Foldable towbar hitch*
Volvo recommends use of Volvo's towbars, which are specifically designed for the car.
Note
The detachable towbar may not be available in all markets or for all car models. Contact your Volvo dealer.
Ball holder
Split pin
Towbar unit
Locking bolt
Bracket for safety cable
Install the ball holder
If necessary, remove the split pin from the locking bolt and slide the lock bolt out of the towbar unit.
Slide the ball holder into the towbar unit.
Align the hole in the ball holder with the hole in the towbar unit.
Slide in the locking bolt through the towbar unit and the ball holder.
Insert the split pin in the hole in the end of the locking bolt.
Warning
- Check that the towbar is firmly locked in position before you connect anything to it.
- Always attach the trailer's safety cable in the bracket for the safety cable on the towbar.
Remove the ball holder
Remove the split pin from the locking bolt and slide the lock bolt out of the ball holder/towbar unit.
Pull out the ball holder from the towbar unit.
Warning
Damage may arise to the towbar if it is not used correctly or if incorrect accessories are used, such as:
- Overloading of accessories.
- Using incorrect accessories.
- The accessory is used for the wrong purpose.
- Using a weight-distributing towing system.
- The towball is incorrectly positioned, see geometric limitations for the towbar.
Store the ball holder
Warning
When not in use, the detachable ball holder must always be stored in the designated area under the cargo area floor.
Driving with a trailer
When driving with a trailer, the original ball holder or equivalent should be used.
The towball must match the geometric limitations of the towbar in terms of both distance and height . Geometric limitations are described on the type plate located on the towbar.