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