2020 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE towing

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WHEELS AND TIRES
574
Related information
Recommended tire pressure (p. 555)
Using the tire sealing system (p. 569)
Tire sealing system (p. 568)
Determining the vehicle's permitted weight
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design perform-ance.
Weight designationsBefore loading your vehicle, familiarize your- self with the following terms for determiningyour vehicle's weight ratings, with or without atrailer, from the vehicle's Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-tion placard:
Curb weight
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does notinclude passengers, cargo, or optional equip-ment.
Capacity weight
All weight added to the curb weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing,towbar weight is also part of cargo weight.
Permissible axle weight
The maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). Thesenumbers are shown on the Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label. The total load on each axlemust never exceed its maximum permissibleweight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen- gers.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo shouldnever exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on yourvehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding inyour vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXXlbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX"amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will befive 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, theamount of available cargo and luggageload capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 ×150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of lug- gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-cle. That weight may not safely exceed theavailable cargo and luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.

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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the available cargo andluggage load capacity of your vehicle.
WARNING
Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any otherweight rating limits can cause tire over-heating resulting in permanent defor-mation or catastrophic failure.
Do not use replacement tires withlower load carrying capacities than thetires that were original equipment onthe vehicle because this will lower thevehicle's GVW rating. Use only tireswith the correct load carrying capacity.Consult your Volvo retailer for informa-tion.
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Loading recommendations (p. 585)

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LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
* Option/accessory.
584 ignition is in mode
II or when the engine is
running).
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
Activate cooling.
Deactivate cooling.
–Activate or deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward thepassenger compartment/glove compart-ment.
Related information
Passenger compartment interior (p. 578)
Private Locking (p. 274)
Sun visors
In the ceiling in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats, there are sun visors thatcan be lowered and angled to the side asnecessary.
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
The mirror lighting * comes on automatically
when the visor is lifted up. The mirror frame has a holder for e.g. cards or tickets.
Related information
Passenger compartment interior (p. 578)
Cargo compartment
The vehicle has a flexible cargo compartment that makes it possible to carry and securelarge objects.
The cargo compartment capacity can be con- siderably increased by folding down the back- rests in the second and third rows * of seats.
To make loading and unloading easier, the rear section of the vehicle can be raised and low- ered using the level control function *. Use the
load anchoring eyelets or grocery bag holders to help secure objects in place, and the retractable cargo compartment cover * to help
conceal objects in the cargo compartment. If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire, this is secured to the cargo com-partment floor under the cover. The towingeyelet and tire sealing system are locatedunder the cargo compartment floor.
Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 585)
Grocery bag holders (p. 587)
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 587)
Installing and removing the cargo com- partment cover
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LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
* Option/accessory.
586 rear end. Press and hold the relevant button until the desired height is reached. The rear end of the vehicle cannot be raised higher than its normal height. The rear end will return to the normal height when the vehicle begins driving.
NOTE
It is not possible to adjust the height of the vehicle's rear when one or more of thedoors or the hood is open. This does notapply to the tailgate.
WARNING
Make sure that no people, animals or objects are found under the vehicle when itis lowered. This could endanger life andcause damage to the vehicle or objects.
Related information

Load anchoring eyelets (p. 587)
Folding the second row backrests (p. 198)
Roof loads and load carriers (p. 586)
Leveling control
* and suspension (p. 440)
Weights (p. 665)
Roof loads and load carriers
Volvo-developed load carriers are recom- mended for carrying loads on the roof of thevehicle.
Volvo load carriers are specially designed to help prevent damage to your vehicle and helpensure maximum safety while driving. Volvoload carriers are available from authorizedVolvo retailers. Carefully follow the installation instructions provided with the load carriers. Distribute the load evenly throughout the load carriers. Place heavier cargo at thebottom of the load.
Check periodically to ensure that the loadcarriers and load are properly secured.Secure the load firmly using tie straps orsimilar.
If the load is longer than the vehicle, suchas a canoe or kayak, attach the towingeyelet in its front outlet and secure the tiestraps in it.
The vehicle's wind resistance and fuelconsumption increase with the size of theload.
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid acceleration,hard braking and fast cornering.
WARNING
The vehicle's center of gravity and driving characteristics are altered by roof loads. Follow the vehicle's specifications regar- ding weights and maximum permittedload.
Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 585)
Weights (p. 665)

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SPECIFICATIONS
666
CAUTION
When loading the vehicle, the maxi- mum gross vehicle weight and permis-sible axle weights may not be excee-ded.
Related information

Type designations (p. 660)
Towing capacity and tongue weight (p. 667)

SPECIFICATIONS
* Option/accessory.667
Towing capacity and tongue weight Towing capacity and tongue weight are shown in the tables below.
Category
USA
(lbs) Canada
(kg)
Max. trailer weights Without brakes: 1650 750 With brakes:
5000 2250
Max. tongue weight 500 225
CAUTION
The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to3280 ft (1,000 m) above sea level.With increasing altitude the enginepower and therefore the car's climbingability are impaired because of thereduced air density, so the maximumtrailer weight has to be reducedaccordingly. The weight of the car andtrailer must be reduced by 10% forevery further 3280 ft (1,000 m) (orpart thereof).
Related information

Type designations (p. 660)
Weights (p. 665)
Driving with a trailer (p. 465)
Trailer Stability Assist
* (p. 467)

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
686rotation when changing 546
specifications 550, 672
storage 546
tread wear indicator 549
winter tires 567
Tire sealing system Inflating tires 573
use 569
Tire tread 549
Tools 560 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems) 75
Top view 135
Total airing function 246
Towbar 463 removable, attaching, installing,
mounting 463
removable, removing, detaching 463
retractable 461
Towing 469
Towing capacity and towball load 667
Towing eyelet 469 TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem 555
Traction control 281
Traffic information 486
Trailer driving with a trailer 465
Lamps 468
swaying 467
Trailer Stability Assist 282 trailer 467
Trailer stabilizer 282, 467 Trailer towing trailer hitch 463
Transmission 426 automatic 427, 428
Transmission fluid grade 670
Travel Link 494 Fuel 497
Notifications 496
Sports 498
weather 495
Tread depth 549 winter tires 567
Tread wear indicator 549
Trip computer 91 display in instrument panel 93
Trip odometer 91
Trip odometer resetting 94
Trip statistics 94 settings 95TroubleshootingAdaptive Cruise Control 296
Camera unit 322
City Safety 337
Radar unit 322
TSA - Trailer Stability Assist 467
Tunnel detection 159
Turn off engine 414
Turn signals 162Twin Engine general 394
Type approval HomeLink ® 474
radar system 319
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 552
Units 135 Unlocking settings 249
with key blade 258
USB socket for connecting media 506