2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owners Manual

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Disabling the automatic check
The automatic light check can be disabled in the
center display.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
.
3. Deselect Automatic Trailer Lamp Check.
Manual check
If the automatic check has been disabled, the
check can be started manually.
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
.
3. Select Manual Trailer Lamp Check.
>

The light check will begin. Get out of the
vehicle to perform the check.
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Driving with a trailer (p. 483) Towing using a towline
This section refers to one vehicle being towed
behind another using a towline.
Twin Engine vehicles may not be towed behind
another vehicle due to the risk of damage to the
electric motor. The vehicle must be lifted onto a
tow truck and transported with all four wheels on
the bed or lifting platform of the truck (no wheels
may touch the road).
Towing another vehicleTowing another vehicle requires a lot of power -
use the AWD drive mode. This helps charge the
hybrid battery and improve the vehicle's driving
and roadholding characteristics.
Before towing another vehicle, check applicable
speed limit regulations.
Jump startingDo not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use an
auxiliary battery if the start battery's charge level
is so low that the engine cannot be started.
CAUTION Attempts to tow-start the vehicle could cause
damage to the electrical drive motor and
three-way catalytic converter.
Related information

Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 488)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 161)
Recovery (p. 489)
Jump starting using another battery (p. 481)
Selecting ignition mode (p. 438)

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488 Attaching and removing the towing
eyelet
Use the towing eyelet to tow another vehicle.
Screw the towing eyelet securely into place in
the threaded outlet behind the cover on the
right-hand side of the rear bumper.
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with a towbar, there
is no rear attachment for the towing eye.
Attaching the towing eyelet
Take out the towing eyelet, which is stored in
a foam block under the floor in the cargo
compartment. Remove the cover - press the marker with
your finger while prying open the opposite
side/corner open with a coin or similar.
>

The cover turns along its center line and
can then be removed. 3. Screw in the towing eyelet until it reaches its
stop. Fasten the eyelet securing by, for example,
inserting a lug wrench* through it and using
this as a lever.
CAUTION It is important that the towing eye is screwed
in securely as far as possible.
Removing the towing eyelet
–
Unscrew the towing eyelet after use and
return it to its storage location in the foam
block.
Replace the cover on the bumper.
Related information
Towing using a towline (p. 487)
Recovery (p. 489)
Tool kit (p. 574)

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Recovery
This section refers to transporting the vehicle
with a tow truck or similar vehicle.
Call a professional towing service for assistance.
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck.
CAUTION Note that vehicles with Twin Engine must
always be towed raised with all wheels on the
tow truck.
For vehicles equipped with leveling control*:
If the vehicle is equipped with pneumatic suspen-
sion, this feature must be turned off before the
vehicle is lifted onto a tow truck. Turning off the
function in the center display.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Parking Brake and
Suspension .
3. Select Disable Leveling Control.
The vehicle's location and ground clearance
determine if it can be lifted onto a tow truck. If
the incline of the tow truck is too steep or if the
ground clearance under the vehicle is insufficient,
attempting to pull it up may result in damage. In
this case, the vehicle should only be lifted with
the tow truck's lifting equipment.
WARNING No person or object should be behind the tow
truck when the vehicle is lifted onto the bed
of the truck.
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Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 488) HomeLink
®
*10
HomeLink ®11
is a programmable remote control,
integrated in the vehicle electrical system, that
can control up to three different devices (e.g.
garage door opener, alarm system, outdoor and
indoor lighting) and thereby replace the remote
controls for these.
General The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
Button 1
Button 2
Button 3
Indicator light
HomeLink ®
is delivered integrated in the rearview
mirror. The HomeLink ®
panel consists of three

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490 programmable buttons and an indicator light in
the mirror.
For more information about HomeLink
®
, please
visit www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex or call 1-800-355-3515.
Save the original remote controls for future pro-
gramming (e.g. for use in another vehicle). It is
also advisable to delete the button programming
if the vehicle is sold.
Related information
Using HomeLink ®
* (p. 491)
Programming HomeLink ®
* (p. 490)
Type approval for HomeLink ®
* (p. 492) Programming HomeLink
®
*12
Follow these instructions to program
HomeLink ®
, reset all programming, or program
individual buttons.
NOTE In some vehicles, the ignition must be on or in
the "accessory position" before HomeLink
®
can be programmed or used. It can be a good
idea to put new batteries in the remote con-
trol being replaced by HomeLink ®
for faster
programming and better radio signal trans-
mission. The HomeLink ®
buttons should be
reset before programming.
WARNING While HomeLink
®
is being programmed, the
garage door or gate being programmed may
be activated. Make sure that no one is near
the door or gate during programming. When
programming a garage door opener, it is
advised to park outside of the garage. 1.
Point the remote control at the HomeLink ®
button to be programmed and hold it about
2-8 cm (1-3 inches) from the button. Do not
obstruct the HomeLink ®
indicator light.
Note: Some remote controls are more effec-
tive at programming HomeLink ®
from a dis-
tance of about 15-20 cm (6-12 inches). Try
moving the remote control closer or further
away if you are experiencing any difficulties
programming.
2.
Press and hold both the remote control but-
ton and the HomeLink ®
button to be pro-
grammed.
3. Do not release the buttons until the indicator light has stopped flashing slowly (about once
a second) and either flashes quickly (about
10 times a second) or glows steadily.
>Steady glow: Indication that program-
ming is complete. Press the programmed
button twice to activate.
Flashing quickly: The device being pro-
grammed with HomeLink ®
may have a
security function that requires an extra
step. Try pressing the programmed button
twice to see whether the programming
works. Otherwise, continue with the fol-
lowing steps. 10
Certain markets only.
11 HomeLink and the HomeLink house symbol are registered trademarks of Gent\
ex Corporation.
12 Certain markets only.

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* Option/accessory. 4914. Locate the "training" button
13
on the
receiver for the e.g. garage door opener. It is
usually located near the antenna bracket on
the receiver.
5.

Press and release the "training" button once.
Programming must be completed within 30
seconds after pressing the button.
6. Press and release the HomeLink ®
button to
be programmed. Repeat the press/hold/
release sequence a second time. For some
receivers, the sequence may need to be
repeated a third time.
> Programming is now completed and the garage door, gate, etc. should now be
activated when the programmed button is
pressed.
If you experience any difficulties programming,
please contact HomeLink ®
at:
www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex or call 1-800-355-3515.
Programming individual buttons
To program an individual HomeLink ®
button:
1. Press and hold the desired button for about 20 seconds.
2. When the indicator light on HomeLink ®
starts flashing slowly, it is possible to pro-
gram as usual.
Note: If the button you are reprogramming
does not program with a new device, it will
return to the previously saved programming.
Resetting the HomeLink ®
buttons
It is only possible to reset all HomeLink ®
buttons
at once. It is not possible to reset individual but-
tons. Individual buttons can only be reprogram-
med.
– Press and hold the outer buttons (1 and 3)
on HomeLink ®
for about 10 seconds.
>

When the indicator light goes from a
steady glow to flashing, the buttons have
been reset and are ready for reprogram-
ming.
Related information
Using HomeLink ®
* (p. 491)
HomeLink ®
* (p. 489)
Type approval for HomeLink ®
* (p. 492) Using HomeLink
®
*14
Once HomeLink ®
is programmed, it can be
used instead of the separate remote controls.
Press and hold the programming button. The
garage door, gate, alarm system, etc. will be acti-
vated (this may take several seconds). If the but-
ton is held down for more than 20 seconds,
reprogramming will begin. The indicator light will
glow steadily or flash when the button has been
pressed. The original remote controls may be
used concurrently with HomeLink ®
if desired.
NOTE If the ignition is off, HomeLink
®
works for
30 minutes after the driver's door has been
opened. 13
The name and color of the button varies depending on the manufacturer.

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WARNING
If you use HomeLink ®
to open a garage
door or gate, be sure no one is near the
gate or door while it is in motion.
Do not use HomeLink ®
with any garage
door opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by US fed-
eral safety standards (this includes any
garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door that
cannot detect an object - signaling the
door to stop and reverse - does not meet
current U.S. federal safety standards. For
more information, contact HomeLink at:
www.homelink.com.
Related information
HomeLink ®
* (p. 489)
Programming HomeLink ®
* (p. 490)
Type approval for HomeLink ®
* (p. 492) Type approval for HomeLink
®
*15
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.
16
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. 489) 14
Certain markets only.
15 Certain markets only.
16 The term "IC:" before the certification/registration number only signifi\
es that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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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. 493)
Calibrating the compass* (p. 493) Activating and deactivating the
compass*
An integrated compass in the upper right corner
of the rearview mirror shows the direction the
vehicle is traveling.
Activating and deactivating the
compass
The compass is automatically activated when the
vehicle is started.
To deactivate/activate the compass manually:
– Use a paper clip or similar object to press the
button on the bottom of the mirror.
Related information
Compass* (p. 493)
Calibrating the compass* (p. 493) Calibrating the compass*
The globe is divided into 15 magnetic zones.
The compass should be calibrated if the vehicle
is driven from one zone to another.
To calibrate the compass:
1.
Stop the vehicle in a large, open area away
from steel constructions and high-voltage
power lines.
2. Start the engine and switch off all electrical equipment (climate system, wipers, etc.) and
make sure all doors are closed.
NOTE Calibration may fail or not even be initiated if
electrical equipment is not turned off.
3. Hold the button on the bottom of the rear-
view mirror pressed for about 3 seconds
(using e.g. a paper clip). The number of the
current magnetic zone is shown.

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14
13
12
11
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10Magnetic zones.
4. Press the button on the underside of the
mirror repeatedly until the desired magnetic
zone ( 1–15) appears (see the map of mag-
netic zones).
5. Wait until the display again shows C, or
press and hold the button on the underside
of the rearview mirror for approx. 6 seconds
until
C is displayed.
6.
Drive slowly in a circle at a speed of no more
than 10 km/h (6 mph) until a compass direc-
tion is shown in the display. This indicates
that calibration is complete. Drive in a circle
two more times to fine-tune the calibration.
7. Vehicles with heated windshields*: If C is
shown in the display when the windshield
heating function is activated, perform step 6
above with the heating function on.
8.

Repeat the above procedure as needed.
Related information
Compass* (p. 493)
Activating and deactivating the compass*
(p. 493)