2018 VOLVO XC90 suspension

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Using the steering wheel paddles* to
shift 419
Shiftlock 421
Deactivating the automatic shiftlock 421
The kickdown function 422
Gear indicator *
422
All Wheel Drive (AWD) *
423
Drive modes *
423
Changing drive mode *
425
ECO drive mode 426
Activating and deactivating ECO drive mode using the function button 428
Start/Stop function 428
Driving with the Start/Stop function 428
Temporarily deactivating the Start/Stop function 430
Conditions for the Start/Stop function 430
Leveling control * and suspension
432
Leveling control settings *
435
Low Speed Control *
435
Activating and deactivating Low Speed Control * using the function button 436
Hill Descent Control *
437
Activating and deactivating HillDescent Control * using the function
button 438

Economical driving
438
Preparing for a long trip 439
Winter driving 440
Driving through standing water 441
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 441
Refueling 442
Fuel 442
Octane rating 443
Emission controls 445
Overheating of engine and transmission 446
Battery drain 447
Jump starting using another battery 447
Detachable towbar *
448
Driving with a trailer 449
Trailer Stability Assist *
451
Checking trailer lights 452
Towing using a towline 453
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet 454
Recovery 455
HomeLink ®
* 456
Programming HomeLink ®
* 457
Using HomeLink 458
Type approval for HomeLink ®
* 459
Compass 459

Activating and deactivating the compass460
Calibrating the compass 460

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Type ofsettingDescription
Slider Select a level for a function by pressing and dragging the slider control, e.g. to set volume level.
Informa-tion dis-play This is not an actual setting, butinstead displays information suchas the vehicle's VIN number.
Related information
•
Center display overview (p. 111)
Table of settings in the centerdisplay The center display's Settings menu has a num- ber of main categories and sub-categories thatcontain settings and information for many of thevehicle's features and functions.
There are seven main categories: My Car,Sound, Navigation, Media, Communication,Climate and System.
Each category, in turn, contains a number of sub- categories and possible settings. The table belowshows the first level of sub-categories. The possi-ble settings for a function or an area are descri-bed in more detail in their respective sections ofthe Owner's Manual. Some settings are personal, which means that they can be saved to a
Driver Profiles. Others
are global, which means that they are not linked to a driver profile.
My Car
Sub-categories
Displays IntelliSafe Drive Preferences
/Individual Drive Mode*
Lights and Lighting Mirrors and Convenience
Sub-categories
Locking Parking Brake and SuspensionWipers
Sound
Sub-categories
Tone BalanceSystem Volumes
Navigation
Sub-categories
Map Route and GuidanceTraffic
Media
Sub-categories
AM/FM Radio SiriusXM SiriusXM Travel Link

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Emergency braking
In an emergency, the parking brake can be acti- vated when the vehicle is moving by pulling andholding up the control. The braking process iscanceled when the control is released or if theaccelerator pedal is depressed.
NOTE
In case of emergency braking at high speeds, a signal sounds during the brake procedure.
Deactivating the parking brake
Deactivating manually
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Press the control.> The parking brake will release and thesymbol in the instrument panel will go out.
Deactivating automatically
1. Fasten your seat belt.
2. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
3. Start the vehicle.4. Move the gear selector to D or R and press
the accelerator pedal.
> The parking brake will release and the symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
NOTE
When the vehicle is initially started, the park- ing brake could disengage automatically evenif the driver's seat belt is not buckled.
Related information
• Settings for automatically activating the park- ing brake (p. 413)
• Parking brake malfunction (p. 414)
• Parking brake (p. 411)
• Parking on a hill (p. 414)
Settings for automatically activatingthe parking brake
Choose whether the parking brake should be activated automatically when the vehicle isswitched off.
This selection is made in the Settings menu in the center display. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarParking Brake and
Suspension and select or deselect theAuto Activate Parking Brake function.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating the parking brake (p. 412)
• Parking brake (p. 411)

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Gear indicator in 8" instrument panel.
Related information
•Gear selector positions for automatic trans- missions (p. 418)
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
*
All-wheel drive, All Wheel Drive (AWD), also called four-wheel drive, means that power is dis-tributed to all four wheels, which improves trac-tion.
To achieve the best traction, power is automati- cally directed to the wheels that have the bestgrip. The system continuously calculates theneed for torque to the rear wheels, and canimmediately redistribute up to half of the engine'storque to the rear wheels. All-wheel drive also has a stabilizing effect at higher speeds. In normal driving conditions, mostof the engine's power is directed to the frontwheels. When the vehicle is stationary, all-wheeldrive is always activated in preparation for maxi-mum traction during acceleration. All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on which drive mode * is selected.
Related information
• Drive modes
* (p. 423)
• Low Speed Control
* (p. 435)
• Transmission (p. 417)
Drive modes
*
Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving charac- teristics in different ways to enhance and sim-plify the driving experience in certain types of sit-uations.
Drive modes enable easy access to the vehicle's many functions and settings in different drivingsituations. The following systems are adapted tohelp optimize driving characteristics in each drivemode: • Steering
• Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive
*
• Brakes
• Pneumatic suspension
* and shock absorbers
• Instrument panel
• Start/Stop function
• Climate control settings
Select the drive mode that is best suited to the current driving conditions. Keep in mind that notall drive modes are available in all situations.
Available drive modes
COMFORT
• This is the vehicle's default mode.
When the engine is started, the vehicle will be in Comfort mode and the Start/Stop function will beactivated. This setting offers driving comfort, lightsteering and soft suspension.

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ECO
•Adapt the vehicle for more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving with Eco mode.
In this mode, the Start/Stop function is activated,the ground clearance is lower to reduce air resis-tance and certain climate settings are reduced. The instrument panel has an ECO gauge to facili- tate fuel-efficient driving.
OFF ROAD
• Maximizes the vehicle's ability to traverse dif- ficult terrain or poor roads.
In this mode, ground clearance is high, steering islight, and all-wheel drive and Hill Descent Controlare activated. The Start/Stop function is deacti-vated. This mode can only be activated at low speeds. The permitted speed range will be shown in thespeedometer. If this speed is exceeded, Off roadmode will be deactivated and another drive modeactivated. In Off road mode, a compass will be displayed between the speedometer and the tachometer inthe instrument panel.
NOTE
This drive mode is not designed to be used for normal street driving.
NOTE
Due to the increased ground clearance, if the OFF ROAD mode was selected when theengine was switched off, the suspension willlower when the engine is restarted.
CAUTION
Do not use the OFF ROAD drive mode when towing a trailer without an electrical connec-tion. This could result in damage to the pneu-matic suspension system's bellows.
DYNAMIC
• Dynamic mode is designed to provide sport- ier driving characteristics and a faster accel-eration response.
Gear shifting will be faster and more distinct andthe transmission will prioritize gears with a highertraction force. Steering response is faster, suspension is stiffer and ground clearance is lower to help reducebody roll when cornering. The Start/Stop function is deactivated.
INDIVIDUAL
• Customizes drive mode to personal preferen- ces. Select one of the drive modes as a basis andadjust the settings to achieve your preferred driv-ing characteristics. These settings will be storedin your driver profile. Individual drive mode is only available if it has been activated in the center display.Settings view
3
for Individual drive mode.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
3
The image is schematic and the details may vary depending on vehicle model or software update.

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2. Tap
My CarIndividual Drive Mode and
select Individual Drive Mode.
3. Under
Presets, select one of the following
drive modes as a basis: Eco, Comfort orDynamic.
The following settings can be modified: •
Driver Display
•Steering force
•Powertrain Characteristics
•Brake Characteristics
•Suspension Control
•ECO Climate
•Start/Stop.
Related information
• Changing drive mode
* (p. 425)
• ECO drive mode (p. 426)
• Economical driving (p. 438)
• Start/Stop function (p. 428)
• Low Speed Control
* (p. 435)
• Hill Descent Control
* (p. 437)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD)
* (p. 423)
Changing drive mode *
The drive mode is changed using the control in the tunnel console.
Select the drive mode that is best suited to the current driving conditions. Keep in mind that notall drive modes are available in all situations. To change drive mode:
1. Press the DRIVE MODE control.
> A pop-up menu will appear in the center display.
2. Roll the wheel upward or downward to the desired drive mode.
3. Press the drive mode control or tap its button in the center display to confirm the selection.
> The selected drive mode is shown in theinstrument panel. If a drive mode is grayed out in the pop-up menu, it cannot be selected.
Related information
•
Drive modes
* (p. 423)
• Activating and deactivating ECO drive modeusing the function button (p. 428)
• Activating and deactivating Low Speed Con- trol
* using the function button (p. 436)
• Activating and deactivating Hill Descent Con-trol
* using the function button (p. 438)

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ECO drive mode
The Eco drive mode optimizes the vehicle's driv- ing characteristics for more fuel-efficient andeco-friendly driving.
Use this mode to save fuel and promote eco- friendly driving. When ECO mode is activated, the following cha- racteristics are modified:
• The automatic transmission's shifting points.
• Engine control and accelerator pedalresponse.
• Eco Coast functionality is activated andengine braking is disabled when the acceler-ator pedal is released at speeds between65 and 140 km/h (40 and 87 mph).
• Some of the climate system settings will bereduced or switched off.
• The suspension's self-leveling function
* will
lower ground clearance to help reduce windresistance.
• Information will be shown in the ECO gaugein the instrument panel to help promotemore eco-friendly and economical driving.
Coast function Eco CoastEco Coast essentially deactivates engine braking,allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be usedto roll greater distances. When the driver releasesthe accelerator pedal, the transmission is auto-matically disengaged from the engine. Engine speed is reduced to idling speed to reduce fuelconsumption. This function is most effective in driving situa- tions where the vehicle can roll freely for a longdistance, e.g. on roads with slight downgrades orwhen a decrease in speed is anticipated, such aswhen approaching an area with a lower speedlimit.
Activating Eco Coast
The function is activated when the accelerator pedal is fully released and the following condi-tions are met:
• Eco drive mode is activated.
• The gear selector is in
D.
• The vehicle's speed is approximately65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).
• The gradient of the downgrade is less thanapproximately 6%.
COASTING will be displayed in the instrument
panel when Eco Coast is being used.
Limitations
Eco Coast is not available if:
• The engine and/or transmission are not at normal working temperatures.
• The gear selector is moved from
D to manual
shifting mode.
• The vehicle's speed is not within the65-140 km/h (40-87 mph) range. •
The gradient of the downgrade is more thanapproximately 6%.
• The steering wheel paddles
* are being used
for manual shifting.
Deactivating and turning off Eco Coast
In certain situations, it may be advisable to deac- tivate or turn off Eco Coast so that engine brak-ing can be used. These situations might includedriving down steep hills or before passinganother vehicle to help ensure this can be doneas safely as possible. Deactivate Eco Coast by:
• Pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
• Moving the gear selector to manual mode.
• Using the steering wheel paddles
* to shift.
Turn off Eco Coast by:
• Switching drive mode
* or switching off drive
mode Eco in Function view.
It is possible to roll short distances even without Eco Coast in order to help conserve fuel. How-ever, for the best fuel economy, Eco Coast shouldbe activated and used to roll longer distances.
Cruise control Eco CruiseWhen cruise control is activated in the Eco drivemode, the vehicle's acceleration and decelerationwill be slower than in other drive modes to helpfurther conserve fuel. Because of this, the vehi-cle's actual speed may be slightly above or belowthe set speed.

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Leveling control * and suspension
The vehicle's leveling control system adjusts the suspension and shock absorbers automaticallyto help provide good comfort and control whiledriving. Leveling can also be controlled manuallyto facilitate loading or getting in and out of thevehicle.
Pneumatic suspension and shock absorbers
The system is adapted to the selected drive mode and vehicle speed. The pneumatic suspen-sion reduces the vehicle's ground clearance athigher speeds to reduce air resistance andincrease stability. The shock absorbers are nor-mally set to provide the best possible comfort and are adjusted continuously according to theroad surface and the vehicle's acceleration, brak-ing and cornering.
The instrument panel indicateswhen the suspension level isbeing adjusted.The level cannot be adjusted when any of the side doors or the tailgate is open.
ParkingWhen parking, make sure that there is adequatespace above and below the vehicle since ground clearance may vary depending on e.g. ambienttemperature, how the vehicle is loaded, if loadingmode is used, which drive mode is selected afterthe engine is started, etc. The level may also be adjusted a period after the vehicle is parked. This is to compensate for anyheight changes that may occur due to tempera-ture changes in the air springs when the vehiclecools.
TransportingWhen transporting the vehicle on a ferry, train ortruck, only secure (lash) the vehicle around thetires, not using any other parts of the chassis.Changes in the pneumatic suspension may occurduring transport, which could adversely affect thelashing and result in damage.