Emergency towing (pulling of vehicle) – Volvo 2005 C70 User Manual
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Rear eyelet
Front eyelet
Emergency towing (pulling of vehicle)
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Precautions when the car is in
tow
Steering must be unlocked.
Automatic transmissions only:
Gear selector in position N. Check trans-
mission oil level (see section titled "Trans-
mission oil".
Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h).
Maximum distance with front wheels on
ground: 50 miles (80 km).
If the battery is dead, it is not possible to
release the gear selector by pressing the
brake pedal. Release the gear selector
manually, by pressing the OVERRIDE
WARNING!
Remember that the power brakes and
power steering will not function when
engine is not running. The braking system
will function but the brake pedal pressure
required is 3 - 4 times above normal and
greater steering effort must be exerted.
The towing eyelets must not be used for
pulling another vehicle out of a ditch or
for any similar purpose involving severe
strain.
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the
car up onto a flat bed tow truck.
CAUTION:
Please check with state and local
authorities before attempting this type of
towing, as vehicles being towed are
subject to regulations regarding
maximum towing speed, length and type
of towing device, lighting, etc.
If the cars battery is dead, the engine
must be jump started using an auxiliary
battery (see page 73). Do not attempt to
start the car by pushing or pulling it as
this will damage the three-way catalytic
converter(s).
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button near the base of the gear selector (see
page 106 for instructions).