Towing Bracket/Towbar; Detachable Towbar - Storage - Volvo XC 60 Owner's Manual

08 Starting and driving
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IMPORTANT
See also the specific information on slow
driving with a trailer for cars with the
Powershift automatic transmission, see
Automatic gearbox -- Powershift* (p. 263).
Starting on a hill
1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Move the gear selector to driving posi-
tion D.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the foot brake and start driving
off.
Related information
•
Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 259)
08
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296
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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/
removable towbar, the installation instruc-
tions for the loose section must be followed
carefully, see Detachable towbar - attach-
ment/removal (p. 297).
WARNING
If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable
towbar:
•
Follow the installation instructions
carefully.
•
The detachable section must be
locked with the key before setting off.
•
Check that the indicator window
shows green.
Important checks
•
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.
Related information
•
Driving with a trailer (p. 294)

Detachable towbar - storage

Store the detachable towbar in the cargo
area.
Towbar storage space.
IMPORTANT
Always remove the towbar after use and
store it in the appointed location in the car,
firmly fastened with its strap.
Related information
•
Detachable towbar - specifications (p.
297)
•
Detachable towbar - attachment/removal
(p. 297)
•
Driving with a trailer (p. 294)