Volvo V60 Twin Engine, Руководство пользователя

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 311
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.
•
An automatic gearbox selects the optimum
gear related to load and engine speed.
•
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
•
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.
•
Move the gear selector to park position P
when parking an automatic car with a hitched
trailer. Always use the parking brake.
•
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
•
Automatic gearbox - Geartronic (p. 275)
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/remova-
ble towbar, the installation instructions for the
loose section must be followed carefully, see
Detachable towbar
* - attachment/removal
(p. 313).
WARNING
If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable
towbar:
•
Follow the installation instructions care-
fully.
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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.
This also applies when fitting a bicycle rack
that is clamped in around the towball.