tow VOLVO XC90 T8 2019 Warranty and Maintenance Records Information
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Demanding driving
In demanding driving conditions, such as operating 
the vehicle in hot weather, towing a trailer, or 
driving for extended periods at higher altitudes 
than normal, it may be advisable to switch to 
higher octane fuel (91 or higher) or to change 
gasoline brands to fully utilize your engine’s 
capacity, and for the smoothest possible operation.
NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or 
changing gasoline brands, it may be necessary 
to fill the tank more than once before a 
difference in engine operation is noticeable.Fuel FormulationsDo not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock 
inhibitor, and do not use lead additives. Besides 
damaging the exhaust emission control systems 
on your vehicle, lead has been strongly linked to 
certain forms of cancer.
Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. 
Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to 
certain forms of cancer. If you live in an area where 
you must fill your own gas tank, take precautions. 
These may include:• standing upwind away from the filler nozzle 
while refueling
• refueling only at gas stations with vapor 
recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of 
the filler neck during refueling
• wearing neoprene gloves while handling a fuel 
filler nozzle.
Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas line antifreeze during 
winter months, do not add solvents, thickeners, 
or other store-bought additives to your vehicle’s 
fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems. Overuse may 
damage your engine, and some of these additives 
contain organically volatile chemicals. Do not 
needlessly expose yourself to these chemicals.
WARNING
Never carry a cell phone that is switched 
on while refueling your vehicle. If the phone 
rings, this may cause a spark that could ignite 
gasoline fumes, resulting in fire and injury.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless, and 
odorless gas. It is present in all exhaust gases. 
If you ever smell exhaust fumes inside the 
vehicle, make sure the passenger compartment 
is ventilated, and immediately return the 
vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvo service 
technician for correction.
Deposit control gasoline (detergent 
additives)Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline 
to control engine deposits. Detergent gasoline 
is effective in keeping injectors and intake valves 
clean. Consistent use of deposit control gasolines 
will help ensure good drivability and fuel economy. 
If you are not sure whether the gasoline contains 
deposit control additives, check with the service 
station operator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of external 
fuel injector cleaning systems.Unleaded fuelEach Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter 
and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and 
Canadian regulations require that pumps delivering 
unleaded gasoline be labeled “UNLEADED”. Only 
these pumps have nozzles which fit your vehicle’s 
filler inlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel 
into a vehicle labeled “unleaded gasoline only”. 
Leaded gasoline damages the threeway catalytic 
converter and the heated oxygen sensor system. 
Repeated use of leaded gasoline will lessen the 
effectiveness of the emission control system and 
could result in loss of emission warranty coverage. 
State and local vehicle inspection programs will 
make detection of misfueling easier, possibly 
resulting in emission test failure for misfueled 
vehicles.
 
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Service operation Schedule of services
All Non-hybrid 
Modelsmiles x 1000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
km x 1000 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
Spare tire check for damage, wear, and tire 
pressure
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Check and replace parts or software, as required by Volvo Car USA, LLC, that are covered under the terms of the Volvo New Car Warranty.
A In the event of a leak from the transmission, check the oil level.
B May be necessary to change more frequently when driving in dusty/dirty areas.
C Replace at 150,000 miles/240,000 kilometers or 10 years, whichever comes first.
D Check automatic transmission fluid level only if an external leak is identified. Volvo recommends changing transmission fluid every 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers, only on vehicles used for towing, 
or when a message appears in the instrument panel text window.
E Only check the level if there is leakage.
F Recommended to replace at least once a year or more often in heavy traffic or dirty/dusty areas.
G Recommended to replace every 3 years or 40,000 miles (if driven in mountainous areas or humid climates – every one year) at owner’s request.
H Check expiration date label every four years for replacement date on vehicles with this equipment.
I   Check spare tire pressure (where applicable) every two years or every 40,000 miles/64,000 kilometers.
 
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Service operation Schedule of services
Hybrid Models miles x 1000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
km x 1000 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
Tire inflator kit
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Check and replace parts or software, as required by Volvo Car USA, LLC, that are covered under the terms of the Volvo New Car Warranty.A In the event of a leak from the transmission, check the oil level.
B May be necessary to change more frequently when driving in dusty/dirty areas.
C Replace at 150,000 miles/240,000 kilometers or 10 years, whichever comes first.
D Check automatic transmission fluid level only if an external leak is identified. Volvo recommends changing transmission fluid every 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers, only on vehicles used for towing, 
or when a message appears in the instrument panel text window.
E Only check the level if there is leakage.
F Recommended to replace at least once a year or more often in heavy traffic or dirty/dusty areas.
G Recommended to replace every 3 years or 40,000 miles (if driven in mountainous areas or humid climates – every one year) at owner’s request.
H Check expiration date label every four years for replacement date on vehicles with this equipment. 
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 the date the part was originally purchased. Some 
genuine Volvo parts/accessories are covered 
by their own specific limited warranty for a 
different period. For those parts/accessories, 
the applicable warranty is supplied at the time 
of purchase, including a list of conditions and 
limitations.
Customer AssistanceShould you have questions regarding the 
warranties or repairs, please review the article 
“Customer Support and Assistance” in this 
booklet for owner information and instructions.
Non-commercial vehicles are covered by On Call
®, 
a roadside assistance program which provides 
coverage for some specific items not covered by 
the warranties (e.g., towing). A separate booklet 
describing this program is supplied in your 
Owner’s Wallet.
Wear and Tear ItemsAs part of your vehicle’s normal service and 
maintenance requirements, certain parts may 
need to be replaced due to wear and tear. Since 
these parts are consumed at varying rates, 
replacement is based on the operation and 
condition of your vehicle and on fixed schedules 
under normal operation and use of your vehicle. 
These items include, but may not be limited to, the 
following list: filters, fuses, belts, brake pads, brake 
rotors, wiper blades, shock absorbers, floor mats, 
upholstery/rugs, etc.
Replacement of these items are the owner’s 
responsibility, with the exception of those items covered during the Adjustments Coverage Period 
(see the following section) or where specific 
manufacturing defects may be demonstrated.
Adjustments CoverageAdjustments which are refinements to the original 
factory fittings and alignments, and which are 
required as part of the break-in period, will be 
made during the Adjustments Coverage Period. 
Exceptions are items covered under normal 
maintenance services, including Pre-Delivery or 
items excluded in the New Vehicle section. The 
duration of the adjustment coverage is twelve 
(12) months or 12,000 miles/20,000 kilometers, 
whichever occurs first.
The term “Adjustments” as used in this warranty 
refers to minor repairs not usually associated with 
the replacement of parts or normal maintenance 
service items. Parts which are covered for 
replacement because of wear during the 
Adjustments Period only are: brake pads, brake 
rotors and shock absorbers. These items may also 
be covered under the Basic Warranty Period if 
manufacturing defects cause the failure. Examples 
of labor only repairs which are covered during the 
Adjustments Period are wheel balancing, window 
regulator adjustment and hood adjustment.Battery (non-hybrid models only)Under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, the 
original equipment battery installed in your 2019 
Volvo is covered against defects in parts and 
labor for four (4) years or 50,000 miles/80,000 
kilometers, whichever occurs first.
What Is Not Warranted Tires
• Tires fitted to the vehicle as original 
equipment are warranted separately by the 
tire manufacturer. Therefore, any adjustments 
must be handled through their authorized 
service outlet.
• The applicable tire warranty booklet is in the 
Owner’s Wallet.
Routine Maintenance and Services
• Repairs which are required because of a lack 
of maintenance, or improper maintenance. 
Correct maintenance procedures are 
referenced in your Owner’s Manual or 
the Warranty and Maintenance Records 
Information booklet.
• Scheduled or unscheduled maintenance 
services, excluding those services covered in 
the U.S. only by Volvo’s Complimentary Factory 
Schedule Maintenance (FSM) Program. 
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Damage/Deterioration/Corrosion
• Vehicles severely damaged and/or declared to 
be a total loss by an insurer.
• Vehicles substantially reassembled or repaired 
from parts obtained from another vehicle 
previously in operation.
• The use of fuel and/or oil, or other fluids 
which do not meet the Volvo-approved 
standards as set forth in the Owner’s Manual, 
Volvo Service Literature or in the articles “Fuel 
requirements” and “Engine oil” in this booklet.
• Failures resulting from misuse, abuse, 
negligence, overloading, modifications 
(including the electronic management 
system(s), accidents or racing.
• Defects or failures resulting from the use 
of new parts not sold or approved by Volvo, 
or used parts, or the resultant damage to 
associated parts or systems.
• Defects or failures resulting from incorrect 
diagnosis by an independent repair shop.
• Failures resulting from continued operation 
of the vehicle after a warning light, gauge 
reading, or other indication advises of a 
mechanical or operational problem (e.g., dash 
instrumentation indicates overheat, loss of oil 
pressure, etc.).• Environmental damage to the vehicle’s 
surface which is beyond Volvo’s control, such 
as airborne fall-out (including chemicals, tree 
sap, etc.) or other atmospheric conditions, 
hailstones, road hazards, stone chips or other 
acts of nature. Exterior painted surfaces are 
covered by the Corrosion Protection Limited 
Warranty, see the article “Volvo’s Corrosion 
Protection, Limited Warranty–U.S./Warranty– 
Canada” in this booklet.
• Damage to the interior (soft trim, upholstery, 
and seating areas) resulting from normal wear 
and tear, misuse, abuse, or negligence..
Glass
Glass breakage, unless it occurs because of 
defects in material or workmanship.
Odometer Tampering
Repairs on vehicles for which the true odometer 
mileage cannot be readily determined.
Inconvenience/Incidental Charges
The loss of vehicle use, loss of time, telephone 
calls, towing, lodging, car rental, food, and other 
incidental and consequential damages.
NOTE
Parts replaced free of charge under the terms 
of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (U.S.), 
New Vehicle Warranty (Canada) are not subject 
to the warranty coverage of the Genuine Volvo 
Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited 
Warranty. Those parts will be warranted for 
90 days or the remainder of the New Vehicle 
Limited Warranty (U.S.), New Vehicle Warranty 
(Canada), whichever is greater.Hybrid models onlyHybrid battery
Under the New Hybrid Vehicle Limited Warranty, 
the original equipment battery installed in your 
2019 Volvo is covered against defects in parts 
and labor for eight (8) years or 100,000 miles/ 
160,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first.
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NOTE
Batteries are subject to natural wear out due 
to ageing and usage. If the battery capacity is 
lower than 55% of original status (according 
to specification) at 8 years or 100,000 miles/ 
160,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first
3, 
the battery will be replaced free of charge.
2  California Hybrid Battery coverage is ten (10) years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.3  Model year 2019 vehicles sold and registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island or Vermont if the battery capacity is lower than 50% of 
original status at 10 years or 150,000 miles , whichever occurs first will have the battery replaced free of charge.. 
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WARRANTYGenuine Volvo Replacement Parts 
and Accessories, Limited Warranty– 
U.S./Warranty–CanadaWhat Is WarrantedVolvo warrants to the retail purchaser of each new 
genuine Volvo replacement part and accessory, 
that such part or accessory will be free from 
defects in material or workmanship.
During the warranty period, any such defective 
part or accessory will be exchanged or repaired at 
Volvo’s discretion without charge, but only by an 
authorized Volvo retailer.
If, and only if, such part or accessory was originally 
installed by an authorized Volvo retailer, the labor 
for removal and replacement will also be covered 
by this warranty.
NOTE
Parts replaced free of charge under the terms 
of another Volvo warranty are not subject to 
the warranty coverage of the Genuine Volvo 
Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited 
Warranty (U.S.), Genuine Volvo Replacement 
Parts and Accessories Warranty (Canada). 
Those parts will be warranted for 90 days 
or the remainder of the original warranty, 
whichever is greater.
LimitationsNo implied warranty of merchantability or 
fitness for a particular purpose shall apply 
except during the applicable periods of this 
warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and 
you may also have other rights which vary from 
state to state, province to province. Some states/
provinces do not allow limitations on how 
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above 
limitations may not apply to you.
For a complete description, refer to the article 
“Limitations and Disclaimers” in this booklet.Warranty PeriodGenuine Volvo Accessories
If a Volvo-approved accessory is purchased and 
installed by a Volvo retailer as part of your new 
vehicle purchase, the warranty period is four 
(4) years or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers, 
whichever occurs first. The warranty period will 
start and run concurrently with the New Vehicle 
Limited Warranty. If a Volvo-approved accessory is 
installed by a Volvo retailer after your new vehicle 
purchase, it will be warranted for the balance 
of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty period, 
or for a period of two (2) years from the date of 
installation, whichever is longer. Some genuine 
Volvo parts/accessories are covered by their own 
specific limited warranty for a different period. For 
those parts/accessories, the applicable warranty 
is supplied at the time of purchase, including a list 
of conditions and limitations.
What Is Not Warranted• Labor for removal and replacement of a 
defective part or accessory sold, BUT NOT 
INSTALLED, by an authorized Volvo retailer. 
In such cases, the defective part/ component 
or accessory will be exchanged, repaired, or 
replaced at the discretion of Volvo.
• Parts or accessories not sold, supplied, or 
approved by Volvo.
• Failures resulting from improper installation of 
parts or accessories, a lack of maintenance or 
improper maintenance.
• Damage because of normal wear and tear.
• The loss of vehicle use, loss of time, 
inconvenience, or other incidental charges 
such as telephone calls, towing, lodging, car 
rental, or food, and/or other consequential 
damages, except where required by law.
• Failure resulting from misuse, abuse, 
negligence, overloading, modifications, 
accidents or racing.Purchaser’s ObligationsWhen requesting warranty repairs on replacement 
parts or accessories, the purchaser must present 
evidence of purchase (sales ticket or repair order 
showing payment to any authorized Volvo retailer 
in the United States or Canada), during normal 
business hours. 
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The Warranty PeriodThe warranty period is five (5) years and has no 
mileage/kilometer limitation.
5 It begins with the 
date the vehicle is sold/delivered to the first retail 
purchaser or put into service, whichever occurs 
first.
What Is Not Warranted• Seat belt system and Supplemental 
Restraint System components which show 
evidence of damage because of abuse, 
misuse, negligence, tampering, or improper 
installation.
• Replacement of seat belt system or 
Supplemental Restraint System components 
after a vehicle has been involved in a 
collision.
• The loss of vehicle use, loss of time, 
inconvenience or other incidental charges, 
such as telephone calls, towing, lodging, 
car rental, or food, or other consequential 
damages except where required by law.
• Repairs required as part of normal 
maintenance.
• Replacement of components in accordance 
with the maintenance schedule.
Seat belts: “Something We Believe 
In”Seat belts are an integral part of the safety 
system engineered into each Volvo.
Despite our strongest recommendations, and 
your best intentions, not wearing a seat belt is 
like believing “it’ll never happen to me!”
Volvo urges you and all adult occupants of your 
car to properly wear seat belts in all seating 
positions, and ensure that children are properly 
restrained in the rear seats only, using an infant 
car seat or booster seat determined by age, 
weight and height.
Fact : In every state/province, some type of child 
restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally, 
most states/provinces have already made it 
mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat 
belts.
So, urging you to “buckle up” is not just our 
recommendation – it’s becoming the law! The few 
seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow 
you to say, “It’s a good thing I was wearing my 
seat belt.”
Instructions for proper seat belt usage can be 
found in your Owner’s Manual..
Emissions Warranties – U.S. and 
CanadaDesign and Defect WarrantyWhat Is Warranted–U.S.
Volvo warrants that your 2019 model year Volvo 
was designed, built, and equipped to conform at 
the time of sale to U.S. emission standards, in 
accordance with Section 207(A) of the Federal 
Clean Air Act, which was applicable when the 
vehicle was manufactured.
What Is Warranted–Canada
Volvo warrants that your 2019 model year Volvo 
was designed, built, and equipped to conform at 
the time of sale to Canadian emission standards, 
in accordance with the Canadian Motor Vehicle 
Safety Act, which was applicable when the 
vehicle was manufactured.
5  In the U.S., some states have mandated alternate warranty coverage for seat belts only. Contact your Volvo retailer for details of local requirements.