06 Starting and driving
Towing a trailer
06
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NOTE
•
If the automatic transmission begins to
overheat, a message will be displayed
in the text window.
•
Hauling a trailer affects handling, dura-
bility, and economy.
•
It is necessary to balance trailer brakes
with the towing vehicle brakes to pro-
vide a safe stop (check and observe
state/local regulations).
•
Do not connect the trailer's brake sys-
tem directly to the vehicle's brake sys-
tem.
•
Remove the ball and drawbar assembly
when the hitch is not being used.
•
Volvo recommends the use of synthetic
engine oil when towing a trailer over
long distances or in mountainous areas.
NOTE
•
When parking the vehicle with a trailer
on a hill, apply the parking brake before
putting the gear selector in
P
. When
starting on a hill, put the gear selector in
D
before releasing the parking brake.
Always follow the trailer manufacturer's
recommendations for wheel chocking.
•
If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift
positions while towing a trailer, make
sure the gear you select does not put
too much strain on the engine (using too
high a gear).
WARNING
•
Bumper-attached trailer hitches must
not be used on Volvos, nor should
safety chains be attached to the
bumper.
•
Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle
rear axle must not be used.
•
Never connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to the vehicle
brake system, nor a trailer's lighting
system directly to the vehicle lighting
system. Consult a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for correct
installation.
•
When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety
wire must be correctly fastened to the
hole or hook provided in the trailer hitch
on the vehicle. The safety wire should
never be fastened to or wound around
the drawbar ball.
Smoother starts with a trailer
Models equipped with the V8-engine and the
6-speed automatic transmission have a built-
in function that reduces acceleration slightly in
first gear when the vehicle is towing a trailer.
This is done to help avoid wheel spin and to
make starting off smoother.
•
This function is activated when the trailer's
electrical connector is plugged into the
Summary of Contents for 2009 XC90
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Page 8: ...Contents 12 12 Index Index 274 ...
Page 9: ...Contents ...
Page 15: ...01 SAFETY ...
Page 49: ...01 Safety 01 ...
Page 51: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...
Page 52: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 G000000 ...
Page 89: ...03 CLIMATE ...
Page 97: ...03 Climate 03 ...
Page 99: ...04 INTERIOR ...
Page 108: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 G033089 ...
Page 116: ...Keys and remote controls 118 Locking and unlocking 122 Child safety locks 124 Alarm 125 ...
Page 117: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 127: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING ...
Page 163: ...06 Starting and driving 06 ...
Page 165: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES ...
Page 192: ...G020920 Washing and cleaning the vehicle 194 Paint touch up 198 ...
Page 193: ...08 CAR CARE ...
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Page 201: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...
Page 233: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09 ...
Page 235: ...10 AUDIO ...
Page 257: ...11 SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 258: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 G031880 G032548 ...
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