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Driving with a trailer
When towing a trailer, always observe the legal requirements of the state/province.
• All Volvo models are equipped with energy- absorbing shock-mounted bumpers. Trailerhitch installation should not interfere with theproper operation of this bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any par-ticular problems, but take into consideration:
• Increase tire pressure to recommended fullpressure.
• When your vehicle is new, avoid towing heavytrailers during the first 620 miles (1,000 km).
• Maximum speed when towing a trailer:50 mph (80 km/h).
• Engine and transmission are subject toincreased loads. Therefore, engine coolanttemperature should be closely watched whendriving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use alower gear and turn off the air conditioner ifthe temperature gauge needle enters the redrange.
• If the automatic transmission begins to over-heat, a message will be displayed in the textwindow.
• Avoid overload and other abusive operation.
• Hauling a trailer affects handling, durability,and economy. •
It is necessary to balance trailer brakes withthe towing vehicle brakes to provide a safestop (check and observe state/local regula-tions).
• Do not connect the trailer's brake systemdirectly to the vehicle's brake system.
• More frequent vehicle maintenance isrequired.
• Remove the ball holder when the hitch is notbeing used.
NOTE
•
When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brake before put- ting the gear selector in
P. Always follow
the trailer manufacturer's recommenda- tions for wheel chocking.
• When starting on a hill, put the gear selector in
D before releasing the parking
brake.
• If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, make surethe gear you select does not put toomuch strain on the engine (using toohigh a gear).
• The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch maybe rated for trailers heavier than the vehi-cle is designed to tow. Please adhere toVolvo's recommended trailer weights.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines ofmore than 15%.
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How TSA worksOnce swaying has begun, it can be very difficult to stop, which makes it difficult to control thevehicle and trailer. The TSA system continuously monitors the vehi- cle's movements, particularly lateral movement. Ifthe system detects a tendency to sway, thebrakes are applied individually on the frontwheels, which has a stabilizing effect on the vehi-cle and trailer. This is often enough to enable thedriver to regain control of the vehicle. If this is not adequate to stop the swaying motion, the brakes are applied to all of the wheels on thevehicle and on the trailer if it is equipped withbrakes, and engine power is temporarily reduced.As the swaying motion begins to decrease andthe vehicle-trailer have once again become sta-ble, TSA will now stop regulating the brakes/engine power and the driver regains control ofthe vehicle. TSA is deactivated if the driver deactivates
ESCin the center display's menu system.
When the ESC symbol in the
instrument panel flashes, TSA is active.
Related information
• Detachable trailer hitch
* (p. 368)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 366)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (p. 243)
Ignition modes
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various modes (levels) to make different functions availa-ble.
The vehicle's ignition has 3 modes: 0, I, and II
that can be used to operate various functions without starting the engine. The following tableshows examples of which functions are availablein the respective modes.
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ModeFunctions available
0 •The odometer, clock and tem- perature gauge are illuminated
• Power seats
* can be adjusted
• The power windows can be oper-ated
• The 12-volt socket in the cargocompartment can be used
• The center display is activatedand can be used
• The infotainment system can beused for a limited time
In this mode, certain functions canonly be used for a limited time to helpminimize battery drain
I •The moonroof
*, power seats */
windows,12-volt sockets in thepassenger compartment, Blue- tooth, navigation system *, climate
system blower, windshield wipers can be operated
• The infotainment system will start(if it was started when the ignitionwas switched off)Mode
Functions available
II •The headlights illuminate
• Warning/indicator lights illumi- nate for 5 seconds
• A number of other functions willalso be activated. However, the heated seats
* and heated rear
window functions can only be activated when the engine is run-ning.
This mode should only be used forvery short periods to help avoiddraining the battery.
Selecting an ignition mode
Start knob in the tunnel console (generic illustration)
• Ignition mode 0
: unlock the vehicle and
keep the remote key in the passenger's com- partment.
NOTE
To access ignition modes I or II without star-
ting the engine, the brake pedal must not be
depressed when these modes are selected.
• Ignition mode I
: Turn the start knob to
START and release it. The knob will return
automatically to its original position.
• Ignition mode II
: Turn the start knob to
START and hold it there for approx.
4 seconds. Release the knob.
• Returning to ignition mode 0
: To return to
mode 0 from mode II or I, turn the start knob
to STOP and release it.
Related information
•Starting the engine (p. 372)
• Turning the engine off (p. 374)
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CAUTION
• When starting in cold weather, the auto- matic transmission may shift up at slightlyhigher engine speeds than normal untilthe automatic transmission fluid reachesnormal operating temperature.
• Do not race a cold engine immediatelyafter starting. Oil flow may not reachsome lubrication points fast enough toprevent engine damage.
• The engine should be idling when youmove the gear selector. Never accelerateuntil after you feel the transmissionengage. Accelerating immediately afterselecting a gear will cause harsh engage-ment and premature transmission wear.
• Selecting
P or N when idling at a stand-
still for prolonged periods of time will helpprevent overheating of the automatictransmission fluid.
Related information
• Ignition modes (p. 370)
• Turning the engine off (p. 374)
• Changing the remote key's battery (p. 215)
• Jump starting (p. 364)
Turning the engine off
The engine can be turned off using the start knob on the tunnel console.
Start knob in the tunnel console between the front seats
To turn off the engine:
–Turn the start knob toward STOP and
release it to switch the engine off.
If the gear selector is in P or if the vehicle is mov-
ing:
–Hold the knob in the STOP position until the
engine stops.
Related information
• Starting the engine (p. 372)
• Ignition modes (p. 370)
Drive modes
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Selecting a drive mode affects the vehicle's driv- ing characteristics to help make driving moreenjoyable or easier in certain types of situations.
The following systems are adapted to help pro- vide the best vehicle performance in the respec-tive drive modes: • Steering
• Engine/transmission/All Wheel Drive
*
• Brakes
• Suspension control
• Instrument panel
• Start/Stop
• Climate system settings
Select the drive mode best suited to the current driving conditions. Please be aware that not all modes can be selected in all driving situations. The selectedmode will be displayed in the instrument panel.
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Selecting a drive mode
1.Press the DRIVE MODE control in the tun-
nel console.
> A pop-up menu will open in the center display.
2. Roll the control upward or downward to scroll to the desired drive mode.
3. Press the control again to select it. A drive mode can also be selected by tapping its button on the center display.
> The selected drive mode will be displayedin the instrument panel.
When a drive mode cannot be selected, one of the following messages may be displayed: •
Not possible to select due to gear in manual
•Not possible to select due to low battery
•Not possible to select due to low temperature
•Not possible to select due to limitations
•Not possible to select due to high speed.
Available drive modes
COMFORT
This is the default mode. When the engine is started, COMFORT drive mode will be selected and the Start/Stop func-tion will be activated. This setting offers drivingcomfort, light steering and relatively soft suspen-sion.
ECO
ECO drive mode is designed to help promote fuel-efficient driving. In this mode, Start/Stop is activated and certain climate system functions will be reduced. There is an ECO gauge in the instrument panel to indicate the current level of fuel-efficiency. Seealso the article "ECO drive mode."
DYNAMIC
Dynamic drive mode is designed to provide
sportier driving characteristics. Gear shifting will be faster and more distinct and will occur athigher rpm. Steering response will be more immediate and the suspension will be stiffer 3
to help reduce
body roll when cornering.
Start/Stop will be
deactivated.
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INDIVIDUAL
This setting allows you to adapt a drive mode to your personal preferences. Select one of the other drive modes as a basis and change the settings to provide the drivingcharacteristics that you prefer. These settings willbe stored in a driver profile. INDIVIDUAL is only available if it has been acti- vated in the center display.
Settings view 4
for INDIVIDUAL drive mode
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarIndividual Drive Mode and
tap Individual Drive Mode. 3.
Under
Preset, select: Eco, Comfort orDynamic.
The following settings can be modified: •
Driver Display
•Steering force
•Powertrain Characteristics
•Brake Characteristics
•Suspension Control
•ECO Climate
•Start/Stop.
Related information
• Adjustable steering force
* (p. 242)
• Loading (p. 202)
• Driver profiles (p. 172)
• Start/Stop (p. 379)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 387)
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Generic illustration.
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A low reading in the green area indicates economical driving.
• A higher reading indicates higher fuel con-sumption.
The ECO gauge also has an indicator showinghow a "reference" driver would drive in the samesituation. This is indicated by a diamond in thegauge.
Eco climate
In the Eco drive mode, eco climate is automati-
cally activated in the passenger compartment to help minimize energy consumption. To restart the climate system functions that may have been reduced, press the
AUTO or defroster
buttons. In order to return to full functionality for all of the systems that may have been reduced to helpimprove economical driving, select another drivemode or adapt the climate system functions using the
Individual mode to full functionality.
Related information
• Driving economically (p. 354)
• Drive modes
* (p. 374)
• Start/Stop (p. 379)
Start/Stop
Start/Stop is a function that temporarily switches off the engine when the vehicle is not moving,for instance in heavy traffic or at a traffic light, tohelp reduce fuel consumption. The engine startsagain automatically when the brake pedal isreleased.
Start/Stop is one of several fuel-conserving fea- tures that also help reduce emissions. This feature helps make it possible to drive more economically by allowing the engine to auto-stopin certain situations.
Related information
• Conditions for Start/Stop (p. 381)
• Using the Start/Stop function (p. 379)
• ECO drive mode (p. 377)
Using the Start/Stop function Start/Stop is a function that temporarily switches off the engine when the vehicle is not moving,for instance in heavy traffic or at a traffic light, tohelp reduce fuel consumption. The engine startsagain automatically when the brake pedal isreleased.
Start/Stop is available when the engine has been started. The instrument panel will indicate if thefunction is available/unavailable/active. All of the vehicle's normal systems such as light- ing, infotainment, etc., function normally when theengine has auto-stopped. However, certain func-tions, such as climate system blower speed orvery high infotainment system volume, will betemporarily reduced.
Auto-stopThe following conditions must be met for theengine to auto-stop:
• Stop the vehicle by applying the brakes andkeep the brake pedal depressed. The engine will auto-stop. If the COMFORT 5
or ECO driv-
ing modes are activated, the engine can auto-stop before the vehicle has come to astandstill.
If the
Adaptive cruise or Pilot Assist functions
are activated, the engine will auto-stop after
5 The default driving mode.
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Auto-startThe following conditions must be met for theengine to auto-start:
• Release the brake pedal; the engine willautomatically restart. When starting on anuphill incline, the Hill Start Assist (HSA)function will be activated to help prevent thevehicle from rolling backward.
• When the brake system's Auto Hold functionis activated, the engine will not auto-startuntil the accelerator pedal is pressed.
• When
Adaptive cruise or Pilot Assist are
activated, the engine will auto-start when the accelerator pedal is pressed or if the
button is pressed on the left-side steering wheel keypad.
• Keep the brake pedal depressed but pressthe accelerator pedal. The engine will auto-start.
• On a downhill incline, release the brake pedalso that the vehicle begins to roll. The enginewill auto-start after a slight increase in speed.
Symbols in the instrument panel
12" 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
8" instrument panel
The symbol is displayed at the bottom of the speedometer.
Symbol
Explanation
White symbol: the function is avail- able.
Beige symbol: the function is active and the engine has auto-stopped.
The function is not available because the conditions have notbeen met.
- No symbol displayed - the function is turned off.
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.