V50 w646.book - ESD - Volvo
V50 w646.book - ESD - Volvo
V50 w646.book - ESD - Volvo
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06 Starting and driving<br />
Towing and recovery<br />
Never tow the car to bump start it<br />
Jump start the car with a donor battery if the<br />
battery is flat and the engine does not start.<br />
Do not bump start the car.<br />
IMPORTANT<br />
Bump starting the car can damage the catalytic<br />
converter.<br />
Towing<br />
Find out the highest legal speed for towing<br />
before towing the car.<br />
– Turn the ignition switch to position II and<br />
unlock the steering lock so that the car<br />
can be steered, see page 120.<br />
– The ignition key must remain in position II<br />
while the car is being towed.<br />
Automatic gearbox:<br />
– Move the gear selector to position N.<br />
Manual gearbox:<br />
– Move gear lever into neutral.<br />
– Ensure the towrope is always taut to avoid<br />
violent jerks. Keep your foot on the brake<br />
pedal.<br />
Cars with automatic gearbox must not be<br />
towed at speeds above 80 km/h or further<br />
than 80 km. The car must always be towed<br />
facing forward.<br />
WARNING<br />
The steering lock stays in the position it was<br />
in when the power was cut off. The steering<br />
lock must be unlocked before towing.<br />
The ignition key must be in position II.<br />
Never remove the ignition key from the ignition<br />
switch while driving or when the car is<br />
being towed.<br />
WARNING<br />
The brake servo and power steering do not<br />
work when the engine is switched off. The<br />
brake pedal must be pressed about five<br />
times harder than normal, and the steering<br />
will be considerable heavier than normal.<br />
Recovery<br />
If only partially raised, cars with automatic<br />
gearbox must not be transported at speeds<br />
above 80 km/h or further than 80 km. During<br />
such transport, the wheels must always roll<br />
forward.<br />
Towing eye<br />
Use the towing eye if the car needs to be<br />
towed on the road. The towing eye is attached<br />
in the recess on the right-hand side of<br />
the front or rear bumper. To fit the towing<br />
eye:<br />
1. Take out the towing eye that is located<br />
under the floor hatch in the cargo area.<br />
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