Volvo S60 Owner's Manual page 278

08 Starting and driving
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the air conditioner if the temperature
gauge needle enters the red range.
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If the automatic transmission begins to
overheat, a message will be displayed in
the text window.
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Avoid overload and other abusive opera-
tion.
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Hauling a trailer affects handling, durabil-
ity, and economy.
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It is necessary to balance trailer brakes
with the towing vehicle brakes to provide
a safe stop (check and observe state/
local regulations).
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Do not connect the trailer's brake system
directly to the vehicle's brake system.
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More frequent vehicle maintenance is
required.
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Remove the ball holder when the hitch is
not being used.
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WARNING
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Bumper-attached trailer hitches must
not be used on Volvos, nor should
safety chains be attached to the
bumper.
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Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle
rear axle must not be used.
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Never connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to the vehicle
brake system, nor a trailer's lighting
system directly to the vehicle lighting
system. Consult your nearest author-
ized Volvo retailer for correct installa-
tion.
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When towing a trailer, the trailer's
safety wire must be correctly fastened
to the hole or hook provided in the
trailer hitch on the vehicle. The safety
wire should never be fastened to or
wound around the drawbar ball.
NOTE
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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.
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When starting on a hill, put the gear
selector in D before releasing the park-
ing brake.
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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).
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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.
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Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines
of more than 15%.
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.
Related information
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