Starting and driving

Towing

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Towing  - Starting and driving - Volvo XC90 Owners Manual - Volvo XC90
Positions for attaching towing eyelets

Positions for attaching towing eyelets

Emergency towing

The towing eyelet is located in the tool bag, under the floor of the cargo area. This eyelet must be screwed into the positions provided on the right sides of either the front or rear bumper (see illustrations).

To attach the towing eyelet

1. Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of the cover (A)
2. Screw the towing eyelet (C) in place (B), first by hand and then using the tire iron until it is securely in place.

After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and returned to the tool bag. Press the cover back into position.

Precautions when the vehicle 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: 80 km/h. Do not exceed the maximum allowable towing speed.
• Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km).
• While the vehicle is being towed, try to keep the tow rope taut at all times.
• The vehicle should only be towed in the forward direction.

Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/All Wheel Drive

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