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06 Starting and driving

Automatic transmission

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Mode W can be chosen regardless of the postion of the gear selector but will only function when the gear selector is in the D (drive) position.

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Contents

Volvo XC90 Page Page Contents Locks and alarm Climate Interior Car care Starting and drivingWheels and tires Maintenance and servicing Audio Specifications Index Contents About this manual Important informationContacting Volvo Types of lists used in the manual ProceduresRisk of damage to the vehicle Position lists California proposition Options and accessoriesBullet lists Vehicle event data Black box Recycling EnvironmentVolvo and the environment Driver distraction Accessory installationImportant warnings Page F E T Y Reporting safety defects in the U.S Occupant safetyVolvos concern for safety Occupant safety reminders Reporting safety defects in Canada Telephone DASH-2-DOT Using seat belts Seat belts Seat belt use during pregnancy Seat belt reminder Seat belt maintenance Child seats Automatic transmission Supplemental Restraint SystemSupplemental Restraint System SRS Front airbags Front airbag system Front airbag deployment G032934 Safety Disabling the passengers side front airbag Occupant Weight SensorHowever, if a fault is detected in the system Bled If the Passenger Airbag OFF indicatorPassenger Airbag OFF indicator lamp will Modifications Components in the Sips airbag system Side impact protection airbagsSide impact airbags front seats only Safety Inflatable Curtain Inflatable Curtain IC Safety Whiplash Protection System Whiplash Protection System Whips front seats only G020125 Child safety Children should be seated safely Volvo has some very specific recommendations Automatic Locking Retractor Emergency Locking Retractor ALRVolvos recommendations Child restraint systems Child restraints Safety Infant seats Securing an infant seat with a seat belt Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt Convertible seats Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt G026501 Safety Booster cushions Securing a booster cushion ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchorsTo access the anchors Safety Top tether anchors Using the top tether anchoragesTop tether anchors Child restraint registration and recalls Registering a child restraint Integrated booster cushion Integrated booster cushionDeath or serious injury can occur Raising Lowering Safety Page Instruments and Controls Instrument overview Control panel in the drivers door Instrument panel Instrument panel G027134 Park Brake Parking brake applied Supplemental Restraint System SRSBrake Brake failure warning light Oil pressure warning light2 Rear fog light Check Engine Malfunction indicator lightTurn signal indicator trailer certain models ABS Anti-lock brake system Information display Message in the text windows OIL Level LOW Fill Oila Center console buttons Auxiliary lights Power child locksPark Assist Volt socket Steering wheel adjustment Headlights Lighting panelParking lights Instrument panel lighting Active Bending Lights ABLFog lights Unlocking the fuel filler door Manually unlocking the fuel filler door To manually unlock the fuel filler door Lever positions Turn signalsLeft-side steering wheel lever High/low beam headlights Right-side steering wheel lever Windshield wipers Tailgate wiper and reverse gear Tailgate wiper/washerRain sensor Activating the rain sensor Right-side steering wheel lever Rear window and door mirror defroster Hazard warning flashersHazard warning flashers Trip computer Trip computer Current speed in miles per hour Canadian models only Increasing or decreasing speed Cruise controlEngaging the cruise control function Temporarily disengaging the cruise control Ashtrays/cigarette lighter Volt socketsVolt socket in the cargo compartment Opening the tailgate Hood/tailgateOpening/closing the hood Auto up/down function front doors only Power windowsPower windows Power window on the front passengers side Lockout switch for rear windowsPower windows in the rear doors Rearview mirror with compass MirrorsRearview mirror Autodim function Power door mirrors Calibrating the compass Mirror memory function with the central locking system Water repellent glass Tilt position Power moonroofPower moonroof Sliding moonroof Sun visor Programming HomeLink HomeLink Wireless Control SystemIntroduction Cedures, replace Programming HomeLink with the following Using HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian Programming Erasing HomeLink Buttons Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button Instruments and controls Page I M a T E Climate control system general information Passenger compartment blower Blower function to reduce battery drainClimate system blower Air vents in the dash Air distributionAir distribution Air vents in the door pillars Ventilated front seats Functions Electronic climate control ECCOverview ON/OFF Air distribution Passenger compartment temperature sensorRecirculation Defroster Heated front seats TemperatureRear window and door mirror defrosters Heated rear seats XC90 Executive Operation Keep in mind the followingPage T E R I O R Folding the backrests in the front seat Manually adjusted front seatsFront seats Automatic seat adjustment Power seatSeat adjustment Emergency stop Do not adjust the seat while driving Programming the memory Lumbar support Front seatsMassage Removing the center console1 Rear seatsEntering the third row of seats Head restraint second row, center position Folding the backrests second row of seats Returning the backrest to the upright position Automatic function Interior lightingReading lights and courtesy light Vanity mirror Glove compartment lighting Storage compartments Cup holders for the front seats Ashtray accessoryStorage compartment in the center console Pen holder Glove compartment Storage compartment in rear side of the center consoleCup holders for the rear seats Coat hanger Storage space between rear seats Refrigerator Nylon cargo net accessory Securing cargo Folding and storing the cargo net Installing the grid, lower attachments Steel grid accessoryInstalling the grid, upper attachments Removing the cargo area cover Installing the cargo area coverCargo area cover Grocery bag holderPage Locks and Alarm Immobilizer start inhibitor Remote keys and key bladesKey blades California Only Using the remote key UnlockRemote keys Automatic re-locking Replacing the battery in the remote key To replace the battery Locking and unlocking Activating/deactivating automatic locking Automatic relocking Child safety locks Manual child safety locks rear doors/ tailgate Alarm Page Starting and Driving Fuel requirements General informationEngine oil Fuel requirements Octane rating Conserving electrical current Weight distribution affects handlingHandling, roadholding Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather RefuelingFuel filler door Refueling 138 Starting the vehicle Starting the engine 140 Locked position Remove the key to lock the steering wheelA Ignition switch and steering wheel lockIgnition switch and steering wheel lock Autostart Other factors that decrease gas mileage are Economical drivingEconomical driving conserves natural resources Driving through water Difficult driving conditionsDriving on rough/unpaved surfaces Automatic transmission Automatic transmission shift gate positions While driving Winter/Wet driving mode enhanced vehicle tractionManual shifting Geartronic 146 Jump starting To jump start your vehicle All Wheel Drive AWD general information Tire dimensionsAll Wheel Drive Temporary Spare Brake system Brake Brake circuit malfunction ABS with EBD Electronic Brake Force Distribution Emergency Brake Assistance EBA Parking on a hill When applying the parking brakeParking brake Releasing the parking brake Message Dstc Spin Control Stability systemDynamic Stability Traction Control Between Dstc Spin Control on or Stability Control indicator light flashes Symbols in the instrument panelStability Control indicator light DSTC-related messages in the text window Activating/deactivating park assist Front/rear park assistFunction Front park assist Cleaning the sensors Audible signals from the park assist systemFaults in the system Emergency towing Precautions when the vehicle is in towTowing To attach the towing eyelet Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/ All Wheel Drive Towing a trailer No. of occu Pants Points to keep in mind when towing a trailer Smoother starts with a trailer Leveling Removing the ball holder Installing the ball holderDetachable trailer hitch Positioning load carriers Load carriers accessoryInstalling load carriers Cold weather precautions Before a long distance trip When does Blis function Blind Spot Information System Blind Spot Information System System status Text in the dis Play BLIND-SPOT Info 169 Page Wheels and Tires Improving tire economy New TiresTire age Storing wheels and tires Tire wearSummer and winter tires Tire rotation Tread wear indicator Checking tire pressure Tire inflationInflation placard Cold tires Speed ratings To check inflation pressureLoad ratings Tire inflation pressure tables U.S. models Cold tire pressures up to five persons Tire inflation pressure tables Canadian models Tire designations 180 Maximum permissible inflation pres Glossary of tire terminologySidewall of the tire Area between Recommended tire inflation pressure Vehicle loading Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Snow tires, studded tires1 Snow chains, snow tires, studded tiresSnow chains Tires for winter use Temporary spare Spare tire in your vehicle1 is called a Tem- porary Spare Tire sealing system-overview Accessing the tire sealing systemTire Sealing System Tire sealing system-temporarily Repairing a flat tirePrecautions Stage 1 Sealing the hole 188 Stage 2 Checking inflation pressure Replacing the sealing compound container Inflating tires Location of the jack Changing wheelsChanging wheels Lowering the spare wheel To lower the spare wheel Returning the spare wheel to the storage compartment Jack attachments Changing a wheel Installing the wheel Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tpms USA FCC ID MRXG403MA4A Recalibrating Tpms Canadian models only Erasing warning messagesChanging wheels with Tpms Activating/deactivating Tpms Canadian models only Washing and cleaning the vehicle 200 Paint touch up 204 198 CAR Care Suitable detergents Washing and cleaning the vehicleWashing Special moonroof cautions Exterior lighting Polishing and waxingAutomatic washing simple and quick Mirrors with the water repellent glass coating Cleaning the upholsteryCleaning leather upholstery Protecting leather upholstery Cleaning the seat beltsCleaning floor mats Minor stone chips and scratches Paint touch upColor code Minor scratches on the surface 205 Page Maintenance and Servicing Federal Clean Air Act U.S Volvo serviceMaintenance service Maintenance services Emission inspection readiness Owner maintenanceMaintaining your vehicle 210 Hoisting the vehicle BatteryWorking on your vehicle Changing coolant Belt checkCheck coolant level Engine compartment Extreme engine operation Oil specificationsEngine oil Checking the oil Changing engine oil and oil filterChecking and adding oil 216 Fluids Washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Brake fluid reservoir Tailgate wiper blade Wiper bladesWindshield wiper blades Battery Battery maintenance Symbols Replacing the battery 222 Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/ parking light bulbs Replacing bulbs Replacing the high beam bulb Halogen headlights Location of the bulbs in the headlight housingReplacing the low beam bulb Halogen headlights Replacing parking light/side marker light bulbs Front fog lights Location of tail light bulbs Replacing bulbs in the taillight cluster Cargo compartment light Rear fog lightDoor step courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights License plate lights Fuses Replacing fuses 231 Fuses in the engine compartment ABS 233 Decal shows the positions and amperage of the fuses 235 ABS, Dstc 237 Fuses in the cargo compartment 239 Additional fuses in the cargo compartment XC90 Executive 241 Page D I O Audio Audio system overview Steering wheel keypad Accessing and using menusAudio system controls Shortcut On/Off button Rear headphone connectors and controlsHeadphones limitations Pause mode Volume controlSound settings Selecting a sound source Equalizer FR Bass speaker SubwooferSurround Pre EQ Front certain audio systems Equalizer RR EQ Rear certain audio systems Optimal sound reproduction Storing stations Radio functionsStation search Automatically storing stations Stopping autostore Radio textHD Radio reception Models only1 Selecting an autostored station Limitations Benefits of digital broadcastingHow HD broadcasting works Selecting sub-channels Switching HD on or offSub-channels 254 Direct channel entry Sirius satellite radioListening to satellite radio Song Seek and Song Memory ScanningStoring a channel Song memory Skip current channel Advanced settingsSelect Adv. settings Unskip all channels Temp. unlock all ch If you have forgotten the access codeUnlock all channels Auxiliary equipment AUX USB flash drive Auxiliary sound level CD player/changer If a normal music CD is being played Navigating the disc and playing tracksCD player/CD changer If a CD with mp3 or wma files is being played Disctext Compact disc care CD Menu Menu structureAM Menu AUX Menu option Bluetooth hands-free Bluetooth hands-free connectionOverview of Bluetooth controls Activating/deactivating Connecting cell phonesGetting started Select Add phone Handling calls Menu Call options Auto. answer Connect phone or Change phone Menu… Bluetooth… Remove phonePhone book Bluetooth menus Register… Selecting a folder on the CD Rear Seat Entertainment Dual Screen RSEMusic Playback alternatives Home-burned CDs RSE-AUX connectors and 12-volt socketSystem Concern for the environment 273 Page Specification S Label information 277 Dimensions Position Dimension In. cm 279 Weights Trailer weights, with brakes Max. tongue weight Specifications and capacities Washer fluid reservoir Air conditioning system Front suspension SuspensionRear suspension Including filter replacement Engine specifications Bulbs Electrical systemGeneral information PY21W Three-way catalytic converter Three-way catalytic converter general information Indicator and warning symbols Overview of information and warning symbolsSymbols in the main instrument panel Other information symbols Information symbols in the ceiling Console Technician certification Volvo programsVolvo On Call Roadside Assistance 293 Index 295 296 297 298 299 300 Page #$%