Volvo V50 owners manual page 173

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2007 Volvo V50 Do not connect the jumper cable to any part of the fuel system or to any moving parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds. ● Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. ● Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately with water. Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are affected. ● Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark. ● Do not smoke near the battery. ● Failure to follow the instructions for jump starting can lead to personal injury. ● Do not touch the jumper cables during the attempt to start the vehicle. This could cause sparks. 153 06 Starting and driving Towing a trailer General information ● Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches that are specially designed for the vehicle. CAUTION Models equipped with the B5244S7 engine (engine code 39, which is the 6th and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle's VIN number, see page 231 for the location of the VIN plate), may not be used to tow trailers or vehicles of any kind. This could cause damage to the vehicle's emission control systems. Maximum trailer weights recommended by Volvo are: ● Trailers without brakes: 1,540 lbs (700 kg). ● Trailers with brakes: 2,000 lbs (900 kg) Observe the legal requirements of the state/province in which the vehicles are registered. ● The maximum recommended hitch tongue load is 165 lbs (75 kg). ● 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 the chapter "Wheels and tires." ● When your vehicle is new, avoid towing heavy trailers during the first 620 miles (1,000 km). ● Maximum speed when towing a trailer: 50 m.p.h. (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 information file:///K|/ownersdocs/2007/2007_V50/07v50_06.htm (36 of 40)12/30/2006 5:48:38 PM

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