Detachable trailer hitch, Installing the ball holder | Volvo XC90

Overview

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Ball holder

Locking bolt

Cotter pin

Hitch assembly

Safety wire attachment

Installing the ball holder

1.If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the hitch assembly.

2.Slide the ball holder into the hitch assem- bly.

3.Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly.

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4.Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly/ball holder.

5.Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt.

Removing the ball holder

1.Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder/hitch assembly.

2.Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assem- bly.

A cover for the hitch assembly can be pur- chased from your Volvo retailer.

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Volvo XC90 owner manual Detachable trailer hitch, Installing the ball holder, Removing the ball holder

Contents

Volvo XC90 Page Page Contents Climate Interior Locks and alarm Car care Starting and drivingWheels and tires Maintenance and servicing Audio Specifications Index Contents About this manual Important informationContacting Volvo Risk of damage to the vehicle ProceduresTypes of lists used in the manual Position lists California proposition Options and accessoriesBullet lists Vehicle event data Black box Recycling EnvironmentVolvo and the environment Driver distraction Accessory installationImportant warnings Page F E T Y Volvos concern for safety Occupant safetyReporting safety defects in the U.S Occupant safety reminders Telephone DASH-2-DOT Reporting safety defects in Canada Seat belts Using seat belts Seat belt reminder Seat belt use during pregnancy Child seats Seat belt maintenance Automatic transmission Supplemental Restraint SystemSupplemental Restraint System SRS Front airbag system Front airbags Front airbag deployment G032934 Safety Disabling the passengers side front airbag Occupant Weight SensorHowever, if a fault is detected in the system Bled If the Passenger Airbag OFF indicatorPassenger Airbag OFF indicator lamp will Modifications Components in the Sips airbag system Side impact protection airbagsSide impact airbags front seats only Safety Inflatable Curtain IC Inflatable Curtain Safety Whiplash Protection System Whips front seats only Whiplash Protection System G020125 Children should be seated safely Child safety Volvo has some very specific recommendations Automatic Locking Retractor Emergency Locking Retractor ALRVolvos recommendations Child restraints Child restraint systems Safety Securing an infant seat with a seat belt Infant seats Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt Convertible seats G026501 Safety Securing a booster cushion Booster cushions ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchorsTo access the anchors Safety Top tether anchors Using the top tether anchoragesTop tether anchors Registering a child restraint Child restraint registration and recalls Integrated booster cushion Integrated booster cushionDeath or serious injury can occur Lowering Raising Safety Page Instruments and Controls Instrument overview Control panel in the drivers door Instrument panel Instrument panel G027134 Brake Brake failure warning light Supplemental Restraint System SRSPark Brake Parking brake applied Oil pressure warning light2 Turn signal indicator trailer certain models Check Engine Malfunction indicator lightRear fog light ABS Anti-lock brake system Message in the text windows Information display OIL Level LOW Fill Oila Center console buttons Park Assist Power child locksAuxiliary lights Volt socket Steering wheel adjustment Headlights Lighting panelParking lights Fog lights Active Bending Lights ABLInstrument panel lighting Unlocking the fuel filler door To manually unlock the fuel filler door Manually unlocking the fuel filler door Left-side steering wheel lever Turn signalsLever positions High/low beam headlights Windshield wipers Right-side steering wheel lever Rain sensor Tailgate wiper/washerTailgate wiper and reverse gear Activating the rain sensor Right-side steering wheel lever Rear window and door mirror defroster Hazard warning flashersHazard warning flashers Trip computer Trip computer Current speed in miles per hour Canadian models only Increasing or decreasing speed Cruise controlEngaging the cruise control function Temporarily disengaging the cruise control Ashtrays/cigarette lighter Volt socketsVolt socket in the cargo compartment Opening the tailgate Hood/tailgateOpening/closing the hood Auto up/down function front doors only Power windowsPower windows Power window on the front passengers side Lockout switch for rear windowsPower windows in the rear doors Rearview mirror MirrorsRearview mirror with compass Autodim function Calibrating the compass Power door mirrors Water repellent glass Mirror memory function with the central locking system Power moonroof Power moonroofTilt position Sliding moonroof Sun visor Programming HomeLink HomeLink Wireless Control SystemIntroduction Cedures, replace Programming HomeLink with the following Using HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian Programming Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button Erasing HomeLink Buttons Instruments and controls Page I M a T E Climate control system general information Passenger compartment blower Blower function to reduce battery drainClimate system blower Air distribution Air distributionAir vents in the dash Air vents in the door pillars Ventilated front seats Overview Electronic climate control ECCFunctions ON/OFF Recirculation Passenger compartment temperature sensorAir distribution Defroster Rear window and door mirror defrosters TemperatureHeated front seats Heated rear seats XC90 Executive Keep in mind the following OperationPage T E R I O R Folding the backrests in the front seat Manually adjusted front seatsFront seats Seat adjustment Power seatAutomatic seat adjustment Emergency stop Programming the memory Do not adjust the seat while driving Lumbar support Front seatsMassage Removing the center console1 Rear seatsEntering the third row of seats Folding the backrests second row of seats Head restraint second row, center position Returning the backrest to the upright position Automatic function Interior lightingReading lights and courtesy light Glove compartment lighting Vanity mirror Storage compartments Storage compartment in the center console Ashtray accessoryCup holders for the front seats Pen holder Glove compartment Storage compartment in rear side of the center consoleCup holders for the rear seats Storage space between rear seats Coat hanger Refrigerator Securing cargo Nylon cargo net accessory Folding and storing the cargo net Installing the grid, lower attachments Steel grid accessoryInstalling the grid, upper attachments Cargo area cover Installing the cargo area coverRemoving the cargo area cover Grocery bag holderPage Locks and Alarm Immobilizer start inhibitor Remote keys and key bladesKey blades California Only Using the remote key UnlockRemote keys Automatic re-locking To replace the battery Replacing the battery in the remote key Activating/deactivating automatic locking Locking and unlocking Automatic relocking Manual child safety locks rear doors/ tailgate Child safety locks Alarm Page Starting and Driving Fuel requirements General informationEngine oil Octane rating Fuel requirements Conserving electrical current Weight distribution affects handlingHandling, roadholding Fuel filler door RefuelingOpen the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather Refueling 138 Starting the engine Starting the vehicle 140 Ignition switch and steering wheel lock Ignition switch and steering wheel lockLocked position Remove the key to lock the steering wheelA Autostart Other factors that decrease gas mileage are Economical drivingEconomical driving conserves natural resources Driving through water Difficult driving conditionsDriving on rough/unpaved surfaces Automatic transmission shift gate positions Automatic transmission While driving Winter/Wet driving mode enhanced vehicle tractionManual shifting Geartronic 146 To jump start your vehicle Jump starting All Wheel Drive Tire dimensionsAll Wheel Drive AWD general information Temporary Spare Brake Brake circuit malfunction Brake system Emergency Brake Assistance EBA ABS with EBD Electronic Brake Force Distribution Parking brake When applying the parking brakeParking on a hill Releasing the parking brake Dynamic Stability Traction Control Stability systemMessage Dstc Spin Control Between Dstc Spin Control on or Stability Control indicator light Symbols in the instrument panelStability Control indicator light flashes DSTC-related messages in the text window Function Front/rear park assistActivating/deactivating park assist Front park assist Cleaning the sensors Audible signals from the park assist systemFaults in the system Towing Precautions when the vehicle is in towEmergency towing To attach the towing eyelet Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/ All Wheel Drive No. of occu Pants Towing a trailer Points to keep in mind when towing a trailer Leveling Smoother starts with a trailer Removing the ball holder Installing the ball holderDetachable trailer hitch Positioning load carriers Load carriers accessoryInstalling load carriers Cold weather precautions Before a long distance trip Blind Spot Information System When does Blis function Blind Spot Information System System status Text in the dis Play BLIND-SPOT Info 169 Page Wheels and Tires Improving tire economy New TiresTire age Summer and winter tires Tire wearStoring wheels and tires Tire rotation Tread wear indicator Inflation placard Tire inflationChecking tire pressure Cold tires Speed ratings To check inflation pressureLoad ratings Cold tire pressures up to five persons Tire inflation pressure tables U.S. models Tire inflation pressure tables Canadian models Tire designations 180 Sidewall of the tire Area between Glossary of tire terminologyMaximum permissible inflation pres Recommended tire inflation pressure Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Vehicle loading Treadwear Uniform Tire Quality Grading Snow chains Snow chains, snow tires, studded tiresSnow tires, studded tires1 Tires for winter use Spare tire in your vehicle1 is called a Tem- porary Spare Temporary spare Tire sealing system-overview Accessing the tire sealing systemTire Sealing System Precautions Repairing a flat tireTire sealing system-temporarily Stage 1 Sealing the hole 188 Replacing the sealing compound container Stage 2 Checking inflation pressure Inflating tires Changing wheels Changing wheelsLocation of the jack Lowering the spare wheel Returning the spare wheel to the storage compartment To lower the spare wheel Changing a wheel Jack attachments Installing the wheel USA FCC ID MRXG403MA4A Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tpms Recalibrating Tpms Canadian models only Erasing warning messagesChanging wheels with Tpms Activating/deactivating Tpms Canadian models only Washing and cleaning the vehicle 200 Paint touch up 204 198 CAR Care Washing Washing and cleaning the vehicleSuitable detergents Special moonroof cautions Exterior lighting Polishing and waxingAutomatic washing simple and quick Mirrors with the water repellent glass coating Cleaning the upholsteryCleaning leather upholstery Protecting leather upholstery Cleaning the seat beltsCleaning floor mats Color code Paint touch upMinor stone chips and scratches Minor scratches on the surface 205 Page Maintenance and Servicing Maintenance service Volvo serviceFederal Clean Air Act U.S Maintenance services Emission inspection readiness Owner maintenanceMaintaining your vehicle 210 Hoisting the vehicle BatteryWorking on your vehicle Changing coolant Belt checkCheck coolant level Engine compartment Extreme engine operation Oil specificationsEngine oil Checking the oil Changing engine oil and oil filterChecking and adding oil 216 Washer fluid reservoir Fluids Brake fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Tailgate wiper blade Wiper bladesWindshield wiper blades Battery maintenance Battery Replacing the battery Symbols 222 Replacing bulbs Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/ parking light bulbs Replacing the high beam bulb Halogen headlights Location of the bulbs in the headlight housingReplacing the low beam bulb Halogen headlights Replacing parking light/side marker light bulbs Location of tail light bulbs Front fog lights Replacing bulbs in the taillight cluster Cargo compartment light Rear fog lightDoor step courtesy lights License plate lights Vanity mirror lights Replacing fuses Fuses 231 ABS Fuses in the engine compartment 233 Decal shows the positions and amperage of the fuses 235 ABS, Dstc 237 Fuses in the cargo compartment 239 Additional fuses in the cargo compartment XC90 Executive 241 Page D I O Audio system overview Audio Audio system controls Accessing and using menusSteering wheel keypad Shortcut On/Off button Rear headphone connectors and controlsHeadphones limitations Sound settings Volume controlPause mode Selecting a sound source Surround Pre Bass speaker SubwooferEqualizer FR EQ Front certain audio systems Optimal sound reproduction Equalizer RR EQ Rear certain audio systems Station search Radio functionsStoring stations Automatically storing stations HD Radio reception Models only1 Radio textStopping autostore Selecting an autostored station Limitations Benefits of digital broadcastingHow HD broadcasting works Selecting sub-channels Switching HD on or offSub-channels 254 Direct channel entry Sirius satellite radioListening to satellite radio Storing a channel ScanningSong Seek and Song Memory Song memory Select Adv. settings Advanced settingsSkip current channel Unskip all channels Temp. unlock all ch If you have forgotten the access codeUnlock all channels AUX Auxiliary equipment Auxiliary sound level USB flash drive CD player/changer CD player/CD changer Navigating the disc and playing tracksIf a normal music CD is being played If a CD with mp3 or wma files is being played Compact disc care Disctext AM Menu Menu structureCD Menu AUX Menu option Bluetooth hands-free Bluetooth hands-free connectionOverview of Bluetooth controls Getting started Connecting cell phonesActivating/deactivating Select Add phone Menu Call options Auto. answer Handling calls Connect phone or Change phone Menu… Bluetooth… Remove phonePhone book Register… Bluetooth menus Music Rear Seat Entertainment Dual Screen RSESelecting a folder on the CD Playback alternatives Home-burned CDs RSE-AUX connectors and 12-volt socketSystem Concern for the environment 273 Page Specification S Label information 277 Position Dimension In. cm Dimensions 279 Weights Max. tongue weight Trailer weights, with brakes Specifications and capacities Air conditioning system Washer fluid reservoir Front suspension SuspensionRear suspension Including filter replacement Engine specifications Bulbs Electrical systemGeneral information PY21W Three-way catalytic converter general information Three-way catalytic converter Indicator and warning symbols Overview of information and warning symbolsSymbols in the main instrument panel Information symbols in the ceiling Console Other information symbols Technician certification Volvo programsVolvo On Call Roadside Assistance 293 Index 295 296 297 298 299 300 Page #$%