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Overheating of engine and transmission
In certain driving conditions, such as driving in mountainous areas or hot weather, there isa risk of the engine or transmission overheat-ing, especially when carrying heavy loads.
Engine power may be temporarily limited.
Remove any auxiliary lights mounted in front of the grille when driving in hotweather.
If the temperature in the engine's coolingsystem becomes too high, a warning sym-bol will appear in the instrument panel along with the message
Engine
temperature High temperature Stop
safely. Pull over to a safe location and let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool down.
If the message
Engine temperature
High temperature Turn off engine orEngine coolant Level low, turn off
engine is displayed, stop the vehicle and
turn off the engine.
If the transmission begins to overheat, an alternative gear shifting program will beselected. An integrated protective functionwill also be activated, the warning symbolwill illuminate and the message
Transmission warm Reduce speed to
lower temperature or Transmission hot
Stop safely, wait for cooling will be dis- played in the instrument panel. Follow the recommendations given by reducingspeed or stopping the vehicle safely andletting the engine idle for a few minutes tolet the transmission cool.
If the vehicle begins to overheat, the airconditioning may be temporarily switchedoff.
After a prolonged period of driving indemanding conditions, do not turn off theengine immediately after stopping.
NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to operate for a short time after the engine isswitched off.
Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol Meaning
High engine temperature. Follow the recommendations provided.
Low coolant level. Follow the recommendations provided.
Transmission hot/overheated/ cooling. Follow the recommen-dations provided.
Related information
Refilling coolant (p. 576)
Driving with a trailer (p. 436)
Preparing for a long trip (p. 425)
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CAUTION
Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor shouldsafety chains be attached to thebumper.
Trailer hitches attaching to the vehiclerear axle must not be used.
Never connect a trailer's hydraulicbrake system directly to the vehiclebrake system, nor a trailer's lightingsystem directly to the vehicle lightingsystem. Consult your nearest author-ized Volvo retailer for correct installa-tion.
When towing a trailer, the trailer'ssafety chains or wire must be correctlyfastened to the attachment points pro-vided in the trailer hitch on the vehicle.The safety chain or wire must never befastened to or wound around the tow-ing ball.
NOTE
The optional detachable trailer hitch may not be available in all markets or on allmodels. Consult your Volvo retailer.
NOTE
Extreme weather conditions, towing a trailer, high altitude and lower fuel gradethan recommended are factors that cansignificantly increase the vehicle's fuel con-sumption.
Trailer weights
WARNING
Please adhere to the recommendations provided for trailer weight. If the recom-mendations are not followed, the vehicleand trailer may be difficult to control duringevasive maneuvers and braking.
NOTE
The specified maximum trailer weights are those permitted by Volvo. National vehicleregulations may set additional restrictionson trailer weight and speed. The trailerhitches may be certified for higher towingweights than the vehicle is permitted totow.
Self-leveling suspension
*The vehicle's self-leveling system attempts to keep the vehicle at a constant level, regardlessof load (up to the maximum permitted weight).When the vehicle is stationary, the rear end of the vehicle will be slightly lowered, which isnormal.
Driving in hilly terrain or hot weatherIn certain conditions, there is a risk of over-heating when driving with a trailer. If overheat-ing of the engine and drive system is detected,a warning symbol will illuminate in the instru-ment panel and a message will appear. The automatic transmission selects the opti- mal gear for the current load and enginespeed.
Steep inclines
Do not lock the automatic transmission into a higher gear than what the engine can handle
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it is not always preferable to drive in highgears at low rpm.
Parking on a hill
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Put the gear selector in P.
4. Release the brake pedal.Put chocks behind the wheels when the vehi- cle is parked on a hill with a trailer attached.
Starting on a hill
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Put the gear selector in D.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the brake pedal and start driving.
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Related information
Trailer Stability Assist
* (p. 438)
Checking trailer lights (p. 439)
Towing capacity and tongue weight (p. 630)
Overheating of engine and transmission(p. 433)
Trailer Stability Assist
*
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA 11
) is a function
designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer when the vehicle and trailerhave begun to sway. The function is part of the Electronic Stability Control system ESC 12
.
Reasons for swayingA vehicle towing a trailer may begin to sway for various reasons. Normally this only occursat high speeds. However, if the trailer is over-loaded or unevenly distributed, e.g. too farback, there is a risk of swaying even at lowspeeds. Swaying may be caused by factors such as:
The vehicle and trailer are hit by a sudden, strong crosswind.
The vehicle and trailer are traveling on anuneven road or over a bump.
Sudden movements of the steering wheel.
Once swaying has begun, it can be difficult orimpossible to stop it. This makes the vehicleand trailer difficult to control and there is a riskof swerving into oncoming traffic or driving offthe road.
Trailer Stability Assist functionTrailer Stability Assist continuously monitorsthe vehicle's movements, particularly lateral movements. If swaying is detected, the brakesare applied individually on the front wheels,which has a stabilizing effect on the vehicleand trailer. This is often enough to enable thedriver to regain control of the vehicle. If the Trailer Stability Assist function's first attempt is not adequate to stop the swayingmotion, the brakes are applied on all wheelsand engine power is temporarily reduced. Asthe swaying motion begins to decrease andthe vehicle and trailer have once againbecome stable, TSA stops regulating thebrakes/engine power and the driver regainscontrol of the vehicle.
NOTE
Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if the driver selects the sport mode by deactivat- ing
ESC in the center display's menu sys-
tem.
Trailer Stability Assist may not intervene if the driver tries to compensate for the swayingmotion by moving the steering wheel rapidly,because the system will then not be able todetermine if it is the trailer or the driver caus-ing the swaying.
11 Trailer Stability Assist
12 Electronic Stability Control
INDEX
641
Driver performance 88
settings 89
Driver profile 133 edit 134, 135, 137
select 134
Driver support system 260 Drive mode 293
Drive systems 412 Driving cooling system 433
with a trailer 436
Driving economy 421
Driving through standing water 426driving with a trailer towball load 630
towing capacity 630
E
Economical driving 421
Electrical outlet 552use 554
Electrical system 579Electric drive motor specifications 631
electric motor 412Range 423
Electric parking brake 400
Electronic immobilizer 244
emergency brake lights 159
Emission inspection readiness 562Energy distribution using map data 418
Engine automatic start and stop of combus-
tion engine 413
overheating 433
start 392
turn off 394
Engine braking 397, 407 Engine compartment coolant 576
engine oil 574
overview 573
Engine drag control 261
Engine oil 574 filling 575
filter 574
grade and volume 632
Engine shutdown 394
Engine specifications 631Engine temperature high 433
Environment 28 Ethanol content max. 10% by volume 429
Exterior dimensions 627
Extra heater (Auxiliary heater) 227
F
Federal Clean Air Act 562
Ferry transport 419
Flooded road 426
Fluids, volumes 621, 634
Fluids and oils 633, 634Fog lights front 157
rear 158
Four-C 419 Front seat blower 216
climate 209
heating 210, 211
temperature 217
ventilation 211
Front seat manual 182
INDEX
645
Max. axle weight 629
Max. roof load 629
Media player 471, 472, 473
compatible file formats 479
voice control 146
Messages and symbols Adaptive Cruise Control 277
Assistance at risk of collision 348
BLIS 324
City Safety 319
Cross Traffic Alert 328
Lane Keeping Aid 340
Park Assist Camera 362
Park Assist Pilot 371
Parking Assist 353
Pilot Assist 287
stability and traction control system 264
Messages in display 103, 137 handling 104, 138
saved 105, 138
Mileage 85 electric motor 423
Misting condensation in headlights 610, 613
Mood lighting 162 adjusting 162
O
Occupant safety 43
Occupant weight sensor 56
Octane rating 430
Oil, see also Engine oil 632
On-board diagnostics 562
On-board Diagnostic socket 37
Option/accessory 21
Outside temperature gauge 90
Overheating 433, 436
Owner's information 16
OWNER'S MANUAL 21environmental labeling 23
in cellular phone 20
in the center display 17, 18
P
Paddle at steering wheel 194 Paint
color code 618
paint damage and touch-up 617, 618
Panoramic roof 172 opening and closing 174
pinch protection 166
sun shade 176
ventilation position 175
Parallel parking 363
Park Assist Camera 354 activating 360
limitations 301
sensor field 359
Symbols and messages 362
trajectory lines 357
views 355
Park Assist Pilot 363 limitations 368
parallel parking 364
perpendicular parking 364
pulling out of a parking space 368
Symbols and messages 371
use 365
parking on hills 403
Parking Assist 349 activating/deactivating 351
front, rear and sides 350
limitations 351
Symbols and messages 353
Parking brake 400 activating/deactivating 401
automatic activation 402
Low battery charge level 403