2021 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY tow

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the vehicle398
Switching off the vehicle 400
Ignition modes 401
Selecting ignition mode 402
Brake functions 403
Brakes 403
Brake Assist System 404
Braking on wet roads 405
Braking on salted roads 405
Maintenance of the brake system 405
Parking brake 406
Activating and deactivating the parking brake 406
Settings for automatically activat-ing the parking brake 408
Parking on a hill 408
Parking brake malfunction 408
Auto-hold brakes 409
Activating and deactivating Auto-hold at a standstill 410
Hill Start Assist 411
Braking assist after a collision 411
Regenerative braking *
411
Transmission 412
Automatic transmission 412

Shifting gears with automatic transmission413
Using the steering wheel paddles *
to shift 415
Shiftlock 417
Deactivating the automatic shiftlock 417
The kickdown function 418
The Launch function *
418
Automatic transmission symbolsand messages 419
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 419
Drive modes *
419
Changing drive mode *
421
Eco drive mode 422
Activating and deactivating Ecodrive mode using the function button 424
Start/Stop function 425
Driving with the Start/Stop function 425
Deactivating the Start/Stop function 426
Conditions for the Start/Stop function 427
Leveling control * and suspension
429
Leveling control settings *
432
Low Speed Control 432
Activating and deactivating LowSpeed Control using the functionbutton 433

Hill Descent Control
433
Activating and deactivating Hill Descent Control using the func-tion button 434
Economical driving 435
Preparing for a long trip 436
Winter driving 436
Driving through standing water 437
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 438
Refueling 438
Fuel 439
Octane rating 440
Emission controls 442
Overheating of engine and trans-mission 442
Battery drain 443
Jump starting using another battery 444
Driving with a trailer 446
Trailer Stability Assist *
448
Checking trailer lights 449
Towing using a towline 450
Attaching and removing the tow-ing eyelet 451
Recovery 453
HomeLink ®
* 454
Programming HomeLink ®
* 455

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Fuses in the engine compartment607
Fuses under the glove compartment 612
Fuses in the cargo compartment 618
Replacing bulbs 623
Removing the plastic cover to replace bulbs 624
Location of exterior lights 624
Replacing the low beam headlightbulbs 625
Replacing the high beam headlightbulbs 626
Replacing daytime running lights/front parking light bulbs 626
Replacing front turn signal bulbs 627
Bulb specifications 628
Cleaning the interior 628
Cleaning the center display 629
Cleaning the head-up display * and
instrument panel 630
Cleaning fabric upholstery andceiling liner 630
Cleaning the seat belt 631
Cleaning textile floor and inlay mats 632
Cleaning leather upholstery *
632
Cleaning the leather steering wheel 633
Cleaning interior plastic, metal andwood surfaces 634

Cleaning the exterior
634
Polishing and waxing 635
Hand washing 636
Automatic car washes 637
High-pressure washing 638
Cleaning the wiper blades 639
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components 639
Cleaning rims 640
Corrosion protection 641
Paintwork 641
Touching up minor paint damage 642
Color codes 643
Changing rear window wipers 643
Replacing windshield wiper blades 644
Putting the wiper blades in serviceposition 645
Filling washer fluid 646
SPECIFICATIONS
Type designations650
Dimensions 653
Weights 655
Towing capacity and tongue weight 656
Engine specifications 657
Engine oil specifications 658
Transmission fluid specifications 658
Brake fluid specifications 659
Fuel tank volume 659
Air conditioning specifications 659
Approved tire pressure 661

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2. Buckle the seat belt by pushing the latch
plate into the receptacle.
> A distinct "click" indicates that the beltis locked into place.
WARNING
Always insert the seat belt latch plate into the belt buckle on the correct side. Failureto do so could cause the seat belts and beltbuckles to malfunction in a collision. Thereis a risk of serious injury. 3. The height of the seat belts in the front
seats can be adjusted.
Press the button on the seat belt holder and move the belt up or down. Position the belt as high as possible with- out it chafing against the neck.
The belt should be positioned closely over the shoul- der (against the collarbone, not down over the arm).
4. Tighten the lap section of the seat beltover the hips by pulling the diagonal sec- tion upward toward the shoulder.
The lap section of the seat belt should be positioned low on the hips (not against the abdomen).

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Airbags
The vehicle is equipped with airbags and inflatable curtains for the driver and passen-gers.
WARNING
If the airbag warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illu-minates while you are driving, have thevehicle inspected by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician assoon as possible.
Never attempt to alter or repair any ofthe vehicle's safety systems yourself.Incorrectly performed repairs to anysystem could impair function and leadto serious injury. All work on these sys-tems should be performed by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has become water-damaged in any way (e.g., soaked floor mats/stand-ing water on the floor of the vehicle), donot attempt to start the engine. This maycause airbag deployment, which couldresult in serious injury. Volvo recommendstowing the vehicle directly to an authorizedVolvo workshop. Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition for at least 10
minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Follow the instructions for manually overriding the shiftlock system.
Deployed airbags
WARNING
If any of the airbags have deployed:
Do not attempt to drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an authorized work-shop.
If necessary, seek medical attention.
Related information

Safety (p. 44)
Driver/passenger side front airbags (p. 56)
Side airbags (p. 62)
Inflatable curtain (p. 63)

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WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the frontpassenger's seat. We also recommendthat occupants under 140 cm (4 feet7 inches) in height who have outgrownthese devices sit in the rear seat withthe seat belt fastened. See also theOccupant Weight Sensor information.
Never drive with the airbags deployed.The fact that they hang out can impairthe steering of your vehicle. Othersafety systems can also be damaged.
The smoke and dust formed when theairbags are deployed can cause skinand eye irritation in the event of pro-longed exposure.
Should you have questions about any compo-nent in the SRS system, please contact atrained and qualified Volvo service technicianor Volvo customer support: In the United StatesVolvo Car USA, LLCCustomer Care Center 1 Volvo Drive P.O. Box 914Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 1-800-458-1552www.volvocars.com/usIn CanadaVolvo Car Canada Ltd.Customer Care Centre9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B91-800-663-8255www.volvocars.com/ca
Airbag decals
Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors.
Passenger's side airbag decal.
WARNING

Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat.
Occupants in the front passenger'sseat must never sit on the edge of theseat, sit leaning toward the instrumentpanel or otherwise sit out of position.
The occupant's back must be asupright as comfort allows and beagainst the seat back with the seat beltproperly fastened.
Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not onthe dash, seat or out of the window.

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Related information
Airbags (p. 55)
Safety mode Safety mode is a feature that is triggered after a collision if there is potential damage toan important function in the vehicle, such asthe fuel lines, sensors for one of the safetysystems, the brake system, etc.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text Safety mode See Owner's manualmay appear in the instrument panel along with the warning symbol if the panel is undamagedand the vehicle's electrical system is intact.The message indicates that one or more of thevehicle's functions may be reduced.
WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you smell fuel fumes when the message Safety
mode See Owner's manual is displayed
in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle immediately.
If safety mode has been set, it may be possi- ble to reset the system in order to start andmove the vehicle a short distance, for exam-ple, if it is blocking traffic.
WARNING
Never attempt to perform repairs or reset electrical components on your own afterthe vehicle has been in safety mode. Thiscould result in injury or prevent the vehiclefrom functioning properly. Volvo recom-mends having the vehicle inspected andreset to normal operating status by an authorized Volvo workshop after
Safety
mode See Owner's manual has been dis-
played.
WARNING
When the vehicle is in safety mode, it should not be towed behind another vehi-cle. It should be towed from the site on atow truck. Volvo recommends towing thevehicle directly to an authorized Volvoworkshop.
Related information
Safety (p. 44)
Starting and moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode (p. 65)
Recovery (p. 453)

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Starting and moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode If safety mode has been set, it may be possi- ble to reset the system in order to start andmove the vehicle a short distance, for exam-ple, if it is blocking traffic.
Starting the vehicle when it is in safety mode
1. Check the vehicle for damage, particularlyfor fuel leakage. Make sure you do not detect any gasoline fumes. If the damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage/fumes, you mayattempt to start the engine.
WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you smell fuel fumes when the message Safety
mode See Owner's manual is displayed
in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle immediately.
2. Switch off the ignition. 3. Then try to start the vehicle.
> The vehicle's electrical system will per-form a system check and then attempt to reset to normal operating mode.
CAUTION
If the message Safety mode See
Owner's manual is still displayed, the
vehicle should not be driven or towed behind another vehicle. If the vehicle needsto be moved, it must be towed on a towtruck. Even if no damage is apparent, theremay be hidden damage that could makethe vehicle impossible to control.
Moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode
1. If the message Normal mode The car is
now in normal mode is displayed after
attempting to start the engine, the vehicle may be moved carefully from its presentposition if, for example, it is blocking traf-fic.
2. Do not move the vehicle farther than abso- lutely necessary.
WARNING
When the vehicle is in safety mode, it should not be towed behind another vehi-cle. It should be towed from the site on atow truck. Volvo recommends towing thevehicle directly to an authorized Volvoworkshop.
Related information
Safety mode (p. 64)
Starting the vehicle (p. 398)
Recovery (p. 453)

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Press the booster cushion rearward to lock it into position.
Upper position (from the lower position):
Press the button to release the booster cushion.
Lift the front edge of the booster cushion and press it rearward toward the backrestto lock it into position.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the vehi-cle's owner's manual.
Make sure the booster cushionis securely locked before thechild is seated.
Use this booster cushion only with chil- dren whose height and weight arewithin the permitted limits shown inthe table.
Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulderbelt system when restraining the childin this booster cushion.
In the event of a collision while theintegrated booster cushion was occu-pied, the entire booster cushion andseat belt must be replaced. Thebooster cushion should also bereplaced if it is badly worn or damagedin any way. This work should be per-formed by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician only.