Volvo S60 Owner's Manual page 113

0-1200 kg 50 kg
1201-1600 kg 75 kg
The following are the highest trailer
weights permitted by Volvo Car Corporation.
Remember that national traffic regulations may
further limit trailer weight and speed.
Towbars may be certified for higher tow weights
than the car may tow.
WARNING!
If you do not follow the given recommenda-
tions, the trailer and car may be difficult to
control during evasive manoeuvres and
braking, which can be dangerous to you and
others on the road.
Driving with trailer –
automatic gearbox
• When parking on hills, you should apply
the parking brake before moving the gear
selector to P. When you start on a hill,
you should first put the gear selector in
drive and then release the parking brake.
• Select a low gear in the gearbox when
driving on steep inclines or when driving
slowly. This prevents the gearbox from
upshifting if you have an automatic
gearbox. The gearbox oil will be cooler.
• If you have a Geartronic gearbox, do not
use a higher manual gear than the engine
can " handle ". It is not always
economical to drive in high gears.
An automatic gearbox oil cooler for
trailer towing is required for a number of
models.
Consult your Volvo dealer for information
regarding your car's specifications if the towbar
Levelling
If you car is equipped with automatic levelling,
the rear suspension always retains the correct
ride height regardless of the load. When the car
is stationary, the rear suspension sinks, which is
completely normal.
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