2017 VOLVO XC90 transmission

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving354
Brakes 354
Brake functions 356
Auto-hold brake function 356
Brake assist system 357
Braking effect after a collision 357
Emergency brake lights 358
Hill Descent Control (HDC) 358
Low Speed Control (LSC) *
359
Hill Start Assist 360
Parking brake 360
Using the parking brake 361
Parking brake malfunctions 363
Before a long distance trip 363
Driving economically 364
Driving through standing water 365
Overheating the engine and transmission 366
Winter driving 367
Towing eyelet 367
Towing recommendations 369
Fuel 371
Octane rating 372
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 373
Emission controls 374

Jump starting374
Driving with a trailer 376
Detachable trailer hitch *
378
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) 379
Ignition modes 380
Battery drain 382
Starting the engine 382
Turning the engine off 384
Drive modes *
384
ECO drive mode 387
Start/Stop 389
Using the Start/Stop function 389
Conditions for Start/Stop 391
Automatic transmission 392
Shiftlock 393
Gear shift indicator 394
Gear selector positions 394
Steering wheel paddles *
396
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 397
Leveling control * and suspension
398
INFOTAINMENT
The infotainment system
402
Apps (applications) 402
Sound settings 403
Radio 404
Radio settings 404
RBDS radio 405
Changing and searching for radio stations 405
HD Radio ™reception
406
Switching HD Radio on and off 408
HD Radio sub-channels 408
HD Radio limitations 409
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * 410
Using SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio *411
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * settings 412
SiriusXM Travel Link *
413
SiriusXM Travel Link - Weather 415
SiriusXM Travel Link - Alerts 416
SiriusXM Travel Link - Fuel 417
SiriusXM Travel Link - Sports 418
Phone 419
Pairing a cell phone 420
Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone 421
Handling phone calls 422

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SPECIFICATIONS
Label information532
Dimensions 535
Weights 537
Air conditioning refrigerant 540
Brake fluid specification and volume 540
Coolant specifications 541
Engine specifications 542
Engine oil specifications and volume 544
Fuel tank volume 544
Tire inflation pressure table 545
Transmission fluid specification and volume 546
INDEX
Index 547

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory.
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Instruments and controls
This overview shows the location of the primary displays, and controls/buttons/switches.
Display/function/control
Parking lights, daytime running lights, low beams, high beams, turn signals, front fog lights/corner illumination *, rear fog
lights, trip computer reset
Transmission manual shifting paddle *
Head-up-display*
Instrument panel
Wipers/washers, rain sensor *
Right-side steering wheel keypad
Display/function/control
Steering wheel adjustment
Horn
Left-side steering wheel keypad
Hood open
Display lighting, tailgate unlock, tailgate open/close*
Display/function/control
Front reading lights and courtesy lighting
Laminated panoramic roof *
Display/function/control
Ceiling console display
Manual rearview mirror auto-dim (certain markets only)
Display/function/control
Center display
Hazard warning flashers, max. defroster/ heated windshield*, media player, glove
compartment open
Gear selector
Start knob
Drive modes *

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1004.
Press the programmed HomeLink ®
button
and check the indicator light. Indicator light glows steadily green: pro-
gramming has been completed. The garage door, gate, etc., should now be activatedwhen the programmed button is pressed. Indicator light flashes 10 times a second: press the HomeLink ®
button that is being
programmed. Hold it for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat the “press/hold/release”sequence a second time, and, depending onthe brand of the garage door opener, repeatthis sequence a third time to complete theprogramming process. Programming shouldnow be completed and the garage door,gate, etc., should now be activated when theprogrammed button is pressed. If the garage door, etc. still does not react: continue with steps 6-8 to complete
programming.
5. Locate the "training" button on the garage door opener, etc. The designation and color of the button may vary, depending on themanufacturer. It is usually located near theantenna attachment on the device.
6. Press the device's "training" button. When this has been done, step 8 must be comple-ted within 30 seconds.
7. Press and hold the HomeLink ®
button being
programmed for 2 seconds and release it.Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence asecond time, and, depending on the brand ofthe garage door opener, repeat thissequence a third time to complete the pro-gramming process. Programming should nowbe completed and the garage door, gate, etc.,should now be activated when the pro-grammed button is pressed.
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmit- ter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after severalseconds of transmission – which may not be longenough for HomeLink to pick up the signal dur-ing programming. Similar to this Canadian law,some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner. If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator or garage dooropener by using the “Programming” procedures, replace “Programming HomeLink” step 3 with the following :
• Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you
press and release - every
two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held trans-
mitter until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinkinglight. Now you may release both the Home-Link and hand-held transmitter buttons.
Proceed with “Programming” step 4 to complete.
Using HomeLink ®When programming has been completed, HomeLink
®
can be used instead of the original
remote controls. To operate, press and hold the programmed HomeLink ®
button until the trained device begins
to operate 3
(this may take several seconds). The
3 Do not hold the button for more than 20 seconds as this will clear the programming of the button.

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DRIVER SUPPORT
348
NOTE
If a trailer hitch is configured in the vehicle's electrical system, PAP will take the trailerhitch into consideration when determining thenecessary size of a parking space.
ParkingProcedure for parking:
1. The system searches for and measures apossible parking space.
2. The vehicle is steered while it is backing into the parking space.
3. The vehicle's position is adjusted in the park- ing space by moving forward and rearward.
1: Searching and measuring
Parallel parking
Perpendicular parking
PAP searches for a potential parking space and measures it to see if there is sufficient space foryour vehicle. To start this procedure:
1. Tap the
Park In button in
the center display's Function view. If necessary, slow down to:
• a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h) for parallel parking
• approx. 12 mph ( 20 km/h) for perpendicularparking. 2. Keep an eye on the display and be prepared
to stop the vehicle when you are instructedby PAP to do so.
3. Select
Parallel parking or Perpendicular
parking and put the transmission in reverse.
4. Keep an eye on the display and be prepared to stop the vehicle when you are instructed by PAP to do so.
5. Stop the vehicle when instructed to do so.
NOTE
PAP normally searches for available parking spaces along the curb on the right (passeng-er's) side of the vehicle. However, it can alsoassist in finding and parking in spaces on thedriver's side. To do so:
• Activate the left turn signal. PAP will thensearch for a parking space on the leftside of the vehicle.

STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
354
Starting and driving The vehicle is equipped with features that sup- plement its basic functions, such as shifting gears with steering wheel paddles * and the fuel-
conserving start/stop function.
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic trans- mission that also makes it possible to shift gearsmanually. Certain functions can also be used when the engine is not running, depending on the ignitionmode being used.
Related information
• Starting the engine (p. 382)
• Ignition modes (p. 380)
• Automatic transmission (p. 392)
• Opening/closing the fuel filler door (p. 373)
• Start/Stop (p. 389)
• Parking brake (p. 360)
Brakes The brake system is a hydraulic system consist- ing of two separate brake circuits. If a problemshould occur in one of these circuits, it is stillpossible to stop the vehicle with the other brakecircuit.
Brake systemIf one of the brake circuits is not functioning, more pressure will be needed on the brake pedal(and the pedal will go down farther) for normalbraking effect. If the brake pedal must be depressed farther than normal and requires greater foot pressure,the stopping distance will be longer. Pressure on the brake pedal is enhanced by the power braking function. The power brakes only function when the engine is running. If the power brakes are not working, considerably higher pressure will be required on the brakepedal to compensate for the lack of power assis-tance. This can happen for example when towingyour vehicle or if the engine is switched off whenthe vehicle is rolling. The brake pedal feels stifferthan usual. When the Hill Start Assist function is being used, it will take slightly longer for the brake pedal toreturn to its normal position if the vehicle isparked on an incline or uneven surface. When driving in very hilly areas or if the vehicle iscarrying a heavy load, manual gear shifting canbe used for engine braking to augment the brakes. Use the
Off Road*
drive mode on steep
downgrades to increase the engine braking effect at low speeds.
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
The ABS system helps to improve vehicle control (stopping and steering) during severe brakingconditions by limiting brake lockup. When ABS is operating, there may be some vibration in the brake pedal, which is normal. The system performs a brief self-diagnostic test when the engine has been started and driverreleases the brake pedal. Another automatic testmay be performed when the vehicle first reachesa speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). Thebrake pedal will pulsate several times and asound may be audible from the ABS controlmodule, which is normal.
Cleaning the brake discsCoatings of dirt and water on the brake discsmay result in delayed brake function. This delay isminimized by cleaning the brake linings. Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet weather, prior to long-term parking, and after thevehicle has been washed. Do this by braking gen-tly for a short period while the vehicle is moving.

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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
356
WARNING
If both symbols illuminate at the same time and the brake level is below the MIN mark in
the reservoir or if a brake system-related mes-sage is shown in the instrument panel: DO
NOT DRIVE . Have the vehicle towed to a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system inspected. If both symbols illuminate at the same time and the brake level is normal (not below the
MIN mark in the reservoir) or if a brake sys-
tem-related message is shown in the instru- ment panel: drive the vehicle carefully to anauthorized Volvo workshop and have thebrake system inspected by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
Related information
• Brake functions (p. 356)
• Brake assist system (p. 357)
• Emergency brake lights (p. 358)
Brake functions
The vehicle's standard braking features are aug- mented by a number of auxiliary help functions.
In addition to the wheel brakes and the parking brake, the vehicle is equipped with several auto-matic brake assist functions. These systems helpthe driver by e.g., keeping the vehicle stationarywhen the brake pedal is not depressed (at a traf-fic light or intersection), when starting up a hill orwhen driving down a hill. These systems include: • Auto-hold brakes
• Hill Start Assist
• Braking assist after a collision
• Hill Descent Control
*
Related information
•Brakes (p. 354)
• Parking brake (p. 360)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC) (p. 358)
• Auto-hold brake function (p. 356)
Auto-hold brake function
With the Auto-hold brake function, the driver can release the brake pedal and the brakes willremain applied, for example, when the vehiclehas stopped at a traffic light or intersection.
When the vehicle is no longer moving forward, Auto-hold applies the brakes automatically, eitherusing the normal brakes or the parking brake.The brakes will be released when the acceleratorpedal is depressed. If the driver's door is opened or the engine is turned off, the parking brake will be applied auto-matically. Auto-hold is deactivated when the transmission is in neutral or if the driver's door is open and theseat belt is unbuckled.
Auto-hold control
Auto-hold control and indicator light

STARTING AND DRIVING
364in countries where it may be difficult to obtain the correct fuel.
• Consider your destination. If you will be driv-ing through an area where snow or ice arelikely to occur, consider using snow tires.
Driving economically
Better driving economy can be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stopsand adjusting the speed of your vehicle to imme-diate traffic conditions.
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Observe the following rules: • Bring the engine to normal operating tem- perature as soon as possible by driving witha light foot on the accelerator pedal for thefirst few minutes of operation. A cold engineuses more fuel and is subject to increasedwear.
• Whenever possible, avoid using the vehiclefor driving short distances. This does notallow the engine to reach normal operatingtemperature.
• Drive carefully and avoid rapid accelerationand hard braking.
• Use the transmission's Drive (
D) position as
often as possible and avoid using kick-down.
• Using the engine's Eco function can helpimprove fuel economy.
• Do not exceed posted speed limits.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load)in the vehicle.
• Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly (when the tires are cold). •
Use tires recommended by Volvo for yourvehicle.
• Remove snow tires when threat of snow orice has ended.
• Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increaseair resistance and also fuel consumption.
• At highway driving speeds, fuel consumptionwill be lower with the air conditioning on andthe windows closed than with the air condi-tioning off and the windows open.
• Using the onboard trip computer's fuel con-sumption modes can help you learn how todrive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
• Dirty air cleaner
• Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
• Dragging brakes
• Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and othersare checked at the standard maintenance inter-vals.
Handling and roadholding
• Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pres-sure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,check that the tires are inflated to the rec-ommended pressure according to the vehicleload. Loads should be distributed so that