2021 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY trailer

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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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WARNING
If the temperature rises too high, the power steering may be forced to switch off com-pletely. In such a situation, the driver dis- play shows the message
Power steering
failure Stop safely along with a symbol.
Changing the level of steering wheel resistance *
In INDIVIDUAL drive mode, the level of steer- ing wheel resistance can be adjusted. 1.
Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Select
My CarDrive ModesSteering Force.
Steering wheel resistance settings can only be accessed if the vehicle is stationary or is mov-ing straight ahead at a low speed.
Related information
Driver support systems (p. 278)
Drive modes
* (p. 419)
Electronic Stability Control
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC 1
) func-
tion helps the driver avoid skidding and improves the vehicle's directional stability.
This symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel whenthe system is intervening. When the system has inter- vened to apply the brakes, apulsing sound may be heard
and the vehicle may accelerate more slowlythan expected when the accelerator pedal isdepressed.
The system consists of the following sub-func- tions:
Stability control 2
Spin control and active yaw control
Engine drag control
Trailer Stability Assist
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver support intended to facilitate drivingand help make it safer – it cannot han-dle all situations in all traffic, weatherand road conditions.
The driver is advised to read all sec-tions in the Owner's Manual about thisfunction to learn of its limitations,which the driver must be aware ofbefore using the function.
Driver support functions are not a sub-stitute for the driver's attention andjudgment. The driver is always respon-sible for ensuring the vehicle is drivenin a safe manner, at the appropriatespeed, with an appropriate distance toother vehicles, and in accordance withcurrent traffic rules and regulations.
Stability control 2This function helps control the driving andbraking force of each individual wheel in anattempt to stabilize the vehicle.
Spin control and active yaw controlThis function is active at low speeds andbrakes the wheels that are spinning to transfer
1
Electronic Stability Control
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280 additional power to wheels that are not spin- ning. This function can also help prevent the wheels from spinning while the vehicle is accelerating.
Engine drag control
Engine drag control (EDC
3
) can help prevent
inadvertent wheel lock, e.g. after downshiftingor using engine braking when driving at lowspeeds on a slippery surface. Inadvertent wheel lock while driving could impair the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
Trailer Stability Assist *4
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA
5
) is designed to
help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer ifthe vehicle and trailer have begun to sway.
NOTE
Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if ESC
Sport Mode is activated.
Related information
Driver support systems (p. 278)
Activating or deactivating Sport mode for Electronic Stability Control (p. 281)
Electronic Stability Control symbols andmessages (p. 282)
Trailer Stability Assist
* (p. 448)
Electronic Stability Control in sport mode The stability system (ESC 6
) is always acti-
vated and cannot be switched off. However, the driver can select
ESC Sport Mode,
which offers more active driving characteris- tics.
With the ESC Sport Mode sub-function
selected, intervention from the system is reduced and more lateral movement is permit-ted, giving the driver more control of the vehi-cle than usual. When
ESC Sport Mode is selected, the func-
tion may seem to be disabled even though it continues to assist the driver.
NOTE
When ESC Sport Mode is selected, the
trailer stabilizer (TSA 7
) is switched off.
ESC Sport Mode also helps provide more
traction, even if the vehicle gets stuck or is driving on a loose surface such as deep snowor loose sand.
3 Engine Drag Control4Trailer Stability Assist is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original towbar.5 Trailer Stability Assist
6 Electronic Stability Control
7 Trailer Stability Assist

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Related information
Electronic Stability Control (p. 279)
Activating or deactivating Sport mode for Electronic Stability Control (p. 281)
Trailer Stability Assist
* (p. 448)
Activating or deactivating Sport mode for Electronic StabilityControl
The stability system (ESC 8
) is always acti-
vated and cannot be switched off. However, the driver can select Sport mode, whichoffers more active driving characteristics.
Activate or deactivate the function using this button inthe center display's Functionview.
Illuminated button indicator light – the function is activated.
Extinguished button indicator light – thefunction is deactivated.
When
ESC Sport Mode is
activated, this symbol will illuminate with a steady glowin the instrument panel. It willremain on until the driverdeactivates the function oruntil the engine is turned off.
The system will return to normal mode thenext time the engine is started.
The ESC Sport Mode function cannot be
selected when any of the following functions are activated:
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
*
Pilot Assist
*
Related information
Electronic Stability Control in sport mode(p. 280)
Electronic Stability Control (p. 279)
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NOTE
Certain types of bike carriers that are con- nected to the trailer socket may be inter-preted as a connected trailer by the RSIfunction. In such cases, the instrumentpanel may indicate incorrect speed infor-mation.
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's camera and radar sensor, which has certain generallimitations.
Related information
Road Sign Information
* (p. 286)
Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 390)
Cruise control
Cruise Control (CC 27
) can help the driver
maintain an even speed to provide a more relaxing driving experience on highways andlong, straight roads with even traffic flows.
Function buttons and symbols
: Activates Cruise Control from
standby mode and resumes the set speed
: Increases the set speed
: From standby mode – activates
Cruise Control and sets the current speed
: From active mode – deactivates/
puts Cruise Control in standby mode
: Reduces the set speed
Marker for set speed
The vehicle's current speed
Set speed
NOTE
In vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control *(ACC 28
), it is possible to switch
between Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control.
25 Vehicles equipped with Sensus Navigation *.
26 Map data and speed information is not available for all areas.
27 Cruise Control
28 Adaptive Cruise Control

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300 such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC
45
).
The driver opens the door.
The driver unbuckles the seat belt.
The engine speed (rpm) is too low/high.
One or more of the wheels lose traction.
The brake temperature is high.
The parking brake is applied.
The camera and radar unit is covered by snow or heavy rain (the camera lens/radarwaves are blocked).
Your vehicle's speed goes below 5 km/h(3 mph) and ACC cannot determine if thevehicle ahead is stationary or if it isanother object, e.g. a speed bump.
Your vehicle's speed goes below 5 km/h(3 mph) and the vehicle ahead turns sothat ACC no longer has a vehicle to follow.
Related information

Adaptive Cruise Control
* (p. 294)
Selecting and activating Adaptive Cruise Control
* (p. 297)
Deactivating Adaptive Cruise Control
*
(p. 298)
Adaptive Cruise Control
* limitations
(p. 300)
Adaptive Cruise Control *46
limitations Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC 47
) may have
limited functionality in certain situations.
Steep roads and/or heavy loadsAdaptive Cruise Control is primarily intended to be driven on flat roads. The function maynot be able to maintain the correct time inter-val to the vehicle ahead when driving downsteep hills. The driver should be extra attentiveand prepared to apply the brakes. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control if the vehi- cle is carrying a heavy load or towing a trailer.
Drive mode unavailableThe Off Road drive mode cannot be selected
if Adaptive Cruise Control is activated.
WARNING
This is not a collision avoidance sys- tem. The driver is always responsibleand must intervene if the system failsto detect a vehicle ahead.
The function does not brake for peopleor animals and does not brake for smallvehicles, such as bikes and motorcy-cles. Similarly, it does not brake for lowtrailers, oncoming, slow-moving or sta-tionary vehicles and objects.
Do not use the function in demandingsituations, such as in city traffic, atintersections, on slippery surfaces,with a lot of water or slush on the road,in heavy rain/snow, in poor visibility, onwinding roads, or on on/off ramps.
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's camera and radar sensor, which has certain generallimitations.
Related information

Adaptive Cruise Control
* (p. 294)
Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 390)
45
Electronic Stability Control
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information from map data, which could cause variations in performance.
Pilot Assist will be switched off if thespeed-dependent power steeringwheel resistance is working at reducedpower, e.g. during cooling due to over-heating.
WARNING
Pilot Assist should only be used if there are clear lane lines painted on each side of thelane. All other use will increase the risk ofcontact with nearby obstacles that cannotbe detected by the functions.
WARNING
This is not a collision avoidance sys- tem. The driver is always responsibleand must intervene if the system failsto detect a vehicle ahead.
The function does not brake for peopleor animals and does not brake for smallvehicles, such as bikes and motorcy-cles. Similarly, it does not brake for lowtrailers, oncoming, slow-moving or sta-tionary vehicles and objects.
Do not use the function in demandingsituations, such as in city traffic, atintersections, on slippery surfaces,with a lot of water or slush on the road,in heavy rain/snow, in poor visibility, onwinding roads, or on on/off ramps.
The driver can always correct or adjust steer-ing assistance provided by Pilot Assist by turn-ing the steering wheel to the desired position.
Steep roads and/or heavy loadsPilot Assist is primarily intended to be drivenon flat roads. The function may not be able tomaintain the correct time interval to the vehi-cle ahead when driving down steep hills. Thedriver should be extra attentive and preparedto apply the brakes. Do not use Pilot Assist if the vehicle is carryinga heavy load or towing a trailer.
NOTE
Pilot Assist cannot be activated if a trailer, bike carrier or similar is connected to thevehicle electrical system.
Drive mode unavailableThe Off Road drive mode cannot be selected
when Pilot Assist is activated.
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's camera and radar sensor, which has certain generallimitations.
Related information
Pilot Assist
* (p. 304)
Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 390)
Speed-dependent steering wheel resis- tance (p. 278)
Drive modes
* (p. 419)

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Rear Collision Warning *85
The Rear Collision Warning 86
(RCW) function
can help the driver avoid rear-end collisions from vehicles approaching from behind.
The function can alert drivers of following vehi- cles of the risk of a collision by rapidly flashingthe turn signals. If, at a speed below 30 km/h (20 mph), the function detects that the vehicle is in dangerof being hit from behind, the seat belt tension-ers may tension the front seat belts. TheWhiplash Protection System will also be acti-vated in a collision. Immediately before a collision from behind, the function may also activate the brakes inorder to reduce the forward acceleration of thevehicle during the collision. However, thebrakes will only be applied if your vehicle isstationary. The brakes will be immediatelyreleased if the accelerator pedal is depressed. The function is automatically activated each time the engine is started.
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver support intended to facilitate drivingand help make it safer – it cannot han-dle all situations in all traffic, weatherand road conditions.
The driver is advised to read all sec-tions in the Owner's Manual about thisfunction to learn of its limitations,which the driver must be aware ofbefore using the function.
Driver support functions are not a sub-stitute for the driver's attention andjudgment. The driver is always respon-sible for ensuring the vehicle is drivenin a safe manner, at the appropriatespeed, with an appropriate distance toother vehicles, and in accordance withcurrent traffic rules and regulations.
Related information
Driver support systems (p. 278)
Rear Collision Warning
* limitations
(p. 351)
Whiplash Protection System (p. 48)
Rear Collision Warning
*87
limitations In some situations, it may be difficult for Rear Collision Warning (RCW) to warn the driverof a collision risk.
This may be the case if: the vehicle approaching from the rear is detected at a late stage
the vehicle approaching from the rearchanges lanes at a late stage
a trailer, bicycle holder or similar is con-nected to the vehicle's electrical system -the function will then be automaticallydeactivated.
NOTE
In certain markets RCW does
not warn
with the direction indicators due to local traffic regulations – in such cases, that partof the function is deactivated.
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's camera and radar sensor, which has certain generallimitations.
85 Warning of collision from the rear.
86 This function is not available on all markets.
87 Warning of collision from the rear.