2017 VOLVO V90 engine

STARTING AND DRIVING
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The towing eye may be used to pull the car up onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed platform.The car's position and ground clearance deter-mine whether it is possible. If the slope of the recovery vehicle's ramp is too steep, or if the ground clearance under the car isinadequate, then the car may be damaged if youtry to pull it up using the towing eye. If necessary, raise the car by using the recovery vehicle's lifting device. Do not use the towing eye.
WARNING
No one/nothing is allowed to remain behind the recovery vehicle while the car pulled uponto the flatbed platform.
IMPORTANT
The towing eye is only designed for towing on roads -
not for pulling the car unstuck or out
of a ditch. Call a recovery service for recovery assistance.
Related information
• Towing (p. 431)
• Recovering the car (p. 432)
Towing
During towing, one vehicle pulls another vehicle along behind it by means of a towline.
Find out the statutory maximum speed limit for towing before the towing begins.
Preparations and towing1. Activate the car's hazard warning flashers.
2. Secure the towline in the towing eye.
3. Deactivate the steering lock by unlocking the car.
NOTE
In ignition position II the steering lock is
deactivated if the car has been unlocked. See section “Ignition position” for more informa-tion.
4. Set the car in ignition position II by turning
the ignition dial to START and holding the
ignition dial in the START position for
approx. 4 seconds. Then release the knob, which automatically returns to its startingposition.
5. Move the gear selector to neutral position N
and release the parking brake.
> The towing vehicle can now start towing. 6. Keep the towline taut when the towing vehi-
cle reduces speed by holding your foot gen- tly pressed on the brake pedal - therebyavoiding unnecessary jerking.
7. Be prepared to brake to stop.
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be towed with the wheels rolling forward. • Do not tow cars with automatic transmis- sion at speeds higher than 80 km/h(50 mph) or for distances in excess of 80km.
WARNING
•Check that the steering lock is unlocked before towing.
• Ignition position
II must be active - in
ignition position I all airbags are deacti-
vated.
• Always keep the remote control key in thecar when it is being towed.
WARNING
The brake servo and power steering do not work when the engine is switched off - thebrake pedal needs to be depressedabout 5 times more heavily and the steering isconsiderably heavier than normal.

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Jump startingDo not tow the car to jump start the engine. Use a donor battery if the starter battery is dischargedand the engine does not start.
IMPORTANT
The catalytic converter may be damaged dur- ing attempts to tow-start the engine.
Related information
• Warning triangle (p. 500)
• Towing eye (p. 430)
• Recovering the car (p. 432)
• Using jump starting with another battery (p. 388)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
Recovering the car For recovery, the car is taken away with the help of another vehicle.
Call a recovery service for recovery assistance. The towing eye can be used to pull the car up onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed platform. Applies to cars with level control
*: If the car is
equipped with air suspension , this must be disa- bled before the car is raised. Deactivating thefunction via the centre display. 1. Press
Settings in the top view.
2. Press
My CarSuspension .
3. Select
Disable Leveling Control.
The car's position and ground clearance deter- mine whether it is possible to pull it up onto aflatbed platform. If the slope of the recovery vehi-cle's ramp is too steep, or if the ground clearanceunder the car is inadequate, then the car may bedamaged if you try to pull it up. The car shouldthen be lifted using the recovery vehicle's liftingdevice.
WARNING
No one/nothing is allowed to remain behind the recovery vehicle while the car pulled uponto the flatbed platform.
IMPORTANT
The towing eye is only designed for towing on roads - not for pulling the car unstuck or out
of a ditch. Call a recovery service for recovery assistance.
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be transported with the wheels rolling forward.
NOTE
If the car is equipped with a towing bracket, there is no rear mounting for a towing eye.
Related information
• Towing (p. 431)
• Towing eye (p. 430)

AUDIO AND MEDIA
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–Tap on an app in the app view to launch it.
Related information
•Online car
* (p. 463)
• Downloading, updating and uninstalling apps (p. 468)
• Changing settings for apps (p. 178)
Audio settings
The audio system is preset for optimal sound reproduction, but can be adapted according toneeds.
The volume is normally adjusted with the volume control below the centre display or with the right-hand steering wheel keypad.
Setting for optimal sound reproductionThe audio system is pre-calibrated for optimumsound reproduction by means of digital signalprocessing. This calibration takes into accountloudspeakers, amplifiers, passenger compartmentacoustics, listener position, etc., for each combi-nation of car model and audio system. There isalso a dynamic calibration that takes into accountthe setting of the volume control and vehiclespeed. Audio settings are described in the correspond- ing section in the owner information. To accessthe settings, open the top view and tap on
SettingsSound.
Active noise reduction *Certain cars are equipped with an active noise reduction function that suppresses engine noisein the passenger compartment via the audio sys-tem. Microphones in the car's roof detect disrup-tive noise and the audio system outputs anti-noise in order to dampen the noise.
Microphones in the car's roof.
NOTE
Do not cover the car's microphones; other- wise a rumbling sound from the audio systemmay be produced.
Related information
•Audio settings for media (p. 448)
• Settings for voice recognition (p. 117)
• Settings for phone (p. 462)
• Audio and media (p. 434)
• Online car
* (p. 463)

AUDIO AND MEDIA
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Media via Bluetooth The car's media player is equipped with Bluetooth and can wirelessly play streamingaudio files from external devices with Bluetooth,such as mobile phones and PDAs.
Related information
•Connecting media via Bluetooth (p. 447)
• Media playback (p. 443)
• Voice recognition control of radio and media (p. 118)
• Media player (p. 442)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
• Technical specifications for media (p. 455)
Connecting media via Bluetooth
Connect a Bluetooth device with the car in order to stream media and use as Internet connectionif it is available.
Many phones on the market now have wireless Bluetooth technology, but not all of them are fullycompatible with the car. For compatibility, seesupport.volvocars.com. The procedure for connecting a media device is the same as for connecting a phone.
Related information
• Connect phone (p. 457)
• Media via Bluetooth (p. 447)
• Media playback (p. 443)
• Media player (p. 442)
Media via AUX/USB input An external media source, e.g. an iPod or MP3 player, can be connected to the audio system.
A media source with rechargeable batteries is recharged when connected via USB and when the ignition is in position
I, II or the engine is run-
ning. To facilitate the use of a USB memory stick, only store compatible formats on it. It takes a lotlonger for the system to load storage media thatcontains anything other than compatible formats.In addition to audio, the media player also sup-ports video playback when the device is con-nected via USB. Some MP3 players have their own file systems that are not supported by the audio system.
Related information
• Connecting media via AUX/USB input(p. 448)
• Media playback (p. 443)
• Voice recognition control of radio and media(p. 118)
• Media player (p. 442)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
• video (p. 448)
• Apple CarPlay
* (p. 450)
• Technical specifications for media (p. 455)

WHEELS AND TYRES
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Calibrating tyre monitoring *
In order for the Indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS) to work correctly, a referencevalue for the tyre pressure must be determined.This must be performed each time the tyres arechanged or the tyre pressure is changed.
For example, when driving with a heavy load or at high speed above 160 km/h (100 mph), the tyrepressure should be adjusted in accordance withVolvo's recommended tyre pressure values. Fol-lowing which, the system must be recalibrated.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Inflate the tyres to the desired pressure in accordance with the tyre pressure label on the door pillar on the driver's side.
3. Start the engine. 4.
Open the
Car status app in the app view.
5.Tap on Status to view tyre monitoring.
NOTE
The car must be stationary when calibration is started.
6.Press Calibrate.
7. Tap on
OK to confirm that the tyre pressure
in all four tyres has been checked and adjusted. 8. Drive the car.
Calibration is performed while the car is driv-ing. Calibration is interrupted temporarily ifthe engine is switched off, but is resumedautomatically when the car is driven again.
> When sufficient data has been collectedto enable the system to detect low tyre pressure, the tyres in the centre displaychange colour from grey to green. Thesystem provides no additional confirma-tion that the calibration is complete. If calibration fails, a message is shown:
Calibration unsuccessful. Please try again..
NOTE
Remember that the TPMS system must be recalibrated at each tyre change or if the tyrepressure is adjusted. New reference valuesmust be stored for the system to work cor-rectly.
Related information
• Tyre monitoring
* (p. 485)
• Checking tyre pressure with the tyre monitor- ing system
* (p. 487)
• Rectifying low tyre pressure with tyre moni-toring
* (p. 488)

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4925. Screw in the bottle to the bottom of the bot-
tle holder.
> The bottle and the bottle holder areequipped with a reverse catch to prevent sealant leakage. When the bottle isscrewed in it cannot be unscrewed fromthe bottle holder again. Bottle removalmust be performed at a workshop, Volvorecommends an authorised Volvo work-shop.
WARNING
•In the event of skin contact with the seal- ing fluid, it must be washed off immediatelywith soap and plenty of water.
• Sealing fluid that makes contact with aneye must be rinsed away immediately witheye wash fluid or with plenty of water. If thediscomfort persists then the eye should beexamined by a doctor.
WARNING
Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped with a reverse catch to prevent leakage. 6. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap.
Check that the pressure reducing valve on the air hose is fully screwed on, and screw inthe air hose's valve connection to the bottomof the tyre valve's thread.
7. Connect the electrical cable to the closest 12 V socket and start the car.
NOTE
Make sure that none of the other 12 V sock- ets is in use when the compressor is operat-ing.
WARNING
Do not leave children in the car without supervision when the engine is running. 8. Start the compressor by flicking the switch to
position I.
WARNING
Never stand next to the tyre when the com- pressor is running. If cracks or unevennessarise then the compressor must be switchedoff immediately. The journey should not becontinued. Contacting an authorised tyre cen-tre is recommended.
NOTE
When the compressor starts, the pressure can increase up to 6 bar but the pressuredrops after approximately 30 seconds.
9. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.
IMPORTANT
The compressor must not be operated for longer than 10 minutes - risk of overheating.

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49419. Refit the dust cap on the tyre.
NOTE
•
After a tyre has been inflated, always refit the dust cap in order to avoid damage tothe valve from gravel, dirt, etc.
• Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dustcaps can rust and become difficult tounscrew.
NOTE
The sealing fluid bottle and the hose must be replaced after use. Volvo recommends thatthis replacement is performed by an author-ised Volvo workshop.
WARNING
Check the tyre pressure regularly.
Volvo recommends that the car is driven to the nearest authorised Volvo workshop for thereplacement/repair of the damaged tyre. Advisethe workshop that the tyre contains sealing fluid.
WARNING
You should not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) after the emergency tyre repair kithas been used. Volvo recommends a visit toan authorised Volvo workshop for inspectionof the sealed tyre (maximum driving distanceis 200 km). The staff there can determinewhether or not the tyre can be repaired or if itneeds to be replaced.
Related information
• Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 490)
Inflate tyres with the compressor from the emergency puncture repairkit The car's original tyres can be inflated using the compressor in the emergency puncture repairkit.
1. The compressor must be switched off. Make
sure that the switch is in position 0 and
locate the cable and air hose.
2. Unscrew the wheel's dust cap and screw in the air hose valve connection to the bottom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.
3. Connect the cable to one of the car's 12 V sockets and start the engine.
WARNING
Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in danger to life. Never leave the engine runningin sealed areas or areas that lack sufficientventilation.
WARNING
Do not leave children in the car without supervision when the engine is running.
4. Start the compressor by flicking the switch to position I.

WHEELS AND TYRES
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Related information
•Removing a wheel (p. 495)
• Fitting the wheels (p. 497)
• Tool kit (p. 500)
• Jack
* (p. 501)
Winter wheels
Winter wheels are adapted for winter road con- ditions.
Volvo recommends winter tyres with particular dimensions. Tyre dimensions are dependent onengine variant. When driving on winter tyres, thecorrect type of tyres must be fitted to all fourwheels.
NOTE
Contact a Volvo dealer for advice about which wheel rim and type of tyre are most suitable.
Tips for changing to winter tyresWhen summer and winter wheels are changed, mark which side of the car they were mounted on, for example L for left and R for right.
Studded tyresStudded winter tyres should be run in gently for 500-1000 km so the studs settle properly intothe tyres. This gives the tyre, and especially thestuds, a longer service life.
NOTE
The legal provisions for the use of studded tyres vary from country to country.
Tread depthRoad conditions with ice, slush and low tempera- tures place considerably higher demands on tyresthan summer conditions. Volvo therefore recom-mends not to drive on winter tyres that have atread depth of less than 4 mm.
Snow chainsVolvo recommends that snow chains are notused on wheel dimensions greater than18 inches. Mounting instructions are supplied with Volvo original snow chains. Snow chains may only be used on the front wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive cars).Never drive faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) withsnow chains. Avoid driving on bare ground as thiswears out both the snow chains and tyres.
WARNING
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equivalent chains designed for the car model, and tyre and rim dimensions. Only single-sided snow
chains are permitted. In the event of uncertainty about the show chain, Volvo recommends that an authorisedVolvo workshop should be contacted. Thewrong snow chains may cause serious dam-age to the car and lead to an accident.
Related information
• When changing wheels (p. 495)