Volvo XC90
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Contents
Climate Interior
Locks and alarm
Starting and driving
Wheels and tires
Car care
Maintenance and servicing Audio Specifications
Index
Contents
Important information
Contacting Volvo
About this manual
Risk of damage to the vehicle
Procedures
Types of lists used in the manual
Position lists
Options and accessories
Bullet lists
California proposition
Vehicle event data Black box
Environment
Volvo and the environment
Recycling
Accessory installation
Important warnings
Driver distraction
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F E T Y
Volvos concern for safety
Occupant safety
Reporting 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
Supplemental Restraint System SRS
Automatic transmission
Front airbag system
Front airbags
Front airbag deployment
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Safety
Occupant Weight Sensor
However, if a fault is detected in the system
Disabling the passengers side front airbag
If the Passenger Airbag OFF indicator
Passenger Airbag OFF indicator lamp will
Bled
Modifications
Side impact protection airbags
Side impact airbags front seats only
Components in the Sips airbag system
Safety
Inflatable Curtain IC
Inflatable Curtain
Safety
Whiplash Protection System Whips front seats only
Whiplash Protection System
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Children should be seated safely
Child safety
Automatic Locking Retractor Emergency Locking Retractor ALR
Volvos recommendations
Volvo 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
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Safety
Securing a booster cushion
Booster cushions
Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchors
To access the anchors
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors
Safety
Using the top tether anchorages
Top tether anchors
Top tether anchors
Registering a child restraint
Child restraint registration and recalls
Integrated booster cushion
Death or serious injury can occur
Integrated booster cushion
Lowering
Raising
Safety
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Instruments and Controls
Instrument overview
Control panel in the drivers door
Instrument panel
Instrument panel
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Brake Brake failure warning light
Supplemental Restraint System SRS
Park Brake Parking brake applied
Oil pressure warning light2
Turn signal indicator trailer certain models
Check Engine Malfunction indicator light
Rear 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 locks
Auxiliary lights
Volt socket
Steering wheel adjustment
Lighting panel
Parking lights
Headlights
Fog lights
Active Bending Lights ABL
Instrument 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 signals
Lever positions
High/low beam headlights
Windshield wipers
Right-side steering wheel lever
Rain sensor
Tailgate wiper/washer
Tailgate wiper and reverse gear
Activating the rain sensor
Right-side steering wheel lever
Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers
Rear window and door mirror defroster
Trip computer
Trip computer
Current speed in miles per hour Canadian models only
Cruise control
Engaging the cruise control function
Increasing or decreasing speed
Temporarily disengaging the cruise control
Volt sockets
Volt socket in the cargo compartment
Ashtrays/cigarette lighter
Hood/tailgate
Opening/closing the hood
Opening the tailgate
Power windows
Power windows
Auto up/down function front doors only
Lockout switch for rear windows
Power windows in the rear doors
Power window on the front passengers side
Rearview mirror
Mirrors
Rearview 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 moonroof
Tilt position
Sliding moonroof
Sun visor
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Introduction
Programming HomeLink
Using HomeLink
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
Cedures, replace Programming HomeLink with the following
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button
Erasing HomeLink Buttons
Instruments and controls
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I M a T E
Climate control system general information
Blower function to reduce battery drain
Climate system blower
Passenger compartment blower
Air distribution
Air distribution
Air vents in the dash
Air vents in the door pillars
Ventilated front seats
Overview
Electronic climate control ECC
Functions
ON/OFF
Recirculation
Passenger compartment temperature sensor
Air distribution
Defroster
Rear window and door mirror defrosters
Temperature
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats XC90 Executive
Keep in mind the following
Operation
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T E R I O R
Manually adjusted front seats
Front seats
Folding the backrests in the front seat
Seat adjustment
Power seat
Automatic seat adjustment
Emergency stop
Programming the memory
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Front seats
Massage
Lumbar support
Rear seats
Entering the third row of seats
Removing the center console1
Folding the backrests second row of seats
Head restraint second row, center position
Returning the backrest to the upright position
Interior lighting
Reading lights and courtesy light
Automatic function
Glove compartment lighting
Vanity mirror
Storage compartments
Storage compartment in the center console
Ashtray accessory
Cup holders for the front seats
Pen holder
Storage compartment in rear side of the center console
Cup holders for the rear seats
Glove compartment
Storage space between rear seats
Coat hanger
Refrigerator
Securing cargo
Nylon cargo net accessory
Folding and storing the cargo net
Steel grid accessory
Installing the grid, upper attachments
Installing the grid, lower attachments
Cargo area cover
Installing the cargo area cover
Removing the cargo area cover
Grocery bag holder
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Locks and Alarm
Remote keys and key blades
Key blades
Immobilizer start inhibitor
Using the remote key Unlock
Remote keys
California 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
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Starting and Driving
General information
Engine oil
Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Fuel requirements
Weight distribution affects handling
Handling, roadholding
Conserving electrical current
Fuel filler door
Refueling
Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather
Refueling
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Starting the engine
Starting the vehicle
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Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
Locked position Remove the key to lock the steering wheelA
Autostart
Economical driving
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are
Difficult driving conditions
Driving on rough/unpaved surfaces
Driving through water
Automatic transmission shift gate positions
Automatic transmission
Winter/Wet driving mode enhanced vehicle traction
Manual shifting Geartronic
While driving
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To jump start your vehicle
Jump starting
All Wheel Drive
Tire dimensions
All 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 brake
Parking on a hill
Releasing the parking brake
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
Stability system
Message Dstc Spin Control
Between Dstc Spin Control on or
Stability Control indicator light
Symbols in the instrument panel
Stability Control indicator light flashes
DSTC-related messages in the text window
Function
Front/rear park assist
Activating/deactivating park assist
Front park assist
Audible signals from the park assist system
Faults in the system
Cleaning the sensors
Towing
Precautions when the vehicle is in tow
Emergency 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
Installing the ball holder
Detachable trailer hitch
Removing the ball holder
Load carriers accessory
Installing load carriers
Positioning 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
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Wheels and Tires
New Tires
Tire age
Improving tire economy
Summer and winter tires
Tire wear
Storing wheels and tires
Tire rotation
Tread wear indicator
Inflation placard
Tire inflation
Checking tire pressure
Cold tires
To check inflation pressure
Load ratings
Speed ratings
Cold tire pressures up to five persons
Tire inflation pressure tables U.S. models
Tire inflation pressure tables Canadian models
Tire designations
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Sidewall of the tire Area between
Glossary of tire terminology
Maximum 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 tires
Snow tires, studded tires1
Tires for winter use
Spare tire in your vehicle1 is called a Tem- porary Spare
Temporary spare
Accessing the tire sealing system
Tire Sealing System
Tire sealing system-overview
Precautions
Repairing a flat tire
Tire sealing system-temporarily
Stage 1 Sealing the hole
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Replacing the sealing compound container
Stage 2 Checking inflation pressure
Inflating tires
Changing wheels
Changing wheels
Location 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
Erasing warning messages
Changing wheels with Tpms
Recalibrating 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 vehicle
Suitable detergents
Special moonroof cautions
Polishing and waxing
Automatic washing simple and quick
Exterior lighting
Cleaning the upholstery
Cleaning leather upholstery
Mirrors with the water repellent glass coating
Cleaning the seat belts
Cleaning floor mats
Protecting leather upholstery
Color code
Paint touch up
Minor stone chips and scratches
Minor scratches on the surface
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Maintenance and Servicing
Maintenance service
Volvo service
Federal Clean Air Act U.S
Maintenance services
Owner maintenance
Maintaining your vehicle
Emission inspection readiness
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Battery
Working on your vehicle
Hoisting the vehicle
Belt check
Check coolant level
Changing coolant
Engine compartment
Oil specifications
Engine oil
Extreme engine operation
Changing engine oil and oil filter
Checking and adding oil
Checking the oil
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Washer fluid reservoir
Fluids
Brake fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Wiper blades
Windshield wiper blades
Tailgate wiper blade
Battery maintenance
Battery
Replacing the battery
Symbols
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Replacing bulbs
Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/ parking light bulbs
Location of the bulbs in the headlight housing
Replacing the low beam bulb Halogen headlights
Replacing 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
Rear fog light
Door step courtesy lights
Cargo compartment light
License plate lights
Vanity mirror lights
Replacing fuses
Fuses
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ABS
Fuses in the engine compartment
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Decal shows the positions and amperage of the fuses
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ABS, Dstc
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Fuses in the cargo compartment
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Additional fuses in the cargo compartment XC90 Executive
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Audio system overview
Audio
Audio system controls
Accessing and using menus
Steering wheel keypad
Shortcut
Rear headphone connectors and controls
Headphones limitations
On/Off button
Sound settings
Volume control
Pause mode
Selecting a sound source
Surround Pre
Bass speaker Subwoofer
Equalizer FR
EQ Front certain audio systems
Optimal sound reproduction
Equalizer RR EQ Rear certain audio systems
Station search
Radio functions
Storing stations
Automatically storing stations
HD Radio reception Models only1
Radio text
Stopping autostore
Selecting an autostored station
Benefits of digital broadcasting
How HD broadcasting works
Limitations
Switching HD on or off
Sub-channels
Selecting sub-channels
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Sirius satellite radio
Listening to satellite radio
Direct channel entry
Storing a channel
Scanning
Song Seek and Song Memory
Song memory
Select Adv. settings
Advanced settings
Skip current channel
Unskip all channels
If you have forgotten the access code
Unlock all channels
Temp. unlock all ch
AUX
Auxiliary equipment
Auxiliary sound level
USB flash drive
CD player/changer
CD player/CD changer
Navigating the disc and playing tracks
If 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 structure
CD Menu
AUX Menu option
Bluetooth hands-free connection
Overview of Bluetooth controls
Bluetooth hands-free
Getting started
Connecting cell phones
Activating/deactivating
Select Add phone
Menu Call options Auto. answer
Handling calls
Menu… Bluetooth… Remove phone
Phone book
Connect phone or Change phone
Register…
Bluetooth menus
Music
Rear Seat Entertainment Dual Screen RSE
Selecting a folder on the CD
Playback alternatives
RSE-AUX connectors and 12-volt socket
System
Home-burned CDs
Concern for the environment
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Specification S
Label information
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Position Dimension In. cm
Dimensions
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Weights
Max. tongue weight
Trailer weights, with brakes
Specifications and capacities
Air conditioning system
Washer fluid reservoir
Suspension
Rear suspension
Front suspension
Including filter replacement
Engine specifications
Electrical system
General information
Bulbs
PY21W
Three-way catalytic converter general information
Three-way catalytic converter
Overview of information and warning symbols
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
Information symbols in the ceiling Console
Other information symbols
Volvo programs
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Technician certification
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Index
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