2005 VOLVO XC90 air suspension

2005 VOLVO XC90
Max. trailer
hitch tongue
load400 lbs
(180 kg)
400 lbs
(180 kg)400 lbs
(180 kg)400 lbs
(180 kg)370 lbs
(165 kg)250 lbs (115
kg)
140 lbs (65 kg)
NOTE:
l Recommended hitch tongue load: not more than 10% of the trailer's weight\
.
The trailer load should be positioned so that it does not shift and the \
tongue load should be 10% of the
trailer's weight. However, the tongue load should not exceed the maximum\
permissible weights
indicated in the table above.
l When towing trailers without brakes, the maximum permissible trailer wei\
ght is 1,700 lbs (750 kg).
l If necessary, redistribute the weight of any cargo in the trailer to avo\
id excessive weight on the trailer
hitch.
l The maximum trailer weight listed in the table for All Wheel Drive model\
s, 5,000 lbs (2250 kg) is
only applicable when there are not more than two occupants in the vehicl\
e, in the front seats, with a
combined weight of 300 lbs (135 kg), with no other cargo in the vehicl\
e.
pg. 106 Starting and driving
Towing a trailer (contd)
l The maximum weight listed for Front Wheel Drive models, 4,000 lbs (1800\
kg) is only applicable
when there are not more than four occupants in the vehicle, in the front\
seats and second row of seats,
with a combined weight of 600 lbs (270 kg), with no other cargo in the\
vehicle.
l Please be aware that the load on the trailer hitch is part of the vehicl\
e's total load carrying capacity.
The amount of cargo in the vehicle and the trailer must be limited so th\
at the gross vehicle weight and
maximum permissible rear axle weight
(see page 165) are not exceeded.
l Vehicles used for towing a trailer on a regular basis, or for long-dista\
nce highway towing should be
equipped with an automatic transmission oil cooler and Volvo's automatic\
self-leveling system for the
rear suspension. Consult your Volvo retailer.
l Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches that are specially des\
igned for the vehicle.
l All Volvo models are equipped with energy-absorbing shock-mounted bumper\
s. Trailer hitch
installation should not interfere with the proper operation of this bump\
er system.
l Increase tire pressure to recommended full inflation pressure. See chapt\
er "Wheels and tires."
l When your vehicle is new, avoid towing heavy trailers during the first 6\
20 miles (1,000 km).
l Engine and transmission are subject to increased loads. Therefore, engin\
e coolant temperature should
be closely watched when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use a \
lower gear and turn off the air
conditioner if the temperature gauge needle enters the red range.
l If the automatic transmission begins to overheat, a message will be disp\
layed in the text window.
l Hauling a trailer affects handling, durability, and economy.
l It is necessary to balance trailer brakes with the towing vehicle brakes\
to provide a safe stop (check
and observe state/local regulations).
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Electric socket 32
Electrical current - conserving
92
Electrical sockets, 12-volt
43
Electrical system
171
Emergency Locking Retractor
22
Engine - starting
89
Engine compartment
140
Engine oil
141
Engine oil - checking
142
Engine oil, capacity
167
Engine specifications
172
Environment
iii
F
Fader
181
Federal Clean Air Act
136
FIX NEXT SERVICE
30
Flat tire, changing
124
Floor mats
66
Fog light symbol (rear)
29
Fog lights, front
33
Folding sideview mirrors
31
Front fog lights
33
Front park assist
101
Front seat, folding backrest
59
Front seats
58
Front seats - heated
38
Front seats - manual adjustment
58
Front seats - power
60
Front suspension
169
Fuel
ii, 86
Fuel filler cap
ii, 88
Fuel filler door
ii, 88
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R
Radiator
140
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
187
Rain sensor - windshield wipers
36
Reading lamps
65
Rear fog light
34
Rear park assist
101
Rear seat air conditioning
31
Rear suspension
169
Rear window defroster
38
Rearview mirror/door mirrors
46
Recirculation
54
REDUCE SPEED
30
Refrigerant (A/C system)
50
Refueling
86, 88
Remote control - central locking system
77
Reporting safety defects
23
Restraint anchorages, for child seats
21
Roadholding
92
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
99
S
Safety
1
Safety defects - reporting
23
Safety system warning light
6
Seat belt
2
Seat belt maintenance
23
Seat belt reminder
46
Seat belts (keeping child seats in place)
22
Service
136
Service key
76
Service reminder
29
SERVICE REQUIRED
30
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SERVICE URGENT 30
Shiftlock
ii, 89
Side airbags
12
Sideview mirrors, adjusting
46
Sideview mirrors, folding
31
SIPS airbags
12
Spare tire - accessing
125
Spare wheel, lowering
125
Spark plugs
171
Specifications
163
Speedometer
26
SRS
4
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)
76
Starting the car
89
Steering wheel adjustment
35
Steering wheel lock
90
Stone chips
133
STOP
30
STOP ENGINE
30
Storage compartments
68
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
4
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - warning light
29
Suspension
169, 171
Switches in the center console
31
T
Tachometer
26
Tailgate - locking/unlocking
80
Tailgate - opening
43
Tailgate wiper
37
Tailgate wiper blades
145
Temperature control
53
Temperature gauge
26
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