2017 VOLVO V90 tow

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Changing gear with steering wheel paddles*
The steering wheel paddles are a complement to the gear selector and make it possible tochange gear manually without releasing handsfrom the steering wheel.
Activating the steering wheel paddlesTo be able to change gear with the steering wheel paddles they must first be activated:
–Pull one of the paddles toward the steering wheel.
> A figure in the driver display indicates cur- rent gear.
Driver display when changing gear with steering wheel paddles.
Manual gearshift mode
In gear position M the steering wheel paddles are
automatically activated.
Driver display when changing gear with steering wheel paddles in manual gearshift mode.
Changing gearTo change gear one step:
–Pull one of the paddles backwards - towards the steering wheel - and release.
" -": Selects the next lower gear.
" + ": Selects the next higher gear.
A gear change occurs at each pull of the paddle provided that the engine speed does not leavethe permitted range. After each gear change the figure in the driver display changes to show the current gear.
Deactivating the function
Manual deactivation in gear position D.
–Deactivate the steering wheel paddles by pulling the right-hand paddle ( +) toward the
steering wheel and holding in place until the figure in the driver display for the currentgear extinguishes.

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Releasing automatically
1. Put the seatbelt on.
2. Start the car.
3. With automatic gearbox:Select gear position D or R and depress the
accelerator pedal.With manual gearbox:Engage a suitable gear, release the clutch and depress the accelerator pedal.
> The parking brake releases and the sym- bol in the driver display extinguishes.
Parking on a hill
WARNING
Always use the parking brake when parking on an inclined surface. Engaging a gear or the automatic transmission's P position is not suf-
ficient to hold the car stationary in all situa- tions.
If the car is parked facing uphill: • Turn the wheels
away from the kerb.
If the car is parked facing downhill:
• Turn the wheels
towards the kerb.
Heavy load uphill
A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the car to roll backward when the parking brake isreleased automatically on a steep incline. Avoid this by pulling the control upwards while drivingthe car away. Release the control when theengine achieves traction.
Settings for parking brake
Automatic activation of the parking brake isselected via the centre display. Automatic activation when the car is switched off:1.
Press
Settings in the top view.
2. Press
My CarParking Brake and
Suspension and deselect/select the func-
tion Auto Activate Parking Brake.
Related information
• Parking brake (p. 409)
• In the event of a fault in the parking brake (p. 411)
• Automatic braking when stationary (p. 412)
In the event of a fault in the parking brake
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if it is not possible to release or apply the parking brakeafter several attempts.
An acoustic warning signal sounds when driving with the parking brake applied. If the car has to be parked before a possible fault is rectified then the wheels must be turned as ifparking on a hill and the gear selector must be in position P, or engage first gear if the car has a
manual gearbox.
Low battery voltageIf the battery voltage is too low then the parking brake can neither be released nor applied. Con-nect a donor battery if the battery voltage is toolow.
Replacing the brake liningsThe rear brake linings must be replaced at aworkshop due to the design of the electrically-operated parking brake - an authorised Volvoworkshop is recommended.

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IMPORTANT
Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter. In depths greater than 25 cm, water could enter the transmission. This reduces the lubri-cating ability of the oils and shortens theservice life of these systems. Damage to any component, engine, transmis- sion, turbocharger, differential or its internalcomponents caused by flooding, hydrostaticlocking or oil shortage, is not covered by thewarranty. In the event of the engine stalling in water, do not try restart - tow the car from the water toa workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop isrecommended. Risk of engine breakdown.
Related information
•Towing (p. 431)
• Recovering the car (p. 432)
Overheating in the engine and drive system
Under special conditions, for example hard driv- ing in hilly terrain and hot climate, there is a riskthat the engine and drive system may overheat -in particular with a heavy load.
• In the event of overheating, the engine's power may be limited temporarily.
• Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front ofthe grille when driving in hot climates.
• If the temperature in the engine's coolingsystem becomes too high then a warningsymbol is illuminated and the driver display shows the message
Engine temperature
High temperature Stop safely. Stop the
car in a safe way and allow the engine to run at idling speed for several minutes and cooldown.
• If the message
Engine temperature High
temperature Turn off engine or Engine
coolant Level low, turn off engine is
shown, stop the car and switch off the engine.
• In the event of overheating in the gearbox, analternative gear shift program will beselected. In addition, a built-in protectionfunction is activated that, amongst otherthings, illuminates a warning symbol and thedriver display shows the message
Transmission warm Reduce speed to
lower temperature or Transmission hot Stop safely, wait for cooling
. Follow the
recommendation given, reduce speed or stop the car in a safe way and allow the engine torun at idling speed for several minutes toenable the gearbox to cool down.
• If the car overheats, the air conditioning maybe switched off temporarily.
• Do not turn the engine off immediately youstop after a hard drive.
NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to operate for a time after the engine has beenswitched off.
Symbols in the driver display
Symbol
Specification
High engine temperature. Follow the recommendation given.
Low level, coolant. Follow the rec- ommendation given.
Gearbox hot/overheated/cooled. Follow the recommendation given.

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Economical driving
Drive economically and eco-consciously by driv- ing smoothly, thinking ahead, and adjusting yourdriving style and speed to the prevailing condi-tions.
• For lower fuel consumption, activate ECO drive mode.
• Use the Eco Coast 17
freewheel function -
engine braking will cease and the car'skinetic energy can be used to freewheel forlonger distances.
• Drive in the highest gear 18
possible, adapted
to the current traffic situation and road -lower engine speeds result in lower fuel con-sumption. Use the gear shift indicator.
• Drive at a steady speed and keep a good dis-tance to other vehicles and objects to mini-mise braking.
• High speed results in increased fuel con-sumption - the wind resistance increaseswith speed.
• Do not run the engine to operating tempera-ture at idling speed, but rather drive with anormal load right after starting - a coldengine consumes more fuel than a warmone. •
Drive with the correct air pressure in thetyres and check this regularly - select ECOtyre pressure for best results.
• Choice of tyres can affect fuel consumption -seek advice on suitable tyres from a dealer.
• Remove unnecessary items from the car -the greater the load the higher the consump-tion.
• Use engine braking to slow down, when itcan take place without risk to other roadusers.
• A roof load and space box increase windresistance, leading to higher consumption -remove the load carriers when not in use.
• Avoid driving with open windows.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while moving, such as downhill, this deactivates importantsystems such as the power steering andbrake servo.
Related information
•
Drive mode ECO (p. 402)
• Approved tyre pressures (p. 574)
• Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (p. 572)
• Drive-E - cleaner driving pleasure (p. 25)
Towing bracket
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The car can be equipped with a towing bracket that makes it possible to tow e.g. a trailer afterthe car.
There may be different towing bracket variants available for the car; contact a Volvo dealer formore information. For information on towing capacity and towball load, see the section "Towing capacity and tow-ball load".
IMPORTANT
When the engine is switched off, the constant battery voltage to the trailer connector can beswitched off automatically so as not to drainthe starter battery.
IMPORTANT
The towball needs regular cleaning and lubri- cation with grease in order to prevent wear.
17 See the section "Drive mode ECO".
18 Applies to driving with manual gear changing.

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NOTE
When a hitch with a vibration damper is used, the towball must not be lubricated. This also applies when fitting a bicycle rack that is clamped in around the towball.
NOTE
If the car is equipped with a towing bracket, there is no rear mounting for a towing eye.
Related information
•Driving with a trailer (p. 426)
• Towing capacity and towball load (p. 564)
• Trailer Stability Assist
* (p. 428)
• Towing bracket specifications
* (p. 425)
• Extendable/retractable towing brackets
*
(p. 423)
Extendable/retractable towing brackets *
The extendable/retractable towing hitch is always easily accessible and simple to extend orretract as needed. In the retracted position, thetowing hitch is completely concealed.
WARNING
Follow the instructions for retracting and extending the towing bracket carefully.
Extending the towing hitch
WARNING
Avoid standing close to the bumper in the centre behind the car when extending thetowing hitch.
1. Open the tailgate. A button for extending/ retracting the towbar is located on the right- hand side at the rear of the cargo area. Anindicator lamp in the button must illuminatewith a constant orange glow for the exten-sion function to be active.

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2. Press and release the button - extensionmight not start if the button is pressed for too long.
> The towbar extends out and down in anunlocked position - the indicator lamp flashes orange.
WARNING
Do not press the extend/retract button if a trailer is attached to the towing bracket.
NOTE
The towbar must finish the extension proce- dure before it can then be moved to lockedposition. This procedure may take severalseconds. If the towbar is not fixed in lockedposition, wait a few seconds and try again.
3. Move the towbar to its end position, where it is secured and locked in place - the indicator lamp illuminates with a constant orangeglow.
> The towbar is ready for use.
WARNING
Take care to secure the trailer's safety cable in the intended bracket.
NOTE
Power save mode activates after a while and the indicator lamp goes out. The system isreactivated by closing and opening the tail-gate. This applies when retracting or extend-ing the towing bracket. If the car detects a connected trailer electri- cally, the indicator lamp stops illuminatingwith a constant glow.
Retracting the towing hitch
IMPORTANT
Make sure that there is no plug or adapter in the electrical socket when retracting the tow-ing bracket.
1. Open the tailgate. Press and release the but- ton on the right-hand side at the rear of the cargo area - retraction might not start if thebutton is pressed for too long.
> The towing bracket automatically lowers inan unlocked position - the indicator lamp in the button flashes orange.

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2. Lock the towing bracket by moving it back to
its retracted position, where it is locked.
> The indicator lamp will now illuminate witha constant glow if the towing bracket is correctly retracted.
Related information
• Towing bracket
* (p. 422)
• Towing bracket specifications
* (p. 425)
Towing bracket specifications *
Dimensions and mounting points for the towing bracket.Dimensions, mounting points (mm)
A 1229
B 111.8 C 875
D 437,5 E See the image aboveF 310.5
G Ball centre
Related information
• Towing bracket
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Driving with a trailer
When driving with a trailer, there are a number of points that are important to think about regar-ding the towing bracket, the trailer and how theload is positioned in the trailer.
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The total of the weight of the passengers and allaccessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car's pay-load by a corresponding weight. The car is supplied with the necessary equipment for towing a trailer.
• The car's towing bracket must be of anapproved type.
• Distribute the load on the trailer so that theweight on the towing bracket complies withthe specified maximum towball load. Towballload is calculated as part of the car's payload.
• Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-mended pressure for a full load. For moreinformation on tyre pressure, see the section"Approved tyre pressures".
• The engine is loaded more heavily than usualwhen driving with a trailer.
• Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car isbrand new. Wait until it has been driven atleast 1000 km.
• The brakes are loaded much more than usualon long and steep downhill slopes. Downshiftto a lower gear and adjust your speed. •
Follow the regulations in force for the permit-ted speeds and weights.
• Maintain a low speed when driving with atrailer up long, steep ascents.
• The maximum trailer weights given only applyto altitudes up to 1000 metres above sealevel. At higher altitudes, engine power andthus the car's climbing ability is decreaseddue to the reduced air density, and the maxi-mum trailer weight must therefore bereduced. The weight of the car and trailermust be decreased by 10 % for each addi-tional 1000 m (or part thereof).
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of morethan 12%.
NOTE
Extreme weather conditions, driving with a trailer or driving at high altitudes in combina-tion with fuel quality are factors that consider-ably increase the car's fuel consumption.
Trailer connectorAn adapter is required if the car's towing bracket has a 13 pin connector and the trailer has a 7 pinconnector. Use an adapter approved by Volvo.Make sure the cable does not drag on theground.
IMPORTANT
When the engine is switched off, the constant battery voltage to the trailer connector can beswitched off automatically so as not to drainthe starter battery.
Trailer weightsInformation about Volvo's permitted trailer weights is available in the article "Towingcapacity and towball load".
WARNING
Follow the stated recommendations for trailer weights. Otherwise, the car and trailer may bedifficult to control in the event of suddenmovement and braking.
NOTE
The stated maximum permitted trailer weights are those permitted by Volvo. National vehicleregulations can further limit trailer weightsand speeds. Towbars can be certified forhigher towing weights than the car canactually tow.
Direction indicators and brake lights on the trailer
If one or more of the trailer's direction indicators or brake light bulbs is broken, the driver display