Volvo XC40 2019 Owner's Manual page 454

STARTING AND DRIVING
Removable towbar*
Volvo recommends use of Volvo's towbars,
which are specifically designed for the car.
NOTE
The detachable towbar may not be availa-
ble in all markets or for all car models. Con-
tact your Volvo dealer.
Ball holder
Split pin
Towbar unit
Locking bolt
Bracket for safety cable
452
Install the ball holder
1. If necessary, remove the split pin from the
locking bolt and slide the lock bolt out of
the towbar unit.
2. Slide the ball holder into the towbar unit.
3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the
hole in the towbar unit.
4. Slide in the locking bolt through the tow-
bar unit and the ball holder.
5. Insert the split pin in the hole in the end of
the locking bolt.
WARNING
Check that the towbar is firmly locked
•
in position before you connect anything
to it.
Always attach the trailer's safety cable
•
in the bracket for the safety cable on
the towbar.
Remove the ball holder
1. Remove the split pin from the locking bolt
and slide the lock bolt out of the ball
holder/towbar unit.
2. Pull out the ball holder from the towbar
unit.
Store the ball holder
WARNING
When not in use, the detachable ball holder
must always be stored in the designated
area under the cargo area floor.
Related information
Driving with a trailer (p. 453)
•
Towing capacity and towball load
•
(p. 634)
* Option/accessory.