Volvo XC90 2015-2022 Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Loading the bicycle holder

Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Loading the bicycle holder

The greater the distance between the load and the bicycle holder, the greater the load on the hitch and on the vehicle.

Keep the following points in mind:

Mount the heaviest bicycle closest to the vehicle.
If possible, mount the bicycles symmetrically, as close as possible to the center of the vehicle.
Remove loose objects from the bicycle, such as baskets, batteries or child seats. This will help reduce the load on the hitch and the bicycle holder.
Do not place a cover over the bicycle as this could lead to increased load on the hitch.

Retractable hitch

(Option/accessory.) The retractable hitch is designed to be used to tow a trailer or mount a bicycle holder. The hitch can be easily retracted or extended as needed...

(Option/accessory.) 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...

Other information:

Volvo XC90 2015-2022 Owners Manual: Park Assist Pilot limitations

(Option/accessory. Park Assist Pilot (PAP1) may not be able to detect all conditions in all situations and functionality may therefore be limited. The driver should be aware of the following limitations for Park Assist Pilot. WARNING The parking sensors have dead/blind spots where objects cannot be detected...

Volvo XC90 2015-2022 Owners Manual: Loading recommendations

There are a number of things that are important to consider when carrying loads in or on the vehicle. Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehicle's curb weight. The total weight of all passengers and any installed accessories reduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity by the corresponding amount...

Distance Alert

(Option/accessory.)

The Distance Alert function can help the driver become aware if the time interval to the vehicle in front is too short. The vehicle must be equipped with a head-up display* in order to display Distance Alert.

Volvo XC90. Distance Alert

Symbol for Distance Alert on the windshield with head-up display