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06 During your journey
Driving with a trailer
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278* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General
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
payload by a corresponding weight. For more
detailed information on weights, see
page 347.
If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo, then
the car is delivered with the necessary equip-
ment for driving with a trailer.
•The car's towing bracket must be of an
approved type.
•If the towbar is retrofitted, check with your
Volvo dealer that the car is fully equipped
for driving with a trailer.
•Distribute the load on the trailer so that the
weight on the towing bracket complies
with the specified maximum towball load.
•Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load. For tyre
pressure label location, see page 295.
•The engine is loaded more heavily than
usual when driving with a trailer.
•Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is
brand new. Wait until it has been driven at
least 1000 km.
•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 permit-
ted speed for the car when coupled with a
trailer should not be exceeded. Follow the
regulations in force for the permitted
speeds and weights.
•Maintain a low speed when driving with a
trailer up long, steep ascents.
•Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of
more than 12%.
Trailer cableAn 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 indica-
tors are broken, then the combined instrument
panel's symbol for direction indicators flashes
faster than normal and the display shows the
text
Bulb fail - Ind. signal trailer.
If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light
are broken then the
Bulb fail - Stop lamp
trailer 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 isstationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,
which is normal.
Trailer weightsFor information on Volvo's permitted trailer
weights, see page 348.
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.
Manual gearbox
OverheatingWhen driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot
climate there may be a risk of overheating.
•Do not run the engine at higher revolutions
than 4500 rpm (diesel engines: 3500 rpm)
- otherwise the oil temperature may
become too high.
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08 Maintenance and service
Car care
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Washing the car
Wash the car as soon as it becomes dirty.
Wash the car in a car wash with oil separator.
Use car shampoo.
•Remove bird droppings from the paintwork
as soon as possible. Bird droppings con-
tain chemicals that affect and discolour
paintwork very quickly. An authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended for the
removal of any discoloration.
•Hose down the underbody.
•Rinse the entire car to remove loose dirt.
Do not spray directly onto the locks.
•Wash using a sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of lukewarm water.
•Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm
soap solution or car shampoo.
•Use cold degreasing agent on very dirty
surfaces.
•Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or
a water scraper.
WARNING
Always have the engine cleaned by a work-
shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is
hot.
IMPORTANT
Dirty headlamps have impaired functional-
ity. Clean them regularly, when refuelling for
example.
NOTE
Outside lighting such as headlamps, fog
lamps and rear lamps may temporarily have
condensation on the inside of the lens. This
is normal, all exterior lighting is designed to
withstand this. Condensation is normally
vented out of the lamp housing when the
lamp has been switched on for a time.
Cleaning the wiper bladesAsphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades,
as well as insects, ice etc. on the windscreen,
impair the service life of wiper blades.
For cleaning:

Set the wiper blades in service position,
see page 319.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windscreen reg-
ularly with lukewarm soap solution or car
shampoo.
Do not use any strong solvents.
Automatic car washesAn automatic car wash is a simple and quick
way of washing the car, but it cannot reach
everywhere. Handwashing the car is recom-
mended for achieving optimum results.
NOTE
During the first few months a new car must
only be handwashed. This is because the
paintwork is more sensitive when it is new.
High-pressure washingWhen using high-pressure washing, use
sweeping movements and make sure that the
nozzle does not come closer than 30 cm to the
surface of the car (the distance applies to all
exterior parts). Do not spray directly onto the
locks.
Testing the brakes
WARNING
Always test the brakes after washing the
car, including the parking brake, to ensure
that moisture and corrosion do not attack
the brake linings and reduce braking per-
formance.
Lightly depress the brake pedal now and then
when driving long distances in rain or slush.
The heat from the friction causes the brake lin-
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10 Alphabetical Index
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377
Bag holder .............................................. 274
Battery.............................................321, 360
maintenance....................................... 321
Remote control .................................. 246
remote control key/PCC....................... 55
start assistance................................... 115
symbols on the battery....................... 321
warning symbols................................. 321
Blind spot (BLIS)...................................... 207
Blind Spot Information System, BLIS...... 207
Bluetooth
Ÿ
handsfree ........................................... 247
media ................................................. 239
microphone off ..................................249
streaming audio ................................. 239
transfer call to mobile ........................ 249
Bonnet, opening...................................... 306
Brake and clutch fluid..............................311
Brake light.................................................. 91
Brakes...................................................... 129
anti-lock braking system, ABS........... 129
brake light............................................. 91
brake system...................................... 129
electric parking brake......................... 131
Emergency Brake Assistance, EBA ... 129
emergency brake lights........................ 91filling brake fluid.................................. 311
symbols in the combined instrument
panel...................................................130
Bulbs, see Lighting.................................. 313
C
Calls
incoming............................................. 249
operation............................................. 249
Camera sensor................................185, 191
Car care................................................... 336
Car care, leather upholstery.................... 338
Cargo area
cargo cover......................................... 276
lighting.................................................. 93
loading................................................273
mounting points.................................. 274
safety grille.......................................... 276
safety net............................................ 275
Cargo cover............................................. 276
Car upholstery......................................... 338
Car wash.................................................. 336
Catalytic converter................................... 270
recovery..............................................284CD ........................................................... 232
Centre console........................................ 142
Chassis settings......................................166
Checking and topping up the coolant..... 310
Checking the engine oil level................... 307
Children..................................................... 33
child safety locks.................................. 40
child seats and side airbags................. 26
location in the car.................................33
safety.................................................... 33
Child safety locks...................................... 66
Child seat................................................... 33
Child seats................................................. 33
integrated two-stage booster cushion. 38
ISOFIX fixture system for child seats. . . 40
recommended...................................... 35
size classes for child seats with the ISO-
FIX fixture system................................. 40
upper mounting points for child seats. . 44
City Safety™............................................ 184
Cleaning
automatic car washes......................... 336
car wash............................................. 336
rims..................................................... 337
seatbelts............................................. 339
upholstery........................................... 338
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