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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
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Driving with a trailer
There are a number of things to consider when
towing a trailer, such as the towbar, the trailer
and how the load is distributed in the trailer.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehi-
cle's curb weight. The total weight of all passen-
gers and any installed accessories, e.g. towbar,
reduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity by
the corresponding amount.
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Towbars used on the vehicle must be
approved for the applicable use.
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Distribute the load on the trailer so that the
weight on the towbar complies with the
specified maximum towball weight. The
tongue weight is calculated as part of the
vehicle's payload.
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Increase the tire pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load.
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The engine is subjected to more load than
usual when towing a trailer.
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Towing a trailer affects the vehicle's han-
dling, durability and driving economy.
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Do not drive with a heavy trailer when the
vehicle is very new. Wait until the mileage
has reached at least 1000 km (620 miles).
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On long and steep downgrades, the vehicle's
brakes are subjected to much more load
than usual. When manually shifting, down-
shift and adapt speed accordingly.
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Follow applicable regulations regarding per-
mitted speed and weight.
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Drive slowly when towing a trailer up a long
and steep incline.
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The maximum trailer weights given only apply
to altitudes up to 1000 meters (3280 feet)
above sea level. At higher altitudes, engine
power (and thus the vehicle's climbing ability)
is decreased due to the reduced air density,
and the maximum trailer weight must there-
fore be reduced. The weight of the vehicle
and trailer must be decreased by 10% for
each additional 1000 m (3280 feet) or part
thereof.
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Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of more
than 12%.
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Avoid overloading and other incorrect use.
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The trailer's brakes must be balanced with
the vehicle's brakes to help ensure safe
stops (follow applicable local regulations).
NOTE
To facilitate towing a trailer in a vehicle equip-
ped with pneumatic suspension*, select:
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Dynamic drive mode, or
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the
Suspension Control Dynamic
setting in Individual drive mode.
CAUTION
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Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not
be used on Volvos, nor should safety
chains be attached to the bumper.
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Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle
rear axle must not be used.
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Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brake
system directly to the vehicle brake sys-
tem, nor a trailer's lighting system directly
to the vehicle lighting system. Consult
your nearest authorized Volvo retailer for
correct installation.
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When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety
chains or wire must be correctly fastened
to the attachment points provided in the
trailer hitch on the vehicle. The safety
chain or wire must never be fastened to
or wound around the towing ball.
NOTE
The optional detachable trailer hitch may not
be available in all markets or on all models.
Consult your Volvo retailer.
NOTE
Extreme weather conditions, towing a trailer,
driving at high altitudes and fuel quality are
factors that significantly increase a vehicle's
fuel consumption.
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