Towing Equipment - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Towbar
If the car is equipped with a detachable tow-
bar, the installation instructions for the loose
section must be followed carefully, see
page 173.
WARNING
If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable
towbar:
•
Follow the installation instructions
carefully.
•
The detachable section must be
locked with the key before setting off.
•
Check that the indicator window
shows green.
Important checks
•
The towbar's towball must be cleaned
and greased regularly.
NOTE
If a towball hitch with vibration damper is
used, it is not necessary to grease the
towball.
Storing the towbar
Towbar storage space.
IMPORTANT
Always remove the towbar after use and
store it in the appointed location in the car,
firmly fastened with its strap.
06 Starting and driving

Towing equipment*

Trailer cable
An adapter is required if the car's towing
bracket has 13 pin electrics and the trailer
has 7 pin electrics. Use an adapter cable
approved by Volvo. Make sure the cable does
not drag on the ground.
*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
06
171