2021 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY engine

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Ignition modes The vehicle's ignition can be put in various modes (levels) to make different functionsavailable.
To enable the use of a limited number of func- tions when the engine is not running, the igni-tion can be put in one of three different levels:0, I and II. These levels are referred to as "igni-
tion modes" in the Owner's Manual. The following table shows which functions are available in each ignition mode:
Mode Functions
0 The odometer, clock and tem- perature gauge are illumi- nated A
.
The power
* seats can be
adjusted.
The power windows can be used.
The center display is activated and can be used A
.
The infotainment system canbe used A
.
In this mode, the functions are available for a limited time andthen switch off automatically.Mode Functions
I The panoramic roof, power windows, 12-volt electricalsocket in the passenger com-partment, Bluetooth, naviga-tion, phone, blower and wind-shield wipers can be used.
The power seats can beadjusted.
The 12-volt electrical socket
* in
the cargo compartment can beused.
Electrical current will be taken
from the battery in this ignitionmode.
II The headlights illuminate.
Warning/indicator lights illumi-nate for 5 seconds.
A number of other systems areactivated. However, seat andrear window heating can onlybe activated when the engineis running.
This ignition mode uses a lot of
current from the battery andshould be avoided wheneverpossible!
A Also activated when the door is opened.

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Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 398)
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 203)
Jump starting using another battery (p. 444)
Selecting ignition mode (p. 402)
Selecting ignition mode
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various modes (levels) to make different functionsavailable.
Selecting an ignition mode
Start knob in the tunnel console.
Ignition mode 0
– Unlock the vehicle and
keep the remote key in the passenger compartment.
NOTE
To set level I or II without engine start –
do not depress the brake pedal (or clutch
pedal for vehicles with manual transmis- sion) when selecting this ignition mode.
Ignition mode I
– Turn the start knob
clockwise and release it. The control will automatically return to the original posi- tion.
Ignition mode II
– Turn the start knob
clockwise and hold it there forapprox. 5 seconds. Release the knob,which will automatically return to its origi-nal position.
Back to ignition mode 0
– To return to
ignition mode 0 from modes I and II, turn
the start knob clockwise and release it.The control will automatically return to theoriginal position.
Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 398)
Switching off the vehicle (p. 400)
Ignition modes (p. 401)
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 203)
Jump starting using another battery(p. 444)

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Brake functions
The vehicle's brakes are used to reduce speed or prevent the vehicle from rolling.
In addition to the wheel brakes and parking brakes, the vehicle is also equipped with anumber of automatic brake assist functions.These systems provide assistance by e.g. thedriver not needing to depress the brake pedalat a traffic light, when starting up a hill orwhen driving down a hill. Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the following brake assist functions may beincluded:
Auto-hold brake function at a standstill(Auto Hold)
Hill Start Assist (Hill Start Assist)
Braking assist after a collision
City Safety
Hill Descent Control (Hill Descent Control)
Related information
Brakes (p. 403)
Parking brake (p. 406)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 409)
Braking assist after a collision (p. 411)
Hill Start Assist (p. 411)
City Safety
™ (p. 331)
Hill Descent Control (p. 433)
Brakes
The brake pedal is used to apply the vehicle's regular brakes, which are part of the brakesystem.
The vehicle is equipped with two brake cir- cuits. If one brake circuit is damaged, thebrake pedal may go down further whendepressed. More pressure will then berequired from the driver for normal brakingeffect. The driver's pressure on the brake pedal is enhanced by a power braking function.
WARNING
Power braking only functions if the engine is running.
If the brake pedal is used when the engine is turned off, the pedal will feel stiffer than usualand greater pressure must be applied to brakethe vehicle. In very hilly areas or when driving with a heavy load, engine braking in manual gear should beused to augment the brakes. Engine braking ismost effective if the same gear is used bothuphill and downhill. Use the Off Road drivemode to increase the engine braking effectwhen driving on steep downgrades at lowspeeds.
Anti-lock brakesThe vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS 2
), which helps prevent
the wheels from locking and helps maintain steering control when braking. Vibrations maybe felt from the brake pedal when ABS isoperating, which is normal. After the vehicle is started, a brief test of the ABS system is automatically performed whenthe driver releases the brake pedal. An addi-tional automatic test of the system may beperformed when the vehicle is traveling at alow speed. During the test, the brake pedalmay feel as though it is pulsating.

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Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol Meaning
A
BCheck the brake fluid level. If the level is low, fill brake fluid andcheck to determine the reasonfor the loss of brake fluid.
A
BSteady glow for 2 seconds after the engine is started: Automaticfunction check. Steady glow for more than 2 seconds: Fault in the ABS sys-tem. The vehicle's regular brakesystem is still working, but with-out the ABS function.
A
In Canada.
B In the US.
WARNING
If the warning symbols for both brake fault and ABS fault are lit simultaneously, theremay be a fault in the brake system.
If the brake fluid reservoir level is nor- mal when this occurs, drive carefully tothe nearest workshop to have thebrake system checked - an authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended.
If the brake fluid has fallen below theMIN
level in the brake fluid reservoir,
the vehicle should not be driven untilthe brake fluid has been filled. The rea-son for the brake fluid loss must bechecked.
Related information
Brake Assist System (p. 404)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 409)
Hill Start Assist (p. 411)
Braking on wet roads (p. 405)
Braking on salted roads (p. 405)
Maintenance of the brake system(p. 405)
Brake lights (p. 165)
Brake Assist System The brake enhancing system, (BAS 3
), helps
increase braking force and can thereby reduce braking distance.
The system monitors the driver's braking hab- its and increases braking force when neces-sary. Braking force can be increased up to thepoint at which the ABS intervenes.
NOTE
When BAS is activated, depress and hold down the brake pedal as long as needed.
Related information
Brakes (p. 403)
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Anti-lock Braking System
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Symbol in the instrument panel
Symbol Meaning
A
BThe symbol will be illuminated when the parking brake is acti-vated. A flashing symbol indicates that a fault has been detected. Readthe message in the instrumentpanel.
A
Canadian models.
B US models.
Automatic activation
The parking brake is applied automatically when the ignition is switched off and the setting for automatically activating theparking brake is activated in the centerdisplay.
when the gear selector is moved to
P on a
steep hill.
if the auto-hold brake (automatic brake atstandstill) function is activated and
the vehicle has been stationary for aprolonged period of time (5-10minutes).
the vehicle is switched off.
the driver has left the vehicle.
Emergency braking
In an emergency, the parking brake can be activated when the vehicle is moving by pull-ing and holding up the control. The brakingprocess is canceled when the control isreleased or if the accelerator pedal isdepressed.
NOTE
In case of emergency braking at high speeds, a signal sounds during the brakeprocedure.
Deactivating the parking brake
Deactivating manually
The parking brake can only be deactivated if the engine is running.
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly. 2. Press the control.
> The parking brake will release and thesymbol in the instrument panel will go out.
Deactivating automatically
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Depress the brake pedal firmly. Move the gear selector to D or R and press the
accelerator pedal.
> The parking brake will release and the symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
NOTE
For automatic deactivation to be possible, the driver's seat belt must be buckled orthe driver's door closed.
Related information
Settings for automatically activating the parking brake (p. 408)
Parking brake malfunction (p. 408)
Parking brake (p. 406)
Parking on a hill (p. 408)

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Hill Start Assist
The function for assisting when starting the vehicle on inclines (HSA 4
) helps prevent the
vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an uphill gradient. When backing up a hill,HSA helps prevent the vehicle from rollingforward.
The function retains pressure from the brake pedal in the brake system for several secondsafter the brake pedal has been released. This temporary braking effect is released after a few seconds or when the driver begins driv-ing. Hill Start Assist is activated when the vehicle is stopped on steep inclines. The function isavailable even when the Auto-hold brake func-tion is switched off.
Related information
Auto-hold brakes (p. 409)
Brakes (p. 403)
Braking assist after a collision
In a collision in which the activation level is reached for the pyrotechnic seat belt tension-ers or airbags, or if a collision with a large ani-mal is detected, the vehicle's brakes will beautomatically activated. This function isintended to help prevent or reduce the effectsof any subsequent collision.
After a serious collision, it may no longer be possible to control and steer the vehicle. Inorder to avoid or mitigate a possible furthercollision with a vehicle or an object in the vehi-cle's path, the brake assist system is activatedautomatically to help stop the vehicle safely. If braking is not appropriate, e.g. if there is a risk of being hit by passing traffic, the drivercan override the system by depressing theaccelerator pedal. This function assumes that the brake system is intact after a collision.
Related information
Rear Collision Warning
* (p. 351)
BLIS
* (p. 352)
Brake functions (p. 403)
Regenerative braking
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The vehicle recovers kinetic energy during braking in order to reduce fuel consumptionand emissions.
The battery symbol is shown in the instrument panel when the vehicle is generating power for the battery 5
.
The function is available in all drive modes together with gear selector position D or M.
Activating brake regeneration
Brake regeneration is activated by gentle pres- sure on the brake pedal or during engine brak-ing. Regeneration increases during engine braking if manual gear selector position M is selected.
Related information
Drive modes
* (p. 419)
Shifting gears with automatic transmis-sion (p. 413)
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Hill Start Assist
5 The symbol is used in vehicles with 48 V batteries.

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Transmission
The transmission is part of the vehicle's drive- line (power transmission) between the engineand the drive wheels. The function of thetransmission is to change gears dependingon speed and power needs.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic trans- mission. The number of gears allows theengine's torque and power band to be effec-tively utilized. Two of the gears are overdrive gears that save fuel when driving at a constant engine speed.Both the gear selector and the steering wheelpaddles can be used to shift up or down man-ually. The selected gear selector position willbe displayed in the instrument panel.
Related information
Automatic transmission (p. 412)
Automatic transmission
Gear position is selected automatically to make driving as energy efficient as possible.The transmission also has a manual mode.
The transmission is available in two different versions. The gear selector indicates whichtransmission the vehicle has. The various gearselectors have different functions.
Overview of large gear selector and gear shift pattern in the instrument panel.
Overview of small gear selector and gear shift pat- tern in the instrument panel.
The selected gear selector position is dis- played in the instrument panel: P , R , N , D or M.
Related information
Shifting gears with automatic transmis- sion (p. 413)
Using the steering wheel paddles
* to shift
(p. 415)
Shiftlock (p. 417)
The kickdown function (p. 418)
The Launch function
* (p. 418)
Automatic transmission symbols and mes-sages (p. 419)

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The system will switch to the P position auto-
matically:
if the ignition is switched off while
D or R
is selected.
if the driver unbuckles the seat belt and opens the driver's door while the vehicle isrunning with a gear other than
P selected.
To park a vehicle with an unbuckled seat beltand open door – end P mode by shifting to R
or D again.
If the vehicle is switched off in gear positionN , it will not automatically switch to the P
position. This makes it possible to wash thevehicle in an automatic car wash.
Reverse – R
Select R when backing up. The vehicle must
be stationary when R is selected.
Neutral – N
In N position, the vehicle can roll freely. The
vehicle can be started when it is in N position.
Apply the parking brake if the vehicle is sta- tionary with the gear selector in the N posi-
tion. To move to another gear position when N is
selected, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition in mode II. For vehicles with the small gear selector, the engine must berunning.
D
drive mode
D is the normal driving gear position. The
transmission shifts up or down automatically depending on acceleration and speed. The vehicle must be stationary when the gear selector is moved from R to D.
Manual position – M
Overview of gear shift pattern in the instrument panel for large gear selector.
With position M, it is possible to shift gears
manually. Engine braking will occur when the accelerator pedal is released. The M position is selected by moving the gear
selector to the side from D to the end position
at " ±".
Push the gear selector forward toward
+
(plus) and release to shift up one gear.
Pull the gear selector backward toward
–
(minus) and release to shift down one gear.
Push the gear selector to the side to theend position at
D to return to D mode.
Overview of gear shift pattern in the instrument panel for the small gear selector.
With position M, it is possible to shift gears
manually. Engine braking will occur when the accelerator pedal is released. M position is selected by moving the gear
selector rearward from D.
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Applies to vehicles with the small gear selector.