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Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is brand new. Wait until it has been drivenat least 1000 km.
• The brakes are loaded much more thanusual on long and steep downhill slopes.Downshift to a lower gear and adjust yourspeed.
• For safety reasons, the maximum permit-ted speed for the car when coupled witha trailer should not be exceeded. Followthe regulations in force for the permittedspeeds and weights.
• Maintain a low speed when driving with atrailer up long, steep ascents.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines ofmore than 12%.
Trailer cableAn adapter is required if the car's towing bracket has 13 pin electrics and the trailerhas 7 pin electrics. Use an adapter cableapproved by Volvo. Make sure the cable doesnot drag on the ground.
Direction indicators and brake lights on
the trailer
If any of the trailer's lamps for direction indi-cators are broken, then the combined instru-ment panel's symbol for direction indicatorsflashes faster than normal and the information display shows the text
Bulb fail - Ind. signal
trailer. If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light are broken then the
Bulb fail - Stop lamp
trailer text is shown.
Level control*The rear shock absorbers maintain a constant height irrespective of the car's load (up to themaximum permissible weight). When the caris stationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,which is normal.
Trailer weightsFor information on Volvo's permitted trailerweights, see Towing capacity and towballload (p. 391).
NOTE
The stated maximum permitted trailer weights are those permitted by Volvo.National vehicle regulations can furtherlimit trailer weights and speeds. Towbarscan be certified for higher towing weightsthan the car can actually tow.
WARNING
Follow the stated recommendations for trailer weights. Otherwise, the car andtrailer may be difficult to control in theevent of sudden movement and braking.
Related information
• Driving with a trailer - manual gearbox (p. 308)
• Driving with a trailer - automatic gearbox(p. 308)
• Towing bracket/Towbar (p. 309)
• Lamp replacement (p. 352)
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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 followedcarefully, see Detachable towbar - attach-ment/removal (p. 310).
WARNING
If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable towbar:
• Follow the installation instructions carefully.
• The detachable section must belocked with the key before setting off.
• Check that the indicator windowshows green.
Important checks
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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
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Driving with a trailer (p. 306)
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.
Related information
•Detachable towbar - specifications (p. 309)
• Detachable towbar - attachment/removal(p. 310)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 306)
Detachable towbar - specifications
Specifications for detachable towbar.
Specifications
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Dimensions, mounting points (mm)
A998
B81
C854
D427
E109
F282
GSide member
HBall centre
Related information
•Detachable towbar - attachment/removal (p. 310)
• Detachable towbar - storage (p. 309)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 306)
Detachable towbar - attachment/ removal
The attachment/removal of the detachable towbar is performed in the following way:
Attaching
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Remove the protective cover by first pressing in the catch
and then pulling
the cover straight back
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Ensure that the mechanism is in the unlocked position by turning the keyclockwise.
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The indicator window must show red.
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Insert the towbar until you hear a click.
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The indicator window must show green.
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Turn the key anticlockwise to locked position. Remove the key from the lock.
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Check that the towbar is secure by pull- ing it up, down and back.
WARNING
If the towbar is not fitted correctly then it must be detached and reattached inaccordance with the previous instructions.
IMPORTANT
Only grease in the ball for the towing hitch, the remainder of the towbar should beclean and dry.
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Safety cable.
WARNING
Take care to secure the trailer's safety cable in the intended bracket.
Removing the towbar
Insert the key and turn it clockwise to the unlocked position.
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Push in the locking wheel and turn it
anticlockwise
until you hear a click.
Turn the locking wheel down fully, until it comes to a stop. Hold it in this positionwhile pulling the towbar rearward andupward.
WARNING
Secure the towbar safely if it is stored in the car, see Detachable towbar - storage(p. 309).
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Push the protective cover until it snaps tight.
Related information
• Detachable towbar - storage (p. 309)
• Detachable towbar - specifications (p. 309)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 306)
Trailer stabiliser - TSA 17
The trailer stability assist (TSA - Trailer Stability Assist) function is designed to stabi-lise the car and trailer combination if it beginsto snake. The trailer stability assist is included in the stability and traction control system (p. 175)(DSTC - Dynamic Stability and TractionControl).
FunctionThe snaking phenomenon can occur with anycar/trailer combination. Snaking normallyoccurs at high speeds. But, there is a risk of itoccurring at lower speeds (70-90 km/h) if thetrailer is overloaded or the load is improperlydistributed, e.g. too far back. In order for snaking to occur, there must be a triggering factor, e.g.:
• Car with trailer subjected to a sudden and powerful side wind.
• Car with trailer drives on an uneven roadsurface or in a pothole.
• Sweeping steering wheel movements.
OperationIf snaking has started, it could be difficult or even impossible to suppress. This makes thecar/trailer combination difficult to control andthere is a risk that you could, for example,
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end up in the wrong lane or leave the car- riageway. The trailer stability assist continually monitors the car's movements, particularly lateralmovements. If snaking is detected, the frontwheels are individually braked. This serves tostabilise the car/trailer combination. This isoften enough to help the driver regain controlof the car. If snaking is not eliminated the first time the trailer stability assist comes into action, thecar/trailer combination is braked with allwheels and engine power is reduced. Oncesnaking has been gradually suppressed andthe car/trailer combination is stable onceagain, the system stops regulating and thedriver once again has full control of the car.For more information, see Stability and trac-tion control system (DSTC) - operation (p.176)
MiscellaneousThe trailer stability assist can engage withinthe speed interval 60-160 km/h.
NOTE
TSA function is switched off if the driver selects Sport mode, see Stability and
traction control system (DSTC) (p. 175).
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 determinewhether it is the trailer or the driver that iscausing the snaking.
When the trailer stability assist isworking, the combined instrument
panel's DSTC symbol flashes.
Related information
•Stability and traction control system (DSTC) - symbols and messages (p. 178)
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 of80 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. 70) formore information about key positions.
2. The remote control key must remain in the ignition switch while the car is beingtowed.
3. Keep the towline taut when the towing vehicle reduces speed by holding yourfoot gently pressed on the brake pedal -thereby avoiding unnecessary jerking.
4. Be prepared to brake to stop.
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WARNING
•Check that the steering lock is unlocked before towing.
• The remote control key must be in keyposition
II - in position I all airbags are
deactivated.
• Never remove the remote control keyfrom the ignition switch when the caris being towed.
WARNING
The brake servo and power steering do not work when the engine is switched off - thebrake pedal needs to be depressedabout 5 times more heavily and the steer-ing is considerably heavier than normal.
Manual gearboxPrior to towing:
–Move gear lever into neutral and release the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox GeartronicPrior to towing:
–Move the gear selector to position
N and
release the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox PowershiftThe model with Powershift transmission should not be towed as it is dependent on theengine running in order to receive sufficient lubrication. If towing still has to take place,the route must be as short as possible andthen with very low speed. In the event of uncertainty as to whether or not the car is equipped with Powershift trans-mission, this can be verified by checking thedesignation on the gearbox label under thebonnet, see Type designations (p. 386). Thedesignation ”MPS6” means that it isPowershift transmission - otherwise it isGeartronic automatic transmission.
IMPORTANT
Avoid towing.
• However, the car can be towed for a short distance at low speed to move itfrom a dangerous position - not furtherthan 10 km and not faster than10 km/h. Note that the car mustalways be towed with the wheels roll-ing forward.
• In the event of moving a longer dis-tance than 10 km, the car must betransported with the drive wheelsraised from the road - professionalrecovery is recommended.
Prior to towing:
–Move the gear selector to position
N and
release the parking brake.
Jump startingDo not tow the car to bump start the engine. Use a donor battery if the battery is dis-charged and the engine does not start, seeJump starting with battery (p. 270).
IMPORTANT
The catalytic converter may be damaged during attempts to tow-start the engine.
Related information
• Towing eye (p. 315)
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Towing eye
The towing eye is screwed into a threaded socket behind a cover on the right-hand sideof the bumper, front or rear.
Attaching the towing eye
Take out the towing eye that is located under the floor hatch in the cargo area.
The cover for the towing eye's attach- ment point is available in two variantswhich must be opened in different ways:
• Open the variant with a recess using a coin or similar inserted in the recess,turning it outwards. Then turn out thecover completely and remove it.
• The second variant has a markingalong one side or in a corner: Press themarking with a finger and fold out theopposite side/corner at the same timeusing a coin or similar - the cover turnsaround its axis and can then beremoved.
Screw the towing eye right in up to its flange. Turn in the towing eye firmly e.g.using the wheel wrench. After use, unscrew the towing eye and return it to its place. Finish by refitting the cover onto the bumper.
The towing eye may be used to pull the carup onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed plat-form. The car's position and ground clear-ance determine whether it is possible. If theslope of the recovery vehicle's ramp is toosteep, or if the ground clearance under thecar is inadequate, then the car may be dam-aged if you try to pull it up using the towingeye. Raise the car using the recovery vehi-cle's lifting device if necessary.WARNING
No one/nothing is allowed to remain behind the recovery vehicle while the carpulled up onto the flatbed platform.
IMPORTANT
The towing eye is only designed for towing on roads - not for pulling the car unstuck
or out of a ditch. Call a recovery service forrecovery assistance.
Related information
• Towing (p. 313)
• Recovery (p. 316)
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