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STARTING AND DRIVING
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If the automatic transmission begins to over- heat, a message will be displayed in the textwindow.
• Avoid overload and other abusive operation.
• Hauling a trailer affects handling, durability,and economy.
• It is necessary to balance trailer brakes withthe towing vehicle brakes to provide a safestop (check and observe state/local regula-tions).
• Do not connect the trailer's brake systemdirectly to the vehicle's brake system.
• More frequent vehicle maintenance isrequired.
• Remove the ball holder when the hitch is notbeing used.
NOTE
• When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brake before put- ting the gear selector in
P. Always follow
the trailer manufacturer's recommenda- tions for wheel chocking.
• When starting on a hill, put the gear selector in
D before releasing the parking
brake.
• If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, make surethe gear you select does not put toomuch strain on the engine (using toohigh a gear).
• The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch maybe rated for trailers heavier than the vehi-cle is designed to tow. Please adhere toVolvo's recommended trailer weights.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines ofmore than 15%.
CAUTION
The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to 3,280 ft(1000 m) above sea level. With increasingaltitude the engine power and therefore thecar's climbing ability are impaired because ofthe reduced air density, so the maximumtrailer weight has to be reduced accordingly.The weight of the vehicle and trailer must bereduced by 10% for every further 3,280 ft(1,000 m) (or part thereof). When towing5,000 lbs (2,250 kg) hill inclination is restric-ted to 14%.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Coolant – specification and volume The table lists coolant volumes and specifica- tions.
SystemVolumeSpecification
B4204T118.7 US qts. (8.3 liters)Coolant with corrosion inhibi-tor mixed withwater (50/50mix), see pack-aging.
Related information
•Engine compartment – coolant (p. 333)
Transmission oil – specification and volumes The table lists transmission oil 1
volumes and
specifications.
Automatic transmis-sionVolumeSpecifica- tion
TF-80SD7.4 US qts (7 liters)Transmis- sion fluidAW1
TG-81SC7 US qts ( 6.6 liters)
TF-71SC7.1 US qts (6.8 liters)
Related information
• Label information (p. 368)
Brake fluid – specification and volume
Brake fluid transfers braking force when the brake pedal is depressed to the master cylinderand to the slave cylinders on each wheel.
Specification: Volvo Original Standard DOT 4 or
equivalent Volume: 0.63 US qts (0.6 liters)
Related information
•Engine compartment – brake fluid (p. 334)
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Under normal driving conditions the transmission oil does not need changing during its service life. However, it may be necessary under adverse driving conditions.
