Suspension, Rear suspension, Front suspension | Volvo XC90 guide

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11 Specifications

Suspension

Rear suspension

Individual rear wheel suspension with longitu- dinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.

Front suspension

Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the sup- port frame. Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.

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Volvo XC90 owner manual Suspension, Rear suspension, Front suspension

Contents

Volvo XC90 Page Page Contents Locks and alarm Climate Interior Car care Starting and drivingWheels and tires Maintenance and servicing Audio Specifications Index Contents About this manual Important informationContacting Volvo Procedures Risk of damage to the vehicleTypes of lists used in the manual Position lists California proposition Options and accessoriesBullet lists Vehicle event data Black box Recycling EnvironmentVolvo and the environment Driver distraction Accessory installationImportant warnings 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 Automatic transmission Supplemental Restraint SystemSupplemental Restraint System SRS Front airbags Front airbag system Front airbag deployment G032934 Safety Disabling the passengers side front airbag Occupant Weight SensorHowever, if a fault is detected in the system Bled If the Passenger Airbag OFF indicatorPassenger Airbag OFF indicator lamp will Modifications Components in the Sips airbag system Side impact protection airbagsSide impact airbags front seats only 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 Volvo has some very specific recommendations Automatic Locking Retractor Emergency Locking Retractor ALRVolvos 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 ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchorsTo access the anchors Safety Top tether anchors Using the top tether anchoragesTop tether anchors Child restraint registration and recalls Registering a child restraint Integrated booster cushion Integrated booster cushionDeath or serious injury can occur 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 Headlights Lighting panelParking lights 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 Rear window and door mirror defroster Hazard warning flashersHazard warning flashers Trip computer Trip computer Current speed in miles per hour Canadian models only Increasing or decreasing speed Cruise controlEngaging the cruise control function Temporarily disengaging the cruise control Ashtrays/cigarette lighter Volt socketsVolt socket in the cargo compartment Opening the tailgate Hood/tailgateOpening/closing the hood Auto up/down function front doors only Power windowsPower windows Power window on the front passengers side Lockout switch for rear windowsPower windows in the rear doors 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 Programming HomeLink HomeLink Wireless Control SystemIntroduction Cedures, replace Programming HomeLink with the following Using HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian Programming Erasing HomeLink Buttons Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button Instruments and controls Page I M a T E Climate control system general information Passenger compartment blower Blower function to reduce battery drainClimate system 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 Folding the backrests in the front seat Manually adjusted front seatsFront seats Power seat Seat adjustmentAutomatic seat adjustment Emergency stop Do not adjust the seat while driving Programming the memory Lumbar support Front seatsMassage Removing the center console1 Rear seatsEntering the third row of seats Head restraint second row, center position Folding the backrests second row of seats Returning the backrest to the upright position Automatic function Interior lightingReading lights and courtesy light Vanity mirror Glove compartment lighting Storage compartments Ashtray accessory Storage compartment in the center consoleCup holders for the front seats Pen holder Glove compartment Storage compartment in rear side of the center consoleCup holders for the rear seats Coat hanger Storage space between rear seats Refrigerator Nylon cargo net accessory Securing cargo Folding and storing the cargo net Installing the grid, lower attachments Steel grid accessoryInstalling the grid, upper attachments Installing the cargo area cover Cargo area coverRemoving the cargo area cover Grocery bag holderPage Locks and Alarm Immobilizer start inhibitor Remote keys and key bladesKey blades California Only Using the remote key UnlockRemote keys 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 Fuel requirements General informationEngine oil Fuel requirements Octane rating Conserving electrical current Weight distribution affects handlingHandling, roadholding 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 Other factors that decrease gas mileage are Economical drivingEconomical driving conserves natural resources Driving through water Difficult driving conditionsDriving on rough/unpaved surfaces Automatic transmission Automatic transmission shift gate positions While driving Winter/Wet driving mode enhanced vehicle tractionManual shifting Geartronic 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 Cleaning the sensors Audible signals from the park assist systemFaults in the system 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 Removing the ball holder Installing the ball holderDetachable trailer hitch Positioning load carriers Load carriers accessoryInstalling 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 Improving tire economy New TiresTire age Tire wear Summer and winter tiresStoring wheels and tires Tire rotation Tread wear indicator Tire inflation Inflation placardChecking tire pressure Cold tires Speed ratings To check inflation pressureLoad 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 Tire sealing system-overview Accessing the tire sealing systemTire Sealing System 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 Recalibrating Tpms Canadian models only Erasing warning messagesChanging wheels with Tpms 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 Exterior lighting Polishing and waxingAutomatic washing simple and quick Mirrors with the water repellent glass coating Cleaning the upholsteryCleaning leather upholstery Protecting leather upholstery Cleaning the seat beltsCleaning floor mats 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 Emission inspection readiness Owner maintenanceMaintaining your vehicle 210 Hoisting the vehicle BatteryWorking on your vehicle Changing coolant Belt checkCheck coolant level Engine compartment Extreme engine operation Oil specificationsEngine oil Checking the oil Changing engine oil and oil filterChecking and adding oil 216 Fluids Washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Brake fluid reservoir Tailgate wiper blade Wiper bladesWindshield wiper blades Battery Battery maintenance Symbols Replacing the battery 222 Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/ parking light bulbs Replacing bulbs Replacing the high beam bulb Halogen headlights Location of the bulbs in the headlight housingReplacing the low 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 Cargo compartment light Rear fog lightDoor step courtesy lights 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 On/Off button Rear headphone connectors and controlsHeadphones limitations 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 Limitations Benefits of digital broadcastingHow HD broadcasting works Selecting sub-channels Switching HD on or offSub-channels 254 Direct channel entry Sirius satellite radioListening to satellite radio Scanning Storing a channelSong Seek and Song Memory Song memory Advanced settings Select Adv. settingsSkip current channel Unskip all channels Temp. unlock all ch If you have forgotten the access codeUnlock all channels 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 Bluetooth hands-free connectionOverview of Bluetooth controls Connecting cell phones Getting startedActivating/deactivating Select Add phone Handling calls Menu Call options Auto. answer Connect phone or Change phone Menu… Bluetooth… Remove phonePhone book Bluetooth menus Register… Rear Seat Entertainment Dual Screen RSE MusicSelecting a folder on the CD Playback alternatives Home-burned CDs RSE-AUX connectors and 12-volt socketSystem 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 Front suspension SuspensionRear suspension Including filter replacement Engine specifications Bulbs Electrical systemGeneral information PY21W Three-way catalytic converter Three-way catalytic converter general information Indicator and warning symbols Overview of information and warning symbolsSymbols in the main instrument panel Other information symbols Information symbols in the ceiling Console Technician certification Volvo programsVolvo On Call Roadside Assistance 293 Index 295 296 297 298 299 300 Page #$%