Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
Use the towing eyelet when towing. Screw the towing eyelet securely into place
in the threaded outlet behind the cover on the righthand side of the front and rear
bumpers.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with a towbar, there is no rear attachment for
the towing eye.
Attaching the towing eyelet

Take out the towing eyelet, which
is stored in a foam block under the floor in the cargo compartment.

Front: Remove the cover – use the
vehicle key or a small screwdriver in the notch to carefully pry off the cover.
- The cover turns along its center line and can then be removed.

Rear: Remove the cover by pressing
on the mark with a finger while folding out the opposite side/corner.
- The cover turns along its center line and can then be removed.
- Screw the towing eyelet in as far as possible.

Fasten the eyelet securing by, for example, inserting a lug wrench* through
it and using this as a lever.
CAUTION
It is important that the towing eye is screwed in securely as far as possible.
To consider before using the towing eyelet
- In certain conditions, the towing eyelet may be used to pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed tow truck. The vehicle's position and ground clearance determines
if this is possible.
- If the incline of the tow truck is too steep or if the ground clearance
under the vehicle is insufficient, attempting to pull it up using the towing
eyelet may result in damage.
- If necessary, lift the vehicle using the tow truck's lifting device instead
of using the towing eyelet.
WARNING
No person or object should be behind the tow truck when the vehicle is
lifted onto the bed of the truck.
CAUTION
The towing eyelet is only intended for towing on roads – not for pulling
vehicles from ditches or any similar purpose involving severe strain. Call a tow
truck for professional assistance.
Removing the towing eyelet
- Unscrew the towing eyelet after use and return it to the foam block. Replace
the cover on the bumper.
* Option/accessory.
This section refers to one vehicle being towed behind another using a towline.
Before towing another vehicle, check applicable speed limit regulations...
This section refers to transporting the vehicle with a tow truck or similar
vehicle.
Call a professional towing service for assistance.
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet can be used to pull the vehicle onto
a flatbed tow truck...
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