Volvo 2006 XC70, Owner'S Manual

Page: 113 / 211

105
Emergency towing
Front towing eyelet Rear towing eyelet
Emergency towing
The towing eyelet is located in the tool bag,
under the floor of the cargo area, with the
spare tire. This eyelet must be screwed into the
positions provided on the right sides of either
the front or rear bumper (see illustration). To
attach the towing eyelet:
•
Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of the
cover (A).
•
Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by
hand and then using the tire iron (B) until it
is securely in place.
After the car has been towed, the eyelet should
be removed and returned to the tool bag. Press
the cover back into position.
Precautions when the car is
in tow
•
The steering wheel must be unlocked. Turn
the ignition key to position I or II.
•
The gear selector must be in position N.
•
Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h)
•
Maximum distance with front wheels on
ground: 50 miles (80 km).
•
While the car is being towed, try to keep the
tow rope taut at all times.
•
Cars with an automatic transmission should
only be towed in forward direction.
CAUTION:
•
Please check with state and local authori-
ties before attempting this type of towing,
as vehicles being towed are subject to
regulations regarding maximum towing
speed, length and type of towing device,
lighting, etc.
•
If the car’s battery is dead, do not attempt
to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
as this will damage the three-way catalytic
converter(s). The engine must be jump
started using an auxiliary battery (see page
109).
•
If the car is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be used
to secure the car on the flat bed. Consult
the tow truck operator.
WARNING!
•
Remember that the power brakes and
power steering will not function when
engine is not running. The braking and
steering systems will function but the
brake pedal pressure required is 3 - 4
times above normal and greater steering
effort must be exerted.
•
The towing eyelets must not be used for
pulling another vehicle out of a ditch or
for any similar purpose involving severe
strain.
•
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the
car up onto a flat bed tow truck.
A
B
C
8600422M