Driving With A Trailer* - Manual Gearbox - Volvo XC60 Owner's Manual

08 Starting and driving
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If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light
Trailer brake light
are broken then the
malfunction
text is shown.
Level control*
The rear shock absorbers maintain a constant
height irrespective of the car's load (up to the
maximum permissible weight). When the car
is stationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,
which is normal
Trailer weights
For information on Volvo's permitted trailer
weights, see Towing capacity and towball
load (p. 400).
NOTE
The stated maximum permitted trailer
weights are those permitted by Volvo.
National vehicle regulations can further
limit trailer weights and speeds. Towbars
can be certified for higher towing weights
than the car can actually tow.
WARNING
Follow the stated recommendations for
trailer weights. Otherwise, the car and
trailer may be difficult to control in the
event of sudden movement and braking.
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302
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Related information
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Driving with a trailer* - manual gearbox

(p. 302)
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Driving with a trailer* - automatic gearbox
(p. 303)
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Towing bracket/Towbar* (p. 303)
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Lamp replacement - general (p. 359)
Driving with a trailer* - manual
gearbox
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a
hot climate there may be a risk of overheating.
Overheating
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a
hot climate there may be a risk of overheat-
ing.
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Do not run the engine at higher revolu-
tions than 4500 rpm (diesel engines:
3500 rpm) - otherwise the oil temperature
may become too high.
Diesel engine 5-cyl
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In the event of a risk of overheating the
optimal speed for the engine is
2300-3000 rpm for optimal circulation of
the coolant.
Related information
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Driving with a trailer* (p. 301)