Volvo S40 Owner's Manual page 162

Starting on a hill
1. Move the gear selector to driving posi-
tion D.
2. Release the parking brake (handbrake).
Steep inclines
•
Select an appropriate manual gear position
when climbing steep inclines or at low
speeds. This prevents the gearbox from
changing up and keeps the gearbox oil
cooler.
•
Do not use a higher manual gear than the
engine can "handle". It is not always eco-
nomical to drive in high gears.
•
Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of
more than 12%.
Diesel 1.6D engine with manual
gearbox, driving with a trailer
If the car is driven with a major load in a hot
climate, the engine cooling fan can be replaced
with one of a greater capacity than the stand-
ard model. Check with your nearest Volvo
dealer regarding the options for your car.
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Driving with a trailer
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