Volvo XC40 2020 Owner's Manual page 468

STARTING AND DRIVING
Towing
During towing, the car is towed by another
vehicle by means of a towline.
Find out the statutory maximum speed limit
for towing before the towing begins.
Preparations and towing
IMPORTANT
Some gearbox variants make it impossible
to shift out of P unless the engine is run-
ning. Contact an authorised Volvo work-
shop for assistance when towing, or sum-
mon professional help for recovery.
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be towed
with the wheels rolling forward.
Do not tow cars with automatic trans-
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mission at speeds higher than
80 km/h (50 mph) or for distances in
excess of 80 km (50 miles).
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WARNING
Check that the steering lock is
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unlocked before towing.
Ignition position II must be active - in
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ignition position I all airbags are deacti-
vated.
Always keep the remote control key in
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the car when it is being towed.
WARNING
The brake servo and power steering do not
work when the engine is switched off - the
brake pedal needs to be depressed
about 5 times more heavily and the steer-
ing is considerably heavier than normal.
1. Activate the car's hazard warning flashers.
2. Secure the towline in the towing eye.
3. Deactivate the steering lock by unlocking
the car.
4. Set the car in ignition position II - press
the start button without depressing the
brake pedal and hold the button
depressed for approx. 4 seconds. Then
release the button.
5. Move the gear selector to neutral position
and release the parking brake.
If the battery voltage is too low, the park-
ing brake cannot be disengaged. Connect
a donor battery if the battery voltage is too
low.
> The towing vehicle can now start tow-
ing.
6. Keep the towline taut when the towing
vehicle reduces speed by holding your foot
gently pressed on the brake pedal -
thereby avoiding unnecessary jerking.
7. Be prepared to brake to stop.
Jump starting
Do not tow the car to jump start the engine.
Use a donor battery if the starter battery is dis-
charged and the engine does not start.
IMPORTANT
The catalytic converter may be damaged
during attempts to tow-start the engine.
Related information
Fitting and removing the towing eye
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(p. 467)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 147)
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Recovery (p. 468)
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