Volvo XC90 2015-2025 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 2015-2025 Owners Manual: Owner's manual in mobile devices

The Owner's Manual is available as a mobile app1 and can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play. The app is adapted for both smartphones and tablets. 1Certain mobile devices. The Owner's Manual can be downloaded as a mobile app from the App Store or Google Play...

Volvo XC90 2015-2025 Owners Manual: Refilling coolant

When refilling coolant, follow the instructions on the package. Never fill the cooling system with only water. The risk of freezing is increased with too low or too high amounts of coolant. If there is coolant under the vehicle, smoke from the cooling system, or if more than 2 liters (about 2 quarts) of coolant has been added to the system, there could be something wrong with the cooling syste..

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