Towing / Transportation / Storage; Hauling Of The Vehicle From The Scene After An Accident - Volvo XC40 RECHARGE 2020 Emergency Response Manual

08. TOWING / TRANSPORTATION / STORAGE

Hauling of the vehicle
from the scene after an
accident
If the vehicle cannot start after an accident it needs
to be hauled from the scene of the accident.
When hauling an electrical vehicle, it shall either
be lifted off from the ground or towed up onto a
recovery vehicle's platform.
When lifted, all four wheels must be lifted off from
the ground.
When towed, the Towing mode must be activated
(please see the section "Activating the towing
mode"). If the circumstances make it impossible to
activate the Towing mode, trolleys can be put under
the wheels, making sure the wheels don't rotate.
It is only permitted to tow the vehicle up onto a
recovery vehicle's platform. It is not permitted to
haul the vehicle with any of its wheels rolling on the
ground.
While hauling, no person is allowed to be inside the
vehicle being hauled.
WARNING
After a reaction from a
IR
damaged traction battery, it
must be secured until it has
reached approximately ambient temperature.
The use of a thermal imaging camera or an IR
thermometer is recommended. Before
transporting the vehicle (e.g. by a towing
company), the condition of the lithium-ion
battery must be re-checked.
Prerequisites for hauling
1. Activate emergency warning lamps
2. Make sure all doors are closed and that the me-
chanical locks are latched up. If possible activate
Towing mode (see below).
3. Make sure the vehicle is
section "Vehicle stopping
02. IMMOBILISATION / STABILISATION /
LIFTING.
Activating towing mode
Towing mode is used when the vehicle has to roll
freely in order to pull it up onto a recovery vehicle's
platform, for example.
1. Press in the center display.
2. Press Car status.
3. Select Service.
4. Press Activate Tow Mode.
5. Follow the instructions in the screen.
> The vehicle is now in towing mode and rolls
freely.
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