Towing By Tow Truck - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

WARNING
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When the vehicle is being towed, the
ignition should be in mode II (in mode
I, all of the vehicle's airbags are deac-
tivated). For more information, see
Ignition modes (p. 73)
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Never remove the remote key from the
ignition slot when the vehicle is being
towed. For vehicles with keyless drive,
the remote key must remain inside the
vehicle.
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The power brakes and power steering
will not function when the engine is not
running. Approximately 5 times more
pressure will be required on the brake
pedal and the steering wheel will be
considerably harder to turn.
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The towing eyelets must not be used
for pulling the vehicle out of a ditch or
for any similar purpose involving
severe strain.
Related information
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Towing the vehicle (p. 281)
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Towing by tow truck (p. 283)

Towing by tow truck

When necessary, call for professional help
from an authorized towing company. Volvo
recommends the use of flat bed equipment.
CAUTION
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet
may be used to pull the vehicle onto a
flatbed tow truck.
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The vehicle's position and ground
clearance determine if it can be pulled
up onto a flatbed tow truck using the
towing eyelet.
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If the angle of the tow truck's ramp is
too steep or the ground clearance
under the vehicle is insufficient, dam-
age could occur by attempting to pull
the vehicle using the towing eyelet.
•
If necessary, lift the vehicle using the
tow truck's lifting device.
WARNING
No person or object should be behind the
tow truck while the vehicle is being pulled
up onto the flatbed.
08 Starting and driving
CAUTION
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The vehicle should always be towed in
the forward direction.
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Vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD)*
that are being towed with the front
wheels off the ground should not be
towed at a speed above approx.
45 mph (70 km/h) and should not be
towed farther than 30 miles (50 km).
Related information
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Towing eyelet (p. 282)
*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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283