Volvo S 60, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 312
Driving with a trailer
*
- manual
gearbox
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot
climate there may be a risk of overheating.
Overheating
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot
climate there may be a risk of overheating.
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Do not run the engine at higher revolutions
than 4500 rpm (diesel engines: 3500 rpm) -
otherwise the oil temperature may become
too high.
Diesel engine 5-cyl
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In the event of a risk of overheating the opti-
mal speed for the engine is 2300-3000 rpm
for optimal circulation of the coolant.
Related information
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Driving with a trailer
*
(p. 310)
Driving with a trailer
*
- automatic
gearbox
When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot
climate there may be a risk of overheating.
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An automatic gearbox selects the optimum
gear related to load and engine speed.
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In the event of overheating a warning symbol
is illuminated in the combined instrument
panel with a message that is shown in the
information display - follow the recommenda-
tion given.
Steep inclines
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Do not lock the automatic transmission in a
higher gear than the engine "can cope with"
- it is not always a good idea to drive at a
high gear with low engine revolutions.
Parking on a hill
1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Activate the parking brake.
3. Move the gear selector to position P .
4. Release the foot brake.
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Move the gear selector to park position P
when parking an automatic car with a hitched
trailer. Always use the parking brake.
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Block the wheels with chocks when parking
a car with hitched trailer on a hill.
Starting on a hill
1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Move the gear selector to driving position D .
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the foot brake and start driving off.
Related information
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Automatic gearbox - Geartronic * (p. 277)