Retractable hitch*

The retractable hitch is designed to be used to tow a trailer or mount a bicycle holder. The hitch can be easily retracted or extended as needed. When retracted, the towbar is completely concealed.

 Warning

Follow the instructions for folding in/out the towbar carefully.

 Warning

Do not press the operating button for the towbar if a trailer or accessory is attached to the towbar.
P5P6-21w39/46-Swivable towbar switch in trunk

There is a button for operating the towbar on the right-hand side at the rear of the cargo compartment. The indicator light in the button flashes or glows steadily orange while the towbar is folding in or out.

Folding out the towbar

Press the button in the cargo compartment and release – pressing too long on the button may prevent the towbar from folding out.
The towbar will fold out and down to an unlocked position – the indicator lamp will flash orange.
Move the towbar to its end position, where it will lock into place.
The indicator light glows steadily when the towbar is ready for use.

 Warning

Do not stand near the center of the bumper behind the vehicle when folding out the towbar.

 Important

When the towbar is activated by pressing the button and put in unlocked position:

Wait at least 2 seconds before moving the towbar to locked position. If the towbar does not remain in locked position, wait a few more seconds and try again.

Do not kick the towbar.

Retracting the towbar

Press the button in the cargo compartment and release – pressing too long on the button may prevent the towbar from folding in.

Press the button in the trunk and release – pressing too long on the button may prevent the towbar from folding in.

The towbar will fold down to an unlocked position – the indicator lamp will flash orange.
Secure the towbar into position by pushing it back to its retracted position under the bumper, where it will lock into place.
The indicator light in the button will glow steadily when the towbar is correctly locked in the retracted position.

 Important

When the towbar is activated by pressing the button and put in unlocked position:

Wait at least 2 seconds before moving the towbar to locked position. If the towbar does not remain in locked position, wait a few more seconds and try again.

Do not kick the towbar.

 Note

Power save mode will be activated after a short time and the indicator light will go out. The system can be reactivated by closing and then reopening the tailgate. This applies to both folding in and folding out the towbar.

If the vehicle electrically detects a connected trailer, the indicator light will stop glowing with a steady light. It will then not be possible to fold the towbar in or out.

 Important

Make sure that there is no adapter in the electrical socket or removable ball section mounted when the towbar is folded in.

Remove the bicycle holder from the towbar when it is not being used.

 Important

The towbar should always be folded in when it is not being used.

Hitch-mounted bicycle holder

 Note

The weight limits for trailers and towbar-mounted accessories differ. A separate limit applies for each. This towbar is only designed for towbar-mounted bicycle holders. All other accessories are not suitable.

Before mounting the bicycle on the bicycle holder, keep in mind that:

  • Do not mount more than four bicycles
  • The maximum weight for the bicycle holder including bicycles is 200 lbs/90 kg. For example: holder 40 lbs + 4 bicycles at 30 lbs each = 160 lbs total > OK

 Note

Volvo recommends only using Volvo original accessories. Follow the instructions supplied with the product.

 Important

  • Never use towbar adapters or towbar extenders.
  • Only use ball mount for towing. Do not mount accessories directly on the ball mount. Use accessories designed to be mounted in the towbar's square bracket. Do not use accessories designed to be secured around the ball mount
  • Never use a load basket.

Loading the bicycle holder

The greater the distance between the load and the bicycle holder, the greater the load on the hitch and on the vehicle.

Keep the following points in mind:

  • Mount the heaviest bicycle closest to the vehicle.
  • If possible, mount the bicycles symmetrically, as close as possible to the center of the vehicle.
  • Remove loose objects from the bicycle, such as baskets, batteries or child seats. This will help reduce the load on the hitch and the bicycle holder.
  • Do not place a cover over the bicycle as this could lead to increased load on the hitch.
  1. * Option/accessory.

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