· For driving down steep hills and when driving for prolonged periods at low speeds, position L should
be selected. Avoid, however, repeated changes since this can cause overheating of the transmission oil.
For driving on long continuous uphill gradients, select position 4 or 3.
· Never select P or R while the car is in motion.
· When initially selecting positions D, 4, 3, L or R, your right foot should press firmly on the brake pedal
to ensure that the car is standing still with the engine idling.
· The gear selector should not be downshifted to L at speeds above 75 mph (125 km/h). Always observe
posted speed limits.
· Do not use the accelerator pedal to hold the car stationary on an incline. If stopped briefly, use the
brake pedal. If stopped for an extended period, put the transmission in Park and apply the parking brake.
This will help prevent overheating of the transmission oil.
· While towing a trailer in hilly terrain, do not drive continuously at engine speeds above 4500 rpm to
help avoid high engine oil temperatures.
· Refer to page 71 for more information on trailer towing.

Before a long distance trip

It is always worthwhile to have your car checked at a Volvo retailer before driving long distances. Your
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