Volvo 2016 s60 inscription, Owner'S Manual

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Economical driving
Better driving economy may be obtained by
thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and
stops and adjusting the speed of your vehicle
to immediate traffic conditions.
Handling and roadholding
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Vehicle load, tire design and inflation
pressure all affect vehicle handling.
Therefore, check that the tires are inflated
to the recommended pressure according
to the vehicle load. Loads should be dis-
tributed so that capacity weight or maxi-
mum permissible axle loads are not
exceeded.
Related information
•
Climate – general information (p. 107)
Towing a trailer
When towing a trailer, always observe the
legal requirements of the state/province.
NOTE
For the maximum trailer and tongue
weights recommended by Volvo, see
Weights (p. 320).
•
All Volvo models are equipped with
energy-absorbing shock-mounted bump-
ers. 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 considera-
tion:
•
Increase tire pressure to recommended
full pressure, see Tire inflation – pressure
table (p. 260).
•
When your vehicle is new, avoid towing
heavy trailers during the first 620 miles
(1,000 km).
•
Maximum speed when towing a trailer:
50 mph (80 km/h).
•
Engine and transmission are subject to
increased loads. Therefore, engine cool-
ant temperature should be closely
watched when driving in hot climates or
hilly terrain. Use a lower gear and turn off
the air conditioner if the temperature
gauge needle enters the red range.
•
If the automatic transmission begins to
overheat, a message will be displayed in
the text window.
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Avoid overload and other abusive opera-
tion.
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Hauling a trailer affects handling, durabil-
ity, and economy.
•
It is necessary to balance trailer brakes
with the towing vehicle brakes to provide
a safe stop (check and observe state/
local regulations).
•
Do not connect the trailer's brake system
directly to the vehicle's brake system.
•
More frequent vehicle maintenance is
required.
•
Remove the ball holder when the hitch is
not being used.