tow bar VOLVO V90 2018 Owner´s Manual

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Adjusting front seat side bolster settings
*
(p. 194)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support
* (p. 194)
Folding down the rear seatbackrests
The rear seat backrest is split into two sections. The two sections can be folded forward individu-ally.
WARNING
• Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into position before driving. Use caution whenadjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or care-less adjustments could lead to injury.
• Long objects must always be securelytied down to help prevent injury or dam-age in the event of sudden braking.
• Always turn off the engine and apply theparking brake when loading or unloadingthe vehicle.
• Put the gear selector in
P to help prevent
the gear selector from being inadvertentlymoved.
CAUTION
When the backrest is folded down, make sure there are no objects in the rear seat, and theseat belts are not buckled. Otherwise there isa risk of damage to the upholstery.
CAUTION
The seat cushion of the integrated child restraint * must be in the stowed position
before the rear seat backrest can be folded down. The armrest * in the center seat must be
raised before the seat backrest is folded down. If the vehicle has private locking, the ski hatch must be closed before the seat backrest isfolded down.
NOTE
The front seats may need to be pushed for- ward and/or the backrest adjusted so that therear seat backrests can be fully lowered.

DRIVER SUPPORT
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Electronic Stability Control
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC 2
) function
helps the driver avoid skidding and improves the vehicle's directional stability.
This symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel when theESC system is intervening. When the ESC has intervened to apply the brakes, a pulsingsound may be heard and the
vehicle may accelerate more slowly than expec-ted when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The ESC system consists of the following sub- functions: • Stability control 3
• Spin control and active yaw control
• Engine drag control
• Trailer Stability Assist
WARNING
•The Electronic Stability Control system ESC is supplementary driver supportintended to facilitate driving and make itsafer – it cannot handle all situations inall traffic, weather and road conditions.
• ESC is not a substitute for the driver'sattention and judgment. The driver isalways responsible for ensuring the vehi-cle is driven in a safe manner, at theappropriate speed, with an appropriatedistance to other vehicles, and in accord-ance with current traffic rules and regula-tions.
Stability control 3This function helps control the driving and brak-ing force of each individual wheel in an attemptto stabilize the vehicle.
Spin control and active yaw controlThis function is active at low speeds and brakesthe wheels that are spinning to transfer additionalpower from wheels that are not spinning. This function also helps prevent the wheels from spinning while the vehicle is accelerating.
Engine drag control
Engine drag control (EDC
4
) helps prevent inad-
vertent wheel lock, e.g. after downshifting orusing engine braking when driving at low speedson a slippery surface. Inadvertent wheel lock while driving could impair the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
Trailer Stability Assist *5
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA
6
) is designed to help
stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer if thevehicle and trailer have begun to sway. For moreinformation, see "Trailer Stability Assist".
NOTE
The TSA function is deactivated if ESC Sport
Mode is activated.
Related information
• Electronic Stability Control Sport mode (p. 269)
• Activating/deactivating Sport mode in Elec-tronic Stability Control (p. 269)
1
Roll Stability Control
2 Electronic Stability Control
3 Also called traction control.
4 Engine Drag Control
5Trailer Stability Assist is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original towbar.6
Trailer Stability Assist

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DRIVER SUPPORT
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Related information
• BLIS
* (p. 342)
BLIS limitations
BLIS 81
functionality may be reduced in certain
situations.
Keep this area clean (on both the left and right sides of the vehicle) 82
.
Examples of limitations:
• Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors may reduce functionality and prevent the systemfrom providing warnings.
• The BLIS function is automatically deacti-vated if a trailer, bicycle holder or similar isconnected to the vehicle's electrical system.
• For BLIS to function optimally, bicycle hold-ers, luggage racks or similar should not bemounted on the vehicle's towbar.
WARNING
•BLIS does not work in sharp curves.
• BLIS does not work when the vehicle is being reversed.
Related information
•
BLIS
* (p. 342)
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Blind Spot Information
80 Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
81 Blind Spot Information
82 Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.

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Examples of further limitations
•Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors may reduce functionality and prevent the systemfrom providing warnings. For additional infor-mation, see the section "Recommendedmaintenance for Cross Traffic Alert".
• CTA is automatically deactivated if a trailer,bicycle holder or similar is connected to thevehicle's electrical system.
• For CTA to function optimally, bicycle hold-ers, luggage racks or similar should not bemounted on the vehicle's towbar.
Related information
•
Cross Traffic Alert
* (p. 347)
Recommended maintenance forCross Traffic Alert
• For optimal performance, it is important to keep the areas in front of the sensors clean.
• Do not attach any objects, tape or decals tothe surface of the sensors.
Keep this area clean (on both the left and right sides of the vehicle) 91
.
The CTA sensors are located on the inside of each of the rear fenders/bumpers and are also used by the BLIS 92
and Rear Collision Warning
functions.
CAUTION
Repair of BLIS and CTA components or repainting of the bumper may only be per-formed by a workshop – an authorized Volvoworkshop is recommended.
Related information
• Cross Traffic Alert
* (p. 347)
• BLIS
* (p. 342)
• Rear Collision Warning (p. 341)
91
Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
92 Blind Spot Information

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Park Assist Camera *
The Park Assist Camera can help provide the driver when maneuvering in tight spaces by alert-ing the driver to obstacles using the camerascreen and graphics in the center display.
The Park Assist Camera is a support function that is automatically activated when reverse gearis engaged. It can also be started manually fromthe center display.
Example camera view 115
.
Zoom116
- zoom in/out
360° view* - activate/deactivate all cameras
PAS* - activate/deactivate Parking Assist
Lines - activate/deactivate trajectory lines
Towbar* - activate/deactivate trajectory lines
for towbar *117
CTA*
- activate/deactivate Cross Traffic Alert
WARNING
• The Parking Camera function is supple- mentary driver support intended to facili-tate driving and help make it safer – itcannot handle all situations in all traffic,weather and road conditions.
• The parking cameras have dead/blindspots where objects cannot be detected.
• Pay particular attention to people andanimals near the vehicle.
• Objects/obstacles may be closer to thevehicle than they appear on the screen.
• The parking cameras are not a substitutefor the driver's attention and judgment.The driver is always responsible forensuring the vehicle is driven in a safemanner, at the appropriate speed, with anappropriate distance to other vehicles,and in accordance with current trafficrules and regulations.
Related information
•Park Assist Camera views (p. 381)
• Park Assist Camera trajectory lines (p. 382)
• Sensor field from Park Assist for Park AssistCamera (p. 384)
• Starting the Park Assist Camera (p. 385)
• Park Assist Camera limitations (p. 385)
• Recommended maintenance of the ParkAssist Camera (p. 387)
• Recommended maintenance of the ParkAssist Camera (p. 387)
• Park Assist Camera symbols and messages(p. 388)
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The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.
116 The trajectory lines will not be displayed when zooming in.
117 Not available in all markets.

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Park Assist Camera views
PAC can display a 360° panoramic view as well as separate views for each of the other cameras:rear, front, left and right.
360° view *
The location of the cameras and their approximate fields of vision.
The 360° view function activates all Park Assist
Cameras and all four sides of the vehicle are shown in the center display at once to help thedriver see what is around the vehicle whilemaneuvering at low speeds. From the 360° view, each camera view can be activated separately:
• Tap the screen to select the camera's field ofvision, e.g. in the area in front/above the frontcamera. The active cameras will be indi-cated by a camera symbol onthe vehicle symbol in the centerdisplay. If the vehicle is equipped with
Park Assist System*
, the dis-
tance to detected obstacles will be illustrated by fields in different colors.
The cameras can be activated automatically or manually. See "Starting the Park Assist Camera"for more information.
Back
The rear camera 118
is located above the license plate.
The rear camera shows a wide area behind the vehicle. On certain models, part of the bumperand the towbar (if installed) may be visible. Objects on the center display may appear to beleaning slightly. This is normal.
Front camera
The front Park Assist Camera
119
is located in the grille.
The front camera can be useful when pulling out from areas with limited visibility, such as a drive-way surrounded by a hedge. The front camera isactive at speeds up to 25 km/h (16 mph) and isautomatically turned off when the vehicleexceeds this speed. If the vehicle does not reach a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph) and speed falls below 22 km/h(14 mph) within 1 minute after the front cameraturns off, the camera will be reactivated.
118Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
119 Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.

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Side cameras
The side cameras 119
are located in the rearview mirrors.
The side cameras can show views along each side of the vehicle.
Related information
• Park Assist Camera
* (p. 380)
Park Assist Camera trajectory lines
The Park Assist Camera uses trajectory lines and fields on the screen to indicate the vehicle'sposition in relation to its immediate surround-ings.
Example 120
of trajectory lines.
The trajectory lines show the anticipated trajec- tory for the vehicle's outermost dimensions basedon the current position of the steering wheel to help simplify parallel parking, backing into tightspaces or attaching a trailer. The lines on the screen are projected as if they were painted lines on the ground behind thevehicle and are directly affected by the way inwhich the steering wheel is turned. This enablesthe driver to see path the vehicle will take, even ifhe/she turns the steering wheel. These lines also indicate the outermost limits that any object (towbar, rearview mirrors, corners ofthe body, etc.) extends out from the vehicle.
NOTE
•
When reversing with a trailer that is not electrically connected to the vehicle, thescreen guide lines show the path the vehicle
will take – not the trailer.
• The screen does not show guide lines when a trailer is electrically connected tothe vehicle's electrical system.
• Guide lines are not shown when zoomingin.
119
Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
120 The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

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CAUTION
•Bear in mind that when the rearward camera view is selected, the screen onlyshows the area behind the vehicle – payattention to the sides and front of thevehicle when steering while reversing.
• The same applies to the reverse – payattention to what is happening with therear parts of the vehicle when the frontcamera view is selected.
• Note that the guide lines show the
short-
est path – pay extra attention to ensure
that the vehicle sides do not come incontact with/travel over anything whensteering while driving forward or that thevehicle front moves toward/over anythingwhen steering while reversing.
Trajectory lines in 360° view *
360° view with trajectory lines120
.
In the 360° view, trajectory lines are shown behind, in front of, or to the sides of the vehicle,depending on the direction of travel.
• When driving forward: Front lines
• When backing up: Side lines and rear lines.
When the front or rear camera is selected, thetrajectory lines will be shown regardless of thevehicle's direction of travel. With a side camera selected, the trajectory lines will only be shown if the vehicle is backing up.
Trajectory lines for a towbar *
Towbar with trajectory line120
.
Towbar - activate trajectory lines for towbar.
Zoom - zoom in/out.
The camera can help make hitching a trailer eas- ier by showing an anticipated trajectory line for the towbar's path toward the trailer.
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DRIVER SUPPORT
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Tap
Towbar (1).
> The trajectory line for the towbar's antici- pated path toward the vehicle will appear and the vehicle's trajectory lines will dis-appear. Trajectory lines cannot be displayed for both the vehicle and the towbar at thesame time.
2. Tap
Zoom (2) for a close-up view for more
precise maneuvering.
> The camera will zoom in.
Related information
• Park Assist Camera
* (p. 380)
Sensor field from Park Assist forPark Assist Camera
If the vehicle is equipped with Park Assist, dis- tances will be shown in the 360° view with col-ored fields for each sensor that has detected anobstacle.
Front and rear sensors
The screen can display colored sensor fields on the vehicle symbol 121
.
The front and rear fields change colors (from yel- low to orange to red) as the vehicle moves closerto an obstacle.
Front and rear fieldcolorsDistance in meters(feet)
Yellow 0.6-1.5 (2.0-4.9)
Orange 0.4-0.6 (1.3-2.0)
Red 0-0.4 (0-1.3)
Side sensor fields
The side sensor fields will only be shown in orange.
Side field colorDistance in meters (feet)
Orange 0-0.3 (0-1.0)
Related information
• Park Assist Camera
* (p. 380)
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STARTING AND DRIVING
440
WARNING
•Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive.
• Do not connect the jumper cable to anypart of the fuel system or to any movingparts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin,fabrics or painted surfaces.
• If contact occurs, flush the affected areaimmediately with water. Obtain medicalhelp immediately if eyes are affected.
• Never expose the battery to open flameor electric spark. Do not smoke near thebattery. Failure to follow the instructionsfor jump starting can lead to injury.
Related information
• Starting the vehicle (p. 400)
• Ignition modes (p. 403)
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 200)
• Selecting ignition mode (p. 404)
Driving with a trailer
There are a number of things to consider when towing a trailer, such as the towbar, the trailerand how the load is distributed in the trailer.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehi- cle's curb weight. The total weight of all passen-gers and any installed accessories, e.g. towbar,reduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity bythe corresponding amount. • Towbars used on the vehicle must be approved for the applicable use.
• Distribute the load on the trailer so that theweight on the towbar complies with thespecified maximum towball weight. Thetongue weight is calculated as part of thevehicle's payload.
• Increase the tire pressure to the recom-mended pressure for a full load.
• The engine is subjected to more load thanusual when towing a trailer.
• Towing a trailer affects the vehicle's han-dling, durability and driving economy.
• Do not drive with a heavy trailer when thevehicle is very new. Wait until the mileagehas reached at least 1000 km (620 miles).
• On long and steep downgrades, the vehicle'sbrakes are subjected to much more loadthan usual. When manually shifting, down-shift and adapt speed accordingly. •
Follow applicable regulations regarding per-mitted speed and weight.
• Drive slowly when towing a trailer up a longand steep incline.
• The maximum trailer weights given only applyto altitudes up to 1000 meters (3280 feet)above sea level. At higher altitudes, enginepower (and thus the vehicle's climbing ability)is decreased due to the reduced air density,and the maximum trailer weight must there-fore be reduced. The weight of the vehicleand trailer must be decreased by 10% foreach additional 1000 m (3280 feet) or partthereof.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of morethan 12%.
• Avoid overloading and other incorrect use.
• The trailer's brakes must be balanced withthe vehicle's brakes to help ensure safestops (follow applicable local regulations).