2017 VOLVO V90 tow

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Replacing a wiper blade
The wiper blades sweep water away from the windscreen and rear window. Together with thewasher fluid they clean the windows and ensurevisibility for driving. Windscreen and rear windowwiper blades can be replaced.
Replacing a windscreen wiper blade
Fold up the wiper arm when it is in service position. Press the button located on thewiper blade mounting and pull straight outparallel with the wiper arm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until a "click" is heard.
Check that the blade is firmly installed.
4. Fold the wiper arm back towards the wind- screen.
The wiper blades are different lengths.
NOTE
The wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver's side is longer than onthe passenger side.

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Symbols on the batteries
There are information and warning symbols on the batteries.
Use protective goggles.
Further information in the
owner's manual for the car.
Store the battery out of the reach of children.
The battery contains corro- sive acid.
Avoid sparks and nakedflames.
Risk of explosion.
Must be taken for recycling.
NOTE
An expended starter battery or support bat- tery must be recycled in an environmentallysafe manner since it contains lead.
Related information
•Starter battery (p. 530)
• Support battery (p. 533)
Support battery Cars with Start/Stop function, in addition to the starter battery, are equipped with a support bat-tery.
Cars with the Start/Stop function are equipped with two 12 V batteries - one extra powerfulstarter battery for starting and one support bat-tery that helps during the Start/Stop function'sstarting sequence.
The support battery is located in a box next to the strut tower.
The following table shows specifications for the support battery.
Voltage (V) 12 Cold start capacity A
- CCA B
(A) 170

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Positions
• Fuses 13-17 and 21-36 are of the "Micro" type.
• Fuses 1-12, 18-20 and 37 are of the"MCase" type and should be replaced by a workshop 19
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Function AA
Rear window defroster 30
- -
Compressor for air suspension
*40
Lock motor for backrest on rear right-hand side 15
- -
Lock motor for backrest on rear left-hand side15
- -
- -
Power operated tailgate
*25
Electrically operated front passen- ger seat
* 20
Towbar control module
*40
Function
AA
Seatbelt pretensioner module, right-hand side 40
Internal relay coils 5
- -
Module for detecting foot move- ment
* (for opening the power oper-
ated tailgate) 5
- -
- -
Towbar control module
*25
Power driver seat
* 20
Seatbelt pretensioner module, left- hand side 40
Parking camera
* 5
- -
- -
- -
- -
Function
AA
Control module for airbags and seatbelt tensioners 5
- -
Seat heating left-hand side rear
*15
- -
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
*5
- -
Seatbelt pretensioner modules 5
Actuator for exhaust gases (petrol, certain engine variants) 5
- -
AWD control module
*15
Seat heating right-hand side rear
*15
- -
A
Ampere
Related information
• Replacing a fuse (p. 536)
• Fuses under glovebox (p. 542)
• Fuses in engine compartment (p. 537)
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An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

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Cleaning the exterior
The car should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This means that the car is easierto clean since the dirt does not attach as firmly.It also reduces the risk of scratches and keepsthe car fresh. Wash the car in a car wash with oilseparator. Use car shampoo.
Handwashing
• Remove bird droppings from the paintwork as soon as possible. Bird droppings containchemicals that affect and discolour paintworkvery quickly. For example, use soft paper orsponge soaked in plenty of water. An author-ised Volvo workshop is recommended for theremoval of any discoloration.
• Hose down the underbody.
• Rinse the entire car until the dissolved dirthas been removed so as to reduce the risk ofscratches from washing. Do not spray directlyonto the locks.
• If necessary, use cold degreasing agent onvery dirty surfaces. Note that in this case, thesurfaces must not be hot from the sun.
• Wash using a sponge, car shampoo andplenty of lukewarm water.
• Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm soapsolution or car shampoo.
• Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or awater scraper. If you avoid allowing drops ofwater to dry in strong sunlight, you reduce the risk of water drying stains which mayneed to be polished out.
WARNING
Always have the engine cleaned by a work- shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is hot.
IMPORTANT
Dirty headlamps have impaired functionality. Clean them regularly, e.g. when refuelling. Do not use any corrosive cleaning agents but use water and a non-scratching spongeinstead.
NOTE
Outside lighting such as headlamps and rear lamps may temporarily have condensation onthe inside of the lens. This is normal, all exte-rior lighting is designed to withstand this.Condensation is normally vented out of thelamp housing when the lamp has beenswitched on for a time.
Automatic car washAn automatic car wash is a simple and quick way of washing the car, but it cannot reach every-where. Washing the car by hand is recommendedto achieve a good result, or to supplement auto-matic car washes with washing by hand.
NOTE
The car must only be washed by hand over the first few months. This is because the paintis more delicate when it is new.
IMPORTANT
Before driving the car into an automatic car wash, deactivate the functions for Automaticbraking when stationary (Auto Hold) andAutomatic application of parking brake. Ifthese functions are not deactivated, the brakesystem will jam when the car is stationary andthe car will not be able to move.
In car washes where the car is towed through with rolling wheels, the following applies:
1. Drive into the automatic car wash.
2. Deactivate the function for automatic braking
when stationary (Auto Hold) using the switch in the tunnel console.
3. Deactivate the function for automatic appli- cation of parking brake via the centre display.
4. Move the gear lever to position N.

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knob in the tunnel console to STOP. Hold
the knob in STOP position for at least
4 seconds.
> The car is ready for the automatic car wash.
IMPORTANT
The system will automatically switch to P
mode unless the above step is followed. The wheels are locked in P mode, which they
should not be when putting the car through an automatic car wash.
High-pressure washingWhen using high-pressure washing, use sweep- ing movements and make sure that the nozzledoes not come closer than 30 cm to the surfaceof the car. Do not spray directly onto the locks.
Testing the brakesLightly depress the brake pedal now and thenwhen driving long distances in rain or slush. Theheat from the friction causes the brake linings towarm up and dry. Do the same thing after startingin very damp or cold weather.
WARNING
Always test the brakes after washing the car, including the parking brake, to ensure thatmoisture and corrosion do not attack thebrake linings and reduce braking perform-ance.
Wiper bladesAsphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, as well as insects, ice etc. on the windscreen, impairthe service life of wiper blades. When cleaning, set the wiper blades in service position.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windscreen regu- larly with lukewarm soap solution or carshampoo. Do not use any strong solvents.
Exterior plastic, rubber and trim components
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo dealers is recommended for the cleaning andcare of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trimcomponents, e.g. glossy trim mouldings. Whenusing such a cleaning agent the instructionsmust be followed carefully. The frames around the side windows, the car's roof rails and the door frames at the windows *
are produced in anodised aluminium. This means that they should only be washed using a cleaning agent with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.This is in order to avoid discolouration.
Parts that should be washed using a cleaning agent with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.
IMPORTANT
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and rubber. When using degreasant on plastic and rubber, only rub with light pressure if it is necessary.Use a soft washing sponge. Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear away or damage the glossy surface layer. Polishing agent that contains abrasive must not be used.

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IMPORTANT
The microfibre cloth used to clean the centre display must be free from sand and dirt.
IMPORTANT
When cleaning the centre display, only use gentle pressure on the screen. Heavy pres-sure can damage the screen.
IMPORTANT
Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the centre display. Do not use win-dow cleaning agent, other cleaning agents,aerosol spray, solvents, alcohol, ammonia orcleaning agent containing abrasive. Never use abrasive cloths, paper towels or tis- sue paper, these can scratch the centre dis-play.
Related information
•Cleaning the interior (p. 552)
• Overview of the centre display (p. 33)
Paint damage
Paint is an important part of the car's rustproof- ing and should therefore be checked regularly.The most common types of paintwork damageare stone chips, scratches, and marks on theedges of wings, doors and bumpers.
Colour codeThe colour code label is located on the car's door pillar and becomes visible when the right-handrear door is opened.
Exterior colour code
Any secondary exterior colour code
It is important that the correct colour is used.
Touching up minor paintwork damageTo avoid the onset of rust, damaged paintwork should be rectified immediately.
Materials that may be needed
• Primer 20
- a special adhesive primer in a
spray can is available for e.g. plastic-coated bumpers.
• Basecoat and clearcoat - available in spray cans or as touch-up pens/sticks 21
.
• Masking tape.
• fine sand paper 20
.
Related information
• Repairing paint damage (p. 555)
• Type designations (p. 558)
• Rustproofing (p. 552)
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If required.
21 Follow the instructions that are included with the package for the touch-up pen/stick.

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Weights Max. gross vehicle weight, etc. can be read on a label in the car.
Kerb weight includes the driver, the fuel tank 90% full and all fluids. The weight of passengers and accessories, and towball load (when a trailer is hitched) influencethe load capacity and are not included in the kerbweight. Permitted max. load = Gross vehicle weight - Kerb weight.
NOTE
The documented kerb weight applies to cars in the standard version - i.e. a car withoutextra equipment or accessories. This meansthat for every accessory added the loadingcapacity of the car is reduced correspondinglyby the weight of the accessory. Examples of accessories that reduce load capacity are the different equipment levels(e.g. Kinetic, Momentum, Summum), as wellas other accessories such as towbar, loadcarrier, space box, audio system, auxiliarylamps, GPS, fuel-driven heater, safety grille,carpets, cargo cover, power seats, etc. Weighing the car is a certain way of ascer- taining the kerb weight of your own particularcar.
WARNING
The car's driving characteristics change depending on how heavily it is loaded andhow the load is distributed.
The decal is positioned on the door pillar, and will be visible when the right-hand rear door is opened.
Max. gross vehicle weight
Max. train weight (car+trailer)
Max. front axle load
Max. rear axle load
Equipment level
Max. load: See registration document. Max. roof load: 100 kg.
Related information
• Type designations (p. 558)
• Towing capacity and towball load (p. 564)

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Towing capacity and towball load
Towing capacity and towball load for driving with a trailer can be read in the tables.Max. weight braked trailer
NOTE
The use of a stabiliser hitch on the towing bracket is recommended for trailers heavierthan 1800 kg.
Engine Engine codeA
Gearbox Max. weight braked trailer (kg) Max. towball load (kg)
T5/Bi-Fuel B4204T23 Automatic 1800 110
T6 AWD B4204T27 Automatic 1800
B
2200 C 110
D3 D4204T9 Manual select 1800 110
D3 D4204T9 Automatic 1800 110
D3 AWD D4204T4 Automatic 1800
B
2200 C 110
D4 D4204T14 Manual select 1800 110
D4 D4204T14 Automatic 1800 110