2007 Volvo S80 Owner's Manual - Page 180

The towing eyelet is located under the floor of the trunk, 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). Attaching the towing eyelet 1. Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of the cover. 2. Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand and then using the tire iron until it is securely in place. After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and returned to its storage location. Press the cover for the attachment point back into position. Precautions when the vehicle is in tow The steering wheel must be unlocked. The remote key must be in the ignition slot 1 . Attach jumper cables (see page 104) to provide current for releasing the optional electric parking brake and to move the gear selector from the P position. The gear selector must be in position N. Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not exceed the maximum allowable towing speed. Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km). While the vehicle is being towed, try to keep the tow rope taut at all times. The vehicle should only be towed in the forward direction. 1 On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, the remote key must be in the passenger compartment. CAUTION Please check with state and local authorities 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 vehicle'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 104). If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must not be used to secure the vehicle on the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator. Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/All Wheel Drive