2008 Volvo C70 Owner's Manual - Page 143

trailer hitch on the vehicle. The safety wire should never be fastened to or wound around the drawbar ball. 156 06 Starting and driving Towing a trailer 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%. 157 06 Starting and driving Detachable trailer hitch Installing the ball holder 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