German sports cars were the first vehicles to feature all-wheel drive during the 1980s. In 1997, the Swedish Volvo introduced its first all-wheel drive, Volvo V70R. Four-wheel-drive vehicles were around for more than 100 years and still use steel shafts and gears to distribute the engine's power to all of the wheels. All-wheel drive cars also use a computer algorithm to control the gears and calculate how much power to send to which wheel, especially when slipping on ice in the wintertime. Knowing how to tow your all-wheel drive (AWD) Volvo will help give you peace of mind.
Use only a flat-bed truck if you must have your AWD Volvo towed, according to Volvo. Flat-bed tow trucks help protect your all-wheel drive car from additional damage. Do not use a towing eyelet to pull your car on a flatbed truck—this can also cause damage.
Unlock the steering wheel of your Volvo.
Turn the ignition key to position "I" or position "II."
Place the gear selector in the neutral or "N" position.
Practice extreme caution if you must use wheel-lift equipment for your car. This equipment can cause damage to your car. Tow your Volvo with the rear wheels on the ground if you must use wheel-lift equipment.
If you need to lift the rear wheels, tow your Volvo at a maximum speed of 50 mph for no more than 50 miles.
