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

08 Starting and driving
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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. 404).
NOTE
The stated maximum permitted trailer
weights are those permitted by Volvo.
National vehicle regulations can further
limit trailer weights and speeds. Towbars
may be certified for higher or lower 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.
Related information
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Driving with a trailer* - manual gearbox

(p. 304)
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Driving with a trailer* - automatic gearbox
08
(p. 304)
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Towing bracket/Towbar* (p. 305)
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Lamp replacement - general (p. 362)
*
304
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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. 303)
Driving with a trailer* - automatic
gearbox
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a
hot climate there may be a risk of overheating.
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An automatic gearbox selects the opti-
mum gear related to load and engine
speed.
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In the event of overheating a warning
symbol is illuminated in the combined
instrument panel with a message that is
shown in the information display - follow
the recommendation given.
Steep inclines
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Do not lock the automatic transmission in
a higher gear than the engine "can cope
with" - it is not always a good idea to
drive at a high gear with low engine revo-
lutions.
Parking on a hill
1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Activate the parking brake.
3. Move the gear selector to position P.
4. Release the foot brake.
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Move the gear selector to park position P
when parking an automatic car with a
hitched trailer. Always use the parking
brake.
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Block the wheels with chocks when park-
ing a car with hitched trailer on a hill.