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blowupp Apr 13th, 2019 17:02

Can I tow my XC90
 
Hi all, the fuel filter sealing ring malfunctioned and our XC 90 does not run so we need to get it a mile to local garage.
Can't see anywhere to connect the tow rope! ...could someone please advise? thank you.

Clan Apr 13th, 2019 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by blowupp (Post 2512635)
Hi all, the fuel filter sealing ring malfunctioned and our XC 90 does not run so we need to get it a mile to local garage.
Can't see anywhere to connect the tow rope! ...could someone please advise? thank you.

you should have a big towing eye in the tool kit in the back , it screws in the front bumper behind a flap which you have to prise out ..

blowupp Apr 13th, 2019 17:17

my sincere thank you for your kind and instant response.
I spent quite a while searching before deciding to post so I hope this is useful for folk in the future.

galloot633 Apr 16th, 2019 00:05

I know you can only tow our cars for a very short distance before it wrecks the gearbox , check how far first
Dave

blowupp Apr 16th, 2019 13:23

Many thanks for the reply Dave; we have already towed the car a mile or so to garage (pretty slowly) , could you please point me to any of the towing distance information you mentioned as I have not been able to find any myself.

Clan Apr 16th, 2019 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by blowupp (Post 2513402)
Many thanks for the reply Dave; we have already towed the car a mile or so to garage (pretty slowly) , could you please point me to any of the towing distance information you mentioned as I have not been able to find any myself.

It says this in your ownwr's manual :

Automatic gearbox:
– Move the gear selector to position
N.
Cars with automatic gearbox must not be
towed at speeds above 80 km/h or further
than 80 km. The car must always be towed
facing forward. The engine cannot be bump
started. "Jump starting", see page 134.


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