VOLVO XC90 2011 Owner´s Manual

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Overview of information and warning symbols
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SymbolDescriptionPage
Left turn signal58
Right turn signal58
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Cruise control77
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionPage
Surround sound248
HD radio251
Audio files262
CD folder262
SymbolDescriptionPage
Bluetooth-con-
nected cell phone266
BluetoothTM
hands-free
266
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionPage
Seat belt reminder56
Occupant weight
sensor28

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Volvo programs
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Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON
CALL roadside assistance. Additional informa-
tion, features, and benefits are described in a
separate information package in your glove
compartment.
If you require assistance, dial:
In the U.S. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-
VOLVO)
In Canada 1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup-
ports certification by the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certi-
fied technicians have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams, each technician must
also have worked in the field for two or more
years before a certificate is issued. These pro-
fessional technicians are best able to analyze
vehicle problems and perform the necessary
maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at
peak operating condition.

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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 79
A
A/C (air conditioning)...........................98, 99
ABS.......................................................... 149
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..................................................... 114Audio
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).............................................. 100Bluetooth 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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Charge air cooler..................................... 286
Check Engine warning light....................... 61
Child restraint anchors......................... 47, 49
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 50
Child restraint systems.............................. 39
Child safety................................................ 37
Child safety locks....................................130
Climate system.......................................... 94
refrigerant............................................. 94
Clock reset button..................................... 58
Coat hanger............................................. 116
Cold weather precautions........................ 163
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 263
Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant.................................................... 217
changing............................................. 212
Courtesy light........................................... 111
Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 115
Curb weight............................................. 182
Current fuel consumption.......................... 75D
Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 74
rear window and mirrors..................... 100
windshield............................................. 99
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 161
Dimensions.............................................. 278
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display, instrument panel.......................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 247
Door mirrors............................................... 84
defroster............................................... 74
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 64
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving conditions, difficult......................143
Driving economically................................ 142
Driving through water..............................143
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Economical driving.................................. 142
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 86Electrical system...................................... 287
Emission inspection readiness................ 209
Engine
specifications...................................... 286
starting................................................ 139
Engine oil................................................. 214
checking............................................. 215
specifications...................................... 285
Environment............................................... 14
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 208
Flat tires
changing............................................. 191
repairing with tire sealing system....... 186
Fog light..................................................... 60
Fog lights
front*..................................................... 68
Folding door mirrors.................................. 64
Front airbags.................................. 24, 25, 28
Front seat
folding backrest.................................. 104
manually adjusted............................... 104

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Front seats
power.................................................. 105
ventilated.............................................. 97
XC90 Executive.................................. 107
Front suspension..................................... 284
Fuel.......................................................... 134
Fuel filler cap........................................... 137
Fuel filler door
opening manually...............................137
unlocking.............................................. 68
Fuel system.............................................. 286
Fuses.......................................................230
G
Gasoline................................................... 134
Geartronic – manual shifting.................... 145
Generator................................................. 287
Generator warning light............................. 60
Glove compartment................................. 115
Grocery bag holder.................................. 121
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 182
H
Hand brake.............................................. 151
Hazard warning flashers............................ 74
HD digital radio........................................ 251
Headlights.................................................. 67
Active Bending Lights............. 64, 68, 223
Dual Xenon........................................... 64
Headlights, high and low beams............... 70
Heated front seats..................................... 99
High/low beams – replacing....................223
High beam bulb, replacing...................... 228
High beam flash......................................... 70
High beam indicator.................................. 58
Hoisting the vehicle.................................211
Home safe lighting..................................... 70
Hood, opening/closing.............................. 80
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Ignition switch.......................................... 141
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 124
Important information................................ 10Indicator and warning symbols.................. 58
indicator light............................................. 60
Infant seats................................................ 41
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 175
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 178
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 290
Information display.................................... 58
Inspection readiness................................ 209
Instrument overview.................................. 56
Instrument panel........................................ 58
Instrument panel lighting........................... 68
Interior lighting......................................... 111
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 47
J
Jack.........................................................191

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Key (ignition switch) positions................. 141
Keys......................................................... 124
L
Label information..................................... 276
Lighting panel............................................ 67
Load carriers............................................ 162
Locking steering wheel............................ 141
Locking the car........................................ 128
Locks, child safety................................... 130
Long distance trips.................................. 163
Low beam headlight.................................. 70
M
Maintenance............................................ 208
Maintenance, periodic............................. 209
Malfunction indicator light......................... 61Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 64
power door........................................... 84
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 83
Moonroof................................................... 86
Motor oil
checking............................................. 215
MP3 player, connecting........................... 259
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 98
O
OBD II...................................................... 209
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Oil
checking............................................. 215
Oil quality................................................. 214
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 209
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 292
Owner maintenance................................. 209
P
Paint - color code....................................204
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 68
Park assist.......................................154, 155
Parking brake........................................... 151
warning symbol.................................... 60
Parking lights............................................. 67
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 209
Permissible axle weight........................... 182
Polishing.................................................. 201
Power moonroof........................................ 86
Power seat............................................... 105
Power steering fluid................................. 218
R
Radiator................................................... 213
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................255
Radio functions........................................ 246
HD digital radio................................... 251
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 72

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Rear seat entertainment..........................270
Rear suspension...................................... 284
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 83
Rear window defroster.............................. 74
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 50
Recirculation.............................................. 99
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 62
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 94
Refrigerator (XC90 Executive).................. 117
Registering child restraints........................ 50
Remote key.............................................. 125
replacing the battery........................... 127
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Safety locks, child.................................... 130
Seat belt..................................................... 20
Seats........................................................ 104Shiftlock................................................... 139
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 255
Snow chains............................................ 184
Snow tires................................................ 184
Spare tire................................................. 185
Spare tire – accessing.............................191
Spare wheel, lowering.............................191
Speedometer............................................. 58
Starting the car........................................ 139
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 124
Steering wheel lock.................................141
Stone chips, touching up......................... 204
Storage compartments............113, 115, 116
Studded tires........................................... 184
Sun visor.................................................... 87
Symbols, overview................................... 290
T
Tachometer................................................ 58
Tailgate
locking/unlocking................................ 128
opening................................................. 80
Tailgate wipers......................................... 219
Technician certification............................ 292
Temperature control................................ 100
Temperature gauge................................... 58
Temporary spare tire............................... 185
Three-way catalytic converter................. 289
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 62
Tire inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 178
US models.......................................... 177
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 195
Tires.........................................................172
age...................................................... 172
changing............................................. 191
changing from summer to winter........ 173
designations....................................... 179
improving economy............................ 172
inflation............................................... 175
inflation pressure, checking................ 175

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inflation pressure tables..................... 177
load ratings......................................... 176
rotation............................................... 173
spare................................................... 185
speed ratings...................................... 176
storing................................................. 173
tire sealing system.............................. 186
tread wear indicator............................ 174
Tire sealing system.................................. 186
Towing a trailer........................................ 158
V8-engine........................................... 160
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive.......... 157
Towing the vehicle................................... 156
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 161
Trailer towing...................................158, 160
Transmission, automatic.......................... 144
Tread wear indicator................................ 174
Treble....................................................... 247
Trip computer............................................ 75
Trip odometer............................................ 58
Turn signals............................................... 70U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................183
Unlocking fuel filler door............................ 68
Unlocking the car..................................... 128
Unpaved roads, driving on...................... 143
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V8 engine and trailer towing....................160
Vanity mirror............................................ 112
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 278
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 13
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)......... 277
Vehicle loading........................................ 182
Vehicle maintenance................................ 208
Vehicle weights........................................ 280
Ventilated seats......................................... 97
Volvo and the environment........................ 14
Volvo maintenance.................................. 208
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 292
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Warning symbol......................................... 58
Warning symbol in center of dashboard.... 58
Warranties................................................ 208
Washer fluid reservoir......................213, 217
Washing the vehicle................................. 200
Water, driving through............................. 143
Waxing..................................................... 201
Weights.................................................... 280
Wheels.....................................................172
storing................................................. 173
Windshield
IR coating............................................. 73
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............217
Windshield wipers.................................... 219
Winter/Wet driving mode......................... 163
Wipers...................................................... 219
W – Winter............................................... 145

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