Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 223)

05 During your trip

Emergency towing

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Maximum distance with front wheels on

ground: 50 miles (80 km).

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While the vehicle is being towed, try to

keep the tow rope taut at all times.

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The vehicle should only be towed in the

forward direction.

WARNING

The ignition key should always be fully

inserted in the ignition slot when the vehicle

is being towed to help prevent the steering

wheel from locking.

On vehicles with the optional keyless drive,

the remote key must be in the passenger

compartment and the driver's door must be

closed.

NOTE

During towing, ignition mode II should be

used so that the lighting can be switched on.

CAUTION

Vehicles with AWD (All Wheel Drive) with the

front wheels off the ground should not be

towed at speeds above 50 mph (70 km/h) or

for distances longer than 30 miles (50 km).

CAUTION

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Please check with state and local

authorities before attempting this type

of towing, as vehicles being towed are

subject to regulations regarding maxi-

mum towing speed, length and type of

towing device, lighting, etc.

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If the vehicle'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).

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If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed

truck, the towing eyelets must not be

used to pull the vehicle up onto the flat

bed or to secure the vehicle on the flat

bed. Consult the tow truck operator.

Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/

All Wheel Drive

Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equip-

ment.

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If wheel lift equipment must be used,

please use extreme caution to help avoid

damage to the vehicle. In this case, the

vehicle should be towed with the rear

wheels on the ground if at all possible.

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If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehi-

cle with the front wheels on the ground,

please refer to the towing information on

page 222.

CAUTION

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Sling-type equipment applied at the

front will damage radiator and air con-

ditioning lines.

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It is equally important not to use sling-

type equipment at the rear or apply lift-

ing equipment inside the rear wheels;

serious damage to the rear axle may

result.

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If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed

truck, the towing eyelets must not be

used to secure the vehicle on the flat

bed. Consult the tow truck operator.

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