Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owner's Manual page 491

Switching off automatic checking
The automatic checking function can be switched
off in the centre display.
1. Press Settings
in the top view.
2. Press My Car Lights and
3. Deselect Automatic Trailer Lamp Check
Manual checking
If the automatic checking is switched off then it is
possible to start the check manually.
1. Press
Settings in the top view.
2. Press My Car Lights and
3. Select Manual Trailer Lamp Check
> The lamp check starts. Exit the car to
check lamp functionality.
Related information
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Driving with a trailer (p. 485)
Towbar-mounted bicycle rack*
When using a bicycle rack, the bicycle racks that
Volvo has developed are recommended.
This is in order to avoid damage to the car and in
order to achieve the maximum possible safety
Lighting.
during a journey. Volvo's bicycle racks are availa-
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ble for purchase at authorised Volvo dealers.
Carefully follow the instructions enclosed with the
bicycle rack.
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Bicycle rack including load must weigh a
maximum of 75 kg (165 pounds).
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Lighting. The bicycle rack may be designed for a maxi-
mum of three bicycles.
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WARNING
Incorrect use of the bicycle rack may cause
damage to the towbar and car.
The bicycle rack can loosen from the towbar if
it:
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is incorrectly fitted on the towball
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is overloaded, see the bicycle rack's
instructions for maximum load weight
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is used for carrying something other than
bicycles.
STARTING AND DRIVING
The car's driving characteristics are affected
when a bicycle rack is fitted on the towbar. For
example, due to:
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increased weight
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reduced acceleration capacity
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reduced ground clearance
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changed braking capacity.
Recommendations for loading bicycles
on the bicycle rack
The larger the distance between the load's cen-
tre of gravity and the towball, the greater the load
on the towbar.
Load according to the following recommenda-
tions:
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Fit the heaviest bicycle furthest in, closest to
the car.
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Keep the load symmetrical and as close to
the centre of the car as possible, e.g. by
loading the bicycles facing alternately if sev-
eral bicycles are loaded.
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Remove loose objects from the bicycle for
transportation, e.g. bicycle basket, battery,
child seat. Partly to reduce the load on the
towbar and bicycle rack, and partly to reduce
the wind resistance, which affects fuel con-
sumption.
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Do not use protective covers on the bicycles.
This may affect manoeuvrability, impair visibil-
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* Option/accessory.