Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 500

STARTING AND DRIVING
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therefore that the trailer is equipped with a
rear fog lamp to travel safely.
Checking trailer lamps*
Automatic checking
After a trailer is connected electrically, it is
possible to check that the trailer lamps are
working via an automatic lamp activation. The
function helps the driver check that the trailer
lamps are working before starting off.
The car must be switched off to perform the
check.
1. When a trailer is connected to the towbar,
Automatic Trailer Lamp Check
the
sage is shown in the driver display.
2. Confirm the message by pressing the
right-hand steering wheel keypad's O but-
ton.
> The lamp check starts.
3. Exit the car to check lamp functionality.
> All trailer lamps start to flash - then the
lamps are switched on one at a time.
4. Visually check that all lamps available on
the trailer are operational.
5. After a moment, all lamps on the trailer
flash again.
> The check is complete.
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Switching off automatic checking
The automatic checking function can be
switched off in the centre display.
1. Settings
Press in the top view.
2. Press My Car
3. Deselect Automatic Trailer Lamp
Check
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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.
mes-
2. Press My Car
3. Select Manual Trailer Lamp Check
> The lamp check starts. Exit the car to
check lamp functionality.
Related information
Driving with a trailer (p. 495)
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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
Lights and Lighting.
safety during a journey. Volvo's bicycle racks
are available 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).
The bicycle rack may be designed for a
maximum of three bicycles.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the bicycle rack may cause
damage to the towbar and car.
The bicycle rack can loosen from the tow-
bar if it
is incorrectly fitted on the towball
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is overloaded, see the bicycle rack's
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instructions for maximum load weight
is used for carrying something other
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than bicycles.
* Option/accessory.