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08 Starting and driving
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
IMPORTANT
See also the specific information on slow
driving with a trailer for cars with the
Powershift automatic transmission, see
Automatic gearbox -- Powershift* (p. 264).
Starting on a hill
1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Move the gear selector to driving posi-
tion
D
.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the foot brake and start driving
off.
Related information
•
Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 261)
Towing bracket/Towbar*
A towing bracket means that it is possible to
e.g. tow a trailer behind the car.
If the car is equipped with a detachable/
removable towbar, the installation instruc-
tions for the loose section must be followed
carefully, see Detachable towbar* - attach-
ment/removal (p. 297).
WARNING
If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable
towbar:
•
Follow the installation instructions
carefully.
•
The detachable section must be
locked with the key before setting off.
•
Check that the indicator window
shows green.
Important checks
•
The towbar's towball must be cleaned
and greased regularly.
NOTE
When a hitch with a vibration damper is
used, the towball must not be lubricated.
Related information
•
Driving with a trailer* (p. 294)
Detachable towbar* - storage
Store the detachable towbar in the cargo
area.
Towbar storage space.
IMPORTANT
Always remove the towbar after use and
store it in the appointed location in the car,
firmly fastened with its strap.
Related information
•
Detachable towbar* - specifications
(p. 297)
•
Detachable towbar* - attachment/removal
(p. 297)
•
Driving with a trailer* (p. 294)
Summary of Contents for S 80
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Page 12: ...Table of contents 10 12 12 Alphabetical Index Alphabetical Index 404 ...
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Page 14: ...INTRODUCTION ...
Page 27: ...SAFETY ...
Page 55: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...
Page 57: ...03 Instruments and controls 03 55 Overview left hand drive cars ...
Page 60: ... 03 Instruments and controls 03 58 Overview right hand drive cars ...
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Page 124: ...CLIMATE CONTROL ...
Page 148: ...LOADING AND STORAGE ...
Page 158: ...LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 184: ...DRIVER SUPPORT ...
Page 249: ...STARTING AND DRIVING ...
Page 305: ...WHEELS AND TYRES ...
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