VOLVO XC90 2015 Owners Manual

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Guiding lines for a trailer hitch (towbar)
Towbar: activate guiding lines for a trailer
hitch
Zoom: zoom in/out 6
The camera can help make hitching a trailer eas- ier by showing the "line" that the trailer hitch willtake toward the trailer. 1. Tap
Towbar (2).
> The guiding lines will be displayed and the guiding lines for the vehicle will disappear.
2. Tap
Zoom (5) for a close-up view.
> The camera will zoom in.
Guiding lines for the trailer hitch and the vehicle cannot be shown at the same time.
Front and rear sensor fields
Front and rear sensors
If the vehicle is also equipped with the optional Park Assist system, distance will also be indi-cated by colored fields for each sensor that hasdetected an object. The front and rear fields change colors (yellow- orange-red) as the vehicle moves closer to anobject.
Front/rear field colorsDistance to the object
Yellow2–4.9 ft (06.–1.5 m )
Orange1.3–2 ft (0.4–0.6 m)
Red0–1.3 ft (0–0.4 m)
Side sensors
The side fields will only be shown in 360° viewand the color will only be orange.
Side field colorDistance to the object
Orange0–1 ft (0–0.3 m)
Related information
• Park Assist Camera (PAC)
* (p. 296)
• Starting the Park Assist Camera (PAC)
*
(p. 300)
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Starting the Park Assist Camera (PAC) *
PAC starts automatically when the gear selector is moved to R or can be started manually from
the center display.
Starting the cameraPAC can be started manually in the center display's Functionview if it is turned off.
–Tap the Camera button in Function view.
> The camera will start.
Activating/deactivating automatic start of PAC
PAC can be started automatically when reverse gear is selected. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarPark Assist.
3. Select
Auto Camera Reverse Activationto activate/deactivate automatic start.
Selecting the camera's basic view *Rear camera view can be set as the default instead of the 360° view* when the camera is
started. 1.
Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarPark Assist.
3. Select
Rear View Instead of 360° to set
the rear view as default.
Park Assist Camera (PAC) *
limitations
The Park Assist Camera system has certain limi- tations that the driver should be aware of.
NOTE
Bicycle carriers or other accessories mounted on the tailgate may obstruct the camera'sfield of vision.
Blind sectorsEven if a fairly small section of the screen image appears to be obstructed, this may mean that arelatively large area is hidden and objects theremay not be detected until they are very near thevehicle.
The "blind" sectors between the cameras' fields of vision

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With
360° view selected, objects/obstacles
may not be detected at the edges of the indi- vidual cameras' fields of vision.
• A crossed-out camera icon means that thecamera is not functioning properly.
Ambient lightingThe camera images are adjusted automatically to the ambient light, which means the image mayvary slightly in terms of light and quality. Poorambient lighting may reduce the quality of theimage.
Maintenance
• Keep the camera's lens free of dirt, ice and snow. This is particularly important in poorambient lighting conditions.
• Remove dirt, ice and snow carefully to avoidscratching the lenses.
• Clean the lens regularly with warm water anda suitable car washing detergent.
Related information
•
Park Assist Camera (PAC)
* (p. 296)
Park Assist Pilot (PAP) *
Park Assist Pilot (PAP) helps the driver drive into and leave parking spaces.
Park Assist Pilot (PAP) provides assistance when parking by measuring the parking space andturning the steering wheel to guide the vehicleinto the space. Information about the actions required by the driver is provided in the center display in the formof symbols, images and text.
NOTE
The driver's task is to follow the instructions, select a gear ( D or R), regulate the vehicle's
speed, apply the brakes when necessary and stop.
Types of parking
Parallel parking
Procedure for parallel parking
PAP helps park the vehicle as follows:
1. The system searches for and measures a possible parking space. While this is being done, the vehicle's speed may not exceedapprox. 20 mph ( 30 km/h). When backinginto a space, the speed may not exceedapprox. 12 mph ( 20 km/h).
2. The vehicle is steered while it is backing into the parking space.
3. The vehicle's position is adjusted in the park- ing space by moving forward and rearward.

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Perpendicular parking
Procedure for perpendicular parking
PAP helps park the vehicle as follows:
1. The system searches for and measures a
possible parking space. While this is being done, the vehicle's speed may not exceedapprox. 12 mph ( 20 km/h).
2. The vehicle is steered as it backs into the parking space and its position is adjusted inthe space by moving forward and rearward.
WARNING
• PAP does not function in all situations and is only intended to assist the driverduring parallel or perpendicular parking.
• As the driver, you have full responsibilityfor parking the vehicle in a safe manner.
Related information
•
Using Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 302)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* limitations (p. 305)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* symbols and mes-
sages (p. 307)
Using Park Assist Pilot (PAP) *
Park Assist Pilot (PAP) gives the driver instruc- tions during the parking procedure.
Symbols, images and text in the center display indicate when the various steps in the parkingprocedure will be carried out. PAP can be activated if the following conditions are met after the engine has started:
• The vehicle may not be towing a trailer.
• The vehicle's speed must be below approx. 30 mph (50 km/h).
NOTE
If a trailer hitch is configured in the vehicle's electrical system, PAP will take the trailerhitch into consideration when determining thenecessary size of a parking space.
ParkingProcedure for parking:
1. The system searches for and measures a
possible parking space.
2. The vehicle is steered while it is backing into the parking space.
3. The vehicle's position is adjusted in the park- ing space by moving forward and rearward.

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1: Searching and measuring
Parallel parking
Perpendicular parking
PAP searches for a potential parking space and measures it to see if there is sufficient space foryour vehicle. To start this procedure:1. Tap the
Park Assist button
in the center display's Function view. If necessary, slow down toa speed below 20 mph (30km/h) for parallel paring orapprox. 12 mph ( 20 km/h) forperpendicular parking.
2. Keep an eye on the display and be prepared to stop the vehicle when you are instructed by PAP to do so.
3. Select
Park in followed by Parallel
parking or Perpendicular parking.
4. Keep an eye on the display and be prepared to stop the vehicle when you are instructed by PAP to do so.
5. Stop the vehicle when instructed to do so.
NOTE
PAP normally searches for available parking spaces along the curb on the right (passeng-er's) side of the vehicle. However, it can alsoassist in finding and parking in spaces on thedriver's side. To do so:
• Activate the left turn signal. PAP will then search for a parking space on the leftside of the vehicle.
2: Backing into the parking space
Parallel parking
Perpendicular parking

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304When the vehicle is backing up, PAP will steer it into the parking space. Do as follows:
1. Check that the area behind the vehicle is
clear and put the gear selector in R.
2. Back up slowly without moving the steering wheel. The vehicle's speed must be below approximately 4 mph 7 km/h.
3. Keep an eye on the instrument panel and be prepared to stop the vehicle when you areinstructed by PAP to do so.
NOTE
• Release the wheel while PAP is steering the vehicle.
• The steering wheel must be able to turnfreely.
• For PAP to function optimally, wait untilthe steering wheel is no longer turningbefore beginning the next phase of theparking procedure.
3: Adjusting the vehicle's position
Parallel
Perpendicular
After the vehicle has backed into the parking space, its position in the space has to be adjusted by driving slightly forward and backingup. 1.
Put the gear selector in D, wait until the
steering wheel has turned and drive forward slowly.
2. Stop the vehicle when you are instructed by PAP to do so.
3. Put the gear selector in R, back up slowly
and stop when you are instructed by PAP todo so.
When the parking procedure is finished (this will be indicated by a text message and a graphicimage), PAP switches off automatically. If neces-sary, the driver may need to make minor adjust-ments to ensure that the vehicle is parked cor-rectly.
CAUTION
The warning distance is shorter when PAP is using the sensors than when Park Assist isusing them.
Leaving a parking spaceThis function can only be used for a vehicle that has been par-allel parked and is activated inthe center display's Functionview. 1. Tap the
Park out button in
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2. Follow the instructions provided. The proce- dure is the same as when parking the vehicle. The steering wheel may turn back slightly when the function is completed and the driver mayhave to turn the back before leaving the parkingspace. If PAP determines that the driver can leave the parking space without assistance, the functionwill deactivate before the vehicle is completelyout of the space.
Related information
•
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 301)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* limitations (p. 305)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* symbols and mes-
sages (p. 307)
Park Assist Pilot (PAP) * limitations
The PAP function may be limited in certain situa- tions.
The PAP parking sequence is cancelledA parking sequence will be cancelled:
• if the vehicle is driven too fast (above approx. 4 mph (7 km/h)
• if the driver taps
Cancel in the center display
• if the driver touches the steering wheel
• if the anti-lock brakes or Electronic Stability Control are activated (e.g., if a wheel beginsto spin or lose traction)
In such cases, a text message will explain why the parking sequence was cancelled.
NOTE
• PAP will not function correctly if its sen- sors are obstructed by dirt, snow, etc.
• In certain situations, PAP may not be ableto measure a parking space. This couldbe due to external sources of sound (e.g.,a vehicle's horn, tires on wet asphalt,pneumatic brakes, noise from a motorcy-cle's exhaust, etc.) emitting ultrasoundusing approximately the same frequen-cies as PAP.
Points to keep in mindPAP is a parking aid only and the driver should always be prepared to take control and cancel aparking sequence. This can be due to one ormore of the following factors:
• PAP's function is based on the way that the vehicles are parked behind and in front ofyour parking space. If they are, for example,parked too close to the curb, there is a riskthat your vehicle's tires or wheel rims couldbe damaged by the curb during the parkingprocedure.
• PAP is intended to provide parking assis-tance on straight streets, not sections ofstreet with curved or irregular curbs. Be surethat your vehicle is parallel to the curb whenPAP measures the parking space.
• PAP may not be able to provide parkingassistance on narrow streets due to lack ofspace to maneuver the vehicle. In situationslike this, it may help to drive as close to theside of the road as possible where the park-ing space is located.
• Use only approved tires with the correct infla-tion pressure because this affects PAP'scapacity to provide parking assistance.Changing to a different approved tire sizemay affect PAP's parameters. Consult atrained and qualified Volvo service technician.
• Heavy rain or snow may inhibit PAP'scapacity to correctly measure a parkingspace.

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Do not use PAP if snow chains or a tempo- rary spare tire are being used.
• Do not use PAP if there are any objects pro-truding from the vehicle.
WARNING
•The front end of your vehicle may turn out toward oncoming traffic during the park-ing procedure.
• Objects located above the parking sen-sors' field of vision are not included whenPAP measures a parking space. For thisreason, PAP may turn into the parkingspace too soon. Avoid parking spaces ofthis type.
• The driver is always responsible for deter-mining if PAP has selected a suitableparking space.
Maintenance
Location of the PAP sensors
PAP uses the same sensors as the Park Assist system. To function correctly, these sensors mustbe cleaned regularly with water and a suitable carwashing detergent.
Related information
•
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 301)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* limitations (p. 305)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* symbols and mes-
sages (p. 307)

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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* symbols
and messages
Park Assist Pilot uses symbols, graphics and text messages to indicate if there is a problemwith the system.Various PAP-related combinations of symbols, graphics and text messages are displayed in theinstrument panel and sometimes also includesuitable actions. The following table provides some examples.
SymbolMessageExplanation
Park Assist System Unavailable Service requiredThe system is not functioning properly. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Park Assist System Sensors blocked, cleaning neededOne or more of the system's sensors are blocked. Check and clean the sensors as soon as possible.
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the
O button in the center of the right-side steer-
ing wheel keypad. Contact a Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service technician If a message indicatingthat PAP is not functioning properly remains dis-played or recurs.
Related information
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 301)
• Using Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 302)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* limitations (p. 305)

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Adjustable steering force *
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver an enhanced sense ofcontrol and stability. At low speed the vehicle iseasier to steer in order to facilitate parking, etc.
Changing the steering force level1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarDrive ModeSteering
force.
3. Select
Low, Medium or High to set the
desired level.
NOTE
• This steering force level menu function cannot be accessed when the vehicle isin motion.
• In certain situations, the power steeringfunction may become too hot and mustbe temporarily cooled. During cooling,power steering effect will be reduced andmore force may be necessary to turn thesteering wheel and a message will bedisplayed in the instrument panel.
Related information
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps reduce wheel spin, counteract skidding and to generallyhelp improve directional stability.
A pulsating sound will be audi- ble when the system is activelyoperating and is normal. Accel-eration may also be slightlyslower than normal.
WARNING
ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot deal with all situations or road conditions. The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner in accordancewith current traffic regulations.
ESC consists of the following functions: • Traction control
• Spin control
• Active Yaw Control
• Engine Drag Control
• Trailer Stability Assist
Traction controlThis function is designed to help reduce wheel spin by transferring power from a drive wheel that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the oppo-site side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
Spin controlThis function is designed to help prevent thedrive wheels from spinning while the vehicle isaccelerating.
Active Yaw ControlAt low speeds, this function helps maintain direc-tional stability by braking one or more of thewheels if the vehicle shows a tendency to skid orslide laterally.
Engine Drag Control EDCEDC helps keep the engine running if the wheelsshow a tendency to lock, e.g., when shifting downin the manual shifting mode or while using theengine's braking function on a slippery surface. Ifthe wheels were to lock, the vehicle wouldbecome more difficult to steer.
Trailer Stability Assist
*7TSA helps stabilize a vehicle that is towing atrailer when the vehicle and trailer have begun tosway. This system is automatically deactivated if the driver selects
Sport mode.
Related information
•Detachable trailer hitch (p. 353)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 351)
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This function is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original trailer hitch.