automatic transmission VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY 2018 Owner´s Manual

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* Option/accessory.
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Related information
• Shiftlock (p. 417)
• Gear selector positions for automatic trans- missions (p. 414)
The kickdown function
Kickdown 3
is used when maximum acceleration
is needed, e.g. when passing.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed all the way to the floor (past the normal full acceleratorposition), the transmission will automaticallyengage kickdown, i.e. immediately shift down to alower gear. If the accelerator pedal is released from the kick- down position, the transmission will automaticallyshift up again.
Safety function
The transmission control module is equipped with a downshift protection feature to help prevent theengine from overheating. In some conditions, the transmission will prevent downshifting/kickdown if this would lead to suchhigh engine speed (rpm) that the engine couldbe damaged. If the driver still attempts downshift-ing or kickdown at a high rpm, nothing will hap-pen and the original gear will remain selected. With kickdown, the vehicle can downshift one or more steps at a time depending on the enginespeed. The vehicle upshifts when the engine rea-ches its maximum rpm to prevent engine dam-age.
Related information
• Gear selector positions for automatic trans- missions (p. 414)
Gear indicator
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The gear indicator in the instrument panel shows the gear currently being used for manual shiftingand indicates when another gear should beselected to optimize fuel economy.
For eco-friendly driving when manually shifting, it is important to use the correct gear and to shiftgears in good time. The gear indicator in the instrument panel shows the gear currently being used and indicates withan upward-facing arrow if a higher gear shouldbe selected.
Gear indicator in 12" instrument panel *.
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Gear indicator in 8" instrument panel.
Related information
•Gear selector positions for automatic trans- missions (p. 414)
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
All-wheel drive, All Wheel Drive (AWD), also called four-wheel drive, means that power is dis-tributed to all four wheels, which improves trac-tion.
To achieve the best traction, power is automati- cally directed to the wheels that have the bestgrip. The system continuously calculates theneed for torque to the rear wheels, and canimmediately redistribute up to half of the engine'storque to the rear wheels. All-wheel drive also has a stabilizing effect at higher speeds. In normal driving conditions, most of the engine's power is directed to the front wheels. When the vehicle is stationary, all-wheel drive is always activated in preparation for maxi- mum traction during acceleration. All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on which drive mode * is selected.
Related information
• Drive modes
* (p. 419)
• Low Speed Control (p. 430)
• Transmission (p. 413)
Drive modes
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Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving charac- teristics in different ways to enhance and sim-plify the driving experience in certain types of sit-uations.
Drive modes enable easy access to the vehicle's many functions and settings in different drivingsituations. The following systems are adapted tohelp optimize driving characteristics in each drivemode: • Steering
• Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive
• Brakes
• Shock absorbers
• Instrument panel
• Start/Stop function
• Climate control settings
Select the drive mode that is best suited to the current driving conditions. Keep in mind that notall drive modes are available in all situations.
Available drive modes
COMFORT
• This is the vehicle's default mode.
When the engine is started, the vehicle will be in Comfort mode and the Start/Stop function will beactivated. This setting offers driving comfort, lightsteering and soft suspension.

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ECO drive mode
The Eco drive mode optimizes the vehicle's driv- ing characteristics for more fuel-efficient andeco-friendly driving.
Use this mode to save fuel and promote eco- friendly driving. When ECO mode is activated, the following cha- racteristics are modified:
• The automatic transmission's shifting points.
• Engine control and accelerator pedalresponse.
• Eco Coast functionality is activated andengine braking is disabled when the acceler-ator pedal is released at speeds between65 and 140 km/h (40 and 87 mph).
• Some of the climate system settings will bereduced or switched off.
• Information will be shown in the ECO gaugein the instrument panel to help promotemore eco-friendly and economical driving.
Coast function Eco CoastEco Coast essentially deactivates engine braking,allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be used to roll greater distances. When the driver releases the accelerator pedal, the transmission is auto- matically disengaged from the engine. Enginespeed is reduced to idling speed to reduce fuelconsumption. This function is most effective in driving situa-tions where the vehicle can roll freely for a longdistance, e.g. on roads with slight downgrades orwhen a decrease in speed is anticipated, such aswhen approaching an area with a lower speedlimit.
Activating Eco Coast
The function is activated when the accelerator pedal is fully released and the following condi-tions are met:
• Eco drive mode is activated.
• The gear selector is in
D.
• The vehicle's speed is approximately65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).
• The gradient of the downgrade is less thanapproximately 6%.
COASTING will be displayed in the instrument
panel when Eco Coast is being used.
Limitations
Eco Coast is not available if:
• The engine and/or transmission are not at normal working temperatures.
• The gear selector is moved from
D to manual
shifting mode.
• The vehicle's speed is not within the65-140 km/h (40-87 mph) range.
• The gradient of the downgrade is more thanapproximately 6%. •
The steering wheel paddles
* are being used
for manual shifting.
Deactivating and turning off Eco Coast
In certain situations, it may be advisable to deac- tivate or turn off Eco Coast so that engine brak-ing can be used. These situations might includedriving down steep hills or before passinganother vehicle to help ensure this can be doneas safely as possible. Deactivate Eco Coast by:
• Pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
• Moving the gear selector to manual mode.
• Using the steering wheel paddles
* to shift.
Turn off Eco Coast by:
• Switching drive mode
* or switching off drive
mode Eco in Function view.
It is possible to roll short distances even without Eco Coast in order to help conserve fuel. How-ever, for the best fuel economy, Eco Coast shouldbe activated and used to roll longer distances.
Cruise control Eco CruiseWhen cruise control is activated in the Eco drivemode, the vehicle's acceleration and decelerationwill be slower than in other drive modes to helpfurther conserve fuel. Because of this, the vehi-cle's actual speed may be slightly above or belowthe set speed.

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On a level road, the vehicle's actual speed may differ from the set speed when cruisecontrol is active and the vehicle is coasting.
• On a steep uphill gradient, the vehicle'sspeed is reduced until the transmissiondownshifts. Reduced acceleration is then ini-tiated in order to reach the set speed.
• On a downhill gradient in which the vehicle iscoasting, the vehicle's actual speed may beslightly above or below the set speed. Thefunction uses engine braking to keep the setspeed. If necessary, the normal brakes arealso applied.
ECO gauge in the instrument panelThe ECO gauge indicates how economical cur-rent driving is:
• A low reading in the green area of the gaugeindicates economical driving.
• A high reading is shown when driving is noteconomical, e.g. heavy braking or rapid accel-eration.
The ECO gauge also has an indicator showinghow a reference driver would drive in the samedriving situation. This is shown by the shortpointer in the gauge.
Eco gauge in 12" instrument panel *.
Eco gauge in 8" instrument panel.
ECO ClimateIn Eco mode, ECO climate is automatically acti- vated in the passenger compartment to helpreduce energy consumption.
NOTE
When the ECO function is activated, settings for certain climate system and electricity con-suming functions are reduced. Some of thesesettings can be reset manually, but full func-tionality will only be restored by switching off the ECO function or adapting the
Individual*
drive mode to full climate system functionality.
If condensation forms on the windows, tap the max defroster button, which will function normally.
Related information
• Changing drive mode
* (p. 421)
• Activating and deactivating ECO drive modeusing the function button (p. 424)
• Drive modes
* (p. 419)
• Economical driving (p. 433)
• Start/Stop function (p. 424)

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The automatic transmission selects the optimal gear for the current load and engine speed.
Steep inclines
Do not lock the automatic transmission into a higher gear than what the engine can handle
‒ it
is not always preferable to drive in high gears at low rpm.
Parking on a hill
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.3. Put the gear selector in P.
4. Release the brake pedal.Put chocks behind the wheels when the vehicle is parked on a hill with a trailer attached.
Starting on a hill
1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Put the gear selector in D.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the brake pedal and start driving.
Related information
• Trailer Stability Assist
* (p. 447)
• Checking trailer lights (p. 448)
• Towing capacity and tongue weight (p. 638)
• Overheating of engine and transmission (p. 440)
Trailer Stability Assist
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Trailer Stability Assist (TSA 10
) is a function
designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is tow- ing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer havebegun to sway. The function is part of the Elec- tronic Stability Control system ESC 11
.
Reasons for swayingA vehicle towing a trailer may begin to sway for various reasons. Normally this only occurs at highspeeds. However, if the trailer is overloaded orunevenly distributed, e.g. too far back, there is arisk of swaying even at low speeds. Swaying may be caused by factors such as:
• The vehicle and trailer are hit by a sudden, strong crosswind.
• The vehicle and trailer are traveling on anuneven road or over a bump.
• Sudden movements of the steering wheel.
Once swaying has begun, it can be difficult orimpossible to stop it. This makes the vehicle andtrailer difficult to control and there is a risk ofswerving into oncoming traffic or driving off theroad.
Trailer Stability Assist functionTrailer Stability Assist continuously monitors thevehicle's movements, particularly lateral move- ments. If swaying is detected, the brakes areapplied individually on the front wheels, which hasa stabilizing effect on the vehicle and trailer. Thisis often enough to enable the driver to regaincontrol of the vehicle. If the Trailer Stability Assist function's first attempt is not adequate to stop the swayingmotion, the brakes are applied on all wheels andengine power is temporarily reduced. As theswaying motion begins to decrease and the vehi-cle and trailer have once again become stable,TSA stops regulating the brakes/engine powerand the driver regains control of the vehicle.
NOTE
Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if the driver selects the sport mode by deactivating
ESC in the center display's menu system.
Trailer Stability Assist may not intervene if the driver tries to compensate for the swaying motionby moving the steering wheel rapidly, becausethe system will then not be able to determine if itis the trailer or the driver causing the swaying.
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Trailer Stability Assist
11 Electronic Stability Control

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Disabling the automatic check
The automatic light check can be disabled in the center display. 1.Tap
Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLights and Lighting.
3. Deselect
Automatic Trailer Lamp Check.
Manual check
If the automatic check has been disabled, the check can be started manually. 1.Tap
Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLights and Lighting.
3. Select
Manual Trailer Lamp Check.
> The light check will begin. Get out of the vehicle to perform the check.
Related information
• Driving with a trailer (p. 445)
Towing using a towline
This section refers to one vehicle being towed behind another using a towline.
Before towing another vehicle, check applicable speed limit regulations.
Preparations and towing
CAUTION
Note that the vehicle must always be towed with the wheels rolling forward.
• Do not tow a vehicle with automatictransmission at a speed greater than80 km/h (50 mph) or for a distancegreater than 80 km (50 miles).
WARNING
•
Ignition mode
II must be active – all air-
bags are deactivated in ignition mode I.
• Always have the remote key in the vehicle when it is towed.
WARNING
The brake and steering servos do not work when the engine is off – it takesabout 5 times more pressure on the brakepedal and steering requires much more effortthan normal. 1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
2. Attach the towline to the towing eyelet.3.
Put the vehicle in ignition mode II – without
pressing the brake pedal, turn the start knob clockwise and hold it there for about4 seconds. Release the knob, which willautomatically return to its original position.
4. Move the gear selector to neutral ( N) and
release the parking brake. If the battery charge level is too low, it may not be possible to release the parking brake.Connect an auxiliary battery to the vehicle ifthe battery is discharged.
> The towing vehicle can now start driving.
5. Keep the towline taut when the towing vehi- cle slows down by applying light pressure to the brake pedal. This will help avoid jarringmovements.
6. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle.
Jump startingDo not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use anauxiliary battery if the start battery's charge levelis so low that the engine cannot be started.

SPECIFICATIONS
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Coolant specifications
Recommended grade: Volvo-recommended
coolant diluted with 50% water. See package. Consult a Volvo retailer if you have any ques-tions. Do not mix different types of antifreeze as this could pose a health risk.
Related information
• Refilling coolant (p. 586)
Transmission fluid specifications
Under normal driving conditions, the transmis- sion fluid will not need to be changed during itsservice life. However, it may need to be changedif the vehicle is driven frequently in adverse driv-ing conditions.
Automatic transmission
Prescribed transmission fluid: AW1
Brake fluid specifications The medium in the hydraulic brake system is called brake fluid and is used to transfer brakingforce from e.g. pressure on the brake pedal via amaster brake cylinder to one or more slave cylin-ders, which in turn act on a mechanical brake.
Recommended grade:
Volvo Original Dot 4
class 6 or equivalent.
NOTE
Changing or filling brake fluid should be entrusted to an authorized Volvo workshop.
Related information
• Engine compartment overview (p. 583)

INDEX
645
1, 2, 3 ...
4WD 419
A
ABSanti-lock brakes 405
AC (Air conditioning) 229
ACC - Adaptive Cruise Control 289, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 298, 299, 300, 301, 303
Accessories and extra equipment 35 installation 36
Accessory installation warning 36
Active Bending Lights 161
Adapting driving characteristics 266, 419
Adaptive Cruise Control 289, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 298, 299, 300, 301, 303
change cruise control functionality 301
function 289
manage speed 293, 294
pass 298
radar sensor 320
set time interval 295, 296
troubleshooting 300
Adjusting the steering wheel 200
Airbag 52 activation/deactivation 56
driver's side 53
passenger side 53, 56
Air bag, see Airbag 52
Air conditioning 229Air conditioning, fluid volume and grade 642
Air distribution 208 air vents 208, 209
changing 208
defrosting 222
recirculation 221
table showing options 211
Air quality 205, 206 allergy and asthma 206
passenger compartment filter 207
Air recirculation 221
Alarm 261 deactivating 262
Allergy and asthma-inducing substances 206
All Wheel Drive, AWD 419
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 419
All Wheel Drive (four-wheel drive) 419
Android Auto 492, 494 Antenna location 251Apple CarPlay 489, 491
Approach lighting 164
Apps 461
Assistance at risk of collision 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 374
Audio and media 460Audio system HD digital radio 471 SiriusXM ® Satellite radio 472, 473, 474
Auto-climate 220
Auto hold 411
Auto-hold brakes 411 activate and deactivate 412
after collision 413
Automatic car wash 620 Automatic engine stop auto-stop 424
Automatic high beam 159
Automatic locking 255
Automatic relocking 235, 248
Automatic Speed Limiter 276, 278, 279
Automatic transmission 414 kickdown 418
oil 641
Trailer 445
INDEX

INDEX
648CZIP (Clean Zone Interior Package) 206
D
Data
recording 33 transferring between vehicle and work-
shop 574
Data sharing 510
Daytime running lights 156Decals location of 632
Defrosting 222
Detection of cyclist 333
Dimensions 635
Dipstick, electronic 584
Direction of rotation 526
Disengaging the shiftlock 417
Display lighting 167
Distance Alert 285, 286, 287 limitations 288
DivX ®
486
Door mirrors 173, 175 compass 456
dimming 174
outer 173, 175
power folding 175
resetting 175
Driveline transmission 413
Drive mode 419 changing 421
Driver Alert Control 356 operation 357, 358
Driver Alert Control limitations 358
Driver performance 92, 93
Driver profile 139 edit 141
select 140
Driver support system 266 Driving cooling system 440
with a trailer 445
Driving economy 433
Driving through standing water 435 driving with a trailer towball load 638
towing capacity 638E
ECO climate 422
ECO mode 422
activate with function button 424
Economical driving 422, 433
Electrical outlet 556 use 558
Electrical system 595
Electric parking brake 407
Electronic immobilizer 246
emergency brake lights 163
Emission inspection readiness 572 Engine overheating 440
start 400
Start/Stop 424
turn off 402
Engine braking, automatic 431 Engine compartment coolant 586
engine oil 583
overview 583
Engine drag control 268
Engine oil 583 filling 584

INDEX
649
filter 583
grade and volume 640
Engine shutdown 402
Engine specifications 639Engine temperature high 440
Environment 27Error messages Adaptive Cruise Control 303
see Messages and symbols 303, 318
Error messages in BLIS 346 Ethanol content max. 10% by volume 437
Exterior dimensions 635
F
Federal Clean Air Act 572
Ferry transport 428
Flat tire 546
Flooded road 435
Fluids, volumes 629, 642
Fluids and oils 641, 642 Fog lights front 161
rear 162
Four-C 428 Front seatblower 225
climate 214
heating 216, 217
temperature 227
ventilation 218
Front seat manual 188
Front seats, power 189 adjusting passenger seat from driver's
seat 195
adjusting seat 189
Lumbar support 194
massage 192, 193
memory function 190, 191
multifunction control 192, 193, 194
Side bolsters 194
FSC, environmental labeling 23
Fuel 437 Travel Link service 479
Fuel filling 436
Fuel gauge 89
Fuel requirements 437, 438 Fuel tank volume 642
Fuse box 600Fuses below the glove compartment 605
general 600
in engine compartment 602
in the cargo compartment 608
replacing 601
G
Gasoline grade 437 Gaugefuel gauge 89
Gear indicator 418Gear selector positions automatic transmission 414
Glass laminated/reinforced 170
Glove compartment 559 Gracenote ®
485
Grocery bag holders 562
Gross vehicle weight 637
GSI - Gear shift indicator 418
Guide lines for Park Assist Camera 382