Volvo 164 Owner's Manual - page 27
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Towing with automatic transmission
I f the battery is weak or run down and thus
the selector lever in position N, providing
the gearbox is correctly adjusted and the
oil is at the right level. Maximum permis-
sible speed when towing is 30 kmph (20
mph). The longest distance the car may be
towed is 30 km (20 miles). If you have to
tow your car longer than this distance or if
you suspect a fault in the transmission, the
rear wheels should be raised or the pro-
peller shaft disconnected in order to avoid
damage to the transmission.
Current regulations pertaining to max. speed
when towing must be observed.
If your car has an automatic transmission,
it cannot be started by towing.
I f the battery is weak or rundown and thus
cannot start the car, connect up an assist
starter battery with its cables.
NOTE. Always wire the plus cable from the
assist starter battery to the plus pole on
the car battery and the minus cable to the
minus pole.
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