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The trailer stability assist may fail to engage if
the driver uses sudden steering wheel move-
ments to try to rectify the snaking because in
such a situation the system cannot determine
whether it is the trailer or the driver that is
causing the snaking.
When the trailer stability assist is
working, the combined instrument
panel's
DSTC
symbol flashes.
Related information
•
Stability and traction control system
(DSTC) - symbols and messages (p. 181)
Towing
During towing, one vehicle is towed by
another vehicle using a tow rope.
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be towed
with the wheels rolling forward.
Do not tow the vehicle at speeds higher
than 80 km/h or for distances in excess of
80 km.
Find out the statutory maximum speed limit
for towing before towing begins.
1. Unlock the steering lock by inserting the
remote control key in the ignition switch
and giving a long press on the
START/
STOP ENGINE
button - key position
II
is
activated, see Key positions (p. 71) for
more information about key positions.
2. The remote control key must remain in
the ignition switch while the car is being
towed.
3. Keep the towline taut when the towing
vehicle reduces speed by holding your
foot gently pressed on the brake pedal -
thereby avoiding unnecessary jerking.
4. Be prepared to brake to stop.
WARNING
•
Check that the steering lock is
unlocked before towing.
•
The remote control key must be in key
position
II
- in position
I
all airbags are
deactivated.
•
Never remove the remote control key
from the ignition switch when the car
is being towed.
WARNING
The brake servo and power steering do not
work when the engine is switched off - the
brake pedal needs to be depressed
about 5 times more heavily and the steer-
ing is considerably heavier than normal.
Manual gearbox
Prior to towing:
–
Move gear lever into neutral and release
the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox Geartronic
Prior to towing:
–
Move the gear selector to position
N
and
release the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox Powershift
The model with Powershift transmission
should not be towed as it is dependent on the
engine running in order to receive sufficient
Summary of Contents for XC 60
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Page 12: ...Table of contents 10 12 12 Alphabetical Index Alphabetical Index 408 ...
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Page 14: ...INTRODUCTION ...
Page 24: ...SAFETY ...
Page 55: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...
Page 57: ...03 Instruments and controls 03 55 Overview left hand drive car ...
Page 60: ... 03 Instruments and controls 03 58 Overview right hand drive cars ...
Page 119: ...CLIMATE CONTROL ...
Page 141: ...LOADING AND STORAGE ...
Page 155: ...LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 179: ...DRIVER SUPPORT ...
Page 248: ...STARTING AND DRIVING ...
Page 307: ...WHEELS AND TYRES ...
Page 325: ...MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ...
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