2020 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE sport mode

STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.467
Trailer Stability Assist *
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA 16
) is a function
designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer when the vehicle and trailerhave begun to sway. The function is part of the Electronic Stability Control system ESC 17
.
Reasons for swayingA vehicle towing a trailer may begin to sway for various reasons. Normally this only occursat high speeds. However, if the trailer is over-loaded or unevenly distributed, e.g. too farback, there is a risk of swaying even at lowspeeds. Swaying may be caused by factors such as:
The vehicle and trailer are hit by a sudden, strong crosswind.
The vehicle and trailer are traveling on anuneven road or over a bump.
Sudden movements of the steering wheel.
Once swaying has begun, it can be difficult orimpossible to stop it. This makes the vehicleand trailer difficult to control and there is a riskof swerving into oncoming traffic or driving offthe road.
Trailer Stability Assist functionTrailer Stability Assist continuously monitorsthe vehicle's movements, particularly lateral movements. If swaying is detected, the brakesare applied individually on the front wheels,which has a stabilizing effect on the vehicleand trailer. This is often enough to enable thedriver to regain control of the vehicle. If the Trailer Stability Assist function's first attempt is not adequate to stop the swayingmotion, the brakes are applied on all wheelsand engine power is temporarily reduced. Asthe swaying motion begins to decrease andthe vehicle and trailer have once againbecome stable, TSA stops regulating thebrakes/engine power and the driver regainscontrol of the vehicle.
NOTE
Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if the driver selects the sport mode by deactivat- ing
ESC in the center display's menu sys-
tem.
Trailer Stability Assist may not intervene if the driver tries to compensate for the swayingmotion by moving the steering wheel rapidly,because the system will then not be able todetermine if it is the trailer or the driver caus-ing the swaying. When Trailer Stability Assistis activated, the ESC symbolis displayed in the instrumentpanel.
Related information

Driving with a trailer (p. 465)
Electronic Stability Control (p. 281)
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Trailer Stability Assist
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Towing using a towline
This section refers to one vehicle being towed behind another using a towline.
Never attempt to tow a Twin Engine vehicle behind another vehicle as this could damagethe electric motor. The vehicle must instead belifted onto a tow truck and transported with allfour wheels on the bed or lifting platform ofthe truck (no wheels may touch the road).
Towing another vehicleTowing another vehicle requires a lot of power - use the Constant AWD drive mode. This
helps charge the hybrid battery and improve the vehicle's driving and roadholding characte-ristics. Before towing another vehicle, check applica- ble speed limit regulations.
Jump startingNever attempt to tow the vehicle to start theengine, as this could damage the electricmotor. Use an auxiliary battery if the start bat-tery's charge level is so low that the enginecannot be started.
CAUTION
Attempts to tow-start the vehicle could cause damage to the electrical drive motorand three-way catalytic converter.
Related information
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet (p. 469)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 164)
Recovery (p. 470)
Jump starting using another battery(p. 459)
Selecting ignition mode (p. 416)
Transmission (p. 426)
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
Use the towing eyelet to tow another vehicle. Screw the towing eyelet securely into placein the threaded outlet behind the cover on theright-hand side of the rear bumper.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with a towbar, there is no rear attachment for the towingeye.
Attaching the towing eyelet
Take out the towing eyelet, which is stored in a foam block under the floor inthe cargo compartment.

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
* Option/accessory.
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SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio *
The SiriusXM ®
Satellite system broadcasts
from of a number of high elevation satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
Listening to satellite radioThe digital signals from the satellites are line- of-sight, which means that physical obstruc-tions such as bridges, tunnels, etc, may tem-porarily interfere with signal reception. Avoid any obstructions, such as metallic objects transported on roof racks or in a skibox, or other antennas that may impede sig- nals from the SiriusXM ®
satellites.
Selecting SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio
mode
1. From the center display's Home view, swipe from right to left to come to App view.
2.Tap the SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio icon.
Home view with SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio activated
If there is no subscription activated, tap chan- nel 1, where you will be prompted on the screen to phone SiriusXM ®
.
If a cell phone is paired and connected to the vehicle, you can also subscribe by:
1. From Home view, pull down the Settings menu. 2.
Open the settings menu for SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio.
3. Tap
Unsubscribed Services.
4. To call SiriusXM ®
, enter the phone num-
ber. They will activate the subscription of your choice. This may take severalminutes.
When the subscription has been activated, tap the SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio icon to start the
function and display the channel list included in your subscription.
Related information
Radio (p. 482)
Using SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * (p. 491)
Settings for SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio *
(p. 492)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* (p. 494)

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Related information
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * (p. 490)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Fuel (p. 497)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Sports (p. 498)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Weather (p. 495)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Notifications
(p. 496)SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Weather
This SiriusXM Travel Link service provides weather-related information near the vehicle,at a local ski resort, etc.
From the SiriusXM Travel Link home screen, to display weather-related information:
–Tap the Weather button to display this
screen.
At the top of the screen, the following catego- ries will be displayed:
Search (the magnifying glass icon)

Local
Ski condition
Areas
Favorites
Tap the category of your choice.
SearchTap the magnifying glass icon. If the function is supported in the current context, a keyboardwill appear on the screen. Enter the text of your choice and tap
Search for detailed infor-
mation from the SiriusXM Travel Link data- base.
Local 4Information from the closest weather stationwill be displayed and the following alternativesare available:

Map view
Today
5 days
Map view
Tap the map to display it in full-screen mode. Tap Back to return to the original map view.
Tap
Map options to display the following
alternatives.
Weather radar
Storm attributes
Surface features
Tropical storm tracks
Winds
Tap the relevant box to the right of the option to select/deselect it. Tap Done to confirm and
return to the previous screen or Cancel.
Today
Tap to see the current temperature, or the temperature in 3/6 hours. Tap
Back to return to the Local screen orClose to return to the SiriusXM Travel Link
home screen.
4 This is the weather default unless another alternative has been selected.

WHEELS AND TIRES
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Tires are perishable goods. After a few years, they will begin to harden and their frictionproperties will gradually deteriorate. Alwaysreplace tires with the freshest tires possible.This is particularly important for snow tires. Aseries of numbers is imprinted on the sidewallof the tire. The last four digits in the series isthe Department of Transportation (DOT)stamp and indicates the week and year thetire was manufactured. The tire in the illustra-tion has 0717 as the last four digits, whichmeans it was manufactured week 7 of 2017.
Tire ageTires degrade over time, even when they arenot being used. It is recommended that tiresgenerally be replaced after 6 years of normalservice. Heat caused by hot climates, frequenthigh loading conditions or Ultra Violet (U.V.)exposure can accelerate the aging process. The temporary spare
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should also be replaced
at 6-year intervals, even if it has never been used. A tire with e.g., visible cracks or discol-oration should be replaced immediately.
Tire economy
Maintain correct tire pressure.
Avoid fast starts, hard braking and tirescreeching.
Tire wear increases with speed.
Correct front wheel alignment is veryimportant.
Unbalanced wheels impair tire economyand driving comfort.
Tires must maintain the same direction ofrotation throughout their lifetime.
When replacing tires, the tires with themost tread should be mounted on the rearwheels to reduce the chance of oversteerduring hard braking.
Hitting curbs or potholes can damage thetires and/or wheels permanently.
Tire rotationYour vehicle has no required tire rotation. Driv-ing style, tire pressure, climate and road con-ditions affect how quickly the tires age andexhibit signs of wear. Maintaining the correcttire pressure helps keep tread wear evenly dis-tributed. To help prevent differences in tread depth and wear patterns forming on the tires, the frontand rear wheels should be rotated, i.e. thefront tires moved to the rear and the rear tiresmoved to the front. Ideally, tire rotation shouldbe done the first time after approximately5000 km (ca 3100 miles) and thereafter at10,000 km (approx. 6200 miles) intervals. If you have any questions regarding tread depth, Volvo recommends consulting an authorized Volvo workshop. If significant dif-ferences in wear (> 1 mm difference in treaddepth) between the tires have already occur-red, the least worn tires should always bemounted on the rear wheels. A front-wheelskid (understeer) is usually easier to controlthan a rear-wheel skid (oversteer). If the frontwheels skid, the vehicle will continue in astraight line instead of the rear wheels skid-ding to the side, which could cause you tocompletely lose control of the vehicle. It istherefore important that the rear wheels neverlose grip before the front wheels.
Storing wheels and tiresWhen storing complete wheels (tires mountedon rims), they should be suspended off thefloor or placed on their sides on the floor. Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on their sides or standing upright, but should notbe suspended.
CAUTION
Tires should preferably be stored in a cool, dry, dark place, and should never be storedin close proximity to solvents, gasoline,oils, etc.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS) standards (Canada).Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicablesafety standards, as evidenced by the certifi-cation label on the driver's side B-pillar (thestructural member at the side of the vehicle, atthe rear of the driver's door opening). Thislabel also includes codes for paint color, etc.For further information regarding these regula-tions, please consult your Volvo retailer. U.S.models have the upper decal; Canadian mod-els have the lower one. Engine oil. This label contains the recom-
mended engine oil specifications.
Decal A/C. Refrigerant R134a.
NOTE
The decals shown in the Owner's Manual do not claim to be exact reproductions ofthose found in the vehicle. The purpose isto show approximately how they look andabout where they are located on the vehi-cle. The information that applies for yourvehicle in particular is found on the decalon the vehicle.
Related information
Air conditioning specifications (p. 671)

INDEX
677
Drive mode 433
changing 438
driver support 314
Driver Alert Control 355 activating/deactivating 356
limitations 357
rest stop guidance 356
Driver performance 94 settings 95
Driver profile 139 edit 140, 141, 143
select 140
Driver support system 280 Drive mode 314
Drive systems 432 Driving cooling system 458
with a trailer 465
Driving economy 446
Driving through standing water 451 driving with a trailer towball load 667
towing capacity 667
E
Economical driving 446
Electrical outlet 580use 582
Electrical system 613Electric drive motor specifications 668
electric motor 432 Range 448
Electric parking brake 421
Electronic immobilizer 259
emergency brake lights 164
Emission inspection readiness 596Energy distribution using map data 439
Engine automatic start and stop of combus-
tion engine 433
overheating 458
start 412
turn off 414
Engine braking 417, 428, 445 Engine compartment coolant 610
engine oil 608
overview 607
Engine drag control 281
Engine oil 608 filling 609
filter 608
grade and volume 669
Engine shutdown 414
Engine specifications 668Engine temperature high 458
Environment 30Ethanol content max. 10% by volume 454
Exterior dimensions 663
Extra heater (Auxiliary heater) 240
F
Federal Clean Air Act 596
Ferry transport 440
Flooded road 451
Fluids, volumes 656, 671
Fluids and oils 670, 671 Fog lights rear 163
Four-C 440

INDEX
685
Speed Limiter
change speed 311
Speed symbols, tires 550 Spin control 281
Stability and traction control system 281 sport mode 282, 283
Symbols and messages 284
Stains 639, 641, 642, 643
Start and lock system type designations 260
Start battery 459, 613 overload 459
Start engine 412 Starting the engine after a collision 64
Start the vehicle 412
Steel cargo grid 591
Steering assistance at risk of collision 364 Steering power level, see Steering wheel
resistance 280
Steering wheel 205, 206 heating 223
keypad 205
paddle 205
steering wheel adjustment 206
Steering wheel keypad 205
Steering wheel paddles 429 Steering wheel resistance, speed-
dependent 280
Stone chips and scratches 651, 652
Storage compartments 578 center console 579
glove compartment 583
sun visor 584
Sunroof pinch protection 170
Sun shade panoramic roof 176, 180
pinch protection 170
rear door 173
Sun visor 584 mirror lighting 166
Switching target vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control 310
with Pilot Assist 310
Symbols dynamic 86
indicator symbols 97
warning symbols 100
Symbols and messages center display's status bar 127
hybrid-related 408
parking climate 239
system updates 600T
Tailgate locking/unlocking 250, 264
open/close with foot movement 272
power 269
unlocking from inside 266
Technician certification 40 Temperature adjusting 229, 230, 231
perceived 209
Temperature monitoring 400
Temporary Spare 565
Temporary tire sealing system 568 execution, checking 569
Inflating tires 573
Terms and conditions services 37
users 530
Tire dimensions 550 when changing wheels 560
Tires 546 direction of rotation 548
glossary of terms 549
inflation pressure table 672
mounting 564
pressure 672
removal 562