Detachable Trailer Hitch - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Detachable trailer hitch*

Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer
hitches that are specially designed for the vehi-
cle.
Ball holder
Cotter pin
Hitch assembly
Locking bolt
Safety wire attachment bracket
Installing the ball holder
1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the
locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of
the hitch assembly.
2. Slide the ball holder into the hitch assembly.
3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the one
in the hitch assembly.
4. Slide the locking bolt through the hitch
assembly/ball holder.
5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of
the locking bolt.
WARNING
•
Be sure the towbar is securely locked in
position before attaching anything to it.
•
Always attach the trailer's safety wire
securely to the towbar's safety wire
attachment bracket.
Removing the ball holder
1. Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt
and slide the locking bolt out of the ball
holder/hitch assembly.
2. Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly.
NOTE
A cover for the hitch assembly is also
included in the kit.
STARTING AND DRIVING
Stowing the ball holder
WARNING
When not in use, the detachable trailer hitch
should always be properly stowed under the
cargo compartment floor.
Related information
•
Driving with a trailer (p. 384)
•
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) (p. 388)
387
* Option/accessory.