The towbar can be used for connecting trailers or attaching objects to the car, such as bike racks. For safety reasons, it is important to carefully follow the instructions for using the towbar.
You can deploy the towbar by pressing the towbar deployment button. You can find the button on the right-hand side of the boot's interior, on the small button panel. When the towbar is available for use, the towbar symbol on the panel illuminates.
Use the same button to retract the towbar when you are done using it.
Note
Towing eye
As your car is equipped with a towbar, it only has a towing eye mount at the front of the car. The towbar replaces the need for a rear towing eye.
Tip
Status light
- A constant light means that the towbar is ready to be deployed or retracted.
- A flashing light indicates that the towbar is moving.
After a while, the status light turns off to save power. Close and open the boot hatch again to restart it. If the car detects a connected trailer, the status light turns off and the towbar deployment button is disabled.
Warning
Do not press the deployment button if anything is attached to the towbar.
Do not stand too closely to the middle rear of the car while deploying the towbar.
Deploying the towbar
Press the towbar deployment button.
The towbar is deployed. As the towbar extends, the symbol on the deployment button flashes.
Warning
Make sure the towbar is securely locked in position before attaching anything to it.
Always attach the trailer's safety wire or chain to the towbar's safety wire attachment bracket.
When you don't need the towbar anymore, retract it by pressing the towbar deployment button.
Important
Always ensure that the towbar is retracted when not in use.
If there appears to be any functional problems with the towbar, do not attempt to resolve the problem yourself. An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended for any repairs or servicing. Contact Volvo support to schedule an appointment.