Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Towing using a towline
This section refers to one vehicle being towed behind another using a towline.
Before towing another vehicle, check applicable speed limit regulations.
Preparations and towing
CAUTION
For some transmission variants, it is not possible to shift from P position
if the engine is switched off. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop for assistance
towing or call a professional towing service.
CAUTION
Note that the vehicle must always be towed with the wheels rolling forward.
- Do not tow a vehicle with automatic transmission at a speed greater
than 80 km/h (50 mph) or for a distance greater than 80 km (50 miles).
WARNING
- Ignition mode II must be active – all airbags are deactivated
in ignition mode I.
- Always have the remote key in the vehicle when it is towed.
WARNING
The brake and steering servos do not work when the engine is off – it takes
about 5 times more pressure on the brake pedal and steering requires much more effort
than normal.
- Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
- Attach the towline to the towing eyelet.
- Put the vehicle in ignition mode II – without pressing the brake
pedal, turn the start knob clockwise and hold it there for about 4 seconds.
Release the knob, which will automatically return to its original position.
- Move the gear selector to neutral (N) and release the parking brake.
If
the battery charge level is too low, it may not be possible to release the parking
brake. Connect an auxiliary battery to the vehicle if the battery is discharged.
- The towing vehicle can now start driving.
- Keep the towline taut when the towing vehicle slows down by applying light
pressure to the brake pedal. This will help avoid jarring movements.
- Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle.
Jump starting
Do not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use an auxiliary battery if the start
battery's charge level is so low that the engine cannot be started.
CAUTION
Attempting to tow with the engine running could result in damage to the
three-way catalytic converter.
When connecting a trailer, make sure that all of the lights on the trailer
are functioning before starting to drive.
Trailer turn signals and brake lights
If one or more of the turn signals or brake lights on the trailer is not working,
a symbol and message will be displayed in the instrument panel...
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...
Other information:
Distance Alert can be turned off. The function is only available in vehicles
that can display information on the windshield with a head-up display*.
Activate or deactivate the function
using this button in the center display's Function view.
GREEN button indicator light – the function is activated...
Passing assistance can be used with Adaptive Cruise Control* or Pilot Assist*.
Several conditions must be met for passing assistance to be possible.
In order to activate passing assistance:
your vehicle must be following a vehicle ahead (target vehicle)
your vehicle's current speed must be at least 70 km/h (43 mph)
the set speed must be high enough to safely pass another vehicle...