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09 Maintenance and servicing

Fuses

WARNING

Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the follow- ing pages. Doing so could seriously damage or overload the vehicle's electrical system.

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Contents

Volvo XC90 Page Page Contents Climate Interior Locks and alarm Starting and driving Wheels and tiresCar care Maintenance and servicing Audio Specifications Index Contents Important information Contacting VolvoAbout this manual Position lists ProceduresRisk of damage to the vehicle Types of lists used in the manual 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 reminders Occupant safetyVolvos concern for safety Reporting safety defects in the U.S 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 SRSAutomatic transmission Front airbag system Front airbags 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 IC Inflatable Curtain Safety Whiplash Protection System Whips front seats only Whiplash Protection System G020125 Children should be seated safely Child safety Automatic Locking Retractor Emergency Locking Retractor ALR Volvos recommendationsVolvo 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 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 Registering a child restraint Child restraint registration and recalls Integrated booster cushion Death or serious injury can occurIntegrated booster cushion Lowering Raising Safety Page Instruments and Controls Instrument overview Control panel in the drivers door Instrument panel Instrument panel G027134 Oil pressure warning light2 Supplemental Restraint System SRSBrake Brake failure warning light Park Brake Parking brake applied ABS Anti-lock brake system Check Engine Malfunction indicator lightTurn signal indicator trailer certain models Rear fog light Message in the text windows Information display OIL Level LOW Fill Oila Center console buttons Volt socket Power child locksPark Assist Auxiliary lights Steering wheel adjustment Lighting panel Parking lightsHeadlights Unlocking the fuel filler door Active Bending Lights ABLFog lights Instrument panel lighting To manually unlock the fuel filler door Manually unlocking the fuel filler door High/low beam headlights Turn signalsLeft-side steering wheel lever Lever positions Windshield wipers Right-side steering wheel lever Activating the rain sensor Tailgate wiper/washerRain sensor Tailgate wiper and reverse gear 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 Autodim function MirrorsRearview mirror Rearview mirror with compass Calibrating the compass Power door mirrors Water repellent glass Mirror memory function with the central locking system Sliding moonroof Power moonroofPower moonroof Tilt position Sun visor HomeLink Wireless Control System IntroductionProgramming HomeLink Using HomeLink Gate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingCedures, 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 Blower function to reduce battery drain Climate system blowerPassenger compartment blower Air vents in the door pillars Air distributionAir distribution Air vents in the dash Ventilated front seats ON/OFF Electronic climate control ECCOverview Functions Defroster Passenger compartment temperature sensorRecirculation Air distribution Heated rear seats XC90 Executive TemperatureRear window and door mirror defrosters Heated front seats Keep in mind the following OperationPage T E R I O R Manually adjusted front seats Front seatsFolding the backrests in the front seat Emergency stop Power seatSeat adjustment Automatic seat adjustment Programming the memory Do not adjust the seat while driving Front seats MassageLumbar support Rear seats Entering the third row of seatsRemoving 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 lightAutomatic function Glove compartment lighting Vanity mirror Storage compartments Pen holder Ashtray accessoryStorage compartment in the center console Cup holders for the front seats Storage compartment in rear side of the center console Cup holders for the rear seatsGlove 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 attachmentsInstalling the grid, lower attachments Grocery bag holder Installing the cargo area coverCargo area cover Removing the cargo area coverPage Locks and Alarm Remote keys and key blades Key bladesImmobilizer start inhibitor Using the remote key Unlock Remote keysCalifornia 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 General information Engine oilFuel requirements Octane rating Fuel requirements Weight distribution affects handling Handling, roadholdingConserving electrical current Refueling RefuelingFuel filler door Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather 138 Starting the engine Starting the vehicle 140 Autostart Ignition switch and steering wheel lockIgnition switch and steering wheel lock Locked position Remove the key to lock the steering wheelA 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 shift gate positions Automatic transmission Winter/Wet driving mode enhanced vehicle traction Manual shifting GeartronicWhile driving 146 To jump start your vehicle Jump starting Temporary Spare Tire dimensionsAll Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive AWD general information Brake Brake circuit malfunction Brake system Emergency Brake Assistance EBA ABS with EBD Electronic Brake Force Distribution Releasing the parking brake When applying the parking brakeParking brake Parking on a hill Between Dstc Spin Control on or Stability systemDynamic Stability Traction Control Message Dstc Spin Control DSTC-related messages in the text window Symbols in the instrument panelStability Control indicator light Stability Control indicator light flashes Front park assist Front/rear park assistFunction Activating/deactivating park assist Audible signals from the park assist system Faults in the systemCleaning the sensors To attach the towing eyelet Precautions when the vehicle is in towTowing Emergency towing 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 hitchRemoving the ball holder Load carriers accessory Installing load carriersPositioning 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 New Tires Tire ageImproving tire economy Tire rotation Tire wearSummer and winter tires Storing wheels and tires Tread wear indicator Cold tires Tire inflationInflation placard Checking tire pressure To check inflation pressure Load ratingsSpeed ratings Cold tire pressures up to five persons Tire inflation pressure tables U.S. models Tire inflation pressure tables Canadian models Tire designations 180 Recommended tire inflation pressure Glossary of tire terminologySidewall of the tire Area between Maximum permissible inflation pres Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Vehicle loading Treadwear Uniform Tire Quality Grading Tires for winter use Snow chains, snow tires, studded tiresSnow chains Snow tires, studded tires1 Spare tire in your vehicle1 is called a Tem- porary Spare Temporary spare Accessing the tire sealing system Tire Sealing SystemTire sealing system-overview Stage 1 Sealing the hole Repairing a flat tirePrecautions Tire sealing system-temporarily 188 Replacing the sealing compound container Stage 2 Checking inflation pressure Inflating tires Lowering the spare wheel Changing wheelsChanging wheels Location of the jack 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 TpmsRecalibrating Tpms Canadian models only Activating/deactivating Tpms Canadian models only Washing and cleaning the vehicle 200 Paint touch up 204 198 CAR Care Special moonroof cautions Washing and cleaning the vehicleWashing Suitable detergents 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 Minor scratches on the surface Paint touch upColor code Minor stone chips and scratches 205 Page Maintenance and Servicing Maintenance services Volvo serviceMaintenance service Federal Clean Air Act U.S 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 Washer fluid reservoir Fluids Brake fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Wiper blades Windshield wiper bladesTailgate wiper blade Battery maintenance Battery Replacing the battery Symbols 222 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 headlightsReplacing 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 lightsCargo 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 Shortcut Accessing and using menusAudio system controls Steering wheel keypad Rear headphone connectors and controls Headphones limitationsOn/Off button Selecting a sound source Volume controlSound settings Pause mode EQ Front certain audio systems Bass speaker SubwooferSurround Pre Equalizer FR Optimal sound reproduction Equalizer RR EQ Rear certain audio systems Automatically storing stations Radio functionsStation search Storing stations Selecting an autostored station Radio textHD Radio reception Models only1 Stopping autostore 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 Song memory ScanningStoring a channel Song Seek and Song Memory Unskip all channels Advanced settingsSelect Adv. settings Skip current channel If you have forgotten the access code Unlock all channelsTemp. unlock all ch AUX Auxiliary equipment Auxiliary sound level USB flash drive CD player/changer If a CD with mp3 or wma files is being played Navigating the disc and playing tracksCD player/CD changer If a normal music CD is being played Compact disc care Disctext AUX Menu option Menu structureAM Menu CD Menu Bluetooth hands-free connection Overview of Bluetooth controlsBluetooth hands-free Select Add phone Connecting cell phonesGetting started Activating/deactivating Menu Call options Auto. answer Handling calls Menu… Bluetooth… Remove phone Phone bookConnect phone or Change phone Register… Bluetooth menus Playback alternatives Rear Seat Entertainment Dual Screen RSEMusic Selecting a folder on the CD RSE-AUX connectors and 12-volt socket SystemHome-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 Suspension Rear suspensionFront suspension Including filter replacement Engine specifications Electrical system General informationBulbs PY21W Three-way catalytic converter general information Three-way catalytic converter Overview of information and warning symbols Symbols in the main instrument panelIndicator and warning symbols Information symbols in the ceiling Console Other information symbols Volvo programs Volvo On Call Roadside AssistanceTechnician certification 293 Index 295 296 297 298 299 300 Page #$%