Towing And Recovery - Volvo C70 Owner's Manual

Towing and recovery

Never tow the car to bump
start it
Jump start the car with a donor battery if the
battery is flat and the engine does not start.
Do not bump start the car.
IMPORTANT!
Bump starting the car can damage the
catalytic converter.
Towing
Find out the highest legal speed for towing
before towing the car.
– Turn the ignition switch to position II and
unlock the steering lock so that the car
can be steered, see page 105.
– The ignition key must remain in position II
while the car is being towed.
Automatic gearbox
– Move the gear selector to position N.
Manual gearbox
– Move gear lever into neutral.
– Ensure the tow rope is always taut to
avoid violent jerks. Keep your foot on the
brake pedal.
Cars with automatic gearbox must not be
towed at speeds above 80 km/h or further
than 80 km.
WARNING!
The steering lock stays in the position it
was in when the power was cut off. The
steering lock must be unlocked before
towing.
The ignition key must be in position II.
Never remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch while driving or when the
car is being towed.
WARNING!
The brake servo and power steering do
not work when the engine is switched off.
The brake pedal must be pressed
about five times harder than normal, and
the steering will be considerably heavier
than normal.
Recovery
If only partially raised, cars with automatic
gearbox must not be transported at speeds
above 80 km/h or further than 80 km. The car
must always be towed facing forward.
For information on towing eye location and
mounting points, see page 120.
Starting and driving
119