2017 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID towing

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Top tether anchors92
Integrated booster cushion*93
Raising the integrated booster cushion*94
Stowing the integrated booster cushion*96
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instruments and controls100
Trip computer101
Displaying trip computer information102
Displaying trip statistics104
HomeLink® Wireless Control System*104
Programming the HomeLink® Wire-less Control System*105
Adjusting the power door mirrors108
Laminated panoramic roof*110
Operating the laminated panoramic roof*111
Power windows113
Operating the power windows113
Rearview mirror114
Using sun shades115
Settings view115
Categories in Settings view116
Changing system settings in Set-tings view118
Changing settings in apps119
Resetting the settings view119
Resetting user data when the vehiclechanges owners120
Ambient temperature sensor120
Clock121
Head-up display (HUD)*122

Voice control125
Using voice commands125
Voice control for cell phones126
Voice control for radio and media127
Climate system voice commands128
Navigation system voice commands129
Voice control settings130
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel130
Instrument panel132
Hybrid-related information in theinstrument panel134
Instrument panel licenses136
Warning symbols in the instrument panel141
Compass142
Calibrating the compass143
Lighting panel and controls144
Parking lights146
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)146
Low beam headlights147
High and low beam headlights148
Active Bending Lights*149
Rear fog lights (certain models only)150
Brake lights151
Hazard warning flashers151
Using turn signals151

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving376
Brakes376
Brake functions378
Auto-hold brake function379
Brake assist system379
Braking effect after a collision380
Emergency brake lights380
Hill Descent Control (HDC)380
Hill Start Assist381
Parking brake382
Using the parking brake382
Parking brake malfunctions384
Before a long distance trip385
Driving economically385
Driving through standing water387
Overheating the engine and transmission387
Winter driving388
Towing eyelet389
Towing recommendations389
Fuel391
Octane rating392
Opening/closing the fuel filler door393
Emission controls394
Jump starting395

Driving with a trailer397
Detachable trailer hitch398
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)399
Ignition modes400
Battery drain402
Starting the engine402
Turning the engine off404
Driving systems405
Hybrid battery charging cable405
Hybrid charging cable circuit breaker407
Hybrid-related symbols and messages408
Preparations for charging the hybridbattery410
Stopping hybrid battery charging411
Initiating hybrid battery charging412
Charging the hybrid battery413
Hybrid battery charge status415
Charger status indicators417
Hybrid battery charging current417
Long-term storage of a vehicle witha hybrid battery418
Using the electric motor in city driving419
Maintaining/increasing the hybridbattery's charge while driving420
Drive modes420

Automatic transmission424
Shiftlock424
Gear shift indicator425
Gear selector positions425
Steering wheel paddles*427
Low Speed Control (LSC)428
All Wheel Drive (AWD)429
Suspension and leveling control*429

SAFETY
80
Starting or moving a vehicle insafety mode
If Safety mode has been set, it may be possibleto start and move the vehicle, for example, if it isblocking traffic.

Starting the vehicle in safety mode
1. Check the vehicle for damage, particularly forfuel leakage or the smell of gasoline fumes.
If the damage to the vehicle is minor andthere is no fuel leakage/fumes, you mayattempt to start the engine and move thevehicle.

WARNING
If you smell gasoline fumes or detect fuelleakage while Safety mode See Owner'smanual is displayed in the instrument panel,do not attempt to start the vehicle. Leavethe vehicle immediately.
2.Turn the start knob to STOP and release it.
3.Try to start the vehicle.
>Vehicle start System check, wait willbe displayed in the instrument panel whilethe vehicle's electrical system attempts toreset to normal mode. This may take up toa minute.
4.When Vehicle start System check, wait isno longer displayed, try to start the vehicleagain.
WARNING
If the message Safety mode See Owner'smanual is still displayed, the vehicle shouldnot be driven and must be towed (lifted onto aflatbed tow truck. The vehicle may never betowed with the wheels on the ground). Con-cealed faults may make the vehicle difficult tocontrol.

Moving the vehicle after safety mode
has been set
If the message Normal mode The vehicle isnow in normal mode is displayed, the vehiclemay be moved carefully from its present positionif, for example, it is blocking traffic.
It should, however, not be moved farther thanis absolutely necessary.

WARNING
After Safety mode has been set, the vehicleshould not be driven or towed (pulled on theground by another vehicle). It must be trans-ported on a flatbed tow truck to a trained andqualified Volvo service technician for inspec-tion/repairs.
Related information
•Safety mode (p. 79)
•Towing recommendations (p. 389)

SAFETY
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.96
Stowing the integrated booster
cushion*
The integrated booster cushion in the secondrow of seat's center position should be stowed(folded down) when not in use.
Pull the handle forward to release thebooster cushion.
Press down on the center of the boostercushion to return it to the stowed position.

NOTE
The booster cushion must be in the stowedposition before the rear seat backrests arefolded down.

CAUTION
Be sure there are no loose objects under thebooster cushion before it is stowed.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can
occur
•Follow all instructions on this
child restraint and in the vehicle

DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.263
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps reducewheel spin, counteract skidding and to generallyhelp improve directional stability.
A pulsating sound will be audi-ble when the system is activelyoperating and is normal. Accel-eration may also be slightlyslower than normal.

WARNING
ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot dealwith all situations or road conditions.
The driver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle in a safe manner in accordancewith current traffic regulations.
ESC consists of the following functions:
•Traction control
•Spin control
•Active Yaw Control
•Engine Drag Control
•Trailer Stability Assist

Traction control
This function is designed to help reduce wheelspin by transferring power from a drive wheel that
begins to lose traction to the wheel on the oppo-site side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
Spin control
This function is designed to help prevent thedrive wheels from spinning while the vehicle isaccelerating.

Active Yaw Control
At low speeds, this function helps maintain direc-tional stability by braking one or more of thewheels if the vehicle shows a tendency to skid orslide laterally.

Engine Drag Control EDC
EDC helps keep the engine running if the wheelsshow a tendency to lock, e.g., when shifting downin the manual shifting mode or while using theengine's braking function on a slippery surface. Ifthe wheels were to lock, the vehicle wouldbecome more difficult to steer.

Trailer Stability Assist * 1
TSA helps stabilize a vehicle that is towing atrailer when the vehicle and trailer have begun tosway.
This system is automatically deactivated if thedriver selects Sport mode.
Related information
•Detachable trailer hitch (p. 398)
•Driving with a trailer (p. 397)
•Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) (p. 399)
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sport mode(p. 264)
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) symbolsand messages (p. 265)

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This function is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original trailer hitch.

DRIVER SUPPORT
304
Pilot Assist-1 limitations
Pilot Assist functionality may be limited in certainsituations.
Pilot Assist is designed to help the driver in anumber of situations. However, the driver alwayshas the primary responsibility for maintaining asafe distance to other vehicles and for keepingthe vehicle in its proper traffic lane.

WARNING
Pilot Assist is not a collision avoidance sys-tem. The driver is always responsible forsteering or applying the brakes if the systemdoes not detect another vehicle.
Do not use Pilot Assist in demanding drivingconditions such as city driving or other heavytraffic situations, in slippery conditions, whenthere is a great deal of water or slush on theroad, during heavy rain or snow, in poor visibil-ity, on winding roads or on highway on- or off-ramps.
In certain situations, it may be difficult for PilotAssist to assist the driver correctly or to deac-tivate automatically. In such cases, it is advisa-ble not to use Pilot Assist. Examples of suchsituations may be:
•the lane's side market lines are missing,badly faded or cross each other.
•the division of lanes is not clear, e.g.,when a line divides or merges withanother, at exits or if there are many roadsigns/markers.
•there are edges or other lines on or nearthe lane, e.g., curbs, cracks, repairedareas, sharp shadows, etc.
•the lane is narrow or winding.
•the lane is at the top of a hill, on anuneven road surface or over a bump.
•bad weather conditions (rain, snow, fog,slush, poor visibility, backlighting, etc).
The driver should also be aware that PilotAssist has the following limitations:
•High curbs, barriers and temporary obsta-cles (cones, barriers etc) may not bedetected or could be detected incorrectlyas side marker lines, which may create arisk of collision. The driver must ensure asafe distance to these obstacles.
•The camera or radar sensor may not beable to detect objects if there are pot-holes or if there are stationary objectspartially or completely blocking the road.
•Pilot Assist does not "see" pedestrians,animals, etc.
•Pilot Assist's steering capacity is limitedand may not always be able to help thedriver keep the vehicle in the lane.
The driver can always take action to override PilotAssist.

Steep roads and/or heavy loads
Pilot Assist is primarily intended for use on rela-tively level roads. The function may not be able tomaintain the correct time interval to the vehicleahead on when driving down steep hills. Thedriver should be attentive and prepared to applythe brakes in these situations.
Do not use Pilot Assist when the vehicle is trans-porting a heavy load or if it is towing a trailer.

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DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.316

WARNING
Pilot Assist is not a collision avoidance sys-tem. The driver is always responsible forsteering or applying the brakes if the systemdoes not detect another vehicle.
Do not use Pilot Assist in demanding drivingconditions such as city driving or other heavytraffic situations, in slippery conditions, whenthere is a great deal of water or slush on theroad, during heavy rain or snow, in poor visibil-ity, on winding roads or on highway on- or off-ramps.
In certain situations, it may be difficult for PilotAssist to assist the driver correctly or to deac-tivate automatically. In such cases, it is advisa-ble not to use Pilot Assist. Examples of suchsituations may be:
•the lane's side market lines are missing,badly faded or cross each other.
•the division of lanes is not clear, e.g.,when a line divides or merges withanother, at exits or if there are many roadsigns/markers.
•there are edges or other lines on or nearthe lane, e.g., curbs, cracks, repairedareas, sharp shadows, etc.
•the lane is narrow or winding.
•the lane is at the top of a hill, on anuneven road surface or over a bump.
•bad weather conditions (rain, snow, fog,slush, poor visibility, backlighting, etc).
The driver should also be aware that PilotAssist has the following limitations:
•High curbs, barriers and temporary obsta-cles (cones, barriers etc) may not bedetected or could be detected incorrectlyas side marker lines, which may create arisk of collision. The driver must ensure asafe distance to these obstacles.
•The camera or radar sensor may not beable to detect objects if there are pot-holes or if there are stationary objectspartially or completely blocking the road.
•Pilot Assist does not "see" pedestrians,animals, etc.
•Pilot Assist's steering capacity is limitedand may not always be able to help thedriver keep the vehicle in the lane.
The driver can always take action to override PilotAssist.

Steep roads and/or heavy loads
Pilot Assist is primarily intended for use on rela-tively level roads. The function may not be able tomaintain the correct time interval to the vehicleahead on when driving down steep hills. Thedriver should be attentive and prepared to applythe brakes in these situations.
Do not use Pilot Assist when the vehicle is trans-porting a heavy load or if it is towing a trailer.
Additional information
•The Off Road drive mode cannot beselected if Pilot Assist is activated.
•Pilot Assist uses the vehicle's camera andradar sensor, which have certain general limi-tations. See the articles "Camera limitations"and "Radar sensor limitations" for additionalinformation.

Related information
•Pilot Assist* (p. 295)
•Pilot Assist-2* (p. 305)
•Starting and activating Pilot Assist-2 (p. 308)
•Changing Pilot Assist-2 speed (p. 310)
•Setting a Pilot Assist-2 time interval (p. 311)
•Changing target vehicles and automaticbraking with Pilot Assist-2 (p. 314)
•Deactivating/resuming Pilot Assist (p. 312)
•Passing Assistance with Adaptive CruiseControl or Pilot Assist-2 (p. 289)
•Pilot Assist-2 symbols and messages(p. 317)
•Radar sensor limitations (p. 319)
•Camera limitations (p. 323)

DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.358
Park Assist*
The Park Assist system is designed to assist youwhen driving into parking spaces, garages, etc.An audible signal and symbols in the instrumentpanel and center display indicate the distance tothe object.
Display view showing object zones and sensor sectors
The center display shows an overview of the vehi-cle in relation to objects that have been detected.
The highlighted sector shows which of the sen-sors has detected the object. The closer thehighlighted sector is to the vehicle symbol, thecloser the actual object is to your vehicle.
The Park Assist system uses an intermittent tonethat pulses faster as you come closer to anobject. Sound from the infotainment system willbe temporarily turned down.
The audible signals for objects in front of and tothe sides are active while the vehicle is movingand will stop after the vehicle has been stoppedfor approx. 2 seconds. The audible signals forobjects behind the vehicle are active even whenthe vehicle has stopped moving.
The audible signal becomes constant when youare within approximately 1 ft (30 cm) of an objectand the highlighted sensor field is filled in.
While an audible signal is being given, its volumelevel can be raised/lowered using the >II controlin the center console or can be adjusted in thecenter displays Top view under Settings.

NOTE
Audible alerts will only be provided for objectsthat are directly in the vehicle's path.

WARNING
Park Assist is an information system, NOT asafety system. This system is designed to bea supplementary aid when parking the vehicle.It is not, however, intended to replace the driv-er's attention and judgement.
Rear park assist
The system's rear sensors are activated automat-ically when the engine is started and are active ifthe vehicle rolls rearward with the gear selectorin N or if R has been selected.
The distance monitored behind the vehicle isapproximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The audible signalcomes from the rear speakers.
The rear sensors will be deactivated automaticallywhen towing a trailer if Volvo genuine trailer wir-ing is used. If a non-Volvo trailer hitch is beingused, it may be necessary to switch off the sys-tem manually.