2017 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY trailer

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CAUTION
The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to 3,280 ft(1000 m) above sea level. With increasingaltitude the engine power and therefore thecar's climbing ability are impaired because ofthe reduced air density, so the maximumtrailer weight has to be reduced accordingly.The weight of the vehicle and trailer must bereduced by 10% for every further 3,280 ft(1,000 m) (or part thereof). When towing5,000 lbs (2,250 kg) hill inclination is restric-ted to 14%.
WARNING
•Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor should safetychains be attached to the bumper.
• Trailer hitches attaching to the vehiclerear axle must not be used.
• Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brakesystem directly to the vehicle brake sys-tem, nor a trailer's lighting system directlyto the vehicle lighting system. Consultyour nearest authorized Volvo retailer forcorrect installation.
• When towing a trailer, the trailer's safetychains or wire must be correctly fastenedto the attachment points provided in thetrailer hitch on the vehicle. The safetychain or wire must never be fastened toor wound around the towing ball.
Trailer turn signals and brake lightsIf one (or more) of the bulbs on a trailer is defec-tive, a symbol and a message will be displayed inthe instrument panel. The other lights on the trailer must be checked manually by the driver before the vehicle is driven.See the subsection "Manual check" in the follow-ing section "Trailer lamp check".
Symbol
Message
•Trailer turn indicator Right
turn indicator malfunction
•Trailer turn indicator Left
turn indicator malfunction
•Trailer brake light Malfunc-
tion
If one of the trailer's turn signal bulbs is defective, the turn signal symbol in the instrument panel forthe respective sides of the vehicle will also flashfaster than normal.

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Trailer lamp check *
Automatic check
When the trailer has been connected to the vehi- cle's electrical system, its lamps can be checkedby automatically activating them. This helps thedriver to ensure that the trailer's lamps are func-tioning correctly before starting to drive. In order to perform this check, the engine must not be running.
1. When a trailer is connected to a trailer hitch
or towbar,
Automatic Trailer Lamp Checkwill appear in the instrument panel.
2. Confirm this message by pressing the O but-
ton on the right-side steering wheel keypad.
> The lamp check will begin.
3. Leave the vehicle to perform the trailer lamp check.
> All of the trailer's lamps will begin to flashand then each lamp will illuminate one at a time.
4. Visually check that all of the trailer's lamps are functioning correctly.
5. After a short time, all of the trailer's lamps will begin to flash again.
> The lamp check is completed.
Disabling the automatic check
The automatic lamp check function can be disa- bled in the center display. 1.
Tap
Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLights and Lighting.
3. Deselect
Automatic Trailer Lamp Check.
Manual check
If the automatic lamp check has been disabled, the function can be started manually. 1.Tap
Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLights and Lighting.
3. Select
Manual Trailer Lamp Check.
> The lamp check will begin. Leave the vehi- cle to perform the trailer lamp check as described in the section "Automaticcheck" above.
Self-leveling suspension *The self-leveling system attempts to keep thevehicle at a constant level, regardless of the load(up to the max. permissible load). When theengine is not running, the rear of the vehiclesinks down slightly, which is normal.
Related information
•Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) (p. 374)
• Weights (p. 529)
Retractable towbar
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The Volvo retractable towbar is specially designed for the vehicle.
Overview
Weight decal
Ball cover
Safety wire attachment bracket
Trailer wiring socket

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Folding out the towbar
1. Open the tailgate. There is a button for oper-ating the towbar on the right rear side of the cargo compartment. The indicator light in thebutton must glow steadily orange for thefolding function to be active.
2. Press and release the button. Holding in thebutton may prevent the towbar from folding out.
> The towbar will fold out partially andbecome visible under the bumper. The indicator light will flash orange.
NOTE
The towbar must complete the fold-out sequence before it can be moved to the fixedposition. This sequence may take a few sec-onds. If the towbar cannot be locked in thefixed position, wait for a few seconds and tryagain.
WARNING
Avoid standing close to the center of the rear bumper while the towbar is folding out.
3. Pull up the towbar until it locks in the fixed position. The indicator light in the button will glow steadily orange. Remove the cover fromthe towbar ball.
> The towbar is now ready for use.
WARNING
• Be sure the towbar is securely locked in position before attaching anything to it.
• Always attach the trailer's safety wiresecurely to the towbar's safety wireattachment bracket.

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NOTE
An energy-saving mode activates after a short time and the indicator light will go out. Reacti-vate the folding towbar function by closingand then reopening the tailgate. If the vehicle's electrical system has detected an attached trailer, the indicator light will nolonger glow steadily.
Retracting the towbar
CAUTION
Be sure that no trailer wiring connector or adapter is connected to the towbar's electri-cal socket before retracting it.
1. Open the tailgate. Press the button for fold-ing the towbar in/out on the right rear side of the cargo compartment.
> The towbar will automatically fold down tothe unlocked position. The indicator light in the button will flash orange.
WARNING
Never press the operating button if anything is attached to the towbar.
2. Fix the towbar in the retracted position by pushing it up under the bumper, where it will lock in place.
> The indicator light in the button will glowsteadily orange if the towbar is correctly locked in the retracted position.
Related information
• Driving with a trailer (p. 370)
• Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) (p. 374)
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Trailer Stability Assist is a system designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailerwhen the vehicle and trailer have begun to swayand is part of the Electronic Stability Control sys-tem.
FunctionA vehicle towing a trailer may begin to sway for various reasons. Normally this only occurs at highspeeds but, for example, if the trailer is overloa-ded or if the load is unevenly distributed in thetrailer, there is risk of swaying. Swaying may be caused by factors such as:
• The vehicle and trailer are hit by a sudden, strong crosswind
• The vehicle and trailer are traveling on anuneven road surface or drive over a bump
• Sudden movements of the steering wheel
Facts about TSA
• The stability system symbol in the instrumentpanel will flash when TSA is working
• If the driver switches off the stability system'sSpin Control function, TSA will also beswitched off (but will be on again the nexttime the engine is started)
• TSA may not intervene when the vehicle andtrailer begin to sway if the driver tries to com-pensate for the swaying motion by movingthe steering wheel rapidly

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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
• Driving with a trailer (p. 370)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (p. 245)
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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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."
OFF ROAD
This mode helps maximize the vehicle's capacity to traverse difficult terrain or poor roads. In OFF ROAD, the steering is light and Hill Descent Control is activated.
Start/Stop is
deactivated. This drive mode can only be activated at low speeds (the permissible speed range will beshown on the speedometer). At higher speeds,OFF ROAD mode will be cancelled and anotherdrive mode will be activated. In OFF ROAD mode, a compass will be displayed in the instrument panel. This drive mode is not intended for normal street driving.
CAUTION
OFF ROAD drive mode may not be used if the vehicle is towing a trailer without an elec-trical connection. This could result in damageto the pneumatic suspension system's bel-lows.

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Related information
•Conditions for Start/Stop (p. 385)
• Start/Stop (p. 383)
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 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. •
the road's incline is very steep.
• the hood is opened.
• the transmission has not reached its normaloperating 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:

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Leveling control * and suspension
Self-leveling and suspension functions are con- trolled automatically.
Self-leveling controlThis function keeps the rear section of the vehi- cle level regardless of the load being transportedand also remains active for a certain period afterthe vehicle has been parked.
Active chassis (Four-C)This function regulates the characteristics of theshock absorbers according to the selected drivemode and the vehicle's speed. The default set-ting is for optimal comfort and is regulated con-tinuously depending on factors such as road sur-face, acceleration, braking and cornering.
Suspension settings
Deactivating suspension and leveling control
In certain situations, this function has to be turned off, for example when lifting the vehicle ona jack to help avoid problems created by the dif-ference in levels in the pneumatic suspensionwhen the vehicle is raised. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarSuspension .
3. Select
Disable Leveling Control.
Changing the suspension control level 8
Models equipped with the Four-C active chassis system but without the drive mode control
*, sus-
pension control is adjusted from the center dis- play. 1. Tap
Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarDrive ModeSuspension
Control and select the desired level.
TransportWhen transporting the vehicle on a ferry, train or a 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. 379)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 370)
• Loading (p. 202)
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