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The car's driving characteristics are affected

when a bicycle rack is fitted on the towbar.

For example due to:

sumption. It may also lead to an increased

load on the towbar.

Towing

During towing, the car is towed by another

vehicle by means of a towline.

Find out the statutory maximum speed limit

for towing before the towing begins.

Related information

increased weight

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Towbar* (p. 449)

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reduced acceleration capacity

reduced ground clearance

changed braking capacity.

Preparations and towing

IMPORTANT

Recommendations for loading

bicycles on the bicycle rack

The larger the distance between the load's

centre of gravity and the towball, the greater

the load on the towbar.

Some gear lever variants make it impossi-

ble to shift out of P unless the engine is

running. Contact an authorised Volvo

workshop for assistance when towing, or

summon professional help for recovery.

Load according to the following recommenda-

tions:

IMPORTANT

Fit the heaviest bicycle furthest in, closest

to the car.

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Note that the car must always be towed

with the wheels rolling forward.

Keep the load symmetrical and as close to

the centre of the car as possible e.g. by

loading the bicycles facing alternately if

several bicycles are loaded.

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Do not tow cars with automatic trans-

mission at speeds higher than

80 km/h (50 mph) or for distances in

excess of 80 km (50 miles).

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Remove loose objects from the bicycle for

transportation, e.g. bicycle basket, battery,

child seat. Partly to reduce the load on the

towbar and bicycle rack, and partly to

reduce the wind resistance, which affects

fuel consumption.

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Do not use protective covers on the bicy-

cles. This may affect manoeuvrability,

impair visibility and increase fuel con-

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STARTING AND DRIVING

5. Move the gear selector to neutral position

and release the parking brake.

Using jump starting with another battery

(p. 447)

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WARNING

Check that the steering lock is

unlocked before towing.

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Selecting ignition mode (p. 399)

Gearbox (p. 409)

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If the battery voltage is too low, the park-

ing brake cannot be disengaged. Connect

a donor battery if the battery voltage is too

low.

Ignition position II must be active - in

ignition position I all airbags are deacti-

vated.

> The towing vehicle can now start tow-

ing.

Always keep the remote control key in

the car when it is being towed.

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6. Keep the towline taut when the towing

vehicle reduces speed by holding your foot

gently pressed on the brake pedal -

WARNING

thereby avoiding unnecessary jerking.

The brake servo and power steering do not

work when the engine is switched off - the

brake pedal needs to be depressed

7. Be prepared to brake to stop.

about 5 times more heavily and the steer-

ing is considerably heavier than normal.

Jump starting

Do not tow the car to jump start the engine.

Use a donor battery if the starter battery is dis-

charged and the engine does not start.

1. Activate the car's hazard warning flashers.

2. Secure the towline in the towing eye.

IMPORTANT

3. Deactivate the steering lock by unlocking

the car.

The catalytic converter may be damaged

during attempts to tow-start the engine.

4. Set the car in ignition position II - press

the start button without depressing the

brake pedal and hold the button

depressed for approx. 4 seconds. Then

release the button.

Related information

Fitting and removing the towing eye

(p. 459)

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Hazard warning flashers (p. 147)

Recovery (p. 460)

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458

STARTING AND DRIVING

Fitting and removing the towing

eye

Use the towing eye for towing. The towing

eye is screwed into a threaded socket behind

a cover on the right-hand side of the bumper,

front or rear.

Fitting the towing eye

Front: Remove the cover - press on the

marking with a finger.

Rear: Remove the cover – press on the

marking with a finger while you fold out

the opposite side/corner.

> The cover pivots around its centre line

and can then be removed.

> The cover pivots around its centre line

and can then be removed.

Take out the towing eye from the foam

block under the floor in the cargo area.

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|| 4. Screw in the towing eye until it reaches its

may be damaged if you try to pull it up

using the towing eye.

Recovery

For recovery, the car is taken away with the

end stop.

help of another vehicle.

Call a recovery service for recovery assistance.

If necessary, raise the car by using the

recovery vehicle's lifting device. Do not

use the towing eye.

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The towing eye can be used to pull the car up

onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed plat-

form.

WARNING

No one/nothing is allowed to remain

behind the recovery vehicle while the car

pulled up onto the flatbed platform.

The car's position and ground clearance deter-

mine whether it is possible to pull it up onto a

flatbed platform. If the slope of the recovery

vehicle's ramp is too steep, or if the ground

clearance under the car is inadequate, then

the car may be damaged if you try to pull it up.

The car should then be lifted using the recov-

ery vehicle's lifting device.

IMPORTANT

Screw the eye in firmly. For example,

thread through the wheel bolt wrench* and

use it as a lever.

The towing eye is only designed for towing

on roads - not for pulling the car unstuck or

out of a ditch. Call a recovery service for

recovery assistance.

IMPORTANT

WARNING

It is important that the towing eye is firmly

screwed into place - right in until it stops.

No one/nothing is allowed to remain

behind the recovery vehicle while the car

pulled up onto the flatbed platform.

Removing the towing eye

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Unscrew and remove the towing eye after

use and return it to its place in the foam

block.

Points to remember before using the

towing eye

IMPORTANT

Finish by refitting the cover onto the

bumper.

The towing eye may be used to pull the

car up onto a recovery vehicle with a flat-

bed platform. The car's position and

ground clearance determine whether it is

possible.

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The towing eye is only designed for towing

on roads - not for pulling the car unstuck or

out of a ditch. Call a recovery service for

recovery assistance.

Related information

Towing (p. 457)

Recovery (p. 460)

Tool kit (p. 539)

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If the slope of the recovery vehicle's ramp

is too steep, or if the ground clearance

under the car is inadequate, then the car

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460

* Option/accessory.

STARTING AND DRIVING

HomeLink^®is supplied built-in to the interior

rearview mirror. The HomeLink^®panel con-

sists of three programmable buttons and one

indicator lamp in the mirror glass.

HomeLink^®*³³

IMPORTANT

HomeLink^®34is a programmable remote con-

trol, integrated in the car's electrical system,

which can remotely control up to three differ-

ent devices (e.g. garage door opener, alarm

system, outdoor and indoor lighting) and

thereby replace the remote controls for them.

Note that the car must always be transpor-

ted with the wheels rolling forward.

For more information about HomeLink^®, visit

www.HomeLink.com or call

Related information

Fitting and removing the towing eye

(p. 459)

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00 8000 466 354 65 (or the toll number

+49 6838 907 277)³⁵

General

Save the original remote controls for future

programming (e.g. when changing to another

car or for use in another vehicle).

IMPORTANT

The programming for the buttons should

be deleted when the car is sold.

Related information

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Using HomeLink^®* (p. 464)

Programming HomeLink^®* (p. 462)

Type approval for HomeLink^®* (p. 464)

The figure is schematic - the version may vary.

Button 1

Button 2

Button 3

Indicator lamp

Applies to certain markets.

HomeLink and the HomeLink house symbol are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.

Note that the toll-free number may not be available depending on operator.

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