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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Driving with a trailer*
When driving with a trailer there are a number of
important points to think about regarding e.g. the
towing bracket, the trailer and how the load is
positioned in the trailer.
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The
total of the weight of the passengers and all
accessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car's pay-
load by a corresponding weight. For more
detailed information, see Weights (p. 424).
If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo, then
the car is delivered with the necessary equipment
for driving with a trailer.
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The car's towing bracket must be of an
approved type.
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If the towbar is retrofitted, check with your
Volvo dealer that the car is fully equipped for
driving with a trailer.
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Distribute the load on the trailer so that the
weight on the towing bracket complies with
the specified maximum towball load.
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Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load. For informa-
tion on the tyre pressure, see Tyres -
approved tyre pressures (p. 443).
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The engine is loaded more heavily than usual
when driving with a trailer.
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Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is
brand new. Wait until it has been driven at
least 1000 km.
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The brakes are loaded much more than usual
on long and steep downhill slopes. Downshift
to a lower gear and adjust your speed.
•
For safety reasons, the maximum permitted
speed for the car when coupled with a trailer
should not be exceeded. Follow the regula-
tions in force for the permitted speeds and
weights.
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Maintain a low speed when driving with a
trailer up long, steep ascents.
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Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of more
than 12%.
Trailer cable
An adapter is required if the car's towing bracket
has 13 pin electrics and the trailer has 7 pin
electrics. Use an adapter cable approved by
Volvo. Make sure the cable does not drag on the
ground.
Direction indicators and brake lights on
the trailer
If any of the trailer's lamps for direction indicators
are broken, then the combined instrument pan-
el's symbol for direction indicators flashes faster
than normal and the information display shows
the text
Trailer indicator malfunction.
If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light are
broken then the
Trailer brake light
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. 425).
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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