Operating instructions

2001 VOLVO V70
car's transmission.
● Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air conditioning lines.
● It is equally important not to use sling-type equipment at the rear or apply lifting equipment inside the
rear wheels; serious damage to the rear axle may result.
● If the car is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must not be used to secure the car on
the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
● Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the car up onto a flat bed tow
truck.
pg. 92 Towing a trailer
When preparing for trailer towing, observe the following:
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches which are specially designed for the car.
● Maximum trailer weight recommended by Volvo is:
Trailers without brakes: 1100 lbs (500 kg)
Trailers with brakes: 3300 lbs (1,500 kg), Observe the legal requirements of the state/province in
which the vehicles are registered.
● All Volvo models are equipped with energy-absorbing shock-mounted bumpers. Trailer hitch
installation should not interfere with the proper operation of this bumper system. Trailer towing does not
normally present any particular problems, but take into consideration:
● Increase tire pressure to recommended full. See section "Wheels and tires".
● When your car is new, avoid towing heavy trailers during the first 620 miles (1000 km).
● Recommended hitch tongue load is: Trailer weights below 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg) - 110 lbs (50 kg)
Trailer weights above 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg) - 165 lbs (75 kg)
● Maximum speed when towing a trailer: 50 mph (80 km/h).
● Engine and transmission are subject to increased loads. Therefore, engine coolant temperature should
be closely watched when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use a lower gear and turn off the air
conditioner if the temperature gauge needle enters the red range.
● If the automatic transmission begins to overheat, a message will be displayed in the text window.
● Avoid overload and other abusive operation.
● Hauling a trailer affects handling, durability, and economy.
● It is necessary to balance trailer brakes with the towing vehicle brakes to provide a safe stop (check
and observe state/local regulations).
● Do not connect the trailer's brake system directly to the vehicle's brake system.
● More frequent vehicle maintenance is required.
● Remove the ball and drawbar assembly when the hitch is not being used.
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