Towing - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

06 Starting and driving

Towing

Positions for attaching towing eyelets
Emergency towing
The towing eyelet is located in the tool bag,
under the floor of the cargo area. This eyelet
must be screwed into the positions provided
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on the right sides of either the front or rear
bumper (see illustrations).
To attach the towing eyelet:
1. Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of
the cover (A)
2. Screw the towing eyelet (C) in place (B),
first by hand and then using the tire iron
until it is securely in place.
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After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet
should be removed and returned to the tool
bag. Press the cover back into position.
WARNING
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the
vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck.
Precautions when the vehicle is in tow
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The steering wheel must be unlocked.
Turn the ignition key to position I or II.
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The gear selector must be in position N.
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Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do
not exceed the maximum allowable tow-
ing speed.
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Maximum distance with front wheels on
ground: 50 miles (80 km).
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While the vehicle is being towed, try to
keep the tow rope taut at all times.
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The vehicle should only be towed in the
forward direction.