2015 VOLVO XC90 belt

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When Auto-hold is off, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will be activated to help prevent the vehicle from roll-ing backwards when starting up a hill.
Instrument panel symbol
SymbolExplanation
The symbol in the instrument panel illuminates when this func-tion is using the normal brakes tokeep the vehicle stationary.
A
B
This symbol in the instrument panel illuminates when Auto-holdis using the parking brake to keepthe vehicle stationary
A
US models
B Canadian models
Related information
• Hill Start Assist (p. 335)
• Brake functions (p. 332)
Brake assist system
The Brake Assist System (BAS) increases brak- ing force, thereby helping reduce braking dis-tance. The system monitors the driver's braking habits and increases braking force when necessary.Brake force can be increased up to the point atwhich the ABS system is activated. The functionis deactivated when pressure on the brake pedaldecreases.
NOTE
•When BAS is activated, the brake pedal will go down farther than usual. Depressthe pedal as long as necessary.
• Braking will stop when the pedal isreleased.
Related information
•Brakes (p. 330)
Braking effect after a collision
In the event of a collision in which the airbags or seat belt pretensioners deploy or if a collisionwith an animal is detected, the vehicle's brakesare applied to help prevent or mitigate a secon-dary collision.
Maintaining control of the vehicle after a collision may be difficult. To help avoid or mitigate theeffect of a secondary collision, the brakes areapplied automatically to help bring the vehicle toa stop. The brake lights and hazard warning flashers will be activated and the flashers will remain on afterthe vehicle has come to a standstill. The parkingbrake will then be applied automatically. In a situation where stopping the vehicle may not be desirable, the driver can override this systemby pressing the accelerator pedal. This feature can only function if the brake system is intact after the collision.
Related information
• Brake functions (p. 332)
• Airbag system (p. 83)
• Rear Collision Warning (RCW) (p. 277)

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Symbol in the instrument panel
SymbolExplanation
A
B
The symbol flashes while the park- ing brake is being applied. If the symbol flashes at any other time, this indicates a fault. See themessage in the instrument panel.
AUS models
B Canadian models
Automatic functionThe parking brake is applied automatically:
• If the Auto Hold function is activated and the vehicle has been stationary for approx.5 minutes.
• If the gear selector is moved to
P on a steep
hill.
• When the engine is turned off (this functioncan be selected, see "Parking brake set-tings" below).
Emergency brakingIn an emergency, the parking brake can be applied when the vehicle is moving by pressingand holding up the control. Braking will be inter-rupted when the control is released. An audible signal will sound during this proce- dure if the vehicle is moving at higher speeds.
Releasing the parking brake
Releasing manually1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Press the control.
> This releases the parking brake and thesymbol in the instrument panel will go out.
Releasing automatically1. The driver must fasten his/her seat belt.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press firmly on the brake pedal.4. Move the gear selector to D or R and press
the accelerator pedal.
> This releases the parking brake and the symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
NOTE
• For safety reasons, the parking brake is only released automatically if the engineis running and the driver is wearing a seatbelt.
• The electric parking brake will bereleased immediately when the accelera-tor pedal is pressed and the gear selector is in position
D or R.
Parking on a hillPut the gear selector in P.
• If the vehicle is pointing
uphill, turn the front
wheels so that they point away from the curb.
• If the vehicle is pointing
downhill, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the curb.
The parking brake should also be applied.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when parking on hills or uneven surfaces.

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Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician before driving long distances. Yourretailer will also be able to supply you with bulbs,fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for your usein the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be checked before any long trip:
• Check that engine runs smoothly and that fuel consumption and the oil level are normal.
• Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
• Have the transmission oil level checked.
• Check condition of drive belts.
• Check state of the battery's charge.
• Examine tires carefully (including the sparetire where applicable), and replace those thatare worn. Also, check tire inflation pressure.
• The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steer-ing gear should be checked by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician only.
• Check all lights, including high beams.
• Reflective warning triangles are legallyrequired in some states/provinces.
• Have a word with a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician if you intend to drivein countries where it may be difficult toobtain the correct fuel. •
Consider your destination. If you will be driv-ing through an area where snow or ice arelikely to occur, consider using snow tires.
Driving economically
Better driving economy can be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stopsand adjusting the speed of your vehicle to imme-diate traffic conditions.
Economical driving conserves natural
resources
Observe the following rules: • Bring the engine to normal operating tem- perature as soon as possible by driving witha light foot on the accelerator pedal for thefirst few minutes of operation. A cold engineuses more fuel and is subject to increasedwear.
• Whenever possible, avoid using the vehiclefor driving short distances. This does notallow the engine to reach normal operatingtemperature.
• Drive carefully and avoid rapid accelerationand hard braking.
• Use the transmission's Drive (
D) position as
often as possible and avoid using kick-down.
• Using the engine's Eco function can helpimprove fuel economy.
• Do not exceed posted speed limits.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load)in the vehicle.
• Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly (when the tires are cold).

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Start knob in the tunnel console between the front seats
WARNING
Before starting the engine:• Fasten the seat belt.
• Check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly.
• Make sure the brake pedal can bedepressed completely. Adjust the seat ifnecessary. To start the engine.
1. A remote key must be in the passenger com-
partment. On models with the standard Passive Start, the key has to be in the frontsection of the passenger compartment. If thevehicle is equipped the optional PassiveEntry system (keyless locking/unlocking) thekey can be anywhere in the vehicle.
2. Press firmly on the brake pedal 4
.
3. Turn the start knob toward START and
release it to start the engine.
> The starter motor will crank until the engine starts or its overheating protection is triggered.
WARNING
• Never use more than one floor mat at a time on the driver's floor. Before driving,remove the original mat from the driver'sseat floor before using any other type offloor mat. Any mat used in this positionshould be securely and properly anchoredin the attaching pins. An extra mat on thedriver's floor can cause the acceleratorand/or brake pedal to catch. Check thatthe movement of these pedals is notimpeded.
• Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-tured for your car. They must be firmlysecured in the clips on the floor so thatthey cannot slide and become trappedunder the pedals on the driver's side.
Back-up reader in the tunnel console
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If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob toward START to start the engine.

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Symbols in the instrument panel
•READY will be displayed in the tachometer
when Start/Stop is available.
• An indicator in the tachometer will point toward
READY when Start/Stop is active
and the engine has auto-stopped.
•
READY will be grayed-out when Start/Stop
is not available.
• No text will be displayed when Start/Stop is turned off.
Instrument panel when Start/Stop is active and the engine has auto-stopped
Turning Start/Stop offIn certain situations (e.g., heavy stop-and-go traf- fic), it may be advisable to temporarily turn thisfunction off. To do so: Tap the
Start/Stop button in
the center display's Function view. The green indicator lightin the button will go out. Start/Stop will remain off until thebutton is tapped again, the driv-ing mode is changed
COMFORT or ECO, or until the engine is restar-ted.
Related information
• Conditions for Start/Stop (p. 365)
• Start/Stop (p. 364)
Conditions for Start/Stop
Certain conditions must be met for the Start/ Stop feature to function. If a condition is not met,this will be indicated in the instrument panel.
The engine does not auto-stopIn certain situations or conditions, the engine may not auto-stop when the vehicle comes to a
standstill, such as when:
• the vehicle's has not reached a speed of approx. 8 mph (12 km/h) after starting.
• after several auto-stops, the speed mustagain exceed approx. 8 mph (12 km/h)before the next auto-stop.
• the driver's seat belt is unbuckled.
• the main battery's charge is below the mini-mum level.
• the engine has not reached its normal oper-ating temperature.
• the ambient temperature is below approx.23°F (-5°C) or above approx. 85°F (30°C).
• the windshield's heating function
* is acti-
vated.
• the climate system cannot keep the desiredsettings in the passenger compartment.
• the vehicle is backing up.
• the main battery's temperature is above orbelow the permitted limits.
• the driver is turning the steering wheel hard.

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the road's incline is very steep.
• the hood is opened.
• the transmission has not reached its normal operating temperature.
• driving at high altitude and the engine hasnot reached its normal operating tempera-ture.
• the gear selector is in the manual shiftingposition.
• the ABS brakes have activated.
• hard braking (even if the ABS brakes havenot activated).
• many starts during a short time period havetriggered the starter motor's overheating pro-tection.
• a trailer's electrical system is connected tothe vehicle's electrical system.
The engine does not auto-startIn certain situations or conditions, the engine may not auto-start
after an auto-stop, such as:
• if the driver is not wearing a seat belt
• the gear selector is in the
P position and the
driver's door is open. The engine must be started normally.
The engine auto-starts while the brake
pedal is depressed
In the following situations, the engine will auto-
start even though the brake pedal is depressed: •
condensation forms on the inside of the win-dows.
• the climate system cannot keep the desiredsettings in the passenger compartment.
• electrical current consumption is temporarilyhigh or the main battery's charge is belowthe minimum level.
• the brake pedal is pumped repeatedly.
• the hood is opened.
• the vehicle begins to move or increasesspeed slightly (if the engine auto-stoppedbefore the vehicle was at a standstill).
• the driver's seat belt is unbuckled while the gear selector is in the
D or N positions.
• the gear selector is moved from
D to R or ±.
• the driver's door is opened with the gearselector in
D: an audible signal and a text
message will inform the driver that the igni- tion is on.
WARNING
Do not open the hood if the engine has auto- stopped. The engine could suddenly auto-start. Before opening the hood:
• Switch off the ignition by turning the start knob in the tunnel console toward
STOP.
• Be aware that if the engine has been run- ning, components in the engine compart-ment will be very hot.
Related information
• Using the Start/Stop function (p. 364)

VOLVO ON CALL WITH SENSUS CONNECT *
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Volvo On Call (VOC) *
VOC is an integrated, subscription-based sys-
tem that provides emergency, roadside assis- tance and security services.
VOC is connected to the vehicle's airbag and alarm systems. The vehicle has an integratedGlobal System for Mobile Communications(GSM) module that handles communicationbetween the vehicle and the VOC customer serv-ice center.
AvailabilityVOC uses the Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS) to locate the vehicle and its integratedGSM module to enable communication with theVOC customer service center and the VOCmobile app. From the time that the remote key has been removed from the vehicle, VOC's functionsremain available for 5 full days and subsequentlyonce an hour for the following 17 days. Afterthree weeks have elapsed, the system will remainswitched off until the engine is started.
WARNING
The system can only function in areas where there is adequate cellular network coverage. Just as in the case of cell phones, atmos- pheric disturbances or areas with relativelyfew GSM transmitters can make it impossiblefor VOC to make a connection, for example, inrural areas.
SubscriptionsA free, limited-time trial subscription is initiated when the vehicle is purchased and VOC is acti-vated. The subscription can be extended by con-tacting your Volvo retailer.
Information on the InternetFor additional information about Volvo On Call, goto: United States http://www.volvocars.com/us/support Canada English: http://support.volvocars.com/en-CA French: http://support.volvocars.com/fr-CA
Related information
• Volvo On Call convenience services (p. 416)
• Volvo On Call safety services (p. 424)
• Volvo On Call security services (p. 425)
• Using Volvo On Call (p. 414)
• Volvo ID (p. 27)
Using Volvo On Call
Volvo On Call (VOC) is controlled using the but- tons in the ceiling console and the center dis-play.
In the event of an accident in which the seat belt pretensioners, airbags or the inflatable curtainshave been triggered, a signal is transmitted auto-
matically to the VOC customer service center,who send the appropriate type of assistance(ambulance, police, etc.) to the site. When a service is active, a symbol will appear on the center display.
VOC buttons in the ceiling console and center display .
The SOS button: emergency situationsPress and hold the SOS button for approx.
2 seconds to activate the manual alarm function.

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Personal information Personal information is gathered for use with the Volvo On Call (VOC) service.
Volvo's sales companies are responsible for pro- cessing and storing VOC-related information.This information is treated according to legisla-tion and regulations pertaining to data of thistype.
CountrySales company
United StatesVolvo Cars of North America, LLC
CanadaVolvo Cars of Canada
Why information is gatheredPersonal information is used by Volvo and its partners to provide and develop the VOC service.
Types of personal information gatheredThe primary types of personal information gath-ered for VOC-related purposes are:
• Personal information that the customer pro- vides in connection with the activation of theVOC service and during other contact withVolvo, including name, address, telephonenumber, type of service and the duration ofthe service.
• When information about a specific VOC-rela-ted event is automatically transmitted fromthe vehicle. A message of this type contains:the vehicle identification number (VIN), time when the service is used, type of service, ifairbags have been triggered, if the seat belttensioners have been triggered, current fuellevel, current temperature inside and outsidethe vehicle, whether the doors are lockedand windows are closed and the vehicle'slast six locations, including speed and direc-tion.
• Other information associated with theowner/driver, such as telephone calls withpeople in the vehicle, the customer servicecenter that provided the service and notesmade by the customer service operator.
Access to my personal informationVolvo uses sub-contractors to provide the service. These sub-contractors work on behalf of Volvoand may only process personal information to theextent necessary to provide service. All sub-con-tractors are bound by agreements requiring themto observe strict confidentiality and to treat per-sonal details in accordance with applicable legis-lation.
Deleting personal informationThe personal details required to provide the VOCservice are stored during the subscription periodand thereafter for as long as necessary in orderfor Volvo to fulfil its obligations according to leg-islation and other regulations. Information gener-ated during events covered by the VOC service isdeleted three months after an event has occur-red.
Corrections and register extractsPrivate persons have the right to request correc-tions of incorrect information and to obtain anextract showing the personal information that hasbeen processed. Requests for extracts from theregister must be submitted in writing and signedby the applicant and include name, address andcustomer number. The request should be postedto: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center 1 Volvo Drive,P.O. Box 914Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647Phone: 1-800-458-1552 Volvo Cars of Canada National Customer Service 9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9Phone: 1-800-663-8255
Consent to gather VOC-related personal
information
By activating a VOC subscription in accordance with the instructions in this document, the useragrees to the collection of VOC-related personalinformation.