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STARTING AND DRIVING
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
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:
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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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.
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
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Hazard warning flashers (p. 147)
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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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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.
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.
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
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
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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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
HomeLink®34 is 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
Related information
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00 8000 466 354 65 (or the toll number
+49 6838 907 277)35
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General
Save the original remote controls for future
programming (e.g. when changing to another
car or for use in another vehicle).
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
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34
35
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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