Severe strain on the brake system
The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly areas, or when towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usually slower, which means that the cooling of the brakes is less efficient than when driving on level roads. To reduce the strain on the brakes, shift into a lower gear and let the engine help with the braking. Do not forget that if you are towing a trailer, the brakes will be subjected to a greater than normal load.
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Vehicle event data (Black box)
Your vehicle's driving and safety systems
employ computers that monitor, and share
with each other, information about your vehicle's
operation. One or more of these computers
may store what th ...
Introduction
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer
hitches that are specially designed for the vehicle.
NOTE
See page 353 for the maximum trailer and
tongue weights recommended by Volvo.
• Observe the l ...
Overview
The V50 Sportswagon belongs to Volvo's versatile V-range, along with the
Volvo V70, and is produced at Volvo's plant in Ghent, Belgium alongside the V70
estate and S40 and S60 saloons. In the UK, ...