05 During your trip
Towing a trailer
05
209
NOTE
•
When parking the vehicle with a trailer
on a hill, apply the parking brake before
putting the gear selector in
P
. Always
follow the trailer manufacturer's recom-
mendations for wheel chocking.
•
When starting on a hill, put the gear
selector in
D
before releasing the park-
ing brake. See also page 115 for more
detailed information about starting off
on a hill while towing a trailer.
•
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).
•
The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may
be rated for trailers heavier than the
vehicle is designed to tow. Please
adhere to Volvo's recommended trailer
weights.
•
Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of
more than 15 %.
Trailer cable
An adapter is required if the vehicle's trailer
hitch has a 13-pin connector and the trailer has
7 pins. Use an adapter cable approved by
Volvo. Make sure the cable does not drag on
the ground.
Detachable trailer hitch (accessory)
A
C
E
D
B
G010496
Ball holder
Locking bolt
Cotter pin
Hitch assembly
Safety wire attachment
Installing the ball holder
1.
If necessary, remove the cotter pin from
the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt
out of the hitch assembly.
2.
Slide the ball holder into the hitch assem-
bly.
3.
Align the hole in the ball holder with the one
in the hitch assembly.
4.
Slide the locking bolt through the hitch
assembly/ball holder.
5.
Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end
of the locking bolt.
Removing the ball holder
1.
Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt
and slide the locking bolt out of the ball
holder/hitch assembly.
2.
Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assem-
bly.
NOTE
A cover for the hitch assembly is also
included in the kit.
Summary of Contents for 2010 V70
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Page 13: ...01 SAFETY ...
Page 50: ...50 Remote key and key blade 52 Private locking 59 Keyless drive 60 Locks 63 Alarm 65 ...
Page 51: ...02 LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 69: ...03 YOUR DRIVING ENVIRONMENT ...
Page 70: ...03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 70 Instrument overview ...
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Page 119: ...04 COMFORT AND DRIVING PLEASURE ...
Page 191: ...05 DURING YOUR TRIP ...
Page 213: ...06 MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 235: ...06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 06 235 Engine compartment ...
Page 268: ...06 Maintenance and specifications Label information 06 268 Location of labels ...
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