VOLVO V90 2017 Owners Manual

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Reasons for snakingThe snaking phenomenon can occur with any car/trailer combination. Snaking normally occursat high speeds. But, there is a risk of it occurringat lower speeds if the trailer is overloaded or theload is improperly distributed, e.g. too far back. In order for snaking to occur, there must be a triggering factor, e.g.: • Car with trailer subjected to a sudden and powerful side wind.
• Car with trailer drives on an uneven road sur-face or in a pothole.
• Sweeping steering wheel movements.
If snaking has started, it could be difficult or evenimpossible to suppress. This makes the car/trailer combination difficult to control and there isa risk that you could, for example, end up in thewrong lane or leave the carriageway.
Trailer Stability Assist functionThe trailer stability assist function continuallymonitors car movements, particularly lateralmovements. If snaking is detected, the frontwheels are individually braked. This serves to sta-bilise the car/trailer combination. This is oftenenough to help the driver regain control of thecar. If snaking is not eliminated the first time thattrailer stability assist comes into action, the car/trailer combination is braked with all wheels andengine power is reduced. Once snaking has beengradually suppressed and the car/trailer combi-nation is stable once again, the system stopsregulating and the driver once again has full con-trol of the car.
NOTE
The stability function is deactivated if the driver selects Sport mode by deactivating
ESC via the menu system in the centre dis-
play.
The trailer stability assist may fail to engage if the driver uses severe steering wheel movements totry to rectify the snaking because in such a situa-tion the system cannot determine whether it isthe trailer or the driver that is causing the snak-ing.
When trailer stability assist is operating, the ESC symbol
flashes in the driver display.
Related information
• Driving with a trailer (p. 426)
• Driving with a trailer under special conditions (p. 428)
• Electronic stability control (p. 273)
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Towing eye
Use the towing eye for towing. The towing eye is screwed into a threaded socket behind a coveron the right-hand side of the bumper, front orrear.
NOTE
If the car is equipped with a towing bracket, there is no rear mounting for a towing eye.
Fitting the towing eye
Take out the towing eye from the foam block under the floor hatch in the cargo area.
Front: Remove the cover.
> The cover pivots around its centre line and can then be removed.Rear: Remove the cover - press on the mark- ing with a finger and, at the same time, foldout the opposite side/corner using a coin orsimilar.
> The cover pivots around its centre line andcan then be removed.
4. Screw the towing eye right in until it stops. Tighten the towing eye firmly e.g. using the wheel wrench *.
After use, unscrew the towing eye and return it to its place. Finish by refitting the cover onto the bumper.
IMPORTANT
It is important that the towing eye is firmly screwed into place - right in until it stops.

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The towing eye may be used to pull the car up onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed platform.The car's position and ground clearance deter-mine whether it is possible. If the slope of the recovery vehicle's ramp is too steep, or if the ground clearance under the car isinadequate, then the car may be damaged if youtry to pull it up using the towing eye. If necessary, raise the car by using the recovery vehicle's lifting device. Do not use the towing eye.
WARNING
No one/nothing is allowed to remain behind the recovery vehicle while the car pulled uponto the flatbed platform.
IMPORTANT
The towing eye is only designed for towing on roads -
not for pulling the car unstuck or out
of a ditch. Call a recovery service for recovery assistance.
Related information
• Towing (p. 431)
• Recovering the car (p. 432)
Towing
During towing, one vehicle pulls another vehicle along behind it by means of a towline.
Find out the statutory maximum speed limit for towing before the towing begins.
Preparations and towing1. Activate the car's hazard warning flashers.
2. Secure the towline in the towing eye.
3. Deactivate the steering lock by unlocking the car.
NOTE
In ignition position II the steering lock is
deactivated if the car has been unlocked. See section “Ignition position” for more informa-tion.
4. Set the car in ignition position II by turning
the ignition dial to START and holding the
ignition dial in the START position for
approx. 4 seconds. Then release the knob, which automatically returns to its startingposition.
5. Move the gear selector to neutral position N
and release the parking brake.
> The towing vehicle can now start towing. 6. Keep the towline taut when the towing vehi-
cle reduces speed by holding your foot gen- tly pressed on the brake pedal - therebyavoiding unnecessary jerking.
7. Be prepared to brake to stop.
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be towed with the wheels rolling forward. • Do not tow cars with automatic transmis- sion at speeds higher than 80 km/h(50 mph) or for distances in excess of 80km.
WARNING
•Check that the steering lock is unlocked before towing.
• Ignition position
II must be active - in
ignition position I all airbags are deacti-
vated.
• Always keep the remote control key in thecar when it is being towed.
WARNING
The brake servo and power steering do not work when the engine is switched off - thebrake pedal needs to be depressedabout 5 times more heavily and the steering isconsiderably heavier than normal.

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Jump startingDo not tow the car to jump start the engine. Use a donor battery if the starter battery is dischargedand the engine does not start.
IMPORTANT
The catalytic converter may be damaged dur- ing attempts to tow-start the engine.
Related information
• Warning triangle (p. 500)
• Towing eye (p. 430)
• Recovering the car (p. 432)
• Using jump starting with another battery (p. 388)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
Recovering the car For recovery, the car is taken away with the help of another vehicle.
Call a recovery service for recovery assistance. The towing eye can be used to pull the car up onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed platform. Applies to cars with level control
*: If the car is
equipped with air suspension , this must be disa- bled before the car is raised. Deactivating thefunction via the centre display. 1. Press
Settings in the top view.
2. Press
My CarSuspension .
3. Select
Disable Leveling Control.
The car's position and ground clearance deter- mine whether it is possible to pull it up onto aflatbed platform. If the slope of the recovery vehi-cle's ramp is too steep, or if the ground clearanceunder the car is inadequate, then the car may bedamaged if you try to pull it up. The car shouldthen be lifted using the recovery vehicle's liftingdevice.
WARNING
No one/nothing is allowed to remain behind the recovery vehicle while the car pulled uponto the flatbed platform.
IMPORTANT
The towing eye is only designed for towing on roads - not for pulling the car unstuck or out
of a ditch. Call a recovery service for recovery assistance.
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be transported with the wheels rolling forward.
NOTE
If the car is equipped with a towing bracket, there is no rear mounting for a towing eye.
Related information
• Towing (p. 431)
• Towing eye (p. 430)

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Audio and media
The audio and media system consists of media
player, radio and Bluetooth phone connection. With an online car it is also possible to listen toservices via apps. Functions can be controlled by voice command or via the steering wheel keypad and the centredisplay. The number of speakers and amplifiersdepends on which audio system the car isequipped with.
Overview of audio and media.
System updating
The audio and media system is continuously improved. When the car is online there is theoption to download updates for optimal function-ality, see the section "System updates" andsupport.volvocars.com.
Related information
• Media player (p. 442)
• Radio (p. 436)
• Phone (p. 456)
• Online car
* (p. 463)
• Apps (p. 434)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
• Symbols in the centre display's status bar(p. 45)
• Voice recognition (p. 115)
• System updates (p. 510)
• License agreement for audio and media(p. 470)
Apps
Applications (apps) facilitate access to some of the car's services.
Application view.
Some basic apps are always available. When the car is online it is possible to download more. Theapps that are available to download vary, but caninclude Internet radio and music services. Certain apps are only available for use if the car is connected to the Internet.

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–Tap on an app in the app view to launch it.
Related information
•Online car
* (p. 463)
• Downloading, updating and uninstalling apps (p. 468)
• Changing settings for apps (p. 178)
Audio settings
The audio system is preset for optimal sound reproduction, but can be adapted according toneeds.
The volume is normally adjusted with the volume control below the centre display or with the right-hand steering wheel keypad.
Setting for optimal sound reproductionThe audio system is pre-calibrated for optimumsound reproduction by means of digital signalprocessing. This calibration takes into accountloudspeakers, amplifiers, passenger compartmentacoustics, listener position, etc., for each combi-nation of car model and audio system. There isalso a dynamic calibration that takes into accountthe setting of the volume control and vehiclespeed. Audio settings are described in the correspond- ing section in the owner information. To accessthe settings, open the top view and tap on
SettingsSound.
Active noise reduction *Certain cars are equipped with an active noise reduction function that suppresses engine noisein the passenger compartment via the audio sys-tem. Microphones in the car's roof detect disrup-tive noise and the audio system outputs anti-noise in order to dampen the noise.
Microphones in the car's roof.
NOTE
Do not cover the car's microphones; other- wise a rumbling sound from the audio systemmay be produced.
Related information
•Audio settings for media (p. 448)
• Settings for voice recognition (p. 117)
• Settings for phone (p. 462)
• Audio and media (p. 434)
• Online car
* (p. 463)

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Radio It is possible to listen to the AM and FM bands and to digital radio (DAB) *. When the car is
online it is also possible to listen to Internet radio.The radio can be operated using voice recognition, thesteering wheel keypad or thecentre display.
Related information
• Changing and searching radio stations (p. 436)
• Digital radio (p. 440)
• RDS radio (p. 439)
• Online car
* (p. 463)
• Voice recognition control of radio and media(p. 118)
• Media player (p. 442)
Changing and searching radio stations The radio automatically compiles a station list of the radio stations within the area that are trans-mitting the strongest signals.
Starting the radio
1.
Open the app (e.g. FM) from the app view.
2. Select station.

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Changing lists within the frequency band
1.Press Library.
2. Select playback from
Stations, Favourites,
Genres or Ensembles1
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3. Tap on the desired station from the list.
Favourites — only plays back selected favourite
channels, see heading “Favourites” below.
Genres — only plays back channels broadcast-
ing the selected genre/programme type, e.g. pop or classical.
Changing stations within the selected
list
–Press on < > under the centre display or the
steering wheel's right-hand keypad.
> The highlight moves up or down one place in the selected playlist.
You can also change stations from the centre display.
FavouritesWhen a favourite is saved from a list, the radiowill automatically search for the best frequency.But if a favourite is saved from a manual stationsearch, the radio does not automatically changeto a stronger frequency. To choose among favourites within the frequency band, see the heading “Changing lists within thefrequency band” above. To choose from amongall favourites, see the heading “Radio Favourites”below.
–Tap on to add or remove a channel to or
from frequency band favourites and Radio Favourites.
Radio Favourites
Radio Favourites shows saved favourites from all frequencybands.
1. Open the app Radio favourites from the
app view.
2. Tap on the desired station in the list to start listening.
When you remove a favourite, it will also be removed from frequency band favourites.
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Changing radio band
–Tap on the app (such as FM) from app view,
or open the app menu with the right-hand steering wheel keypad and select from there.
Searching for radio stations
The parameters you can search on depend on the frequency band selected:
• AM — station and frequency.
• FM — station, genre and frequency.
• DAB - ensembles and stations.
1. Press
Library.
2. Press
.
> Search view with keyboard is opened. 3. Enter the search terms.
> Searching takes place with each input ofa character and the search results are shown by category.
Manual tuning
On changing over to manual tuning, the radio no longer changes frequency automatically whenreception is poor.
–Tap on Manual tuning, pull the control or
tap on < > to the desired frequency.