Volvo S90 V90 960 owners manual page 78

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1998 Volvo S90 function) and the vehicle should brake application feels normal. be driven to a Volvo retailer for This should also be done after inspection. washing or starting in very damp The Anti-lock Braking System or cold weather. (ABS) helps to improve vehicle control (stopping and steering) during severe braking conditions by limiting brake lock-up. When the system "senses" impending lock-up, braking pressure is automatically modulated in order to help prevent lockup, which could lead to a skid. Trailer towing pg. 68 When preparing for WARNING! Never connect a trailer towing, observe trailer's hydraulic brake ● Avoid overload and other the following: system directly to the vehicle abusive operation. brake system, nor a trailer's ● Hauling a trailer affects ● Volvo recommends the use of lighting system directly to the handling, durability, and Volvo trailer hitches which are vehicle lighting system. economy. specially designed for the car. Consult your nearest ● It is necessary to balance For trailer weights exceeding authorized Volvo retailer for trailer brakes with the towing 2000 lbs. (908 kg), use only a correct installation. vehicle brakes to provide a safe trailer hitch offered as a stop (check and observe State/ Genuine Volvo accessory. Local regulations). NOTE: Models with automatic All Volvo models are equipped ● Do not connect the trailer's transmission are equipped with with energy-absorbing shock- brake system directly to the a transmission oil cooler as mounted bumpers. Trailer hitch vehicle's brake system. standard equipment. This cooler installation should not interfere ● More frequent vehicle helps prevent overheating of the with the proper operation of this maintenance is required. transmission during times of bumper system. Trailer towing ● Remove the ball and drawbar increased load, as when towing does not normally present any assembly when the hitch is not a trailer. particular problems, but take being used. ● Maximum trailer weight into consideration: ● Volvo recommends the use of recommended by Volvo is: ● Recommended hitch tongue synthetic engine oil when towing Trailers without brakes: 1100 load is 110 lbs (50 kgs) for a trailer over long distances or in lbs (500kg) trailer weights below 2,650 lbs mountainous areas. Trailers with brakes: 2" ball - (1,200 kgs) and 165 lbs (75 kgs) ● The trailer hitch tongue load 3300 lbs (1500 kg), 1 7/8" ball - for trailer weights above 2,650 (110/165 lbs - 50/75 kg) is part 2000 lbs (908 kg). lbs (1,200 kgs). of the vehicle's capacity weight. ● For trailer weights between It may be necessary to reduce the 2,650-3,300 lbs (1,200-1,500 trunk/cargo area load when file:///K|/ownersdocs/1998/1998_SV90/98S90_067.htm (2 of 5)12/30/2006 1:52:43 PM

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