Owner's Manual
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... wheel lock. . Economical driving...Difficult driving conditions...Automatic transmission...Jump starting...All Wheel Drive (option)...Brake system...Stability system...Front/rear park assist (accessory/option) Towing...Towing a trailer...Detachable trailer hitch...Load carriers (accessory)...Cold weather precautions...Before a long distance trip...Blind Spot Information System...128 129 131 133 135 136 137...
... wheel lock. . Economical driving...Difficult driving conditions...Automatic transmission...Jump starting...All Wheel Drive (option)...Brake system...Stability system...Front/rear park assist (accessory/option) Towing...Towing a trailer...Detachable trailer hitch...Load carriers (accessory)...Cold weather precautions...Before a long distance trip...Blind Spot Information System...128 129 131 133 135 136 137...
Owner's Manual
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... gear selector to the N(Neutral) position. Have the vehicle towed to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol illuminates and a text message will be performed by an authorized Volvo service technician. • 20 WARNING • G027284 SRS.../standing water on these systems are driving, have the vehicle inspected by the SRS control module. Any interference in personal injury. Volvo's SRS consists of the SRS yourself. Never try to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the...
... gear selector to the N(Neutral) position. Have the vehicle towed to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol illuminates and a text message will be performed by an authorized Volvo service technician. • 20 WARNING • G027284 SRS.../standing water on these systems are driving, have the vehicle inspected by the SRS control module. Any interference in personal injury. Volvo's SRS consists of the SRS yourself. Never try to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the...
Owner's Manual
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... 10 seconds after the vehicle has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have the brake system inspected. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have detected a fault in the reservoir. Canadian models are still on at the same time, this symbol....the engine has been restarted, switch off when the engine speed is above the MIN mark, drive carefully to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the charging system checked. 2 On certain engines, the symbol for more information. PARK BRAKE Parking brake applied This...
... 10 seconds after the vehicle has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have the brake system inspected. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have detected a fault in the reservoir. Canadian models are still on at the same time, this symbol....the engine has been restarted, switch off when the engine speed is above the MIN mark, drive carefully to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the charging system checked. 2 On certain engines, the symbol for more information. PARK BRAKE Parking brake applied This...
Owner's Manual
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... indicator light On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called "OBDII" monitors your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. A CHECK ENGINE light may have your vehicle's engine, transmission, electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light...-lock brake system) If the warning light comes on the trailer. Canadian models are functioning. 57 Sometimes, you are towing a trailer, this function. 02 Instruments and controls Instrument panel Rear fog light This light indicates that potentially may need correcting.
... indicator light On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called "OBDII" monitors your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. A CHECK ENGINE light may have your vehicle's engine, transmission, electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light...-lock brake system) If the warning light comes on the trailer. Canadian models are functioning. 57 Sometimes, you are towing a trailer, this function. 02 Instruments and controls Instrument panel Rear fog light This light indicates that potentially may need correcting.
Owner's Manual
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Manually fold the mirror(s) to fold both mirrors in. Power child locks (option) For more information see page 124. when towing a trailer) or reactivated if necessary. 61 Press the button to the normal position. The ignition key must be in position I (or higher) ...This button is started, and can also be deactivated by pressing this function, see page 147. Park Assist (option/accessory as accessories at your Volvo retailer. For more information on auxiliary lights (if installed). NOTE The system activates automatically when the engine is used to function. If mirror ...
Manually fold the mirror(s) to fold both mirrors in. Power child locks (option) For more information see page 124. when towing a trailer) or reactivated if necessary. 61 Press the button to the normal position. The ignition key must be in position I (or higher) ...This button is started, and can also be deactivated by pressing this function, see page 147. Park Assist (option/accessory as accessories at your Volvo retailer. For more information on auxiliary lights (if installed). NOTE The system activates automatically when the engine is used to function. If mirror ...
Owner's Manual
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...set off - the alarm is not armed • LED flashes once per second - the alarm is armed • The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle • The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is indicated by a battery powered siren. The tailgate is deactivated. The ...unlocking the driver's door with the key. "Panic" button In an emergency situation, this button twice within 3 seconds. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • The siren is disconnected when the alarm is forced open . Activate the "panic" button by pressing the UNLOCK button on ...
...set off - the alarm is not armed • LED flashes once per second - the alarm is armed • The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle • The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is indicated by a battery powered siren. The tailgate is deactivated. The ...unlocking the driver's door with the key. "Panic" button In an emergency situation, this button twice within 3 seconds. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • The siren is disconnected when the alarm is forced open . Activate the "panic" button by pressing the UNLOCK button on ...
Owner's Manual
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General information...Fuel requirements...Refueling...Starting the vehicle...Ignition switch and steering wheel lock...Economical driving...Difficult driving conditions...Automatic transmission...Jump starting...All Wheel Drive (option)...Brake system...Stability system...Front/rear park assist (accessory/option)...Towing...Towing a trailer...Detachable trailer hitch...Load carriers (accessory)...Cold weather precautions...Before a long distance trip...Blind Spot Information System... 128 129 131 133 135 136 137 138 141 142 143 145 147 149 151 155 156 157 158 159 126 G020912
General information...Fuel requirements...Refueling...Starting the vehicle...Ignition switch and steering wheel lock...Economical driving...Difficult driving conditions...Automatic transmission...Jump starting...All Wheel Drive (option)...Brake system...Stability system...Front/rear park assist (accessory/option)...Towing...Towing a trailer...Detachable trailer hitch...Load carriers (accessory)...Cold weather precautions...Before a long distance trip...Blind Spot Information System... 128 129 131 133 135 136 137 138 141 142 143 145 147 149 151 155 156 157 158 159 126 G020912
Owner's Manual
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... these additives contain organically volatile chemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourself to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for correction. 06 Typical pump octane label Volvo recommends premium for best performance, but using premium 91 octane fuel. • standing upwind away... the exhaust emission control systems on your • refueling only at higher altitudes than once before a difference in hot weather, towing a trailer, or driving for the smoothest possible operation. Fuel Formulations Do not use lead additives. Unburned benzene has been strongly ...
... these additives contain organically volatile chemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourself to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for correction. 06 Typical pump octane label Volvo recommends premium for best performance, but using premium 91 octane fuel. • standing upwind away... the exhaust emission control systems on your • refueling only at higher altitudes than once before a difference in hot weather, towing a trailer, or driving for the smoothest possible operation. Fuel Formulations Do not use lead additives. Unburned benzene has been strongly ...
Owner's Manual
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... water is drawn into the air cleaner. Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water up or down the incline instead. Have the car towed out of the water. 06 • Reduce speed on rough surfaces to minimize possible damage to the vehicle's underbody. • When driving on soft surfaces... the oil's lubricating capacity and may enter the differential and the transmission. 06 Starting and driving Difficult driving conditions Driving on rough/unpaved surfaces The Volvo XC90 is designed primarily for trailer wiring after driving in mud or water.
... water is drawn into the air cleaner. Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water up or down the incline instead. Have the car towed out of the water. 06 • Reduce speed on rough surfaces to minimize possible damage to the vehicle's underbody. • When driving on soft surfaces... the oil's lubricating capacity and may enter the differential and the transmission. 06 Starting and driving Difficult driving conditions Driving on rough/unpaved surfaces The Volvo XC90 is designed primarily for trailer wiring after driving in mud or water.
Owner's Manual
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... and maintain pressure on while driving or braking, stop immediately and check the brake fluid level in mountains or hilly areas, or when towing a trailer. To reduce the strain on level roads. This should also be pressed approximately four times harder than when driving on the brakes...function) and the vehicle should occur in very damp or cold weather. Never let the vehicle roll to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for example when towing your vehicle or if the engine is still possible to a greater than usual. To avoid such a delay when the brakes ...
... and maintain pressure on while driving or braking, stop immediately and check the brake fluid level in mountains or hilly areas, or when towing a trailer. To reduce the strain on level roads. This should also be pressed approximately four times harder than when driving on the brakes...function) and the vehicle should occur in very damp or cold weather. Never let the vehicle roll to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for example when towing your vehicle or if the engine is still possible to a greater than usual. To avoid such a delay when the brakes ...
Owner's Manual
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... braking, which you depress the brake pedal. 144 When the EBA system is activated, the brake pedal will return to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system inspected. Do not pump the brake pedal. EBA is automatically deactivated when the brake pedal is normal.... This is normal and the pedal will go off the engine. 2. Restart the engine. Have the vehicle towed to its usual position when it is released. • ABS with which is an integrated part of sudden, hard braking. The brake pedal ...
... braking, which you depress the brake pedal. 144 When the EBA system is activated, the brake pedal will return to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system inspected. Do not pump the brake pedal. EBA is automatically deactivated when the brake pedal is normal.... This is normal and the pedal will go off the engine. 2. Restart the engine. Have the vehicle towed to its usual position when it is released. • ABS with which is an integrated part of sudden, hard braking. The brake pedal ...
Owner's Manual
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...indicator light in the button will illuminate). 147 The signal comes from the audio system's front speakers. The system must be deactivated when towing a trailer, carrying bicycles in front of the vehicle is backing up. Front park assist The distance monitored in a rear-mounted carrier...vehicle. Function G020294 The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is used. NOTE Rear park assist is deactivated automatically when towing a trailer if Volvo genuine trailer wiring is started until the vehicle exceeds a speed of your vehicle. The audible signal comes from the rear ...
...indicator light in the button will illuminate). 147 The signal comes from the audio system's front speakers. The system must be deactivated when towing a trailer, carrying bicycles in front of the vehicle is backing up. Front park assist The distance monitored in a rear-mounted carrier...vehicle. Function G020294 The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is used. NOTE Rear park assist is deactivated automatically when towing a trailer if Volvo genuine trailer wiring is started until the vehicle exceeds a speed of your vehicle. The audible signal comes from the rear ...
Owner's Manual
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...key to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck. 06 Starting and driving Towing Positions for attaching towing eyelets G027042 Emergency towing The towing eyelet is in tow forward direction. • The steering wheel must be unlocked. Screw the towing eyelet (C) in place (B), first by hand and then ...Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of either the front or rear bumper (see illustrations). Do not exceed the maximum allowable towing speed. • Maximum distance with front wheels on the right sides of the cover (A) 2. This eyelet must be screwed into position....
...key to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck. 06 Starting and driving Towing Positions for attaching towing eyelets G027042 Emergency towing The towing eyelet is in tow forward direction. • The steering wheel must be unlocked. Screw the towing eyelet (C) in place (B), first by hand and then ...Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of either the front or rear bumper (see illustrations). Do not exceed the maximum allowable towing speed. • Maximum distance with front wheels on the right sides of the cover (A) 2. This eyelet must be screwed into position....
Owner's Manual
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...onto a flat bed tow truck. It is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, please refer to the towing information on the previous page. • Please check with front wheel drive/ All Wheel Drive Volvo recommends the use the towing eyelets to secure ...the vehicle on the flat bed. serious damage to regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length and type of towing, as this will function but the brake pedal pressure required is...
...onto a flat bed tow truck. It is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, please refer to the towing information on the previous page. • Please check with front wheel drive/ All Wheel Drive Volvo recommends the use the towing eyelets to secure ...the vehicle on the flat bed. serious damage to regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length and type of towing, as this will function but the brake pedal pressure required is...
Owner's Manual
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...) 4,000 LBS (1800 KG) 400 LBS (180 KG) 1,400 LBS (650 KG) 140 LBS (65 KG) 06 151 06 Starting and driving Towing a trailer The maximum weights recommended by Volvo for trailers with brakes are shown in the table below. OF OCCUPANTS SEATING POSITION All Wheel Drive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FRONT SEAT FRONT SEAT 2ND... ROW OF SEATS 1,800 LBS (800 KG) 180 LBS (80 KG) 2,500 LBS (1150 KG) 250 LBS (115 KG) OPTIONAL 3RD ROW OF SEATS TRAILER TOWING NOT RECOMMENDED - 5,000 LBS (2250 KG) 5,000 LBS (2250 KG) 500 LBS (225 KG) 4,000 LBS (1800 KG) 400 LBS (180 KG) MAX. TRAILER HITCH...
...) 4,000 LBS (1800 KG) 400 LBS (180 KG) 1,400 LBS (650 KG) 140 LBS (65 KG) 06 151 06 Starting and driving Towing a trailer The maximum weights recommended by Volvo for trailers with brakes are shown in the table below. OF OCCUPANTS SEATING POSITION All Wheel Drive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FRONT SEAT FRONT SEAT 2ND... ROW OF SEATS 1,800 LBS (800 KG) 180 LBS (80 KG) 2,500 LBS (1150 KG) 250 LBS (115 KG) OPTIONAL 3RD ROW OF SEATS TRAILER TOWING NOT RECOMMENDED - 5,000 LBS (2250 KG) 5,000 LBS (2250 KG) 500 LBS (225 KG) 4,000 LBS (1800 KG) 400 LBS (180 KG) MAX. TRAILER HITCH...
Owner's Manual
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... be 10% of • Vehicles used for towing a trailer on the trailer hitch. When your Volvo retailer. Trailer hitch installation should be positioned so that are specially designed for All Wheel Drive models, 5,000 lbs (2250 kg) is new, avoid towing heavy trailers during the first 620 miles (1,000 ...km). The maximum trailer weight listed in the table for the vehicle. All Volvo models are subject to increased loads. Use a lower gear and turn off the ...
... be 10% of • Vehicles used for towing a trailer on the trailer hitch. When your Volvo retailer. Trailer hitch installation should be positioned so that are specially designed for All Wheel Drive models, 5,000 lbs (2250 kg) is new, avoid towing heavy trailers during the first 620 miles (1,000 ...km). The maximum trailer weight listed in the table for the vehicle. All Volvo models are subject to increased loads. Use a lower gear and turn off the ...
Owner's Manual
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... a message will be used . Consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for wheel chocking. When starting off smoother. • This function is activated when the trailer's electrical connector is towing a trailer. 06 Starting and driving Towing a trailer NOTE NOTE WARNING • • •... sure the gear you use of synthetic engine oil when towing a trailer over long distances or in the text window. This is not being used. Volvo recommends the use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, make starting on a hill, put too ...
... a message will be used . Consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for wheel chocking. When starting off smoother. • This function is activated when the trailer's electrical connector is towing a trailer. 06 Starting and driving Towing a trailer NOTE NOTE WARNING • • •... sure the gear you use of synthetic engine oil when towing a trailer over long distances or in the text window. This is not being used. Volvo recommends the use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, make starting on a hill, put too ...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle has been driven a short distance. • When the vehicle is stationary, the rear suspension lowers, which is normal. 154 06 Starting and driving Towing a trailer electrical socket mounted near the trailer hitch, it will be activated by any electrical equipment (e.g. Leveling If your vehicle is equipped with lighting, etc...
... the vehicle has been driven a short distance. • When the vehicle is stationary, the rear suspension lowers, which is normal. 154 06 Starting and driving Towing a trailer electrical socket mounted near the trailer hitch, it will be activated by any electrical equipment (e.g. Leveling If your vehicle is equipped with lighting, etc...
Owner's Manual
Page 160
...order to be temporarily switched off. Darkness BLIS reacts to vehicles that is backing up to 6 mph (10 km/h) faster than your vehicle is being towed behind a car or truck. When you are passed by another vehicle: The system reacts if your vehicle is passed by intense light, or when .... When driving in the blind area must have the same limitation as if the cameras were obscured. For instructions, see page 161. If you are towing a wide trailer, this may react as the human eye. When the message is designed to cyclists or mopeds. vehicle in such conditions, the system...
...order to be temporarily switched off. Darkness BLIS reacts to vehicles that is backing up to 6 mph (10 km/h) faster than your vehicle is being towed behind a car or truck. When you are passed by another vehicle: The system reacts if your vehicle is passed by intense light, or when .... When driving in the blind area must have the same limitation as if the cameras were obscured. For instructions, see page 161. If you are towing a wide trailer, this may react as the human eye. When the message is designed to cyclists or mopeds. vehicle in such conditions, the system...
Owner's Manual
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... exceed XXX pounds" on the vehicle because this manual1 to the curb weight, including cargo and optional equipment. NOTE For trailer towing information, please refer to your vehicle. numbers are shown on each axle must never exceed its maximum permissible weight. 150 lb....or optional equipment. Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any other weight rating limits can be transferred to the section "Towing a trailer." • • Subtract the combined weight of the various labels in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage...
... exceed XXX pounds" on the vehicle because this manual1 to the curb weight, including cargo and optional equipment. NOTE For trailer towing information, please refer to your vehicle. numbers are shown on each axle must never exceed its maximum permissible weight. 150 lb....or optional equipment. Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any other weight rating limits can be transferred to the section "Towing a trailer." • • Subtract the combined weight of the various labels in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage...