2014 VOLVO XC90 air suspension

06 Starting and driving
Towing a trailer
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Points to keep in mind when towing a trailer
•When towing trailers
without brakes, the
maximum permissible trailer weight is 1,700 lbs (750 kg).
• If necessary, redistribute the weight ofany cargo in the trailer to avoid excessiveweight on the trailer hitch.
• The maximum trailer weight listed in thetable for All Wheel Drive models,5,000 lbs (2250 kg) is only applicablewhen there are not more than two occu-pants in the vehicle, in the front seats,with a combined weight of 300 lbs(135 kg), with no other cargo in the vehi-cle.
• The maximum weight listed for FrontWheel Drive models, 4,000 lbs (1800 kg)is only applicable when there are notmore than four occupants in the vehicle,in the front seats and second row ofseats, with a combined weight of 600 lbs(270 kg), with no other cargo in the vehi-cle.
• Vehicles used for towing a trailer on aregular basis, or for long-distance high-way towing should be equipped with anautomatic transmission oil cooler andVolvo's automatic self-leveling system forthe rear suspension. Consult your Volvoretailer. •
Volvo recommends the use of Volvotrailer hitches that are specially designedfor the vehicle.
• All Volvo models are equipped withenergy-absorbing shock-mounted bump-ers. Trailer hitch installation should notinterfere with the proper operation of thisbumper system.
• Increase tire pressure to recommendedfull inflation pressure. See chapter"Wheels and tires."
• When your vehicle is new, avoid towingheavy trailers during the first 620 miles(1,000 km).
• Engine and transmission are subject toincreased loads. Therefore, engine cool-ant temperature should be closelywatched when driving in hot climates orhilly terrain. Use a lower gear and turn offthe air conditioner if the temperaturegauge needle enters the red range.
• If the automatic transmission begins tooverheat, a message will be displayed inthe text window.
• Hauling a trailer affects handling, durabil-ity, and economy.
• It is necessary to balance trailer brakeswith the towing vehicle brakes to providea safe stop (check and observe state/local regulations). •
Do not connect the trailer's brake systemdirectly to the vehicle's brake system.
• Remove the ball and drawbar assemblywhen the hitch is not being used.
• Volvo recommends the use of syntheticengine oil when towing a trailer over longdistances or in mountainous areas.
NOTE
•When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brakebefore putting the gear selector in
P.
When starting on a hill, put the gearselector in D before releasing the park-
ing brake. Always follow the trailermanufacturer's recommendations forwheel chocking.
• If you use the manual (Geartronic) shiftpositions while towing a trailer, makesure the gear you select does not puttoo much strain on the engine (usingtoo high a gear).

12 Index
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Folding door mirrors.................................. 64
Front airbags.................................. 24, 25, 28Front seat folding backrest.................................. 104
manually adjusted............................... 104
Front seats power.................................................. 105
ventilated.............................................. 97
XC90 Executive.................................. 107
Front suspension..................................... 289
Fuel.......................................................... 138
Fuel filler cap........................................... 141Fuel filler door opening manually............................... 141
unlocking.............................................. 69
Fuel system.............................................. 291
Fuses....................................................... 238
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Garage door opener HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System... 89
Gasoline................................................... 138
Geartronic – manual shifting.................... 150 Generator................................................. 292
Generator warning light............................. 60
Glove compartment................................. 116
Grocery bag holder.................................. 122
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 187
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Hand brake.............................................. 157
Hazard warning flashers............................ 75
HD digital radio........................................ 260
Headlights.................................................. 67
Active Bending Lights............. 64, 67, 230
Dual Xenon........................................... 64
Headlights, high and low beams............... 71
Heated front seats..................................... 99
High/low beams – replacing.................... 230
High beam bulb, replacing...................... 232
High beam flash......................................... 71
High beam indicator.................................. 58
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 219 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System........ 89
Home safe lighting..................................... 71 Hood, opening/closing.............................. 81
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Ignition switch.......................................... 145
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 126
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator and warning symbols.................. 58
indicator light............................................. 60
Infant seats................................................ 43
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 34
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 181
Inflation pressure table............................ 183Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 294
Information display.................................... 58
Inspection readiness................................ 217
Instrument overview.................................. 56
Instrument panel........................................ 58
Instrument panel lighting........................... 69
Interior lighting......................................... 111
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 49

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302
Radio functions........................................ 255HD digital radio................................... 260
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73
Rear fog light............................................. 69
Rear suspension...................................... 289
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 84
Rear window defroster.............................. 75
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 40
Recirculation.............................................. 99
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 62
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 94
Refrigerator (XC90 Executive).................. 118
Registering child restraints........................ 40
Remote key.............................................. 127 replacing the battery........................... 129
Reporting safety defects............................ 19
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Safety defects, reporting........................... 19
Safety locks, child.................................... 132
Seat belt..................................................... 20 Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 39
Seats........................................................ 104
Shiftlock............................................. 11, 143 override................................................. 23
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 32SiriusXM ™ satellite radio......................... 263
Snow chains............................................ 190
Snow tires................................................ 190
Spare tire................................................. 191
Spare tire – accessing............................. 198
Spare wheel, lowering............................. 198
Speedometer............................................. 58
Starting the car........................................ 143
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 126
Steering wheel lock................................. 145
Stone chips, touching up......................... 213
Storage compartments............ 114, 116, 117
Studded tires........................................... 190
Sun visor.................................................... 88
Symbols, overview................................... 294
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Tachometer................................................ 58 Tailgate locking/unlocking................................ 131
opening................................................. 81
Tailgate wipers......................................... 226
Technician certification............................ 296
Temperature control................................ 100
Temperature gauge................................... 58
Temporary spare tire............................... 191
Three-way catalytic converter................. 293
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 62
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 183
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 203
Tires......................................................... 178 age...................................................... 178
changing............................................. 198
changing from summer to winter........ 179
designations....................................... 184
improving economy............................ 179
inflation............................................... 181
inflation pressure, checking................ 181
inflation pressure table....................... 183
load ratings......................................... 182