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	A/C (air conditioning)	98, 99
	ABS	149
12	Accessory installation warning	15
	Accessory installation warning	15
	Airbag system	23
	Air cleaner	213
	Air conditioning	94
	Air distribution	96, 99
	Air quality sensor	98
	Air vents	96
	Alarm	131
	All Wheel Drive	148
	All Wheel Drive – towing	157
	Anti-lock brake system
	warning light	60
	Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)	149
	Ashtray	114

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Audio
system introduction	244
Audio system
HD digital radio	251
Rear seat entertainment	270
Sirius satellite radio	255
AUTO (climate control)	99, 100
Automatic transmission	144
Autostart	139, 141
AUX (audio system)	259
Average speed	75
AWD	148
B
Bass	247
Battery	211
maintenance	220
specifications	287
Battery – replacing	221
Belt check	212
Black box	13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)	165
Blower (fan)	100

Bluetooth cell phone connection	265
Booster cushion
accessory	46
integrated	51
Brake fluid	218
Brake system	149
Bulbs	223
Bulbs, replacing	223
C
Capacities, fluids	282
Capacity weight	182
Cargo area cover	121
Cargo grid	120
Cargo net	118
Catalytic converter, three-way	289
CD Pause	261
Cell phone, hands-free connection	265
Center console buttons	64
Central locking system - remote key	125
Changing a wheel	193
Changing coolant	212

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Volvo XC90 owner manual Index

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 Types of lists used in the manual ProceduresRisk of damage to the vehicle 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 Reporting safety defects in the U.S Occupant safetyVolvos concern for safety 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 Park Brake Parking brake applied Supplemental Restraint System SRSBrake Brake failure warning light Oil pressure warning light2 Rear fog light Check Engine Malfunction indicator lightTurn signal indicator trailer certain models ABS Anti-lock brake system Information display Message in the text windows OIL Level LOW Fill Oila Center console buttons Auxiliary lights Power child locksPark Assist Volt socket Steering wheel adjustment Lighting panel Parking lightsHeadlights Instrument panel lighting Active Bending Lights ABLFog lights Unlocking the fuel filler door Manually unlocking the fuel filler door To manually unlock the fuel filler door Lever positions Turn signalsLeft-side steering wheel lever High/low beam headlights Right-side steering wheel lever Windshield wipers Tailgate wiper and reverse gear Tailgate wiper/washerRain sensor 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 Rearview mirror with compass MirrorsRearview mirror Autodim function Power door mirrors Calibrating the compass Mirror memory function with the central locking system Water repellent glass Tilt position Power moonroofPower moonroof 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 vents in the dash Air distributionAir distribution Air vents in the door pillars Ventilated front seats Functions Electronic climate control ECCOverview ON/OFF Air distribution Passenger compartment temperature sensorRecirculation Defroster Heated front seats TemperatureRear window and door mirror defrosters 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 Automatic seat adjustment Power seatSeat 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 Cup holders for the front seats Ashtray accessoryStorage compartment in the center console 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 Removing the cargo area cover Installing the cargo area coverCargo 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 Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather RefuelingFuel filler door Refueling 138 Starting the vehicle Starting the engine 140 Locked position Remove the key to lock the steering wheelA Ignition switch and steering wheel lockIgnition switch and steering wheel lock 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 All Wheel Drive AWD general information Tire dimensionsAll Wheel Drive Temporary Spare Brake system Brake Brake circuit malfunction ABS with EBD Electronic Brake Force Distribution Emergency Brake Assistance EBA Parking on a hill When applying the parking brakeParking brake Releasing the parking brake Message Dstc Spin Control Stability systemDynamic Stability Traction Control Between Dstc Spin Control on or Stability Control indicator light flashes Symbols in the instrument panelStability Control indicator light DSTC-related messages in the text window Activating/deactivating park assist Front/rear park assistFunction Front park assist Audible signals from the park assist system Faults in the systemCleaning the sensors Emergency towing Precautions when the vehicle is in towTowing 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 Storing wheels and tires Tire wearSummer and winter tires Tire rotation Tread wear indicator Checking tire pressure Tire inflationInflation placard 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 Maximum permissible inflation pres Glossary of tire terminologySidewall of the tire Area between Recommended tire inflation pressure Vehicle loading Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Snow tires, studded tires1 Snow chains, snow tires, studded tiresSnow chains 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 Tire sealing system-temporarily Repairing a flat tirePrecautions Stage 1 Sealing the hole 188 Stage 2 Checking inflation pressure Replacing the sealing compound container Inflating tires Location of the jack Changing wheelsChanging wheels 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 Suitable detergents Washing and cleaning the vehicleWashing 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 Minor stone chips and scratches Paint touch upColor code Minor scratches on the surface 205 Page Maintenance and Servicing Federal Clean Air Act U.S Volvo serviceMaintenance service 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 Steering wheel keypad Accessing and using menusAudio system controls Shortcut Rear headphone connectors and controls Headphones limitationsOn/Off button Pause mode Volume controlSound settings Selecting a sound source Equalizer FR Bass speaker SubwooferSurround Pre EQ Front certain audio systems Equalizer RR EQ Rear certain audio systems Optimal sound reproduction Storing stations Radio functionsStation search Automatically storing stations Stopping autostore Radio textHD Radio reception Models only1 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 Song Seek and Song Memory ScanningStoring a channel Song memory Skip current channel Advanced settingsSelect Adv. settings 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 If a normal music CD is being played Navigating the disc and playing tracksCD player/CD changer If a CD with mp3 or wma files is being played Disctext Compact disc care CD Menu Menu structureAM Menu AUX Menu option Bluetooth hands-free connection Overview of Bluetooth controlsBluetooth hands-free Activating/deactivating Connecting cell phonesGetting started Select Add phone Handling calls Menu Call options Auto. answer Menu… Bluetooth… Remove phone Phone bookConnect phone or Change phone Bluetooth menus Register… Selecting a folder on the CD Rear Seat Entertainment Dual Screen RSEMusic 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 #$%