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07 Wheels and tires

Tire designations

Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature grades: see page 183 for more informa- tion.

Maximum permissible inflation pressure: the greatest amount of air pres- sure that should ever be put in the tire. This limit is set by the tire manufacturer.

Tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc.

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Contents

Volvo XC90 Page Page Contents Locks and alarm Climate Interior Starting and driving Wheels and tiresCar care Maintenance and servicing Audio Specifications Index Contents Important information Contacting VolvoAbout this manual Procedures Risk of damage to the vehicleTypes of lists used in the manual Position lists Options and accessories Bullet listsCalifornia proposition Vehicle event data Black box Environment Volvo and the environmentRecycling Accessory installation Important warningsDriver distraction Page F E T Y Occupant safety Volvos concern for safetyReporting safety defects in the U.S 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 Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System SRSAutomatic transmission Front airbags Front airbag system Front airbag deployment G032934 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor However, if a fault is detected in the systemDisabling the passengers side front airbag If the Passenger Airbag OFF indicator Passenger Airbag OFF indicator lamp willBled Modifications Side impact protection airbags Side impact airbags front seats onlyComponents in the Sips airbag system 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 Automatic Locking Retractor Emergency Locking Retractor ALR Volvos recommendationsVolvo has some very specific 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 Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchors To access the anchorsISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors Safety Using the top tether anchorages Top tether anchorsTop tether anchors Child restraint registration and recalls Registering a child restraint Integrated booster cushion Death or serious injury can occurIntegrated booster cushion Raising Lowering Safety Page Instruments and Controls Instrument overview Control panel in the drivers door Instrument panel Instrument panel G027134 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Brake Brake failure warning lightPark Brake Parking brake applied Oil pressure warning light2 Check Engine Malfunction indicator light Turn signal indicator trailer certain modelsRear fog light ABS Anti-lock brake system Information display Message in the text windows OIL Level LOW Fill Oila Center console buttons Power child locks Park AssistAuxiliary lights Volt socket Steering wheel adjustment Lighting panel Parking lightsHeadlights Active Bending Lights ABL Fog lightsInstrument panel lighting Unlocking the fuel filler door Manually unlocking the fuel filler door To manually unlock the fuel filler door Turn signals Left-side steering wheel leverLever positions High/low beam headlights Right-side steering wheel lever Windshield wipers Tailgate wiper/washer Rain sensorTailgate 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 Cruise control Engaging the cruise control functionIncreasing or decreasing speed Temporarily disengaging the cruise control Volt sockets Volt socket in the cargo compartmentAshtrays/cigarette lighter Hood/tailgate Opening/closing the hoodOpening the tailgate Power windows Power windowsAuto up/down function front doors only Lockout switch for rear windows Power windows in the rear doorsPower window on the front passengers side Mirrors Rearview mirrorRearview mirror with compass Autodim function Power door mirrors Calibrating the compass Mirror memory function with the central locking system Water repellent glass Power moonroof Power moonroofTilt position Sliding moonroof Sun visor HomeLink Wireless Control System IntroductionProgramming HomeLink Using HomeLink Gate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingCedures, replace Programming HomeLink with the following Erasing HomeLink Buttons Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button Instruments and controls Page I M a T E Climate control system general information Blower function to reduce battery drain Climate system blowerPassenger compartment blower Air distribution Air distributionAir vents in the dash Air vents in the door pillars Ventilated front seats Electronic climate control ECC OverviewFunctions ON/OFF Passenger compartment temperature sensor RecirculationAir distribution Defroster Temperature Rear window and door mirror defrostersHeated front seats Heated rear seats XC90 Executive Operation Keep in mind the followingPage T E R I O R Manually adjusted front seats Front seatsFolding the backrests in the front seat Power seat Seat adjustmentAutomatic seat adjustment Emergency stop Do not adjust the seat while driving Programming the memory Front seats MassageLumbar support Rear seats Entering the third row of seatsRemoving the center console1 Head restraint second row, center position Folding the backrests second row of seats Returning the backrest to the upright position Interior lighting Reading lights and courtesy lightAutomatic function Vanity mirror Glove compartment lighting Storage compartments Ashtray accessory Storage compartment in the center consoleCup holders for the front seats Pen holder Storage compartment in rear side of the center console Cup holders for the rear seatsGlove compartment Coat hanger Storage space between rear seats Refrigerator Nylon cargo net accessory Securing cargo Folding and storing the cargo net Steel grid accessory Installing the grid, upper attachmentsInstalling the grid, lower attachments Installing the cargo area cover Cargo area coverRemoving the cargo area cover Grocery bag holderPage Locks and Alarm Remote keys and key blades Key bladesImmobilizer start inhibitor Using the remote key Unlock Remote keysCalifornia Only 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 General information Engine oilFuel requirements Fuel requirements Octane rating Weight distribution affects handling Handling, roadholdingConserving electrical current Refueling Fuel filler doorOpen the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather Refueling 138 Starting the vehicle Starting the engine 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 Economical driving conserves natural resourcesOther factors that decrease gas mileage are Difficult driving conditions Driving on rough/unpaved surfacesDriving through water Automatic transmission Automatic transmission shift gate positions Winter/Wet driving mode enhanced vehicle traction Manual shifting GeartronicWhile driving 146 Jump starting To jump start your vehicle Tire dimensions All Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive AWD general information Temporary Spare Brake system Brake Brake circuit malfunction ABS with EBD Electronic Brake Force Distribution Emergency Brake Assistance EBA When applying the parking brake Parking brakeParking on a hill Releasing the parking brake Stability system Dynamic Stability Traction ControlMessage Dstc Spin Control Between Dstc Spin Control on or Symbols in the instrument panel Stability Control indicator lightStability Control indicator light flashes DSTC-related messages in the text window Front/rear park assist FunctionActivating/deactivating park assist Front park assist Audible signals from the park assist system Faults in the systemCleaning the sensors Precautions when the vehicle is in tow TowingEmergency towing 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 Installing the ball holder Detachable trailer hitchRemoving the ball holder Load carriers accessory Installing load carriersPositioning 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 New Tires Tire ageImproving tire economy Tire wear Summer and winter tiresStoring wheels and tires Tire rotation Tread wear indicator Tire inflation Inflation placardChecking tire pressure Cold tires To check inflation pressure Load ratingsSpeed ratings Tire inflation pressure tables U.S. models Cold tire pressures up to five persons Tire inflation pressure tables Canadian models Tire designations 180 Glossary of tire terminology Sidewall of the tire Area betweenMaximum permissible inflation pres Recommended tire inflation pressure Vehicle loading Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires Snow chainsSnow tires, studded tires1 Tires for winter use Temporary spare Spare tire in your vehicle1 is called a Tem- porary Spare Accessing the tire sealing system Tire Sealing SystemTire sealing system-overview Repairing a flat tire PrecautionsTire sealing system-temporarily Stage 1 Sealing the hole 188 Stage 2 Checking inflation pressure Replacing the sealing compound container Inflating tires Changing wheels Changing wheelsLocation of the jack 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 Erasing warning messages Changing wheels with TpmsRecalibrating Tpms Canadian models only Activating/deactivating Tpms Canadian models only Washing and cleaning the vehicle 200 Paint touch up 204 198 CAR Care Washing and cleaning the vehicle WashingSuitable detergents Special moonroof cautions Polishing and waxing Automatic washing simple and quickExterior lighting Cleaning the upholstery Cleaning leather upholsteryMirrors with the water repellent glass coating Cleaning the seat belts Cleaning floor matsProtecting leather upholstery Paint touch up Color codeMinor stone chips and scratches Minor scratches on the surface 205 Page Maintenance and Servicing Volvo service Maintenance serviceFederal Clean Air Act U.S Maintenance services Owner maintenance Maintaining your vehicleEmission inspection readiness 210 Battery Working on your vehicleHoisting the vehicle Belt check Check coolant levelChanging coolant Engine compartment Oil specifications Engine oilExtreme engine operation Changing engine oil and oil filter Checking and adding oilChecking the oil 216 Fluids Washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Brake fluid reservoir Wiper blades Windshield wiper bladesTailgate wiper blade Battery Battery maintenance Symbols Replacing the battery 222 Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/ parking light bulbs Replacing bulbs Location of the bulbs in the headlight housing Replacing the low beam bulb Halogen headlightsReplacing the high 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 Rear fog light Door step courtesy lightsCargo compartment light 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 Accessing and using menus Audio system controlsSteering wheel keypad Shortcut Rear headphone connectors and controls Headphones limitationsOn/Off button Volume control Sound settingsPause mode Selecting a sound source Bass speaker Subwoofer Surround PreEqualizer FR EQ Front certain audio systems Equalizer RR EQ Rear certain audio systems Optimal sound reproduction Radio functions Station searchStoring stations Automatically storing stations Radio text HD Radio reception Models only1Stopping autostore Selecting an autostored station Benefits of digital broadcasting How HD broadcasting worksLimitations Switching HD on or off Sub-channelsSelecting sub-channels 254 Sirius satellite radio Listening to satellite radioDirect channel entry Scanning Storing a channelSong Seek and Song Memory Song memory Advanced settings Select Adv. settingsSkip current channel Unskip all channels If you have forgotten the access code Unlock all channelsTemp. unlock all ch Auxiliary equipment AUX USB flash drive Auxiliary sound level CD player/changer Navigating the disc and playing tracks CD player/CD changerIf a normal music CD is being played If a CD with mp3 or wma files is being played Disctext Compact disc care Menu structure AM MenuCD Menu AUX Menu option Bluetooth hands-free connection Overview of Bluetooth controlsBluetooth hands-free Connecting cell phones Getting startedActivating/deactivating Select Add phone Handling calls Menu Call options Auto. answer Menu… Bluetooth… Remove phone Phone bookConnect phone or Change phone Bluetooth menus Register… Rear Seat Entertainment Dual Screen RSE MusicSelecting a folder on the CD Playback alternatives RSE-AUX connectors and 12-volt socket SystemHome-burned CDs 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 Suspension Rear suspensionFront suspension Including filter replacement Engine specifications Electrical system General informationBulbs PY21W Three-way catalytic converter Three-way catalytic converter general information Overview of information and warning symbols Symbols in the main instrument panelIndicator and warning symbols Other information symbols Information symbols in the ceiling Console Volvo programs Volvo On Call Roadside AssistanceTechnician certification 293 Index 295 296 297 298 299 300 Page #$%