Volvo XC40 2019 Owner's Manual page 459

The car's driving characteristics are affected
when a bicycle rack is fitted on the towbar.
For example due to:
increased weight
•
reduced acceleration capacity
•
reduced ground clearance
•
changed braking capacity.
•
Recommendations for loading
bicycles on the bicycle rack
The larger the distance between the load's
centre of gravity and the towball, the greater
the load on the towbar.
Load according to the following recommenda-
tions:
Fit the heaviest bicycle furthest in, closest
•
to the car.
Keep the load symmetrical and as close to
•
the centre of the car as possible e.g. by
loading the bicycles facing alternately if
several bicycles are loaded.
Remove loose objects from the bicycle for
•
transportation, e.g. bicycle basket, battery,
child seat. Partly to reduce the load on the
towbar and bicycle rack, and partly to
reduce the wind resistance, which affects
fuel consumption.
Do not use protective covers on the bicy-
•
cles. This may affect manoeuvrability,
impair visibility and increase fuel con-
sumption. It may also lead to an increased
load on the towbar.
Related information
Towbar* (p. 448)
•
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 gear lever variants make it impossi-
ble to shift out of P unless the engine is
running. Contact an authorised Volvo
workshop for assistance when towing, or
summon 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-
•
mission at speeds higher than
80 km/h (50 mph) or for distances in
excess of 80 km (50 miles).
* Option/accessory.
}}
457