Volvo XC90 T8 TwinEngine Plug-In Hybrid, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 352
Towing recommendations
Always check with state and local authorities
before attempting to tow another vehicle
because this type of towing is subject to regula-
tions regarding maximum towing speed, length
and type of towing device, lighting, etc.
Towing your vehicle behind another
vehicle
The XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid may
not be towed behind another vehicle. Doing so
would damage the electric motor and the three-
way catalytic converter. If the vehicle cannot be
driven and must be moved, it must be lifted onto
a flat-bed tow truck.
If the XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid is to
tow (pull) another vehicle, select the
AWD
drive
mode. This helps charge the hybrid battery and
improves the vehicle's road holding characteris-
tics.
Tow trucks
CAUTION
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet
may be used to pull the vehicle onto a
flatbed tow truck.
•
The vehicle's position and ground clear-
ance determine if it can be pulled up onto
a flatbed tow truck using the towing eye-
let.
•
If the angle of the tow truck’s ramp is too
steep or the ground clearance under the
vehicle is insufficient, damage 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.
Vehicle with pneumatic suspension
*
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional pneu-
matic suspension, this feature must be deacti-
vated before the vehicle is lifted onto a tow truck.
To do so:
1. Tap
Settings
in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My Car Suspension
.
3. Select
Deactivate Suspension & Leveling
Control
.
Jump starting
Do not attempt to start the engine by towing the
vehicle. This could result in damage to the three-
way catalytic converter and the electric motor.
Use a 12-volt auxiliary battery or one in another
vehicle.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-
cals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
CAUTION
Connect the jumper cables carefully to avoid
short circuits with other components in the
engine compartment.