Transporting loads. Volvo 2008, C70

NOTE

• When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brake before putting the gear selector in Park ( P ) or in reverse on models with a manual transmission. Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for wheel chocking.

• If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, or if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, make sure the gear you select does not put too much strain on the engine (using too high a gear).

• The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may be rated for trailers heavier than the vehicle is designed to tow. Please adhere to

Volvo's recommended trailer weights.

• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines exceeding 15%.

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Detachable trailer hitch

Installing the ball holder

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C

D

E

B

A

A - ball holder (1 7/8” ball), B - locking bolt, C - cotter pin, D - hitch assembly, E - safety wire attachment

1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin (C) from the locking bolt (B) and slide the locking bolt out of the hitch assembly (D).

2. Slide the ball holder (A) into the hitch assembly (D).

3. Align the hole in the ball holder (A) with the one in the hitch assembly (D).

4. Slide the locking bolt (C) through the hitch assembly (D)/ball holder (A).

5. Insert the cotter pin (C) in the hole at the end of the locking bolt (B).

Removing the ball holder

1. Remove the cotter pin (C) from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt (B) out of the ball holder (A)/hitch assembly (D).

2. Pull the ball holder (A) out of the hitch assembly (D).

NOTE

A cover for the hitch assembly is also included in the kit.

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Loading the vehicle

Your vehicle’s load-carrying capacity is affected by factors such as:

• the number of passengers

• tire inflation

• the amount of optional or accessory equipment installed

• the amount of cargo

See the chapter “Wheels and tires” for more detailed information.

Before loading the car, turn off the engine, and apply the parking brake when loading or unloading long objects. The gear selector can be inadvertently knocked out of position by long cargo, causing the car to move.

Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle:

• Load the cargo in the cargo area against the rear seat backrest.

• Load heavy cargo as low as possible.

• Center wide loads.

• Secure all cargo with restraining straps anchored to the load securing eyelets.

• Cover sharp edges on the load.

WARNING

• Remember that an object weighing 44 lbs

(20 kg) produces a force of 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) in a head-on collision at 30 m.p.h. (50 km/h)!

• When the rear backrest(s) are folded down, the vehicle should not be loaded to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear side windows.

Objects placed higher than this level could impede the function of the Volvo Inflatable

Curtain.

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