Volvo XC90 Air distribution

03 Climate

Air distribution

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Air distribution

The incoming air is distributed through the ven-

tilation points in the passenger compartment

shown above.

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Air vents in the dash

Open

Closed

Horizontal air flow

Vertical air flow

Direct the outer air vents toward the side win-

dows to defrost.

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Air vents in the door pillars

Open

Closed

Horizontal air flow

Vertical air flow

Direct the outer air vents toward the side win-

dows to defrost.

Contents

Main Page Page 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 Page Page 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 Page Page Page Page 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 Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Page Page Page 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 Page Page Page 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: Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Page 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 Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Page Page 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 Page Page Page 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 Page 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 Page Fluids Washer fluid reservoir Changing coolant Fluids Brake fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Wiper blades Windshield wiper blades Tailgate wiper blade Page 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 Page 232 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Fuses in the engine compartment Page 234 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Fuses in the passenger compartment on the edge of the dashboard Page 236 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind the plastic cover, driver's side Page Fuses in the cargo compartment Page 240 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Additional fuses in the cargo compartment (XC90 Executive*) Page Page Page 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 Page 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 Page Page Page Page Label information Dimensions Page Weights Category USA Canada Weights 282 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Specifications and capacities Category Specification Category Specification Suspension Page 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 Page 1, 2, 3 ... A B C D E F G H I J K L M O P S T U V W