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STARTING AND DRIVING
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WARNING
Driving with the tailgate open: Driving with
the tailgate open could lead to poisonous
exhaust gases entering the passenger com-
partment. If the tailgate must be kept open for
any reason, proceed as follows:
•
Close the windows
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Set the ventilation system control to air
flow to floor, windshield and side windows
and the blower control to its highest set-
ting.
Handling and roadholding
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which means that the
steering wheel has to be turned more than might
seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend.
This ensures good stability and reduces the risk
of rear wheel skid. Remember that these proper-
ties can alter with the vehicle load. The heavier
the load in the cargo area, the less the tendency
to understeer.
•
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pres-
sure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,
check that the tires are inflated to the rec-
ommended pressure according to the vehicle
load. Loads should be distributed so that
capacity weight or maximum permissible axle
loads are not exceeded.
•
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has
a tendency to understeer, which means that
the steering wheel has to be turned more
than might seem appropriate for the curva-
ture of a bend. This ensures good stability
and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid.
Remember that these properties can alter
with the vehicle load. The heavier the load in
the cargo compartment, the less the ten-
dency to understeer.
Related information
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Climate – general information (p. 128)
Towing a trailer
When towing a trailer, always observe the legal
requirements of the state/province.
NOTE
For the maximum trailer and tongue weights
recommended by Volvo, see Weights (p. 376)
•
All Volvo models are equipped with energy-
absorbing shock-mounted bumpers. Trailer
hitch installation should not interfere with the
proper operation of this bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any par-
ticular problems, but take into consideration:
•
Increase tire pressure to recommended full
pressure, see the tire inflation decal on the
driver's door opening.
•
When your vehicle is new, avoid towing heavy
trailers during the first 620 miles (1,000 km).
•
Maximum speed when towing a trailer:
50 mph (80 km/h).
•
Engine and transmission are subject to
increased loads. Therefore, engine coolant
temperature should be closely watched when
driving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use a
lower gear and turn off the air conditioner if
the temperature gauge needle enters the red
range.
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