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applied individually on the front wheels, which has
a stabilizing effect on the vehicle and trailer. This
is often enough to enable the driver to regain
control of the vehicle.

If the Trailer Stability Assist function's first
attempt is not adequate to stop the swaying
motion, the brakes are applied on all wheels and
engine power is temporarily reduced. As the
swaying motion begins to decrease and the vehi-
cle and trailer have once again become stable,
TSA stops regulating the brakes/engine power
and the driver regains control of the vehicle.

NOTE

Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if the
driver selects the sport mode by deactivating

ESC

in the center display's menu system.

Trailer Stability Assist may not intervene if the
driver tries to compensate for the swaying motion
by moving the steering wheel rapidly, because
the system will then not be able to determine if it
is the trailer or the driver causing the swaying.

When Trailer Stability Assist is
activated, the ESC symbol is
displayed in the instrument
panel.

Related information

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Driving with a trailer (p. 466)

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Electronic Stability Control (p. 281)

Checking trailer lights

When connecting a trailer, make sure that all of
the lights on the trailer are functioning before
starting to drive.

Trailer turn signals and brake lights

If one or more of the turn signals or brake lights
on the trailer is not working, a symbol and mes-
sage will be displayed in the instrument panel.
The other lights on the trailer must be checked
manually by the driver before the vehicle is driven.

Symbol

Message

•

Trailer turn indicator

Right

turn indicator malfunction

•

Trailer turn indicator

Left

turn indicator malfunction

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Trailer brake light

Malfunc-

tion

If any of the trailer's turn signal lights is not work-
ing, the turn signal symbol in the instrument
panel will also flash more quickly than normal.

Trailer rear fog light

When a trailer is connected, the vehicle's rear fog
light may not illuminate and rear fog light func-
tionality is instead transferred to the trailer. If this

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is the case, check to see if the trailer is equipped
with a rear fog light before activating the vehicle's
fog lights when driving with a trailer to help
ensure safe operation.

Checking trailer lights*

Automatic check

When the trailer has been connected to the vehi-
cle's electrical system, its lights can be checked
by automatically activating them. This function
helps the driver check that the trailer's lights are
functioning correctly before starting to drive.

In order to perform this check, the engine must
be turned 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 begin

flashing, 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 Car

Lights 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 Car

Lights and Lighting

3. Select

Manual Trailer Lamp Check

> The light check will begin. Get out of the

vehicle to perform the check.

Related information

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Driving with a trailer (p. 466)

Towing using a towline

This section refers to one vehicle being towed
behind another using a towline.

Before towing another vehicle, check applicable
speed limit regulations.

Preparations and towing

CAUTION

Note that the vehicle must always be towed
with the wheels rolling forward.

•

Do not tow a vehicle with automatic
transmission at a speed greater than
80 km/h (50 mph) or for a distance
greater than 80 km (50 miles).

WARNING

•

Ignition mode II must be active – all air-
bags are deactivated in ignition mode I.

•

Always have the remote key in the vehicle
when it is towed.

WARNING

The brake and steering servos do not work

when the engine is off – it takes

about 5 times more pressure on the brake

pedal and steering requires much more effort

than normal.

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1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

2. Attach the towline to the towing eyelet.

3. Put the vehicle in ignition mode II – without

pressing the brake pedal, turn the start knob
clockwise and hold it there for about
4 seconds. Release the knob, which will
automatically return to its original position.

4. Move the gear selector to neutral and

release the parking brake.

If the battery charge level is too low, it may
not be possible to release the parking brake.
Connect an auxiliary battery to the vehicle if
the battery is discharged.
> The towing vehicle can now start driving.

5. Keep the towline taut when the towing vehi-

cle slows down by applying light pressure to
the brake pedal. This will help avoid jarring
movements.

6. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop the

vehicle.

Jump starting

Do 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

Attempting to tow with the engine running
could result in damage to the three-way cata-
lytic converter.

Related information

•

Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 470)

•

Hazard warning flashers (p. 163)

•

Recovery (p. 472)

•

Jump starting using another battery (p. 463)

•

Selecting ignition mode (p. 423)

Attaching and removing the towing

eyelet

Use the towing eyelet when towing. Screw the
towing eyelet securely into place in the threaded
outlet behind the cover on the right-hand side of
the front and rear bumpers.

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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Front: Remove the cover by pressing on the
mark with a finger.
> The cover turns along its center line and

can then be removed.

Rear: Remove the cover - press the marker
with your finger while prying open the oppo-
site side/corner open with a coin or similar.
> The cover turns along its center line and

can then be removed.

4. Screw in the towing eyelet until it reaches its

stop.

Fasten the eyelet securing by, for example,
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.

To consider before using the towing eyelet

•

In certain conditions, the towing eyelet may
be used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow
truck. The vehicle's position and ground
clearance determines if this is possible.

•

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 using the
towing eyelet may result in damage.

•

If necessary, lift the vehicle using the tow
truck's lifting device instead of using the
towing eyelet.

WARNING

No person or object should be behind the tow

truck when the vehicle is lifted onto the bed

of the truck.

CAUTION

The towing eyelet is only intended for towing
on roads, and must not be used to pull vehi-
cles from ditches or any similar purpose
involving severe strain. Call a tow truck for
professional assistance.

Removing the towing eyelet

–

Unscrew the towing eyelet after use and
return it to its storage location in the foam
block.

Replace the cover on the bumper.

Related information

•

Towing using a towline (p. 469)

•

Recovery (p. 472)

•

Tool kit (p. 558)

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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.

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.

WARNING

No person or object should be behind the tow

truck when the vehicle is lifted onto the bed

of the truck.

CAUTION

Note that the vehicle must always be towed
with the wheels rolling forward.

Related information

•

Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 470)

HomeLink

HomeLink

®12

is a programmable remote control,

integrated in the vehicle electrical system, that
can control up to three different devices (e.g.
garage door opener, alarm system, outdoor and
indoor lighting) and thereby replace the remote
controls for these.

General

The illustration is generic – the design may vary.

Button 1

Button 2

Button 3

Indicator light

HomeLink

is delivered integrated in the rearview

mirror. The HomeLink

panel consists of three

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programmable buttons and an indicator light in
the mirror.

For more information about HomeLink

, please

visit www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex or call 1-800-355-3515.

Save the original remote controls for future pro-
gramming (e.g. for use in another vehicle). It is
also advisable to delete the button programming
if the vehicle is sold.

Related information

•

•

•

Type approval for HomeLink

(p. 475)

Programming HomeLink

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.

Certain markets only.

HomeLink and the HomeLink house symbol are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.

Certain markets only.

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4. Locate the "training" button

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:

www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex or call 1-800-355-3515.

Programming individual buttons

To program an individual HomeLink

button:

1. Press and hold the desired button for about

20 seconds.

2. When the indicator light on HomeLink

starts flashing slowly, it is possible to pro-
gram as usual.

Note: If the button you are reprogramming
does not program with a new device, it will
return to the previously saved programming.

Resetting the HomeLink

buttons

It is only possible to reset all HomeLink

buttons

at once. It is not possible to reset individual but-
tons. Individual buttons can only be reprogram-
med.

–

Press and hold the outer buttons (1 and 3)
on HomeLink

for about 10 seconds.

> When the indicator light goes from a

steady glow to flashing, the buttons have
been reset and are ready for reprogram-
ming.

Related information

•

•

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Type approval for HomeLink

(p. 475)

Using HomeLink

Once HomeLink

is programmed, it can be

used instead of the separate remote controls.

Press and hold the programming button. The
garage door, gate, alarm system, etc. will be acti-
vated (this may take several seconds). If the but-
ton is held down for more than 20 seconds,
reprogramming will begin. The indicator light will
glow steadily or flash when the button has been
pressed. The original remote controls may be
used concurrently with HomeLink

if desired.

NOTE

If the ignition is off, HomeLink

works for

30 minutes after the driver's door has been
opened.

The name and color of the button varies depending on the manufacturer.

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WARNING

•

If you use HomeLink

to open a garage

door or gate, be sure no one is near the
gate or door while it is in motion.

•

Do not use HomeLink

with any garage

door opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by US fed-
eral safety standards (this includes any
garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door that
cannot detect an object - signaling the
door to stop and reverse - does not meet
current U.S. federal safety standards. For
more information, contact HomeLink at:
www.homelink.com.

Related information

•

•

•

Type approval for HomeLink

(p. 475)

Type approval for HomeLink

FCC (USA) and IC (Canada)

This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and
Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

WARNING

The transmitter has been tested and complies

with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifica-

tions not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the device.

Type approval for EU

Gentex Corporation hereby declares that
HomeLink

Model UAHL5 complies with the

Radio equipment directive 2014/53/EU.

Wavelengths within which the radio equipment
operates:

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433.05MHz-434.79MHz <10mW E.R.P.

•

868.00MHz-868.60MHz <25mW E.R.P.

•

868.70MHz-868.20MHz <25mW E.R.P.

•

869.40MHz-869.65MHz <25mW E.R.P.

•

869.70MHz-870.00MHz <25mW E.R.P.

Certificate holder address: Gentex Corporation,
600 North Centennial Street, Zeeland MI 49464,
USA

For more information, see support.volvocars.com.

Related information

•

HomeLink

(p. 472)

Certain markets only.

The term "IC:" before the certification/registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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Compass*

An integrated compass in the upper right corner
of the rearview mirror shows the direction the
vehicle is traveling.

Rearview mirror with compass.

Eight different compass directions are shown
with the abbreviations:

(north),

(northeast),

(east),

(southeast),

(south),

(south-

west),

(west) and

(northwest).

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the compass*
(p. 476)

•

Calibrating the compass* (p. 476)

Activating and deactivating the

compass*

An integrated compass in the upper right corner
of the rearview mirror shows the direction the
vehicle is traveling.

Activating and deactivating the
compass

The compass is automatically activated when the
vehicle is started.

To deactivate/activate the compass manually:

–

Use a paper clip or similar object to press the
button on the bottom of the mirror.

Related information

•

Compass* (p. 476)

•

Calibrating the compass* (p. 476)

Calibrating the compass*

The globe is divided into 15 magnetic zones.
The compass should be calibrated if the vehicle
is driven from one zone to another.

To calibrate the compass:

1. Stop the vehicle in a large, open area away

from steel constructions and high-voltage
power lines.

2. Start the engine and switch off all electrical

equipment (climate system, wipers, etc.) and
make sure all doors are closed.

NOTE

Calibration may fail or not even be initiated if
electrical equipment is not turned off.

3. Hold the button on the bottom of the rear-

view mirror pressed for about 3 seconds
(using e.g. a paper clip). The number of the
current magnetic zone is shown.

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Magnetic zones.

4. Press the button on the underside of the

mirror repeatedly until the desired magnetic
zone (

1–15

) appears (see the map of mag-

netic zones).

5. Wait until the display again shows

, or

press and hold the button on the underside
of the rearview mirror for approx. 6 seconds
until

is displayed.

6. Drive slowly in a circle at a speed of no more

than 10 km/h (6 mph) until a compass direc-
tion is shown in the display. This indicates
that calibration is complete. Drive in a circle
two more times to fine-tune the calibration.

7. Vehicles with heated windshields*: If

shown in the display when the windshield
heating function is activated, perform step 6
above with the heating function on.

8. Repeat the above procedure as needed.

Related information

•

Compass* (p. 476)

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Activating and deactivating the compass*
(p. 476)

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Audio, media and Internet

The audio and media system consists of a media
player and a radio. A cellular phone can also be
connected through Bluetooth to use hands-free
functions or play music in the vehicle. When the
vehicle is connected to the Internet, it is also
possible to use apps to play media.

Audio and media overview

The functions can be controlled using voice com-
mands, the steering wheel keypad or the center
display. The number of speakers and amplifiers
varies depending on the audio system installed in
the vehicle.

System updates

The audio and media system is continuously
improved. When the vehicle has an Internet con-
nection, system updates can be downloaded for
optimal functionality; see support.volvocars.com.

Related information

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Media player (p. 502)

•

Radio (p. 485)

•

Phone (p. 516)

•

Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 525)

•

Apps (p. 482)

•

Voice control (p. 147)

•

Ignition modes (p. 422)

•

Driver distraction (p. 39)

•

Handling system updates via Download Cen-
ter (p. 597)

•

License agreement for audio and media
(p. 533)

Sound settings

The sound system is precalibrated for optimal
sound reproduction, but these settings can be
personalized.

The system's volume is normally adjusted using
the volume control below the center display or
the right-side steering wheel keypad. This
applies, for example, when playing music or the
radio or during phone calls and active traffic mes-
sages.

Optimal sound reproduction

The audio system is precalibrated for optimal
sound reproduction using digital signal process-
ing. This calibration takes into account speakers,
amplifiers, passenger compartment acoustics, lis-
tener position, etc. for each combination of vehi-
cle model and audio system. There is also a
dynamic calibration that takes into account the
volume control setting and the vehicle's speed.

Personal settings

Different settings are available in Top view under

Settings

Sound

depending on the vehicle's

sound system.

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Premium Sound* (Bowers & Wilkins)

•

Tone

- setting for e.g. bass, treble, equalizer,

etc.

•

Balance

- balance between right/left and

front/rear speakers.

•

System Volumes

– adjusts volume in the

various systems of the car, e.g.

Voice

Control

Park Assist

and

Phone Ringtone

High Performance Pro* (Harman
Kardon)

•

Equalizer

- setting of equalizer.

•

Balance

- balance between right/left and

front/rear speakers.

•

System Volumes

– adjusts volume in the

various systems of the car, e.g.

Voice

Control

Park Assist

and

Phone Ringtone

High Performance

•

Tone

- setting for e.g. bass, treble, equalizer,

etc.

•

Balance

- balance between right/left and

front/rear speakers.

•

System Volumes

– adjusts volume in the

various systems of the car, e.g.

Voice

Control

Park Assist

and

Phone Ringtone

Related information

•

Sound experience* (p. 481)

•

Media player (p. 502)

•

Voice control settings (p. 150)

•

Phone settings (p. 524)

•

Audio, media and Internet (p. 480)

•

Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 525)

Sound experience*

Sound experience is an app that provides
access to additional sound settings.

Open

Sound Experience

from the center dis-

play's App view. Depending on the sound system
installed in the vehicle, the following settings are
possible:

Premium Sound* (Bowers & Wilkins)

•

Studio

- the sound can be optimized for

Driver

All

and

Rear

•

Individual stage

- surround sound mode

with settings for intensity and enclosure.

•

Concert hall

- reproduces the acoustics of

Gothenburg's Concert Hall

Recreate the acoustics from the Gothenburg Concert
Hall.

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High Performance Pro* (Harman
Kardon)

•

Seat Optimization

- the sound can be opti-

mized for

Driver

All

and

Rear

•

Surround

- surround sound mode with level

settings.

•

Tone

- setting for e.g. bass, treble, equalizer,

etc.

Related information

•

Sound settings (p. 480)

•

Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 117)

Apps

The App view contains applications (apps) that
provide access to certain vehicle services.

Swipe the center display screen from right to
left

to access the App view from the Home view.

This view displays downloaded apps (third-party
apps) as well as apps for integrated functions,
such as

FM radio

App view. (generic illustration; basic apps vary depend-
ing on market and model)

Several basic apps are always available. More
apps such as web radio and music services can
be downloaded when the car is connected to the
Internet.

Some apps can only be used when the vehicle is
connected to the Internet.

Applies for left-hand drive vehicles. For right-hand drive vehicles, swipe in the other direction.

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Start an app by pressing the app in the center
display's app view.

Related information

•

Download apps (p. 483)

•

Updating apps (p. 484)

•

Deleting apps (p. 484)

•

Apple

CarPlay

(p. 511)

•

Android Auto* (p. 514)

•

Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 525)

•

Hard disk storage space (p. 532)

•

Download apps

New apps can be downloaded when the vehicle
is connected to the Internet.

NOTE

Data downloading can affect other services
such as transfer data, e.g. web radio. If the
affect on other services is experienced as
problematic, the download can be interrupted.
Alternatively, it may be appropriate to switch
off or cancel other services.

NOTE

When downloading using a phone, pay extra
attention to the data traffic costs.

1. Open the

Download Center

app in App

view.

2. Select

New apps

to open a list of apps that

are available but are not installed in the vehi-
cle.

3. Tap on the row for an app in order to expand

in the list and get more information about the
app.

4. Select

Install

to start the download and

installation of the app.
> The current status of the download and

installation will be shown.

If a download cannot be started immedi-
ately, a message will be displayed. The
app will remain in the list and it will be
possible to reattempt downloading.

Canceling a download
–

Tap

Abort

to cancel a download in progress.

Note that only a download can be cancelled. An
installation cannot be cancelled once it has
begun.

Related information

•

Apps (p. 482)

•

Updating apps (p. 484)

•

Deleting apps (p. 484)