2005 Volvo S80
CAUTION:
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Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air conditioning lines.
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It is equally important not to use sling-type equipment at the rear or apply lifting equipment inside the
rear wheels; serious damage to the rear axle may result.
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If the car is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must not be used to secure the car on
the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
WARNING!
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the car up onto a flat bed tow truck.
pg. 89 Towing a trailer
When preparing for trailer towing, observe the following:
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches which are specially designed for the car.
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Maximum trailer weight recommended by Volvo is:
Trailers without brakes: 1650 lbs (750 kg)
Trailers with brakes: 2" (50 mm) ball - 3300 lbs* (1,500 kg), 1 7/8" (47 mm) ball - 2000 lbs (900 kg).
Observe the legal requirements of the state/province in which the vehicles are registered.
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All Volvo models are equipped with energy-absorbing shock-mounted bumpers. Trailer hitch
installation should not interfere with the proper operation of this bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any particular problems, but take into consideration:
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Increase tire pressure to recommended full. See section "Wheels and tires".
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When your car is new, avoid towing heavy trailers during the first 620 miles (1000 km).
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Recommended hitch tongue load is:
Trailer weights below 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg) - 110 lbs (50 kg)
Trailer weights above 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg) - 165 lbs (75 kg)
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