(Option/accessory.)
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 hitch 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.
Folding out the hitch
WARNING
Do not stand near the center of the bumper behind the vehicle when folding out the towbar.
Open the tailgate. There is a button for operating the hitch on the right-hand side at the rear of the cargo compartment. Steady orange illumination from the indicator light in the button shows that the folding function is active.
The hitch will fold out and down to an unlocked position – the indicator lamp will flash orange. The hitch is ready to be moved to the locked position.
Move the hitch to its end position, where it will lock in place – the indicator lamp will glow steadily orange.
CAUTION
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 hitch
Secure the hitch into position by pushing it back to its retracted position under the bumper, where it will lock into place.
CAUTION
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's electrical system has detected an attached trailer, the indicator light will no longer glow steadily.
CAUTION
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.
Hitch-mounted bicycle holder
NOTE
The weight limits for trailers and towbarmounted 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:
The center of gravity should not exceed the dimensions:
NOTE
Volvo recommends only using Volvo original accessories. Follow the instructions supplied with the product.
CAUTION