2017 VOLVO V90 tow

STARTING AND DRIVING
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shows a symbol and a message. Other lamps on the trailer must be checked manually by thedriver before departure, see the heading "Check-ing trailer lamps".
Symbol
Message
•Trailer turn indicator Right
turn indicator malfunction
•Trailer turn indicator Left
turn indicator malfunction
•Trailer brake light Malfunc-
tion
If any lamp for the trailer's direction indicators is broken, the driver display symbol for directionindicators will also flash more quickly than nor-mal.
Checking trailer lamps *
Automatic checking
After a trailer is connected electrically, it is possi- ble to check that the trailer lamps are working viaan automatic lamp activation. The function helpsthe driver check that the trailer lamps are workingbefore starting off. The engine must be switched off to perform thecheck.
1. When a trailer is connected to the towing
bracket, the
Automatic Trailer Lamp
Check message is shown in the driver dis-
play.
2. Confirm the message by pressing the right- hand steering wheel keypad's O button.
> The lamp check starts.
3. Exit the car to check lamp functionality. > All trailer lamps start to flash - then thelamps are switched on one at a time.
4. Visually check that all lamps available on the trailer are operational.
5. After a moment, all lamps on the trailer flash again.
> The check is complete.
Switching off automatic checking
The automatic checking function can be switched off in the centre display. 1.Press
Settings in the top view.
2. Press
My CarLights and Lighting.
3. Deselect
Automatic Trailer Lamp Check.
Manual checking
If the automatic checking is switched off then it is possible to start the check manually. 1.Press
Settings in the top view. 2.
Press
My CarLights and Lighting.
3. Select
Manual Trailer Lamp Check.
> The lamp check starts. Exit the car to check lamp functionality.
Level control *The car's system for level control endeavours to maintain a constant height regardless of load (upto the maximum permissible weight). When thecar is stationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,which is normal.
Related information
•Driving with a trailer under special conditions(p. 428)
• Towing capacity and towball load (p. 564)
• Trailer Stability Assist
* (p. 428)
• Approved tyre pressures (p. 574)
• Towing bracket
* (p. 422)

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Towing eye
Use the towing eye for towing. The towing eye is screwed into a threaded socket behind a coveron the right-hand side of the bumper, front orrear.
NOTE
If the car is equipped with a towing bracket, there is no rear mounting for a towing eye.
Fitting the towing eye
Take out the towing eye from the foam block under the floor hatch in the cargo area.
Front: Remove the cover.
> The cover pivots around its centre line and can then be removed.Rear: Remove the cover - press on the mark- ing with a finger and, at the same time, foldout the opposite side/corner using a coin orsimilar.
> The cover pivots around its centre line andcan then be removed.
4. Screw the towing eye right in until it stops. Tighten the towing eye firmly e.g. using the wheel wrench *.
After use, unscrew the towing eye and return it to its place. Finish by refitting the cover onto the bumper.
IMPORTANT
It is important that the towing eye is firmly screwed into place - right in until it stops.

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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Android Auto *
Android Auto gives you the option to listen to music, make phone calls, get directions and useprograms from an Android device. Android Autoworks with selected Android devices.
Information about which apps are supported and which phones are compatible is available on thewebsite: www.android.com/auto/. Please notethat Volvo is not responsible for the content inAndroid Auto. Android Auto is started from the app view. After Android Auto has been started once, the applica-tion will be started automatically the next time thedevice is connected. Automatic start can bedeactivated under settings.
NOTE
When a phone is connected to Android Auto it is possible to stream via Bluetooth toanother media player. Bluetooth is activewhile Android Auto is being used.
When using map navigation via Android Auto there is no guidance in the driver display or head-up display, but only in the centre display. The Android Auto apps can be controlled via the centre display, a mobile phone, or with the steer-ing wheel's right-hand keypad (applies to certainfunctions). It is also possible to controlAndroid Auto using voice control so that you canfocus on the road. A long press on the steering wheel button
starts voice recognition control
and a short press deactivates.
By using Android Auto, you acknowledge the following: Android Auto is a serviceprovided by Google Inc. under its terms andconditions. Volvo Cars is not responsible forAndroid Auto or its features or applications.When you use Android Auto, your cartransfers certain information (including itslocation) to your connected Android phone.You are fully responsible for your and anyother person

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WHEELS AND TYRES
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WARNING
Check that the jack is not damaged, that the threads are thoroughly lubricated and that it isfree from dirt.
3. Take out the jack *, wheel wrench * and tools
for the wheel bolts' plastic caps that are fitted in the foam block.
Tool for removing the plastic caps on the wheel bolts.
NOTE
The normal car jack is only designed for occa- sional, short-term use, such as when chang-ing a wheel after a puncture, changing to win-ter/summer wheels, etc. Only the jack for thespecific car model may be used to raise thecar. If the car is to be jacked up more often, orfor a longer time than is required just tochange a wheel, use of a garage jack is rec-ommended. In this instance, follow theinstructions for use that come with the equip-ment.
4. Place chocks in front of and behind the wheels which will remain on the ground to prevent them from rolling. Use heavy woodenblocks or large stones for example.
5. Screw together the towing eye with the wheel wrench * to the stop position.
IMPORTANT
The towing eye must be screwed all the way into the wheel bolt wrench.
6. Remove the plastic caps from the wheel
bolts with the intended tool.
7. Loosen the wheel bolts ½-1 turn anticlock- wise with the wheel wrench *.
WARNING
Never position anything between the ground and the jack, nor between the jack and thecar's jacking point.
IMPORTANT
The ground must be firm, smooth and level.
8. When raising the car, it is important that the
jack* or lifting arms are fitted in the intended
points on the car's underbody. The triangle markings in the plastic cover indicate thelocations of the jacking/lifting points. Thereare two jacking points on each side of thecar. There is a recess for the jack at eachpoint.

WHEELS AND TYRES
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Tool kit Tools that can be useful during towing, wheel changes or similar are found in the car's cargoarea.
The foam block under the cargo area floor con- tains the car's towing eye, puncture repair kit, toolfor removing the plastic caps from the wheelbolts and a socket for the lockable wheel bolts. If the car is equipped with spare wheel * then a
jack * and wheel wrench * are included, as well as
a package * with disposable gloves and a bag for
the damaged tyre.
Related information
• When changing wheels (p. 495)
• Jack
* (p. 501)
• Warning triangle (p. 500)
• First aid kit (p. 501)
Warning triangle
Use the warning triangle to warn other road users if the car is stationary in traffic.
Also activate the hazard warning flashers.
Storage spacesThe warning triangle is located under the panel on the inside of the tailgate.
Folding up the warning triangleDetach the panel on the inside of the tailgate by first turning the two knobs a quarter turnand then unhooking the panel. Place thepanel to one side. Open the latch and take out the case.
Remove the warning triangle from the case, unfold it and put the ends together.
Fold out the warning triangle's support legs.
Follow the regulations for the use of a warning triangle. Position the warning triangle in a suita-ble place with regard to traffic. Make sure that the warning triangle and case are properly secured in their storage space and thatthe hatch is fully closed after use.
Related information
• Tool kit (p. 500)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 143)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Changing contact address
If you would like to change to another e-mail address, you can contact a Volvo dealer.
Selecting a Volvo dealer
Select the Volvo dealer you would like to contact for service and repairs by going towww.volvocars.com and navigating to My Volvo.
Prerequisite for booking from car
For the car to send and receive booking informa- tion, it must be connected to the Internet, seesection "Online car".
Using the serviceWhen it is time for service, and in some caseswhen the car is in need of repair, a message willappear in the driver display and at the top of thecentre display. The service date is determined byhow much time has passed, hours that theengine has been running, or distance drivensince the last service. You can also book a workshop visit later via the My Volvo owner's portal. To ensure that yourdealer has the latest information on your car youcan send vehicle data, see section "SendingVehicle Data" below.
Book service or repair
Fill in the appointment request when desired or when a message stating that service or repairsare needed is shown in the driver display and atthe top of the centre display.
Filling in and sending an appointment request.
1.Open the Car status app from the app view
in the centre display.
2. Press the
Appointments button.
3. Press the
Request appointment button.
4. Make sure that the correct
Volvo ID is filled
in.
5. Make sure that the desired
Workshop is
filled in. 6. Fill in information for the workshop in the
field
Tap to write information to the
workshop, e.g. if there is anything you would
like done during the workshop visit or any other important information to your work-shop.
Or press the button and speak the informa- tion. The information is then entered in theinformation field in your appointment request.
7. Press the
Send appointment request but-
ton.
> You will receive an appointment sugges-
tion to your car within a couple of days. 3
.
You will also receive the same communi- cation via e-mail and when you visit MyVolvo. In certain markets, once you have sent the appointment request, the message thatthe car needs service is extinguished inthe driver display.
8. Press the
Cancel request button to cancel
your request.
3 This time frame may vary depending on market.