Extendable and retractable towbar*

Updated 06/08/2023

The extendable/retractable towbar is always easily accessible and simple to extend or retract as needed. In the retracted position, the towbar is completely concealed.

Warning

Follow the instructions for retracting and extending the towbar carefully.

Extending the towbar

Warning

Avoid standing close to the bumper in the centre behind the car when extending the towing hitch.

P6-1746-XC40-Swivable towbar switch in trunk

Open the tailgate. A button for extending/retracting the towbar is located on the right-hand side at the rear of the cargo area. An indicator lamp in the button must illuminate with a constant orange glow for the extension function to be active.

Press and release the button - extension might not start if the button is pressed for too long.

The towbar extends out and down in an unlocked position - the indicator lamp flashes orange.

Warning

Do not press the extend/retract button if a trailer is attached to the towbar.

Note

The towbar must finish the extension procedure before it can then be moved to locked position. This procedure may take several seconds. If the towbar is not fixed in locked position, wait a few seconds and try again.

Move the towbar to its end position, where it is secured and locked in place - the indicator lamp illuminates with a constant orange glow.

The towbar is ready for use.

Warning

Take care to secure the trailer's safety cable in the intended bracket.

Retracting the towbar

Important

Make sure that there is no plug or adapter in the electrical socket when retracting the towbar.

Open the tailgate. Press and release the button on the right-hand side at the rear of the cargo area - retraction might not start if the button is pressed for too long.

The towbar automatically lowers in an unlocked position - the indicator lamp in the button flashes orange.

P5-1507 Swivable towbar and tow bar switch (retract)

Lock the towbar by moving it back to its retracted position, where it is locked.

The indicator lamp will now illuminate with a constant glow if the towbar is correctly retracted.

P5-1507 Swivable towbar and tow bar switch (retracted)