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Towing using a towline
This section refers to one vehicle being towed
behind another using a towline.
Before towing another vehicle, check applica-
ble speed limit regulations.
Preparations and towing
CAUTION
For some transmission variants, it is not
possible to shift from P position if the
engine is switched off. Contact an author-
ized Volvo workshop for assistance towing
or call a professional towing service.
CAUTION
Note that the vehicle must always be
towed with the wheels rolling forward.
Do not tow a vehicle with automatic
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transmission at a speed greater than
80 km/h (50 mph) or for a distance
greater than 80 km (50 miles).
WARNING
Ignition mode II must be active – all
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airbags are deactivated in ignition
mode I.
Always have the remote key in the
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vehicle when it is towed.
WARNING
The brake and steering servos do not work
when the engine is off – it takes
about 5 times more pressure on the brake
pedal and steering requires much more
effort than normal.
1.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
2. Attach the towline to the towing eyelet.
3. Put the vehicle in ignition mode II – with-
out pressing the brake pedal, turn the start
knob clockwise and hold it there for about
4 seconds. Release the knob, which will
automatically return to its original position.
4. Move the gear selector to neutral (N) and
release the parking brake.
If the battery charge level is too low, it
may not be possible to release the parking
brake. Connect an auxiliary battery to the
vehicle if the battery is discharged.
> The towing vehicle can now start driv-
ing.
STARTING AND DRIVING
5. Keep the towline taut when the towing
vehicle slows down by applying light pres-
sure to the brake pedal. This will help
avoid jarring movements.
6. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop
the vehicle.
Jump starting
Do not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use
an auxiliary battery if the start battery's charge
level is so low that the engine cannot be
started.
CAUTION
Attempting to tow with the engine running
could result in damage to the three-way
catalytic converter.
Related information
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
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(p. 462)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 165)
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Recovery (p. 463)
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Jump starting using another battery
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(p. 450)
Selecting ignition mode (p. 408)
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Transmission (p. 418)
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461
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