2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE ESP

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Driving
• Choose the Pure drive mode to help mini-
mize electric power consumption.
• Maintain a steady speed and a generous fol-
lowing distance to traffic ahead to minimize
braking. This drive mode has the lowest
power consumption.
• Balance energy requirements using the
accelerator pedal. Use the indicator on the
instrument panel to see available electric
power and avoid starting the combustion
engine unnecessarily. The electric motor is
more effective than the combustion engine,
especially at low speeds.
• When braking is necessary, brake gently
using the brake pedal. This will recharge the
hybrid battery. A regenerative function is
integrated in the brake pedal and can be
augmented by the electric motor's braking
capacity when the gear selector is in mode
B.
• Higher speeds increase energy consumption
- air resistance increases with speed.
• Activate the
Hold function in the Function
view at high speeds when traveling farther
than is possible using the hybrid battery's
capacity.
• Whenever possible, avoid using the Charge
function to charge the hybrid battery. Charg-
ing the battery using the combustion engine increases fuel consumption and carbon diox-
ide emissions.
• In a cold climate, reduce heating of the wind-
shield/rear window, mirrors, seats and the
steering wheel.
• Maintain the correct pressure in the tires and
check pressure regularly.
• The type of tires used could affect energy
consumption - consult a retailer for advice on
suitable tires.
• Remove unnecessary items from the vehicle
- the heavier the load, the higher the fuel
consumption.
• Roof loads increase air resistance and
increase fuel consumption. Remove roof
boxes, ski racks, etc. that are not in use.
• Avoid driving with the windows open.
• Do not keep the vehicle still on an upward
gradient by using the accelerator pedal. Use
the brakes instead.
Related information
•
Drive-E
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purer driving pleasure (p. 27)
• Factors affecting electric motor range
(p. 458)
• Using the electric motor only (p. 457)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 87)
• Checking tire pressure (p. 557) Using the electric motor only
When using the electric motor, Volvo Twin
Engine provides a combination of good fuel
economy, low emissions and high performance.
For energy-efficient driving:
• Select the Pure drive mode to help maximize
driving range using only the electric motor.
• Balance energy requirements using the
accelerator pedal. Use the indicator on the
instrument panel's hybrid gauge to see avail-
able electric power and avoid starting the
combustion engine unnecessarily.
• When braking is necessary, brake gently
using the brake pedal. This will recharge the
hybrid battery.
• Activate the
Hold function in the Function
view at high speeds when traveling farther
than is possible using the hybrid battery's
capacity.
• Reduce current consumption in the passen-
ger compartment by reducing e.g. fan speed,
electric heating, or air conditioning use.
Also follow the general economical driving advice
regarding speed, tires and load to maximize
range.
Related information
• General information about Twin Engine
(p. 406)
• Economical driving (p. 456)

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468 Overheating of engine and
transmission
In demanding driving conditions, such as driving
in mountainous areas or hot weather, there is a
risk of the engine or transmission overheating,
especially when carrying heavy loads.
• Engine power may be temporarily limited.
• Remove any auxiliary lights mounted in front
of the grille when driving in hot weather.
• If the temperature in the engine's cooling
system becomes too high, a warning symbol
will appear in the instrument panel along with
the message Engine temperature High
temperature Stop safely. Pull over to a safe location and let the engine idle for a few
minutes to cool down.
• If the message
Engine temperature High
temperature Turn off engine or Engine
coolant Level low, turn off engine is dis- played, stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine.
• If the transmission begins to overheat, an
alternative gear shifting program will be
selected. An integrated protective function
will also be activated, the warning symbol will
illuminate and the message Transmission
warm
Reduce speed to lower
temperature or Transmission hot Stop
safely, wait for cooling will be displayed in the instrument panel. Follow the recommen-
dations given by reducing speed or stopping the vehicle safely and letting the engine idle
for a few minutes to let the transmission
cool.
• If the vehicle begins to overheat, the air con-
ditioning may be temporarily switched off.
• After a prolonged period of driving in
demanding conditions, do not turn off the
engine immediately after stopping.
NOTE It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to
operate for a short time after the engine is
switched off.
Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol
Meaning High engine temperature. Follow
the recommendations provided.
Low coolant level. Follow the rec-
ommendations provided.
Transmission hot/overheated/cool-
ing. Follow the recommendations
provided.
Related information
•
Refilling coolant (p. 612)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 472)
• Preparing for a long trip (p. 460)
• Gear indicator* (p. 442)

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Battery drain
The electrical functions in the vehicle drain the
battery to varying degrees. Avoid using ignition
mode II when the engine is switched off. Use
ignition mode I instead, as this uses less electri-
cal current.
Note that certain accessories may also drain
power from the electrical system. Do not use
functions that use a lot of electrical current when
the engine is turned off. Examples of such func-
tions are: • blower
• headlights
• windshield wipers
• audio system (especially at high volume).
If the starter battery voltage is low, a message is
shown in the driver display. The vehicle's energy-
saving function will then turn off or reduce certain
functions, such as the blower and/or the audio
system.
– Charge the battery by starting the engine
and let it run for at least 15 minutes (driving
charges the battery faster than letting the
engine idle).
Related information
• Start battery (p. 615)
• Ignition modes (p. 427) Jump starting using another battery
If the start battery is discharged, current from
another battery can be used to start the vehicle. Jumper cable connecting points.
CAUTION
The charging point of the vehicle is only
intended for jump starting the vehicle in ques-
tion. The charging point is not intended for
jump-starting another vehicle. Using the
charging point to start another vehicle could
cause a fuse to blow, which would cause the
charging point to stop working.
If a fuse has blown, 12 V Battery Fuse failure
Service required will be displayed in the instru-
ment panel. Volvo recommends contacting an
authorized Volvo workshop. To avoid short circuits or other damage, the fol-
lowing steps are recommended when jump star-
ting the battery:

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Stowing the ball holder
WARNING
When not in use, the detachable ball holder
should always be properly stowed in the des-
ignated location under the floor of the cargo
compartment.
Related information
•
Driving with a trailer (p. 472)
• Towing capacity and tongue weight (p. 660) Driving with a trailer
There are a number of things to consider when
towing a trailer, such as the towbar, the trailer
and how the load is distributed in the trailer.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehi-
cle's curb weight. The total weight of all passen-
gers and any installed accessories, e.g. towbar,
reduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity by
the corresponding amount.
• Towbars used on the vehicle must be
approved for the applicable use.
• Distribute the load on the trailer so that the
weight on the towbar complies with the
specified maximum towball weight. The
tongue weight is calculated as part of the
vehicle's payload.
• Increase the tire pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load.
• The engine is subjected to more load than
usual when towing a trailer.
• Towing a trailer affects the vehicle's han-
dling, durability and driving economy.
• Do not drive with a heavy trailer when the
vehicle is very new. Wait until the mileage
has reached at least 1000 km (620 miles).
• On long and steep downgrades, the vehicle's
brakes are subjected to much more load
than usual. When manually shifting, down-
shift and adapt speed accordingly. •
Follow applicable regulations regarding per-
mitted speed and weight.
• Drive slowly when towing a trailer up a long
and steep incline.
• The maximum trailer weights given only apply
to altitudes up to 1000 meters (3280 feet)
above sea level. At higher altitudes, engine
power (and thus the vehicle's climbing ability)
is decreased due to the reduced air density,
and the maximum trailer weight must there-
fore be reduced. The weight of the vehicle
and trailer must be decreased by 10% for
each additional 1000 m (3280 feet) or part
thereof.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of more
than 12%.
• Avoid overloading and other incorrect use.
• The trailer's brakes must be balanced with
the vehicle's brakes to help ensure safe
stops (follow applicable local regulations).

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Type approval for HomeLink
®
*14
FCC (USA) and IC (Canada)This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and
Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING The transmitter has been tested and complies
with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifica-
tions not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the device.
15
Type approval for EUGentex Corporation hereby declares that
HomeLink®
Model UAHL5 complies with the
Radio equipment directive 2014/53/EU.
Wavelengths within which the radio equipment
operates:
• 433.05MHz-434.79MHz <10mW E.R.P.
• 868.00MHz-868.60MHz <25mW E.R.P.
• 868.70MHz-868.20MHz <25mW E.R.P.
• 869.40MHz-869.65MHz <25mW E.R.P. •
869.70MHz-870.00MHz <25mW E.R.P.
Certificate holder address: Gentex Corporation,
600 North Centennial Street, Zeeland MI 49464,
USA
For more information, see support.volvocars.com.
Related information
• HomeLink ®
* (p. 478) Compass
An integrated compass in the upper right corner
of the rearview mirror shows the direction the
vehicle is traveling. Rearview mirror with compass.
Eight different compass directions are shown
with the abbreviations: N (north),
NE (northeast),
E (east), SE (southeast), S (south), SW (south-
west), W (west) and NW (northwest).
Related information
• Activating and deactivating the compass
(p. 482)
• Calibrating the compass (p. 482) 14
Certain markets only.
15 The term "IC:" before the certification/registration number only signifi\
es that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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Apple
®
CarPlay ®
*
With CarPlay, you can listen to music, make
phone calls, get driving instructions, send/
receive messages and use Siri, all while remain-
ing focused on driving.
CarPlay works with select
Apple devices. If the car does
not already support CarPlay,
this can be retrofitted. Contact
a Volvo retailer to install
CarPlay.Information about supported apps and compati-
ble phones is available on the Apple website:
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Using apps that are
not compatible with CarPlay could cause the con-
nection between iPhone and the vehicle to be
lost. Please note that Volvo is not responsible for
the content of CarPlay.
When using map navigation via CarPlay, guidance
will only be shown on the center display and not
in the instrument panel or head-up display.
CarPlay apps can be controlled from the center
display, a phone or with the right-side steering
wheel keypad (for certain functions). The apps
can also be voice-controlled using Siri. Press and
hold the
button on the steering wheel to
start voice control with Siri. Press briefly to acti-
vate the vehicle's own voice control system. If Siri cuts off too soon, press and hold the 6
but-
ton on the steering wheel.
By using Apple CarPlay you acknowledge
the following: Apple CarPlay is a service
provided by Apple Inc. under its terms and
conditions. Volvo Cars is thus not
responsible for Apple CarPlay or its
features/applications. When using Apple
CarPlay, certain information from your car
(including its position) is transferred to your
iPhone. In relation to Volvo Cars, you are
fully responsible for your and any others
person

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518 Android Auto*
Android Auto lets you listen to music, make calls,
get driving directions and use apps customized
for your vehicle from an Android device.
Android Auto can be used with selected Android
devices. For information on supported apps and compati-
ble devices, please go to www.android.com/
auto/. For third-party apps, see Google Play.
Please note that Volvo is not responsible for the
content of Android Auto.
Android Auto is started from App view. After
Android Auto has been initially started, the app
will start automatically the next time the device is
connected. The automatic start setting can be
deactivated in Settings.
NOTE When a phone is connected to Android Auto,
it is possible to steam to another media player
via Bluetooth. Bluetooth is active while
Android Auto is in use.
When using navigation guidance provided by
Android Auto, navigation will only be shown on
the center display and not in the instrument
panel or head-up display.
Android Auto can be controlled from the center
display, with the right-side steering wheel keypad
or by using voice commands. Press and hold the
button to activate voice control and tap the
same button to deactivate.
By using Android Auto, you acknowledge
the following: Android Auto is a service
provided by Google Inc. under its terms and
conditions. Volvo Cars is not responsible for
Android Auto or its features or applications.
When you use Android Auto, your car
transfers certain information (including its
location) to your connected Android phone.
You are fully responsible for your and any
other person

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Settings for Bluetooth devices
Settings for Bluetooth-connected devices.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap Communication Bluetooth
Devices and select settings:
• Add device - start the procedure for pairing
a new device.
• Previously paired devices - list con-
nected/paired devices.
• Remove device - remove a connected
device.
• Allowed services for this device - select
what the device will be used for: making
calls, sending/receiving messages, stream-
ing media, Internet connection.
• Internet connection connect the vehicle to
the Internet using the device's Bluetooth
connection.
Bluetooth ®
declaration of conformityUSA
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter. Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Related information
•
Phone (p. 520)
• Phone settings (p. 528)
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 521) Internet-connected vehicle*
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it
is possible to use web radio and music services
via apps, download software and contact retail-
ers from the vehicle.
The vehicle can be connected to the Internet
using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or the vehicle's integrated
modem.