2006 VOLVO XC70 run flat

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Emergency towing
Front towing eyelet Rear towing eyelet
Emergency towing
The towing eyelet is located in the tool bag,
under the floor of the cargo area, with the
spare tire. This eyelet must be screwed into the
positions provided on the right sides of either
the front or rear bumper (see illustration). To
attach the towing eyelet:
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After the car has been towed, the eyelet should
be removed and returned to the tool bag. Press
the cover back into position.
Precautions when the car is
in tow
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CAUTION:
•Please check with state and local authori-
ties before attempting this type of towing,
as vehicles being towed are subject to
regulations regarding maximum towing
speed, length and type of towing device,
lighting, etc.
•If the car’s battery is dead, do not attempt
to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
as this will damage the three-way catalytic
converter(s). The engine must be jump
started using an auxiliary battery (see page
109).
•If the car is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be used
to secure the car on the flat bed. Consult
the tow truck operator.
WARNING!
•Remember that the power brakes and
power steering will not function when
engine is not running. The braking and
steering systems will function but the
brake pedal pressure required is 3 - 4
times above normal and greater steering
effort must be exerted.
•The towing eyelets must not be used for
pulling another vehicle out of a ditch or
for any similar purpose involving severe
strain.
•Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the
car up onto a flat bed tow truck.
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Chapter 7 - Wheels and tires
General information 118
Tire inflation 120
Tire inflation pressure tables 122
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 123
Self supporting run flat tires 125
Tire designations 126
Glossary of tire terminology 127
Vehicle loading 128
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 129
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires 130
Temporary spare 131
Changing a wheel 132

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Wheels and tires
Self supporting run flat tires
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Only specially trained persons should
mount self supporting run flat tires.
If self supporting run flat tires are
mounted, the vehicle must be equipped
with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
After a low pressure warning has been
displayed, do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Avoid severe cornering and hard braking,
and minimize the distance traveled before
replacing the self supporting run flat tire.
Self supporting run flat tires cannot be
repaired. They must be replaced if
damaged or punctured.