VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY 2021 User Guide

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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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Using HomeLink®
* 456
Type approval for HomeLink ®
* 457
Compass *
458
Activating and deactivating the compass * 458
Calibrating the compass *
458
AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
Audio, media and Internet
462
Sound settings 462
Sound experience *
463
Apps 464
Download apps 465
Updating apps 465
Deleting apps 466
Radio 466
Starting the radio 467
Changing waveband and radio station 468
Searching for a radio station 468
Storing radio channels in the Radio favorites app 469
Radio settings 470
RBDS 470
HD Radio ™
471
Activating and deactivating the HDRadio ™ 472
HD Radio ™ sub-channels
473
HD Radio ™ limitations
473
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio *
474
Using SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio *
475
Settings for SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio *
477
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* 478
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Weather
479

SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Notifications
481
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Fuel
481
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Sports
483
Media player 483
Playing media 484
Controlling and changing media 485
Media searches 486
Gracenote ®
487
Video 488
Playing video 488
Playing DivX ®
488
Video settings 489
Streaming media via Bluetooth ®
489
Connecting a device via Bluetooth ®
489
Playing media via the USB port 490
Connecting a device via the USB port 490
Technical specifications for USB devices 491
Compatible file formats for media 491
Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* 492
Using Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* 493
Settings for Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* 495
Tips for using Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* 495
Android Auto *
496

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Using Android Auto*
497
Settings for Android Auto *
498
Tips for using Android Auto *
498
Phone 499
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth for the first time 500
Connecting a phone to the car viaBluetooth automatically 502
Connecting a phone to the car viaBluetooth manually 502
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-con-nected phone 502
Switch between phones con-nected via Bluetooth 503
Disconnecting Bluetooth-con-nected devices 503
Handling phone calls 503
Handling text messages 504
Text message settings 505
Managing the phone book 506
Phone settings 506
Settings for Bluetooth devices 507
Wireless phone charger *
508
Using the wireless phone charger *
508
Certificate for wireless charger 510
Internet-connected vehicle *
514

Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via a Bluetooth-connectedphone 515
Connecting the vehicle to theInternet via a phone (Wi-Fi) 515
Connecting the vehicle to theInternet via vehicle modem (SIM card) 516
Vehicle modem settings 517
Sharing Internet from the vehiclevia Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering) 518
No or poor Internet connection 519
Deleting Wi-Fi networks 519
Wi-Fi technology and security 520
Terms of use and data sharing 520
Activating and deactivating datasharing 521
Data sharing for services 521
Hard disk storage space 522
License agreement for audio andmedia 523
WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires
534
Tire direction of rotation 536
Tread wear indicator 537
Tire terminology 537
Tire sidewall designations 538
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 540
Checking tire pressure 541
Adjusting tire pressure 542
Recommended tire pressure 543
Tire pressure monitoring system *
543
Saving new reference values for tire inflation pressure monitoring *545
Viewing tire pressure status in thecenter display * 546
Action when warned of low tire pressure 547
Tire inflation pressure monitoring system * messages 548
Changing a wheel 548
Tool kit 550
Jack *
551
Wheel bolts 551
Spare wheel 552
Handling the spare wheel 553
Snow tires 554
Snow chains 555

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Tire sealing system556
Using the tire sealing system 557
Inflate tires with the compressor included in the tire sealing system 560
Determining the vehicle's permit-ted weight 561
LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Passenger compartment interior
564
Tunnel console 565
Electrical outlets 566
Using the electrical outlets 567
Using the glove compartment 568
Sun visors 569
Cargo compartment 569
Loading recommendations 570
Roof loads and load carriers 571
Grocery bag holders 571
Load anchoring eyelets 572
Rear seat ski hatch 573
Installing and removing the cargo compartment cover * 573
Operating the cargo compartmentcover * 574
Installing and removing the steelcargo grid * 576
Installing and removing the cargo net *
577
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Volvo's service program
582
Data transfer between vehicle and workshop over Wi-Fi 584
Download Center 585
Handling system updates viaDownload Center 585
Vehicle status 586
Scheduling service and repairs 587
Sending vehicle information to theworkshop 588
Hoisting the vehicle 589
Climate control system service 592
Replacing a windshield with head- up display * 592
Opening and closing the hood 592
Engine compartment overview 594
Engine oil 595
Checking and filling engine oil 596
Coolant 597
Refilling coolant 598
Starter battery 600
Support battery 602
Battery symbols 604
Battery recycling 604
Fuses and fuseboxes 605
Replacing fuses 605

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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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INDEX
Index 663

O W N E R ' S I N F O R M A T I O N

OWNER'S INFORMATION
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Owner's informationOwner's information is available in several different formats, both digital and printed.The Owner's Manual is available on the vehi-cle's center display, as a mobile app and onVolvo Cars' support website. There is also aQuick Guide in the glove compartment, aswell as a supplement to the Owner's Manualcontaining information about e.g. fuses, spec-ifications, etc. A printed Owner's Manual canbe ordered.Vehicle's center display 1In the center display, pull down Top view and tap
Owner's manual. This gives
you access to visual naviga- tion with exterior and interiorimages of the vehicle. Theinformation is searchable and
is divided into categories.
Mobile appIn App Store or Google Play, search for "Volvo Manual".Download the app to yoursmartphone or tablet andselect your vehicle model.The app contains instructivevideos and offers visual navi-
gation, including exterior and interior imagesof the vehicle. The contents are searchableand the sections are designed to be easy tonavigate.
Volvo Cars support siteGo to volvocars.com/support and select your country.Owner's Manuals are availa-ble here for viewing onlineand in PDF format. The sup-port site also containsinstructive videos and addi-
tional information and assistance concerningyour vehicle and owning a Volvo. The websiteis available on most markets.
Printed informationThe glove compartment con- tains a printed supplement to the Owner's Manual 1
, which
contains information on fuses
and specifications as well as a summary of important andpractical information.
There is also a printed Quick Guide with usefulinformation about the most commonly usedfeatures and functions in your vehicle. Other printed information may also be provi- ded in the vehicle, depending on equipmentlevel, market, etc. A printed Owner's Manual and accompanying supplement can also be ordered. Contact aVolvo retailer to order.
1 For markets without Owner's Manuals in the center display, a complete printed manual is provided along with the vehicle.

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CAUTION
The driver is always responsible for operat- ing the vehicle in a safe manner and adher-ing to all applicable laws and regulations. Itis also important that the vehicle is oper-ated, maintained and serviced according toVolvo's recommendations provided in theowner's information. If the information in the center display dif- fers from the printed information, the prin-ted information always takes precedence.
NOTE
Changing languages in the center display could mean that certain owner's informa-tion will not comply with national or locallaws and regulations. Do not change to alanguage you do not speak well, as it canbe difficult to find your way back throughthe menu.
Related information
Owner's Manual in the center display (p. 17)
Owner's manual in mobile devices(p. 20)
Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)
Using the Owner's Manual (p. 21)
Owner's Manual in the center display
A digital version of the Owner's Manual is available in the vehicle's center display 2
.
The digital Owner's Manual can be accessed from Top view and in certain cases, the con-textual Owner's Manual can also be accessedfrom Top view.
NOTE
The digital Owner's Manual is not available during driving.
OWNER'S MANUAL
Top view with button for Owner's Manual.
To open the Owner's Manual, pull down Top view in the center display and tap Owner's
manual.
The information in the Owner's Manual can be accessed directly via the Owner's Manualstart page or via its Top menu.
2 Available in most markets.

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Contextual Owner's Manual
Top view with button for contextual Owner's Manual.
The contextual Owner's Manual is a shortcut to an article in the Owner's Manual describingthe active function displayed on the screen.When a contextual Owner's Manual is availa- ble, it will be shown to the right of
Owner's
manual in Top view.
Tap the contextual Owner's Manual to open an article in the Owner's Manual related to theinformation displayed on the screen. For example, tap
Navigation Manual to open
an article related to navigation. Certain apps in the vehicle only. For downloa- ded third-party apps, it is e.g. not possible toaccess app-specific articles.
Related information
Navigate in the Owner's Manual in thecenter display (p. 18)
Navigating in the center display's views(p. 119)
Download apps (p. 465)
Navigate in the Owner's Manual in the center display
The digital Owner's Manual can be accessed from the center display's Top view. The con-tents are searchable and the sections aredesigned to be easy to navigate.
The Owner's Manual is accessed from Top view.
–To open the Owner's Manual, pull down Top view in the center display and tap
Owner's manual.
There are a number of ways to find informa- tion in the Owner's Manual. The options can be accessed from the Owner's Manual start page and from the Top menu.