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Volvo XC90 Page Page Contents Climate Interior Locks and alarm Wheels and tires Starting and drivingCar care Maintenance and servicing Audio Specifications Index Contents Contacting Volvo Important informationAbout this manual Risk of damage to the vehicle ProceduresTypes of lists used in the manual Position lists Bullet lists Options and accessoriesCalifornia proposition Vehicle event data Black box Volvo and the environment EnvironmentRecycling Important warnings Accessory installationDriver distraction Page F E T Y Volvos concern for safety Occupant safetyReporting safety defects in the U.S Occupant safety reminders Telephone DASH-2-DOT Reporting safety defects in Canada Seat belts Using seat belts Seat belt reminder Seat belt use during pregnancy Child seats Seat belt maintenance Supplemental Restraint System SRS Supplemental Restraint SystemAutomatic transmission Front airbag system Front airbags Front airbag deployment G032934 Safety However, if a fault is detected in the system Occupant Weight SensorDisabling the passengers side front airbag Passenger Airbag OFF indicator lamp will If the Passenger Airbag OFF indicatorBled Modifications Side impact airbags front seats only Side impact protection airbagsComponents in the Sips airbag system Safety Inflatable Curtain IC Inflatable Curtain Safety Whiplash Protection System Whips front seats only Whiplash Protection System G020125 Children should be seated safely Child safety Volvos recommendations Automatic Locking Retractor Emergency Locking Retractor ALRVolvo has some very specific recommendations Child restraints Child restraint systems Safety Securing an infant seat with a seat belt Infant seats Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt Convertible seats G026501 Safety Securing a booster cushion Booster cushions To access the anchors Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchorsISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors Safety Top tether anchors Using the top tether anchoragesTop tether anchors Registering a child restraint Child restraint registration and recalls Death or serious injury can occur Integrated booster cushionIntegrated booster cushion Lowering Raising Safety Page Instruments and Controls Instrument overview Control panel in the drivers door Instrument panel Instrument panel G027134 Brake Brake failure warning light Supplemental Restraint System SRSPark Brake Parking brake applied Oil pressure warning light2 Turn signal indicator trailer certain models Check Engine Malfunction indicator lightRear fog light ABS Anti-lock brake system Message in the text windows Information display OIL Level LOW Fill Oila Center console buttons Park Assist Power child locksAuxiliary lights Volt socket Steering wheel adjustment Parking lights Lighting panelHeadlights Fog lights Active Bending Lights ABLInstrument panel lighting Unlocking the fuel filler door To manually unlock the fuel filler door Manually unlocking the fuel filler door Left-side steering wheel lever Turn signalsLever positions High/low beam headlights Windshield wipers Right-side steering wheel lever Rain sensor Tailgate wiper/washerTailgate wiper and reverse gear Activating the rain sensor Right-side steering wheel lever Hazard warning flashers Hazard warning flashersRear window and door mirror defroster Trip computer Trip computer Current speed in miles per hour Canadian models only Engaging the cruise control function Cruise controlIncreasing or decreasing speed Temporarily disengaging the cruise control Volt socket in the cargo compartment Volt socketsAshtrays/cigarette lighter Opening/closing the hood Hood/tailgateOpening the tailgate Power windows Power windowsAuto up/down function front doors only Power windows in the rear doors Lockout switch for rear windowsPower window on the front passengers side Rearview mirror MirrorsRearview mirror with compass Autodim function Calibrating the compass Power door mirrors Water repellent glass Mirror memory function with the central locking system Power moonroof Power moonroofTilt position Sliding moonroof Sun visor Introduction HomeLink Wireless Control SystemProgramming HomeLink Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Using HomeLinkCedures, replace Programming HomeLink with the following Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button Erasing HomeLink Buttons Instruments and controls Page I M a T E Climate control system general information Climate system blower Blower function to reduce battery drainPassenger compartment blower Air distribution Air distributionAir vents in the dash Air vents in the door pillars Ventilated front seats Overview Electronic climate control ECCFunctions ON/OFF Recirculation Passenger compartment temperature sensorAir distribution Defroster Rear window and door mirror defrosters TemperatureHeated front seats Heated rear seats XC90 Executive Keep in mind the following OperationPage T E R I O R Front seats Manually adjusted front seatsFolding the backrests in the front seat Seat adjustment Power seatAutomatic seat adjustment Emergency stop Programming the memory Do not adjust the seat while driving Massage Front seatsLumbar support Entering the third row of seats Rear seatsRemoving the center console1 Folding the backrests second row of seats Head restraint second row, center position Returning the backrest to the upright position Reading lights and courtesy light Interior lightingAutomatic function Glove compartment lighting Vanity mirror Storage compartments Storage compartment in the center console Ashtray accessoryCup holders for the front seats Pen holder Cup holders for the rear seats Storage compartment in rear side of the center consoleGlove compartment Storage space between rear seats Coat hanger Refrigerator Securing cargo Nylon cargo net accessory Folding and storing the cargo net Installing the grid, upper attachments Steel grid accessoryInstalling the grid, lower attachments Cargo area cover Installing the cargo area coverRemoving the cargo area cover Grocery bag holderPage Locks and Alarm Key blades Remote keys and key bladesImmobilizer start inhibitor Remote keys Using the remote key UnlockCalifornia Only Automatic re-locking To replace the battery Replacing the battery in the remote key Activating/deactivating automatic locking Locking and unlocking Automatic relocking Manual child safety locks rear doors/ tailgate Child safety locks Alarm Page Starting and Driving Engine oil General informationFuel requirements Octane rating Fuel requirements Handling, roadholding Weight distribution affects handlingConserving electrical current Fuel filler door RefuelingOpen the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather Refueling 138 Starting the engine Starting the vehicle 140 Ignition switch and steering wheel lock Ignition switch and steering wheel lockLocked position Remove the key to lock the steering wheelA Autostart Economical driving conserves natural resources Economical drivingOther factors that decrease gas mileage are Driving on rough/unpaved surfaces Difficult driving conditionsDriving through water Automatic transmission shift gate positions Automatic transmission Manual shifting Geartronic Winter/Wet driving mode enhanced vehicle tractionWhile driving 146 To jump start your vehicle Jump starting All Wheel Drive Tire dimensionsAll Wheel Drive AWD general information Temporary Spare Brake Brake circuit malfunction Brake system Emergency Brake Assistance EBA ABS with EBD Electronic Brake Force Distribution Parking brake When applying the parking brakeParking on a hill Releasing the parking brake Dynamic Stability Traction Control Stability systemMessage Dstc Spin Control Between Dstc Spin Control on or Stability Control indicator light Symbols in the instrument panelStability Control indicator light flashes DSTC-related messages in the text window Function Front/rear park assistActivating/deactivating park assist Front park assist Faults in the system Audible signals from the park assist systemCleaning the sensors Towing Precautions when the vehicle is in towEmergency towing To attach the towing eyelet Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/ All Wheel Drive No. of occu Pants Towing a trailer Points to keep in mind when towing a trailer Leveling Smoother starts with a trailer Detachable trailer hitch Installing the ball holderRemoving the ball holder Installing load carriers Load carriers accessoryPositioning load carriers Cold weather precautions Before a long distance trip Blind Spot Information System When does Blis function Blind Spot Information System System status Text in the dis Play BLIND-SPOT Info 169 Page Wheels and Tires Tire age New TiresImproving tire economy Summer and winter tires Tire wearStoring wheels and tires Tire rotation Tread wear indicator Inflation placard Tire inflationChecking tire pressure Cold tires Load ratings To check inflation pressureSpeed ratings Cold tire pressures up to five persons Tire inflation pressure tables U.S. models Tire inflation pressure tables Canadian models Tire designations 180 Sidewall of the tire Area between Glossary of tire terminologyMaximum permissible inflation pres Recommended tire inflation pressure Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Vehicle loading Treadwear Uniform Tire Quality Grading Snow chains Snow chains, snow tires, studded tiresSnow tires, studded tires1 Tires for winter use Spare tire in your vehicle1 is called a Tem- porary Spare Temporary spare Tire Sealing System Accessing the tire sealing systemTire sealing system-overview Precautions Repairing a flat tireTire sealing system-temporarily Stage 1 Sealing the hole 188 Replacing the sealing compound container Stage 2 Checking inflation pressure Inflating tires Changing wheels Changing wheelsLocation of the jack Lowering the spare wheel Returning the spare wheel to the storage compartment To lower the spare wheel Changing a wheel Jack attachments Installing the wheel USA FCC ID MRXG403MA4A Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tpms Changing wheels with Tpms Erasing warning messagesRecalibrating Tpms Canadian models only Activating/deactivating Tpms Canadian models only Washing and cleaning the vehicle 200 Paint touch up 204 198 CAR Care Washing Washing and cleaning the vehicleSuitable detergents Special moonroof cautions Automatic washing simple and quick Polishing and waxingExterior lighting Cleaning leather upholstery Cleaning the upholsteryMirrors with the water repellent glass coating Cleaning floor mats Cleaning the seat beltsProtecting leather upholstery Color code Paint touch upMinor stone chips and scratches Minor scratches on the surface 205 Page Maintenance and Servicing Maintenance service Volvo serviceFederal Clean Air Act U.S Maintenance services Maintaining your vehicle Owner maintenanceEmission inspection readiness 210 Working on your vehicle BatteryHoisting the vehicle Check coolant level Belt checkChanging coolant Engine compartment Engine oil Oil specificationsExtreme engine operation Checking and adding oil Changing engine oil and oil filterChecking the oil 216 Washer fluid reservoir Fluids Brake fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield wiper blades Wiper bladesTailgate wiper blade Battery maintenance Battery Replacing the battery Symbols 222 Replacing bulbs Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/ parking light bulbs Replacing the low beam bulb Halogen headlights Location of the bulbs in the headlight housingReplacing the high beam bulb Halogen headlights Replacing parking light/side marker light bulbs Location of tail light bulbs Front fog lights Replacing bulbs in the taillight cluster Door step courtesy lights Rear fog lightCargo compartment light License plate lights Vanity mirror lights Replacing fuses Fuses 231 ABS Fuses in the engine compartment 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 system overview Audio Audio system controls Accessing and using menusSteering wheel keypad Shortcut Headphones limitations Rear headphone connectors and controlsOn/Off button Sound settings Volume controlPause mode Selecting a sound source Surround Pre Bass speaker SubwooferEqualizer FR EQ Front certain audio systems Optimal sound reproduction Equalizer RR EQ Rear certain audio systems Station search Radio functionsStoring stations Automatically storing stations HD Radio reception Models only1 Radio textStopping autostore Selecting an autostored station How HD broadcasting works Benefits of digital broadcastingLimitations Sub-channels Switching HD on or offSelecting sub-channels 254 Listening to satellite radio Sirius satellite radioDirect channel entry Storing a channel ScanningSong Seek and Song Memory Song memory Select Adv. settings Advanced settingsSkip current channel Unskip all channels Unlock all channels If you have forgotten the access codeTemp. unlock all ch AUX Auxiliary equipment Auxiliary sound level USB flash drive CD player/changer CD player/CD changer Navigating the disc and playing tracksIf a normal music CD is being played If a CD with mp3 or wma files is being played Compact disc care Disctext AM Menu Menu structureCD Menu AUX Menu option Overview of Bluetooth controls Bluetooth hands-free connectionBluetooth hands-free Getting started Connecting cell phonesActivating/deactivating Select Add phone Menu Call options Auto. answer Handling calls Phone book Menu… Bluetooth… Remove phoneConnect phone or Change phone Register… Bluetooth menus Music Rear Seat Entertainment Dual Screen RSESelecting a folder on the CD Playback alternatives System RSE-AUX connectors and 12-volt socketHome-burned CDs Concern for the environment 273 Page Specification S Label information 277 Position Dimension In. cm Dimensions 279 Weights Max. tongue weight Trailer weights, with brakes Specifications and capacities Air conditioning system Washer fluid reservoir Rear suspension SuspensionFront suspension Including filter replacement Engine specifications General information Electrical systemBulbs PY21W Three-way catalytic converter general information Three-way catalytic converter Symbols in the main instrument panel Overview of information and warning symbolsIndicator and warning symbols Information symbols in the ceiling Console Other information symbols Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance Volvo programsTechnician certification 293 Index 295 296 297 298 299 300 Page #$%