ECU VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owner's Guide

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450 Leveling control* and suspension
The vehicle's leveling control system adjusts the
suspension and shock absorbers automatically
to help provide good comfort and control while
driving. Leveling can also be controlled manually
to facilitate loading or getting in and out of the
vehicle.
Pneumatic suspension and shock
absorbers
The system is adapted to the selected drive
mode and vehicle speed. The pneumatic suspen-
sion reduces the vehicle's ground clearance at
higher speeds to reduce air resistance and
increase stability. The shock absorbers are nor-
mally set to provide the best possible comfort and are adjusted continuously according to the
road surface and the vehicle's acceleration, brak-
ing and cornering.
The instrument panel indicates
when the suspension level is
being adjusted. The level cannot be adjusted when any of the
side doors or the tailgate is open.
ParkingWhen parking, make sure that there is adequate
space above and below the vehicle since ground
clearance may vary depending on e.g. ambient
temperature, how the vehicle is loaded, if loading
mode is used, which drive mode is selected after
the engine is started, etc.
The level may also be adjusted a period after the
vehicle is parked. This is to compensate for any
height changes that may occur due to tempera-
ture changes in the air springs when the vehicle
cools.
TransportingWhen transporting the vehicle on a ferry, train or
truck, only secure (lash) the vehicle around the
tires, not using any other parts of the chassis.
Changes in the pneumatic suspension may occur
during transport, which could adversely affect the
lashing and result in damage.

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1.
Put the ignition in mode 0.
2. Make sure the auxiliary battery (the battery used to jump start the discharged battery)
has a voltage of 12 volts.
3. If the auxiliary battery is in another vehicle, turn off that vehicle's engine and make sure
that the vehicles are not touching each other.
4. Clamp the red jumper cable onto the auxiliary battery's positive (+) terminal (1).
CAUTION Connect the jump cable carefully to prevent
short circuits with other components in the
engine compartment.
5. Fold back the cover over your vehicle's posi-
tive (+) jump start terminal (2).
6.

Clamp the other end of the red jumper cable
to your vehicle's positive (+) jump start termi-
nal (2).
7. Clamp the black jumper cable onto the auxili- ary battery's negative (-) terminal (3).
8. Clamp the other end of the black jumper cable to your vehicle's negative (-) ground
point (4).
9. Make sure the jumper cables are securely attached to help prevent sparks while jump
starting. 10. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for a few minutes at a higher idling
speed than normal, about 1500 rpm.
11. Start your vehicle's engine. If the engine does not start, allow an additional 10
minutes of charging time and then try to start
the engine again.
NOTE When the engine is started under normal
conditions, the vehicle's electrical drive motor
is prioritized – the gasoline engine remains
off. This means that the electric motor has
"started" and the vehicle is ready to be driven
once the start knob has been turned clock-
wise. Start of the electric motor is indicated
by the indicator lights on the instrument panel
going out and its preselected theme illuminat-
ing.
CAUTION
Do not touch the connections between the
cable and the vehicle during the start attempt.
Risk of sparking. 12. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order ‒ first the black cables and then the
red cables.
Make sure that none of the clamps of the
black jumper cables come into contact with
either vehicle's positive (+) jump start termi-
nals or either of the red jumper cable's con-
nected clamps.
WARNING PROPOSITION 65 VARNING!WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-
cals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING
•
Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive.
• Do not connect the jumper cable to any
part of the fuel system or to any moving
parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin,
fabrics or painted surfaces.

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If contact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
• Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark. Do not smoke near the
battery. Failure to follow the instructions
for jump starting can lead to injury.
NOTE The vehicle cannot be started if the hybrid
battery is discharged.
Related information
•
Starting the vehicle (p. 424)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 199)
• Selecting ignition mode (p. 428) Detachable towbar*
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo towbars
that are specially designed for the vehicle.
NOTE The optional detachable trailer hitch may not
be available in all markets or on all models.
Consult your Volvo retailer.
Ball holder
Cotter pin
Towbar assembly
Locking bolt
Safety wire attachment bracket
Installing the ball holder1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the
locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of
the towbar assembly.
2. Slide the ball holder into the towbar assem- bly.
3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the towbar assembly.
4. Slide the locking bolt through the towbar assembly/ball holder.
5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt.
WARNING •
Be sure the towbar is securely locked in
position before attaching anything to it.
• Always attach the trailer's safety wire
securely to the towbar's safety wire
attachment bracket.
Removing the ball holder1. Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt
and slide the locking bolt out of the ball
holder/towbar assembly.
2. Pull the ball holder out of the towbar assem- bly.

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476Towing using a towline
This section refers to one vehicle being towed
behind another using a towline.
Twin Engine vehicles may not be towed behind
another vehicle due to the risk of damage to the
electric motor. If the vehicle cannot be driven and
needs to be moved, it must be transported on a
tow truck with all four wheels on the bed of the
truck.
Towing another vehicleTowing another vehicle requires a lot of power -
use the AWD drive mode. This helps charge the
hybrid battery and improve the vehicle's driving
and roadholding characteristics.
Before towing another vehicle, check applicable
speed limit regulations.
Jump startingDo not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use an
auxiliary battery if the start battery's charge level
is so low that the engine cannot be started.
CAUTION Attempts to tow-start the vehicle could cause
damage to the electrical drive motor and
three-way catalytic converter.
Related information
•
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 476)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 161)
• Recovery (p. 477)
• Jump starting using another battery (p. 469)
• Selecting ignition mode (p. 428) Attaching and removing the towing
eyelet
Use the towing eyelet to tow another vehicle.
Screw the towing eyelet securely into place in
the threaded outlet behind the cover on the
right-hand side of the rear bumper.
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with a towbar, there
is no rear attachment for the towing eye.
Attaching the towing eyelet
Take out the towing eyelet, which is stored in
a foam block under the floor in the cargo
compartment.

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* Option/accessory. 477Remove the cover - press the marker with
your finger while prying open the opposite
side/corner open with a coin or similar.
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The cover turns along its center line and
can then be removed. 3. Screw in the towing eyelet until it reaches its
stop. Fasten the eyelet securing by, for exam-
ple, inserting a lug wrench* through it and
using this as a lever.
CAUTION It is important that the towing eye is screwed
in securely as far as possible.
Removing the towing eyelet:
–
After use, unscrew the towing eyelet and
return it to its storage location.
Replace the cover on the bumper.
Related information
• Towing using a towline (p. 476)
• Recovery (p. 477)
• Tool kit (p. 564) Recovery
This section refers to transporting the vehicle
with a tow truck or similar vehicle. Call a professional towing service for assistance.
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck.
CAUTION Note that vehicles with Twin Engine must
always be towed raised with all wheels on the
tow truck.
For vehicles equipped with leveling control*:
If the vehicle is equipped with pneumatic suspen-
sion, this feature must be turned off before the
vehicle is lifted onto a tow truck. Turning off the
function in the center display.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Parking Brake and
Suspension .
3. Select Disable Leveling Control.
The vehicle's location and ground clearance
determine if it can be lifted onto a tow truck. If
the incline of the tow truck is too steep or if the
ground clearance under the vehicle is insufficient,
attempting to pull it up may result in damage. In
this case, the vehicle should only be lifted with
the tow truck's lifting equipment.

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Programming HomeLink
®
*12
Follow these instructions to program
HomeLink ®
, reset all programming, or program
individual buttons.
NOTE In some vehicles, the ignition must be on or in
the "accessory position" before HomeLink
®
can be programmed or used. It can be a good
idea to put new batteries in the remote con-
trol being replaced by HomeLink ®
for faster
programming and better radio signal trans-
mission. The HomeLink ®
buttons should be
reset before programming.
WARNING While HomeLink
®
is being programmed, the
garage door or gate being programmed may
be activated. Make sure that no one is near
the door or gate during programming. When
programming a garage door opener, it is
advised to park outside of the garage. 1.
Point the remote control at the HomeLink ®
button to be programmed and hold it about
2-8 cm (1-3 inches) from the button. Do not
obstruct the HomeLink ®
indicator light.
Note: Some remote controls are more effec-
tive at programming HomeLink ®
from a dis-
tance of about 15-20 cm (6-12 inches). Try
moving the remote control closer or further
away if you are experiencing any difficulties
programming.
2.
Press and hold both the remote control but-
ton and the HomeLink ®
button to be pro-
grammed.
3. Do not release the buttons until the indicator light has stopped flashing slowly (about once
a second) and either flashes quickly (about
10 times a second) or glows steadily.
>Steady glow: Indication that program-
ming is complete. Press the programmed
button twice to activate.
Flashing quickly: The device being pro-
grammed with HomeLink ®
may have a
security function that requires an extra
step. Try pressing the programmed button
twice to see whether the programming
works. Otherwise, continue with the fol-
lowing steps. 4. Locate the "training" button
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on the
receiver for the e.g. garage door opener. It is
usually located near the antenna bracket on
the receiver.
5.

Press and release the "training" button once.
Programming must be completed within 30
seconds after pressing the button.
6. Press and release the HomeLink ®
button to
be programmed. Repeat the press/hold/
release sequence a second time. For some
receivers, the sequence may need to be
repeated a third time.
> Programming is now completed and the garage door, gate, etc. should now be
activated when the programmed button is
pressed.
If you experience any difficulties programming,
please contact HomeLink ®
at: 12
Certain markets only.
13 The name and color of the button varies depending on the manufacturer.

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When the vehicle is connected to the Internet,
other devices may share the vehicle's Internet
connection (Wi-Fi hotspot)
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.
The connection status is shown by a symbol in
the center display's status bar.
NOTE Data (data traffic) is transfered when using
the internet, which can incur additional costs.
Activating data roaming can cause additional
charges.
Contact your network operator about data
traffic costs.
NOTE When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possible
to connect the vehicle to the Internet using
Wi-Fi or the vehicle's modem.
NOTE
When using Android Auto, it is possible to
connect the vehicle to the Internet using
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or the vehicle's modem.
Read Terms and Conditions for Services and
Customer Privacy Policy at
support.volvocars.com before connecting the car
to the Internet.
Related information
• Symbols in the center display status bar
(p. 124)
• Connecting the car to the Internet via a
mobile device (Bluetooth) (p. 531)
• Connecting the car to the Internet via a
mobile device (Wi-Fi) (p. 531)
• Connect the car to the Internet via car
modem (SIM card) (p. 532)
• Apps (p. 487)
• No or poor Internet connection (p. 534) •
Sharing Internet from the vehicle via Wi-Fi
hotspot (tethering) (p. 533)
• Deleting Wi-Fi networks (p. 535)
• Wi-Fi technology and security (p. 535)
• Volvo ID (p. 26)
• Terms of use and data sharing (p. 536) 11
This is not possible when the vehicle is connected to another Wi-Fi hots\
pot.

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532 tion to the vehicle has been broken, e.g. when the
phone has been removed from the vehicle. The
phone's tethering function will then need to be
reactivated the next time the phone's hotspot is
used to connect to the Internet.
When a phone is connected to the vehicle, it will
be saved for future use. When the maximum
number of 50 connected phones has been
reached, the first will be deleted. To display a list
of saved networks or to manually delete saved
networks, tap
Settings Communication
Wi-Fi Saved networks.
Technical and security requirements for Wi-Fi
connection are described in a separate section.
Related information
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• Deleting Wi-Fi networks (p. 535)
• No or poor Internet connection (p. 534)
• Wi-Fi technology and security (p. 535) Connect the car to the Internet via
car modem (SIM card)
For vehicles equipped with Volvo On Call, it is
possible to establish an Internet connection via
the vehicle modem and a personal SIM card (P-
SIM).
When the vehicle is connected using the inte-
grated modem, the Volvo On Call services will
use this connection.
1.
Insert a personal SIM card in the holder.
2. Tap Settings in the Top view.
3.

Tap Communication Vehicle Modem
Internet .
4.

Activate/deactivate by tapping to check/
uncheck the Vehicle modem Internet box. 5.
If a different connection was used previously,
confirm the connection change.
6. Enter the SIM card's PIN code. > The vehicle will connect to the network.
Related information
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• No or poor Internet connection (p. 534)
• Vehicle modem settings (p. 533)

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Restarting the phoneIf you experience any Internet connection prob-
lems, it may help to restart your phone.
Related information
•Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• Wi-Fi technology and security (p. 535) Deleting Wi-Fi networks
Networks that are not needed can be deleted.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Proceed to Communication Wi-Fi
Saved networks
.
3. Tap Forget to delete the network.
4.

Confirm the selection.
> The vehicle will no longer connect to the deleted network.
Deleting all networksAll networks can be deleted at once by perform-
ing a factory reset. Please note that all user data
and system settings will be restored to original
default factory settings.
Related information
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• No or poor Internet connection (p. 534)
• Resetting center display settings (p. 135)
• Connecting the car to the Internet via a
mobile device (Wi-Fi) (p. 531) Wi-Fi technology and security
Networks must meet certain criteria in order for
the vehicle to connect.
It is possible to connect to the following types of
networks:
• Frequency - 2.4 or 5 GHz 13
.
• Standards - 802.11 a/b/g/n.
• Security type - WPA2-AES-CCMP.
The vehicle's Wi-Fi system is designed to handle
Wi-Fi devices inside the vehicle.
Performance may be impaired if multiple devices
are using a frequency at the same time.
Related information
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529) 13
Selecting a frequency is not possible on all markets.

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Country/
Area
Brazil:
Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário isto e, náo tem di\
reito a protecão contra interferéncia prejudicial, mesmo tipo, e n\
ão pode
causar interferéncia a sistemas operando em caráter primário.
Para consultas, visite: www.anatel.gov.br
EU: Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Sanda Works 2-3-33, Miwa, \
Sanda-city. Hyogo, 669-1513, Japan
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation hereby declares that this type of radio \
equipment [Audio Navigation Unit] conforms with directive 2014/53/EU.
For more information, see support.volvocars.com.
United
Arab Emi-
rates: