Volvo XC40 RECHARGE 2020 Emergency Response Manual page 37

08. TOWING / TRANSPORTATION / STORAGE
Deactivating towing mode
1. Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
2. Activate the parking brake.
> Towing mode is now terminated.
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IMPORTANT
• If it is impossible to utilize platform-type
goods vehicle to perform vehicle hauling,
rigid attachment means may be used to
remove the vehicle to a temporary safe
zone awaiting rescue.
• For the method of rigid hauling, long
distance hauling shall be avoided and the
hauling vehicle shall not exceed a speed of
5 km/h.
• The vehicle may not be hauled away from
the scene if the vehicle in any way causes a
security risk.
WARNING
A damaged traction battery can react
either immediately or with a delay due to
severe damage (e.g. crushed, broken or
cracked housing) or exposure to water or
fire. Therefore, watch out for any signs (e.g.
smoke, heating, noise, sparks, etc.) while
working on a vehicle with a lithium-ion
battery which has been damaged in a very
severe accident. If the lithium-ion battery
reacts, protective measures must be taken.
WARNING
The vehicle may only be loaded and trans-
ported if the reaction has ended to such an
extent that it can be assumed that no further
reaction is to be expected on the transport
route. The shortest and safest route must be
chosen. Passages through tunnels should be
avoided. In some cases it may be appropriate
for the towing vehicle to be accompanied by
a fire-fighting vehicle.
WARNING
The responsible persons of the towing
company, the workshops and, if applicable,
the disposal companies must be informed of
the special features and risks of the vehicle!
Storage recommendations
A damaged traction battery can react either imme-
diately or with a delay due to severe damage (e.g.
crushed, broken or cracked housing) or exposure to
water or fire. Therefore the vehicle involved in the
accident must be parked in a suitable place outside
unless it is analyzed and safe, because the traction
battery still has the theoretical potential to react
until the system is secured, please see chapter
DISABLE DIRECT HAZARDS / SAFETY REGULA-
TION.
The parking space must be marked accordingly
(signage/delimitation). A distance of at least 5
meters (15 feet) from other vehicles, buildings or
combustible objects must be maintained.
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