Volvo V60 CROSS COUNTRY Owner's Manual page 443

Detachable towbar*
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo towbars
that are specially designed for the vehicle.
NOTE
The optional detachable trailer hitch may
not be available in all markets or on all
models. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Ball holder
Cotter pin
Towbar assembly
Locking bolt
Safety wire attachment bracket
Installing the ball holder
1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from
the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt
out of the towbar assembly.
2. Slide the ball holder into the towbar
assembly.
3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the
one in the towbar assembly.
4. Slide the locking bolt through the towbar
assembly/ball holder.
5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end
of the locking bolt.
WARNING
Be sure the towbar is securely locked
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in position before attaching anything to
it.
Always attach the trailer's safety wire
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securely to the towbar's safety wire
attachment bracket.
Removing the ball holder
1. Remove the cotter pin from the locking
bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the
ball holder/towbar assembly.
2. Pull the ball holder out of the towbar
assembly.
STARTING AND DRIVING
WARNING
Damage may occur on the towbar if it is
not used correctly or if incorrect or faulty
accessories are used, such as:
Overloading of accessory.
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Use of incorrect or faulty accessory.
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Accessory used for an incorrect pur-
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pose.
Use of weight-distributing towing sys-
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tem.
Incorrectly positioned ball mount; see
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geometric limits for the towbar.
Stowing the ball holder
WARNING
When not in use, the detachable ball holder
should always be properly stowed in the
designated location under the floor of the
cargo compartment.
Driving with a trailer
When towing a trailer, the original ball holder
or equivalent should be used.
* Option/accessory.
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