2017 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY tow bar

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving348
Brakes 348
Brake functions 350
Auto-hold brake function 350
Brake assist system 351
Braking effect after a collision 351
Emergency brake lights 352
Hill Descent Control (HDC) 352
Low Speed Control (LSC) 353
Hill Start Assist 354
Parking brake 354
Using the parking brake 355
Parking brake malfunctions 357
Before a long distance trip 357
Driving economically 358
Driving through standing water 359
Overheating the engine and transmission 360
Winter driving 361
Towing eyelet 361
Towing recommendations 363
Fuel 365
Octane rating 366
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 367
Emission controls 368

Jump starting368
Driving with a trailer 370
Retractable towbar *
372
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) 374
Ignition modes 375
Battery drain 377
Starting the engine 377
Turning the engine off 379
Drive modes *
379
ECO drive mode 382
Start/Stop 383
Using the Start/Stop function 383
Conditions for Start/Stop 385
Automatic transmission 386
Shiftlock 387
Gear shift indicator 388
Gear selector positions 388
Steering wheel paddles *
390
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 391
Leveling control * and suspension
392
INFOTAINMENT
The infotainment system
394
Apps (applications) 394
Sound settings 395
Radio 396
Radio settings 396
RBDS radio 397
Changing and searching for radio stations 397
HD Radio ™reception
398
Switching HD Radio on and off 400
HD Radio sub-channels 400
HD Radio limitations 401
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * 402
Using SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio *403
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * settings 404
SiriusXM Travel Link *
405
SiriusXM Travel Link - Weather 407
SiriusXM Travel Link - Alerts 408
SiriusXM Travel Link - Fuel 409
SiriusXM Travel Link - Sports 410
Phone 411
Pairing a cell phone 412
Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone 413
Handling phone calls 414

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DRIVER SUPPORT
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WARNING
Pilot Assist is not a collision avoidance sys- tem. The driver is always responsible forsteering or applying the brakes if the systemdoes not detect another vehicle. Do not use Pilot Assist in demanding driving conditions such as city driving or other heavytraffic situations, in slippery conditions, whenthere is a great deal of water or slush on theroad, during heavy rain or snow, in poor visibil-ity, on winding roads or on highway on- or off-ramps. In certain situations, it may be difficult for Pilot Assist to assist the driver correctly or to deac-tivate automatically. In such cases, it is advisa-ble not to use Pilot Assist. Examples of suchsituations may be:
• the lane's side market lines are missing, badly faded or cross each other.
• the division of lanes is not clear, e.g.,when a line divides or merges withanother, at exits or if there are many roadsigns/markers.
• there are edges or other lines on or nearthe lane, e.g., curbs, cracks, repairedareas, sharp shadows, etc.
• the lane is narrow or winding.
• the lane is at the top of a hill, on anuneven road surface or over a bump.
•bad weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, slush, poor visibility, backlighting, etc).
The driver should also be aware that Pilot Assist has the following limitations: • High curbs, barriers and temporary obsta- cles (cones, barriers etc) may not bedetected or could be detected incorrectlyas side marker lines, which may create arisk of collision. The driver must ensure asafe distance to these obstacles.
• The camera or radar sensor may not beable to detect objects if there are pot-holes or if there are stationary objectspartially or completely blocking the road.
• Pilot Assist does not "see" pedestrians,animals, etc.
• Pilot Assist's steering capacity is limitedand may not always be able to help thedriver keep the vehicle in the lane.
The driver can always take action to override PilotAssist.
Steep roads and/or heavy loadsPilot Assist is primarily intended for use on rela-tively level roads. The function may not be able tomaintain the correct time interval to the vehicleahead on when driving down steep hills. Thedriver should be attentive and prepared to applythe brakes in these situations. Do not use Pilot Assist when the vehicle is trans-porting a heavy load or if it is towing a trailer.
Additional information
•
The Off Road drive mode cannot be
selected if Pilot Assist is activated.
• Pilot Assist uses the vehicle's camera and radar sensor, which have certain general limi-tations. See the articles "Camera limitations"and "Radar sensor limitations" for additionalinformation.
Related information
•
Pilot Assist
* (p. 277)
• Starting and activating Pilot Assist (p. 280)
• Changing Pilot Assist speed (p. 282)
• Setting a Pilot Assist time interval (p. 283)
• Changing target vehicles and automaticbraking with Pilot Assist (p. 286)
• Deactivating/resuming Pilot Assist (p. 284)
• Passing Assistance with Adaptive CruiseControl or Pilot Assist (p. 270)
• Pilot Assist symbols and messages (p. 289)
• Radar sensor limitations (p. 291)
• Camera limitations (p. 295)

DRIVER SUPPORT
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Park Assist Camera (PAC) *
The Park Assist Camera system is designed to provide the driver with a view of the area aroundthe vehicle in the form of a camera image andgraphics in the center display.
PAC is a supplementary parking aid that can be activated automatically when the gear selector is in R or by tapping a button in the center display,
depending on the selected settings. See also the article "Starting the Park Assist Camera."
Lines: Guiding lines On/Off
Towbar: Guiding lines for a trailer hitch *10
On/Off
PAS: Park Assist On/Off
CTA: Cross Traffic Alert * On/Off
Zoom: Zoom in/out 11
NOTE
A trailer hitch whose wiring is integrated with the vehicle's electrical system will be takeninto account when measuring the availablespace behind the vehicle.
WARNING
•
PAC is designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. It is not,however, intended to replace the driver

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Models with the 360° panorama camera system and Park Assist sensors *
Location of the cameras and their fields of vision (generic illustration)
On models with the 360° panorama camera sys- tem, trajectory lines will be shown behind, in frontof or to the sides of the vehicle, depending on itsdirection.
• When driving forward: front lines
• When backing up: side/rear lines
When the front or rear camera is selected, trajec-tory lines will be shown regardless of the vehi-cle's direction. If a side camera is selected, trajectory lines will only be shown if the vehicle is backing up.
Trajectory lines for a trailer hitch (towbar)
Towbar: activate trajectory lines for a trailer
hitch
Zoom: zoom in/out
The camera can help make hitching a trailer eas- ier by showing the "line" that the trailer hitch willtake toward the trailer. 1. Tap
Towbar (1).
> The trajectory lines will be displayed and the trajectory lines for the vehicle will dis- appear.
2. Tap
Zoom (2) for a close-up view.
> The camera will zoom in.
Trajectory lines for the trailer hitch and the vehi- cle cannot be shown at the same time.
Front and rear sensor fieldsIf the vehicle is also equipped with the optionalPark Assist system, this information will be dis-played on the screen as colored field showingthe distance to obstacles that have beendetected.
Front and rear sensors
The screen can display colored sensor fields on the car symbol at the right
The front and rear fields change colors (yellow- orange-red) as the vehicle moves closer to anobject.
Front/rear field col- ors Distance to the object
Yellow 2.0–4.9 ft (0.6–1.5 m )
Orange 1.3–2.0 ft (0.4–0.6 m) Red 0–1.3 ft (0–0.4 m)

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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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STARTING AND DRIVING
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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
*
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