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00 Introduction
01 Safety
02 Instruments and controls
03 Climate
04 Interior
05 Locks and alarm
06 Starting and driving
07 Wheels and tires
08 Car care
09 Maintenance and servicing
10 Audio
11 Specifications
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Important information
Contacting Volvo
About this manual
Footnotes
Display texts
Risk of damage to the vehicle
Information
Types of lists used in the manual Procedures
Position lists
Important information
Bullet lists
Continued
Options and accessories
Important information
Shiftlock
Keylock
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Fuel filler door
Environment
Volvo and the environment
Recycling
Important warnings
Driver distraction
Accessory installation
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Seat belts
Using seat belts
Seat belt pretensioners
Buckling a seat belt
Seat belts
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt use during pregnancy
Child seats
Seat belt maintenance
Supplemental Restraint System
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Front airbags
The front airbag system
Front airbags
Front airbag deployment
In the USA
In Canada
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Occupant Weight Sensor
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag
Occupant Weight Sensor
Passeng- er's seat occu- pancy sta- tus
OWS indi- cator light status
Passeng- er's side front air- bag status
Occupant Weight Sensor
Modifications
Side impact protection airbags
Side impact airbags front seats only
Components in the SIPS airbag system
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Inflatable Curtain
The Inflatable Curtain (IC)
Inflatable Curtain
Whiplash Protection System
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) front seats only
Whiplash Protection System
Child safety
Children should be seated safely
Child safety
Automatic Locking Retractor/ Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ ELR)
Volvo's recommendations
Volvo has some very specific recommendations:
Child restraint systems
Child restraints
Child restraint systems
Infant seats
Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
Infant seats
Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt
Convertible seats
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Booster cushions
Securing a booster cushion
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors
Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchors
To access the anchors:
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors
Top tether anchors
Top tether anchors
Using the top tether anchorages
Child restraint registration and recalls
Registering a child restraint
Integrated booster cushion
Integrated booster cushion*
Death or serious injury can occur.
Make sure the booster cush- ion is securely locked before the child is seated.
Integrated booster cushion
Raising
Lowering
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Instrument overview
Control panel in the driver's door
Instrument panel
Warning/information symbol in center of the instrument panel
SERVICE
Instrument panel
Seat belt reminder
Oil pressure warning light
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
BRAKE Brake failure warning light
Rear fog light
CHECK ENGINE Malfunction indicator light
ABS (Anti-lock brake system)
DSTC system
Tire pressure monitoring light
Information display
Message in the text windows
FIX NEXT SERVICE
Message Meaning
STOP SAFELY STOP ENGINE SERVICE URGENT SEE MANUAL SERVICE REQUIRED
Information display
Message Meaning
Center console buttons
Active Bending Lights*
Rear seat air conditioning*
Folding door mirrors*
Center console buttons
Park Assist*
Auxiliary lights
12 volt socket
Steering wheel adjustment
Lighting panel
Parking lights
Headlights
Lighting panel
68 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Active Bending Lights (ABL)*
Fog lights
Front fog lights*
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
To manually unlock the fuel filler door
Left-side steering wheel lever
Lever positions
Turn signals
When turning
When changing lanes
Right-side steering wheel lever
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers off
Single sweep position
Intermittent wiper function
Right-side steering wheel lever
72 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Tailgate wiper/washer
Tailgate wiper and reverse gear
Rain sensor*
IR-reflecting windshield*
Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers
Rear window and door mirror defroster
Trip computer
Trip computer*
1. Trip computer controls and functions
2. Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Trip computer
Cruise control
Engaging the cruise control function
Increasing or decreasing speed
Braking
Acceleration
Cruise control
12-volt sockets
Ashtrays/cigarette lighter
Hood/tailgate
Opening/closing the hood
Opening the tailgate
Power windows
Power windows
Auto up/down function (front doors only):
Power windows
Lockout switch for rear windows
Power window on the front passenger's side
Power windows in the rear doors
Rearview mirror
Autodim function*
Rearview mirror with compass*
Magnetic zones
ZONE
C A L
Z O N E
Calibrating the compass
Power door mirrors
Mirror memory function (with the central locking system)*
Water repellent glass
Power moonroof
Power moonroof
Tilt position
Sliding moonroof
Power moonroof
Sun visor
HomeLink Wireless Control System*
88 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Programming HomeLink
HomeLink Wireless Control System*
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
Using HomeLink
90 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Erasing HomeLink Buttons
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button
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Climate control system general information
94 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Condensation on the inside of the windows
Ice and snow
Cabin air filter
Climate control system general information
Climate system blower
Passenger compartment blower
Blower function to reduce battery drain
Air distribution
Air distribution
Air vents in the dash
Air vents in the door pillars
Air distribution
Ventilated front seats*
Electronic climate control (ECC)
98 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Overview
Functions A/C ON/OFF
Interior air quality sensor*
Electronic climate control (ECC)
Recirculation
AUTO
Air distribution
Electronic climate control (ECC)
Blower control
Rear window and door mirror defrosters
Heated front seats*
Heated rear seats (XC90 Executive*)
Electronic climate control (ECC)
Operation
Keep in mind the following:
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Front seats
104 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Manually adjusted front seats
Folding the backrests in the front seat
Front seats
Power seat*
Operation
Seat adjustment
Emergency stop
Front seats
Programming the memory
Front seats*
Massage
Lumbar support
Rear seats
Entering the third row of seats
Tilting the outboard backrests in the second row of seats:
Forward/rearward seat adjustment
Removing the center console
Head restraint second row, center position
Folding the backrests second row of seats
Rear seats
Folding the backreststhird row of seats
Returning the backrest to the upright position
Interior lighting
Reading lights and courtesy light
Automatic function
Interior lighting
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114 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Storage compartment in the center console
Cup holders for the front seats
Ashtray (accessory)
Pen holder
Storage compartments
Storage compartment in rear side of the center console
Ashtray (accessory)
Cup holders for the rear seats
Glove compartment
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Refrigerator*
Securing cargo
Nylon cargo net (accessory)
Securing cargo
Folding and storing the cargo net
Securing cargo
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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Remote keys and key blades
Key blades
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Remote keys and key blades
Remote keys
Using the remote key
Remote keys and key blades
Automatic re-locking
Remote keys and key blades
Replacing the battery in the remote key
To replace the battery:
Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Automatic locking
Activating/deactivating automatic locking
AUTOLOCK OFF
Locking and unlocking
Automatic relocking
Child safety locks
Manual child safety locks rear doors/ tailgate
Power child locks*
Alarm
Arming the alarm
Disarming the alarm
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
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Engine oil
Fuel requirements
Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives)
Unleaded fuel
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers
Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Minimum octane
Demanding driving
Fuel Formulations
Fuel requirements
Weight distribution affects handling
Handling, roadholding
Conserving electrical current
Refueling
Fuel filler door
Refueling
Refueling
Starting the vehicle
Starting the engine
Starting the vehicle
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
Autostart
Steering wheel lock
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Difficult driving conditions
Driving on rough/unpaved surfaces
Driving through water
Automatic transmission
P (Park)
N (Neutral)
R (Reverse)
D (Drive)
Automatic transmission
Manual shifting Geartronic
While driving
W Winter/Wet driving mode enhanced vehicle traction
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Jump starting
To jump start your vehicle:
All Wheel Drive*
148 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) general information
Tire dimensions
Temporary Spare
Brake system
BRAKE Brake circuit malfunction
Power brakes function only when the engine is running
Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking
Severe strain on the brake system
Brake system
ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)
Parking brake
Stability system
Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)
OFF
Traction control (TC)
Spin control (SC)
Stability system
DSTC-related messages in the text window
OFF
Symbols in the instrument panel
illuminates for approximately 2 seconds
Front/rear park assist*
154 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Function
Rear park assist
Front/rear park assist*
Audible signals from the park assist system
Faults in the system
SERVICE REQUIRED
Cleaning the sensors
Towing
Emergency towing
To attach the towing eyelet:
Precautions when the vehicle is in tow
Towing
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/ All Wheel Drive
158 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
No. of occu- pants
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Towing a trailer
Points to keep in mind when towing a trailer
Towing a trailer
Smoother starts with a trailer
Leveling
Detachable trailer hitch
Overview
Installing the ball holder
Removing the ball holder
Load carriers (accessory)
Positioning load carriers
Installing load carriers
Cold weather precautions
W Winter/Wet driving mode enhanced vehicle traction
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Blind Spot Information System*
When does BLIS function
Blind Spot Information System*
How BLIS functions in daylight and darkness
Cleaning the BLIS camera lenses
Limitations
Blind Spot Information System*
Switching BLIS on and off
System status Text in the dis-
168 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
System status Text in the dis-
BLIND-SPOT INFO SYSTEM ON
BLIND-SPOT SYST FUNCTION REDUCED
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General information
New Tires
Tire age
Improving tire economy
General information
Summer and winter tires
Storing wheels and tires
Tire wear
Tire rotation
Tread wear indicator
Tire inflation
Inflation placard
Checking tire pressure
Cold tires
Tire inflation
To check inflation pressure:
Speed ratings
Speed ratings
Load ratings
Tire inflation pressure tables U.S. models
Cold tire pressures up to five persons
Tire inflation pressure tables Canadian models
Cold tire pressures up to five persons
Tire designations
Tire designations
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Vehicle loading
Curb weight
Capacity weight
Permissible axle weight
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
TREADWEAR
TRACTION
TEMPERATURE
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
Snow chains
Snow tires, studded tires
Tires for winter use:
Temporary spare
Tire Sealing System
186 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Accessing the tire sealing system
Tire sealing systemoverview
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Tire Sealing System
Tire Sealing System
Stage 2: Checking inflation pressure
Replacing the sealing compound container
Tire Sealing System
Inflating tires
Changing wheels
Location 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
Changing wheels
Installing the wheel
CHECK TIRES or VERY LOW TIRE PRESSURE
SERVICE REQUIRED
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Erasing warning messages
PRESSURE CALIBRATED
Changing wheels with TPMS
SERVICE REQUIRED
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Washing and cleaning the vehicle
Washing
Suitable detergents
Exterior components
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
Automatic washing simple and quick
Exterior lighting
Polishing and waxing
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
Mirrors with the water repellent glass coating
Cleaning the upholstery
Fabric
Interior plastic components
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
Protecting leather upholstery
Cleaning the seat belts
Cleaning floor mats
Paint touch up
Color code
Minor stone chips and scratches
Minor scratches on the surface
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Volvo service
Maintenance service
The Federal Clean Air Act U.S.
Maintenance services
Applicable warranties
Maintaining your vehicle
Owner maintenance
Each time the vehicle is refueled
Monthly
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Working on your vehicle
Battery
Hoisting the vehicle
Working on your vehicle
Belt check
Check coolant level
Changing coolant
Engine compartment
Engine oil
Oil specifications
Oil viscosity
Extreme engine operation
American Petroleum Institute (API) symbol
Engine oil
Changing engine oil and oil filter
Checking and adding oil
Checking the oil
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Fluids
Washer fluid reservoir
Changing coolant
Fluids
Brake fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Wiper blades
Windshield wiper blades
Tailgate wiper blade
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Battery
Symbols
Replacing the battery
Battery
Replacing bulbs
Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/ parking light bulbs
224 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Location of the bulbs in the headlight housing
Replacing the low beam bulb (Halogen headlights)
Replacing the high beam bulb (Halogen headlights)
Replacing the high beam bulb (Active Bending Lights)
Replacing parking light/side marker light bulbs
Replacing the turn signal bulb
Front fog lights
Location of tail light bulbs
Replacing bulbs in the taillight cluster
Rear fog light
Door step courtesy lights
Cargo compartment light
Vanity mirror lights
License plate lights
230 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Replacing fuses
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232 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuses in the engine compartment
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234 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuses in the passenger compartment on the edge of the dashboard
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236 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind the plastic cover, driver's side
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Fuses in the cargo compartment
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240 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Additional fuses in the cargo compartment (XC90 Executive*)
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Audio system overview
Audio system controls
Steering wheel keypad
Accessing and using menus
Shortcut
MY KEY programming a shortcut
Audio system controls
246 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Rear headphone connectors and controls *
Headphones limitations
On/Off button
Audio system controls
Volume control
BALANCE
Pause mode
Selecting a sound source
Audio system controls
248 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Setting Shown in the dis-
FADER
SURROUND
Equalizer RR
Optimal sound reproduction
Station search
Manually search for a known frequency
Storing stations
Frequency ranges
Radio Frequency band
Radio functions
FOUND
Stopping autostore
Selecting an autostored station
SCAN
Radio functions
Benefits of digital broadcasting
How HD broadcasting works
Limitations
Radio functions
Switching HD on or off
Sub-channels
Selecting sub-channels
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Sirius satellite radio
Listening to satellite radio
SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE
Selecting Sirius radio mode
Activating Sirius radio
Sirius satellite radio
entry
Scanning
Storing a channel
Song Seek and Song Memory
Sirius satellite radio
Radio text
Advanced settings
Skip options
CHANGE CODE
If you have forgotten the access code
Auxiliary equipment
AUX*
USB
Auxiliary equipment
USB flash drive
Auxiliary sound level
Playing a CD
CD changer*
Ejecting CDs
CD changer Ejecting one disc
Ejecting all discs
CD player/changer
Navigating the disc and playing tracks
Changing tracks CD player/CD changer
SCAN
Random play
CD player/changer
Disctext
Compact disc care
Menu structure
FM Menu
AM Menu
CD Menu
AUX Menu (option)
Overview of Bluetooth controls
Getting started
Activating/deactivating
Connecting cell phones
Making a call
Bluetooth
hands-free connection
Disconnecting the cell phone
Handling calls
Incoming calls
More information about registering and connecting cell phones
Automatic connection
Manual connection
Phone book
Searching for contacts
Bluetooth menus
270 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Electrical current - ignition key
Music
Listening to a music CD
Selecting a folder on the CD
RSE-AUX connectors and 12-volt socket
Connecting a device to RSE-AUX
System
Advanced system settings
272 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Replacing batteries in the remote control and cordless headphones
Concern for the environment
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Label information
Dimensions
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Weights
Category USA Canada
Weights
282 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Specifications and capacities Category Specification
Category Specification
Suspension
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Engine specifications
Engine designation B6324S B8444S
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Fuel system
Electrical system
General information
Battery Battery 3.2 6-cyl. V8
Battery 3.2 6-cyl. V8
Bulbs Bulb Type Socket
Electrical system
288 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Bulb Type Socket
Three-way catalytic converter
Three-way catalytic converter - general information
Overview of information and warning symbols
Warning/information symbol
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
Overview of information and warning symbols
Volvo programs
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Technician certification
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