2015 VOLVO XC90 tow

STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.371
AutomaticallyIf the paddles are not used for a period of time, they will deactivate automatically. The number ofthe current gear in the instrument panel changes to "D".
The paddles will remain active if engine braking is currently being used.
Related information
• Gear selector positions (p. 367)
• Gear shift indicator (p. 370)
Low Speed Control (LSC) Low Speed Control (LSC) helps make off-road driving easier on slippery surfaces when towinga trailer on grass, etc. This feature is part of the
Off Road drive mode.
When driving at low speeds, LSC prioritizes low gears and all wheel drive to help avoid wheel spinand to improve the vehicle's tractive force. Theaccelerator pedal and engine react differently tomake low-speed driving easier. It is activated along with Hill Descent Control (HDC), which increases engine braking to helpkeep vehicle speed low and smooth, even drivingdown steep hills.
Activating LSCThis function can be activated in different ways,depending on how the vehicle is equipped.
Using the driving mode control
*
Select the Off Road drive mode to activate LSC.
Select any other drive mode to turn it off.
NOTE
When LSC with HDC is activated by the Off
Road drive mode, the feel of the accelerator
pedal and engine response will change. The function is deactivated when driving at higher speeds and must be reactivated atlower speeds if so desired.
Related information
• Brake functions (p. 332)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC) (p. 334)
• Drive modes
* (p. 359)

STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.373
Loading modeUse the buttons in the cargo compartment to raise or lower the vehicle to make loading orunloading easier or when attaching a trailer.
Parking the vehicleWhen parking, be sure that there is adequatespace above and below the vehicle since itsground clearance may vary, e.g., depending onthe ambient temperature, how the vehicle is loa-ded, if loading mode is being used or the drivemode selected after the engine is started. The level may also be adjusted for a certain time after the vehicle has been parked to compensatefor possible height adjustments due to tempera-ture changes in the pneumatic suspension whenthe vehicle has cooled.
TransportWhen transporting the vehicle on a ferry, train ora tow truck, it may only be secured (lashed)around the tires, not using any other chassiscomponents. Changes in the pneumatic suspen-sion may occur during transport that could nega-tively affect the lashing and result in damage.
Related information
•Drive modes
* (p. 359)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 351)
• Loading (p. 207)

INFOTAINMENT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
392
Sending text messages
1.
From App view, tap Messages to open.
2. •To reply to a message: tap the name of the contact who sent the message and then tap
Answer.
• To create a new message: tap
Create
new
+. Select the contact who will
receive the message or enter a phone number.
3. Write the message. 4. Tap
Send.
Message notificationSee the article "Text message settings" for a list of possible settings.
Related information
• Text message settings (p. 392)
Phone settings
The following settings can be made for a paired and connected cell phone.
Cell phones
–Pull down the center display's Top view and tap
SettingsCommunicationPhoneand choose among the following settings: •
Ringtones: select a ring tone (tones from
the cell phone or the vehicle can be used). Not all cell phones are fully com-patible and it may not be possible to usetheir ring tones in the vehicle. Go towww.volvocars.com for additional informa-tion.
•
Sort order for contacts: select sort cri-
teria for the phone book (list of contacts).
To show call notifications in the head-up dis- play *, see the article "Head-up display."
Related information
• Text message settings (p. 392)
• Bluetooth settings (p. 404)
• Phone (p. 387)
• Handling phone calls (p. 390)
• Head-up display (HUD)
* (p. 117)
Text message settings
The following settings can be made for text mes- sages received through a paired and connectedcell phone.
Text message settings
–Pull down the center display's Top view and tap
SettingsCommunicationText
Messages and choose among the following
settings:
•
Notification in center display: shows
text messages in the center display's sta- tus bar.
•
Notification in driver display: shows
text messages in the instrument panel. With this alternative active, incoming mes-sages can be handled from the right-sidesteering wheel keypad.
•
Text message tone: select an audible
signal for incoming text messages.
Related information
• Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone (p. 389)
• Pairing a cell phone (p. 387)
• Handling text messages (p. 391)

INFOTAINMENT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.401
Max. number
Tracks in a playlist1,000
SubfoldersNo limit
Related information
•CD (media) player
* (p. 394)
Internet connected vehicle
Connecting to the Internet makes it possible to e.g., use certain navigation services, listen toweb radio, stream music using apps, contact aretailer and download software.
The vehicle can connect to the Internet using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a cell phone connected by acable to the USB socket or via the integratedmodem. When connected, it is possible to share (tether) a Wi-Fi-hotspot to allow other devices to use the connection 4
.
Connection status is shown in the center dis- play's status bar.
Related information
• Connecting to the Internet (p. 402)
• Apps (applications) (p. 403)
• Booking service and repairs (p. 491)
• System updates (p. 490)
• Volvo ID (p. 27)
• Symbols in the center display status bar (p. 44)
• Tethering (Wi-Fi sharing) (p. 406)
4
This does not apply to Wi-Fi connections.

VOLVO ON CALL WITH SENSUS CONNECT *
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
424
Changing ownership of a vehicle with Volvo On Call
If the vehicle changes owners, the Volvo On Call (VOC) service should be cancelled.
Cancelling the VOC serviceIf your vehicle changes owners, contact your Volvo retailer to cancel the VOC service. The sub-scription will be terminated and the service his-tory will be erased. When the vehicle changes owners, all personal settings should be reset to the factory defaults,see the owner's manual supplement.
Starting the VOC serviceIf you purchase a previously owned Volvo withVOC: The new owner should contact his/her Volvo retailer to transfer the remaining period of theVOC subscription. All contact information mustbe updated in order for VOC to function and toensure that the previous owner is no longerauthorized to use VOC services in the vehicle.The new owner will be given a 4-digit personalcode, which is used to identify him/her as beingauthorized to approve certain VOC services.
Related information
• Volvo On Call (VOC)
* (p. 414)
• Volvo On Call PIN code (p. 418)
• Resetting user data when the vehicle changes owners (p. 112)
Volvo On Call manual safety service Contact the Volvo On Call (VOC) customer service center in emergency situations.
To contact the VOC customer service center manually: 1.
Press SOS to contact the customer service
center for help in emergency situations such as illness, injury, a threat, etc.
2. An emergency signal is transmitted to the VOC customer service center with informa-tion about the vehicle's location.
3. The VOC customer service center attempts to establish voice contact with the driver todetermine the extent of the accident and/orthe need for assistance.
If voice contact is not possible, the VOC cus- tomer service then contacts the emergency serv-ices for appropriate action.
Related information
• Volvo On Call safety services (p. 424)
• Volvo On Call roadside assistance (p. 425)
• Using Volvo On Call (p. 414)
Volvo On Call safety services
The Volvo On Call (VOC) manual or automatic safety services are intended for use in emer-gency situations.
Automatic alarmIn the event of certain types of accidents, a signal is transmitted automatically to the VOC customerservice center, who take appropriate actionaccording to the information that they receive. The following occurs if the seat belt pretension- ers, airbags or the inflatable curtains have beentriggered:
1. A signal is transmitted automatically to the VOC customer service center with informa- tion about the vehicle's location and that anairbag, etc., has been triggered.
2. The VOC customer service center attempts to establish voice contact with the driver todetermine the extent of the accident and theneed for assistance.
3. The VOC customer service center then con- tacts the appropriate emergency service(police, ambulance, towing, etc.).
If voice contact is not possible, the VOC cus- tomer service then contacts the emergency serv-ices for appropriate action.
Manual alarmPress SOS to contact the customer service cen-
ter for help in emergency situations, see also thearticle "VOC manual safety service."

NAVIGATION*
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
429
Button for toggling between 2D/3D map views
Compass and button for north at the top of the map/current direction at the top of themap
Related information
•Sensus Navigation (p. 428)
• Using the center display (p. 46)
• Center display overview (p. 29)
Common navigation system features
The most common features of the navigation system are described here.
• Where am I?
• Direction at the top of the map/North at the top of the map
• 2D for 3D view
• Zoom
• Scroll
• Find the vehicle symbol on the map
• Change the headers displayed
• Go back to the map view
• "Wrong" language in illustrations
Where am I?Where is the vehicle's current location?
• Click the vehicle symbol (blue triangle) forinformation directly on the map.
Direction at the top of the map/North at the top of the map
Tap the compass to change the way in which the vehicle symbol moves on the map
The driver can choose between two views: •
North will always be at the top of the map on the center display and the vehicle symbol willmove in the current direction on the map (leftis west, right is east, etc.).
• The vehicle symbol will always move towardsthe top of the center display. The map willrotate under the vehicle symbol according tothe direction in which the vehicle turns. Thecompass symbol indicates north (N) on themap and the vehicle's direction (NE in theillustration).

NAVIGATION*
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
437
Entering the text of your choiceEnter text to search for e.g., streets, cities, map coordinates or points of interest (POIs).
1. Enter a word. Possible destinations meeting
your search criteria will be listed according to their distance from the vehicle symbol on the map (or from the center of the map if it hasbeen scrolled).
2. Select/mark a selection in the list. Its
Info
card1 will be displayed.
3. Follow the instructions on the center display and activate guidance to the destination.
FilterSeveral filters can be used to limit the size of the list.
Filters
The filters available may vary:
•
Along route: Lists only destinations found
along the route.
•
Streets: Lists only streets/roads meeting
the search criteria.
•
Only cities: Lists only cities/towns meeting
the search criteria.
Filter for POIsA list of available POIs is displayed at the bottom of the screen, under the three filters.
POIs filtered from the marked category (2)
POI categories (there may also be sub-cate- gories).
Only POIs from the marked category will be listed and only the
Along route filter can be combined
with POI.
1 See also the article "Information cards on the map."

WHEELS AND TIRES
471
Tread wear indicatorThe tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread.
The letters TWI are printed on the side of the tire. When approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) is left onthe tread, these strips become visible and indi-cate that the tire should be replaced. Tires withless than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread offer very poortraction. When replacing worn tires, it is recommended that the tire be identical in type (radial) and sizeas the one being replaced. Using a tire of thesame make (manufacturer) will help preventalteration of the driving characteristics of thevehicle.
Related information
• Tire direction of rotation (p. 470)
• Checking tire inflation pressure (p. 473)
Loading specifications Properly loading your vehicle will provide maxi- mum return of vehicle design performance.
Weight designations
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining yourvehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer,from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian Motor Vehi-cle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, andthe vehicle's tire information placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does notinclude passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing,trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargoweight.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be car- ried by a single axle (front or rear). These num-bers are shown on the Federal/Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label.The total load on each axle must never exceed itsmaximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passengers.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit1. Locate the statement "the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in yourvehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXXpounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.For example, if the "XXX" amount equals1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. pas-sengers in your vehicle, the amount of availa-ble cargo and luggage load capacity is650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. Thatweight may not safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacity calculatedin Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to yourvehicle.