Volvo XC40 2019 Owner's Manual page 413

To consider before using the towing eyelet
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet
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may be used to pull the vehicle onto a flat-
bed tow truck. The vehicle's position and
ground clearance determines if this is pos-
sible.
If the incline of the tow truck is too steep
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or if the ground clearance under the vehi-
cle is insufficient, attempting to pull it up
using the towing eyelet may result in dam-
age.
If necessary, lift the vehicle using the tow
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truck's lifting device instead of using the
towing eyelet.
WARNING
No person or object should be behind the
tow truck when the vehicle is lifted onto
the bed of the truck.
CAUTION
The towing eyelet is only intended for tow-
ing on roads – not for pulling vehicles from
ditches or any similar purpose involving
severe strain. Call a tow truck for profes-
sional assistance.
Removing the towing eyelet
Unscrew the towing eyelet after use and
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return it to its storage location in the foam
block.
Replace the cover on the bumper.
Related information
Towing using a towline (p. 408)
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Recovery (p. 411)
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Tool kit (p. 504)
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Recovery
This section refers to transporting the vehicle
with a tow truck or similar vehicle.
Call a professional towing service for assis-
tance.
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow
truck.
The vehicle's location and ground clearance
determine if it can be lifted onto a tow truck. If
the incline of the tow truck is too steep or if
the ground clearance under the vehicle is
insufficient, attempting to pull it up may result
in damage. In this case, the vehicle should
only be lifted with the tow truck's lifting equip-
ment.
WARNING
No person or object should be behind the
tow truck when the vehicle is lifted onto
the bed of the truck.
CAUTION
The towing eyelet is only intended for tow-
ing on roads, and must not be used to pull
vehicles from ditches or any similar pur-
pose involving severe strain. Call a tow
truck for professional assistance.
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