Volvo XC 70 Owner's Manual page 306

07 During your trip
Towing a trailer
NOTE
•
When parking the vehicle with a trailer
on a hill, apply the parking brake
before putting the gear selector in P.
Always follow the trailer manufactur-
er's recommendations for wheel
chocking.
•
When starting on a hill, put the gear
selector in D before releasing the park-
ing brake.
•
If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift
positions while towing a trailer, make
sure the gear you select does not put
too much strain on the engine (using
too high a gear).
•
The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch
may be rated for trailers heavier than
the vehicle is designed to tow. Please
adhere to Volvo's recommended trailer
weights.
•
Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines
of more than 15%.
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Trailer cable
An adapter is required if the vehicle's trailer
hitch has a 13-pin connector and the trailer
has 7 pins. Use an adapter cable approved
by Volvo. Make sure the cable does not drag
on the ground.
Check with your retailer for availability of the Volvo accessory trailer hitch
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Detachable trailer hitch (accessory)
C
D
E
A
Ball holder
Locking bolt
Cotter pin
Hitch assembly
Safety wire attachment
Installing the ball holder
1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from
the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt
out of the hitch assembly.
2. Slide the ball holder into the hitch assem-
bly.
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3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the
one in the hitch assembly.
4. Slide the locking bolt through the hitch
assembly/ball holder.
5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end
of the locking bolt.
Removing the ball holder
1. Remove the cotter pin from the locking
bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the
ball holder/hitch assembly.
B
2. Pull the ball holder out of the hitch
assembly.
NOTE
A cover for the hitch assembly is also
included in the kit.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Trailer Stability Assist is a system designed to
help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer
when the vehicle and trailer have begun to
sway and is part of the Dynamic Stability and
Traction Control system (DSTC). See page
152 for information on DSTC.