check engine light VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY 2021 Owners Manual

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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

YOUR VOLVO
* Option/accessory.
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Drive-E ‒ purer driving pleasure
Volvo is committed to the well-being of its customers. As a natural part of this commit-ment, we care about the environment inwhich we all live. Concern for the environ-ment means an everyday involvement inreducing our environmental impact.
Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider theoverall environmental impact of a productthroughout its complete life cycle. In this con-text, design, production, product use, andrecycling are all important considerations. Inproduction, Volvo has partly or completelyphased out several chemicals including CFCs,lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; andreduced the number of chemicals used in ourplants 50% since 1991. Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converterwith a Lambda sond, now called the heatedoxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version ofthis highly efficient system reduces emissionsof harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from theexhaust pipe by approximately 95 - 99% andthe search to eliminate the remaining emis-sions continues. Volvo is the only automobilemanufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits forthe air conditioning system of all models as farback as the 1975 model 240. Advanced elec-tronic engine controls and cleaner fuels arebringing us closer to our goal. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of con-ventional gasoline-powered internal combus-tion engines, Volvo is actively looking atadvanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles. When you drive a Volvo, you become our part- ner in the work to lessen the vehicle's impacton the environment. To reduce your vehicle'senvironmental impact, you can:
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.Tests have shown decreased fuel econ-omy with improperly inflated tires.
Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule in your Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet.
Drive at a constant speed whenever possi-ble.
See a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible for inspec-tion if the check engine (malfunction indi-cator) light illuminates, or stays on afterthe vehicle has started.
Properly dispose of any vehicle-relatedwaste such as used motor oil, used batter-ies, brake pads, etc.
When cleaning your vehicle, please usegenuine Volvo car care products. All Volvocar care products are formulated to beenvironmentally friendly.
Related information
Economical driving (p. 435)
Starting and stopping preconditioning
*
(p. 234)
The Owner's Manual and the environment(p. 23)
Air quality (p. 209)

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DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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Fault in electrical system A fault has occurred in the elec- trical system. Read the message in the instru- ment panel and contact a work-shop. Volvo recommends con-tacting an authorized Volvoworkshop.
High engine temperature The engine's temperature is too high. Read the message in theinstrument panel.
Collision risk City Safety warns the driver if there is a risk of a collision withanother vehicle, pedestrian,cyclist or large animal.
Low oil pressure The engine's oil pressure is too low. Stop the engine immedi-ately and check the engine oillevel. Add oil if necessary. If this symbol lights up and the oil level is normal, read the mes-sage in the instrument panel andcontact a workshop. Volvo rec-ommends contacting an author-ized Volvo workshop.
ACanadian models.
B US models.
Amber symbols
Information A problem has occurred in one of the vehicle's systems. Read themessage in the instrument panel. The information symbol may also illuminate in combination withother symbols.
A
B Fault in brake system A fault has occurred in the brake system. Read the message in theinstrument panel.
A
B
Fault in ABS system The system is not functioning properly. The vehicle's regularbrakes will still work, but withoutthe ABS function.

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Emission control system Fault in emission control system. Have the vehicle checked by aworkshop. Volvo recommendscontacting an authorized Volvoworkshop.
Rear fog light Rear fog light on.
Tire pressure system Tire pressure low. If there is a fault in the tire pres- sure system, the symbol will firstflash for approximately 1 minuteand then glow steadily. This mayoccur if the system cannot detector alert the driver of low tire pres-sure as intended.
Fault in headlight system A fault has occurred in the head- light system. Read the messagein the instrument panel.
Lane Keeping Aid Lane Keeping Aid is alerting/ intervening.
Stability system Steady glow: a fault has occurred in the system. Flashing: the system is working.
Stability system, Sport mode Sport mode is activated.
Blue symbols
Active high beam Active high beam is activated and on.
High beams High beams on.
Green symbols
AAuto-hold brake The function is activated and the brakes or the parking brake arebeing used.
Front fog light Front fog light on.
Parking lights Parking lights on.
Left/right turn signals Turn signal in use.
White/gray symbols
Active high beam Active high beam is activated but not on.
Preconditioning Engine and passenger compart- ment heater/air conditioning ispreconditioning the vehicle.

DRIVER SUPPORT
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Electronic Stability Control symbols and messagesA number of symbols and messages related to Electronic Stability Control (ESC 9
) may be displayed in the instrument panel. Several examples are provided below.
Symbol Message Meaning
Steady glow for approx. 2 seconds System check when the engine is started.
Flashing light The system is actively operating.
Steady glow Sport mode is activated.
NOTE! The system is not deactivated in this mode, but has parti-
ally reduced functionality.
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Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol Meaning
A
BCheck the brake fluid level. If the level is low, fill brake fluid andcheck to determine the reasonfor the loss of brake fluid.
A
BSteady glow for 2 seconds after the engine is started: Automaticfunction check. Steady glow for more than 2 seconds: Fault in the ABS sys-tem. The vehicle's regular brakesystem is still working, but with-out the ABS function.
A
In Canada.
B In the US.
WARNING
If the warning symbols for both brake fault and ABS fault are lit simultaneously, theremay be a fault in the brake system.
If the brake fluid reservoir level is nor- mal when this occurs, drive carefully tothe nearest workshop to have thebrake system checked - an authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended.
If the brake fluid has fallen below theMIN
level in the brake fluid reservoir,
the vehicle should not be driven untilthe brake fluid has been filled. The rea-son for the brake fluid loss must bechecked.
Related information
Brake Assist System (p. 404)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 409)
Hill Start Assist (p. 411)
Braking on wet roads (p. 405)
Braking on salted roads (p. 405)
Maintenance of the brake system(p. 405)
Brake lights (p. 165)
Brake Assist System The brake enhancing system, (BAS 3
), helps
increase braking force and can thereby reduce braking distance.
The system monitors the driver's braking hab- its and increases braking force when neces-sary. Braking force can be increased up to thepoint at which the ABS intervenes.
NOTE
When BAS is activated, depress and hold down the brake pedal as long as needed.
Related information
Brakes (p. 403)
2
Anti-lock Braking System
3 Brake Assist System

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Slippery driving conditionsTo help optimize traction and roadholding, Volvo recommends using snow tires on allwheels whenever there is a risk of snow or iceon the road.
NOTE
Certain countries require use of winter tires by law. Not all countries permit the use ofstudded tires.
Practice driving on slippery surfaces under controlled conditions to learn how the vehiclereacts.
Related information
Engine oil specifications (p. 658)
Snow tires (p. 554)
Snow chains (p. 555)
Braking on salted roads (p. 405)
Braking on wet roads (p. 405)
Filling washer fluid (p. 646)
Starter battery (p. 600)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 644)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 643)
Refilling coolant (p. 598)
Driving through standing water
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle through standing water e.g. deep puddles orflooding on the road. This must be done withgreat caution.
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of 30 cm (11 in) at no more than walk-ing speed. Be particularly careful when drivingthrough flowing water. When driving through standing water, drive slowly and do not stop the vehicle. When youhave passed the water, press lightly on thebrake pedal and check that the brakes arefunctioning properly. Water, mud, slush, etc.can make the brake linings slippery, resultingin delayed braking effect. If the vehicle is equipped with contacts for an electric heater or trailer coupling, cleanthese after driving in water or mud.
Do not allow the vehicle to stand in waterup to the sills any longer than absolutelynecessary. This could result in electricalmalfunctions.
CAUTION
Engine damage could occur if water enters the air cleaner.
If water enters the transmission, thelubricating ability of the oils is reducedand the service life of these systems isshortened.
Damage to any component, engine,transmission, turbocharger, differentialor its internal components caused byflooding, vapor lock or insufficient oil isnot covered under warranty.
If the engine stalls while the vehicle isin water, do not attempt to restart it.Have the vehicle towed out of thewater to a workshop. An authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended. Riskof engine failure.
CAUTION
Because it can be difficult to determine the water depth, Volvo recommends not driv-ing through standing or running water. Thedriver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle in a safe manner and adheringto all applicable laws and regulations.
Related information
Recovery (p. 453)
Low Speed Control (p. 432)

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2. Insert the funnel into the fuel filler pipe's
opening. There are two flaps just inside the fuel filler pipe and the tube section ofthe funnel must push both of these flapsopen before fuel can be added.
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas- senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-oxide, phthalates, and lead, which areknown to the State of California to causecancer and birth defects or other reproduc-tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoidbreathing exhaust, do not idle the engineexcept as necessary, service your vehicle ina well ventilated area and wear gloves orwash your hands frequently when servicingyour vehicle. For more information go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Related information
Opening/closing the fuel filler door (p. 438)
Fuel (p. 439)
Fuel
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas- oline to control engine deposits.
Deposit control gasoline (gasoline with detergent additives)
Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping injectors and intake valves clean. Consistentuse of deposit control gasolines will helpensure good driveability and fuel economy. Ifyou are not sure whether the gasoline containsdeposit control additives, check with the serv-ice station operator.
NOTE
Volvo recommends not using external fuel injector cleaning systems, e.g. do not adddetergent additives to gasoline before orafter refueling.
Unleaded fuelAll Volvo vehicles have a three-way catalytic converter and must only use unleaded gaso-line. US and Canadian regulations require thatpumps delivering unleaded gasoline arelabeled "UNLEADED". Only the nozzles ofthese pumps will fit in your vehicle's fuel fillerinlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel intoa vehicle labeled "unleaded gasoline only".Leaded gasoline damages the three-way cata-lytic converter and the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated use of leaded gasoline willlessen the effectiveness of the emission con-trol system and could result in loss of emissionwarranty coverage. State and local vehicleinspection programs will make detection ofmisfueling easier, possibly resulting in emis-sion test failure for misfueled vehicles.
NOTE
Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive calledmethyl-cyclopentadienyl manganese tricar-bonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, yourEmission Control System performancemay be affected, and the Check EngineLight (malfunction indicator light) locatedon your instrument panel may light. If thisoccurs, please return your vehicle to atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian for service.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers, "Oxygenated fuels"
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usually alcohols orethers. In some areas, state or local lawsrequire that the service pump be marked indi-cating use of alcohols or ethers. However,there are areas in which the pumps areunmarked. If you are not sure whether there isalcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy,check with the service station operator. To

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Related information
Trailer Stability Assist
* (p. 448)
Checking trailer lights (p. 449)
Towing capacity and tongue weight (p. 656)
Overheating of engine and transmission(p. 442)
Trailer Stability Assist
*
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA 23
) is part of the
ESC 24
stability system and is a function
designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer when the vehicle and trailerhave begun to sway. The function is addedwhen installing a towbar. Contact a Volvoretailer for more information.
Reasons for swayingA vehicle towing a trailer may begin to sway for various reasons. Normally this only occursat high speeds. However, if the trailer is over-loaded or unevenly distributed, e.g. too farback, there is a risk of swaying even at lowspeeds. 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 vehicleand trailer difficult to control and there is a riskof swerving into oncoming traffic or driving offthe road.
Trailer Stability Assist functionTrailer Stability Assist continuously monitorsthe vehicle's movements, particularly lateralmovements. If swaying is detected, the brakesare applied individually on the front wheels,which has a stabilizing effect on the vehicleand trailer. This is often enough to enable thedriver to regain control 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 wheelsand engine power is temporarily reduced. Asthe swaying motion begins to decrease andthe vehicle and trailer have once againbecome stable, TSA stops regulating thebrakes/engine power and the driver regainscontrol of the vehicle.
NOTE
Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if the driver activates ESC Sport Mode in the
center display's menu system.
Trailer Stability Assist may not intervene if the driver tries to compensate for the swayingmotion by moving the steering wheel rapidly,because the system will then not be able todetermine if it is the trailer or the driver caus-ing the swaying.
23 Trailer Stability Assist
24 Electronic Stability Control

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Checking trailer lights *
Automatic check
When the trailer has been connected to the vehicle's electrical system, its lights can bechecked by automatically activating them.This function helps the driver check that thetrailer's lights are functioning correctly beforestarting to drive. In order to perform this check, the vehicle must be switched off.
1. When a trailer is connected to the towbar,
the message
Automatic Trailer Lamp
Check will appear in the instrument panel.
2. Acknowledge the message by pressing the O button on the right-side steering
wheel keypad.
> The light check will begin.
3. Get out of the vehicle to perform the check.
> All of the lights on the trailer will beginflashing, and then illuminate separately one at a time.
4. Visually check that all of the trailer's lights are functioning correctly.
5. After a short time, all of the trailer's lights will start flashing again.
> The light check is completed.
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. 446)
Towing using a towline
This section refers to one vehicle being towed behind another using a towline.
Before towing another vehicle, check applica- ble speed limit regulations.
Preparations and towing
CAUTION
For some transmission variants, it is not possible to shift from P position if theengine is switched off. Contact an author-ized Volvo workshop for assistance towingor call a professional towing service.
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).