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08 Starting and driving
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
305
IMPORTANT
See also the specific information on slow
driving with a trailer for cars with the
Powershift automatic transmission, see
Automatic gearbox -- Powershift* (p. 271).
Starting on a hill
1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Move the gear selector to driving posi-
tion D.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the foot brake and start driving
off.
Related information
•
Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 268)
Towing bracket/Towbar*
A towing bracket means that it is possible to
e.g. tow a trailer behind the car.
If the car is equipped with a detachable/
removable towbar, the installation instruc-
tions for the loose section must be followed
carefully, see Detachable towbar* - attach-
ment/removal (p. 306).
WARNING
If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable
towbar:
•
Follow the installation instructions
carefully.
•
The detachable section must be
locked with the key before setting off.
•
Check that the indicator window
shows green.
Important checks
•
The towbar's towball must be cleaned
and greased regularly.
NOTE
When a hitch with a vibration damper is
used, the towball must not be lubricated.
Related information
•
Driving with a trailer* (p. 303)
Detachable towbar* - storage
Store the detachable towbar in the cargo
area.
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Towbar storage space.
IMPORTANT
Always remove the towbar after use and
store it in the appointed location in the car,
firmly fastened with its strap.
Related information
•
Detachable towbar* - specifications
(p. 306)
•
Detachable towbar* - attachment/removal
(p. 306)
•
Driving with a trailer* (p. 303)
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