service VOLVO S90 2020 Quick Guide
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Slippery driving conditionsTo help optimize traction and roadholding, Volvo recommends using snow tires on allwheels whenever there is a risk of snow or iceon the road.
NOTE
Certain countries require use of winter tires by law. Not all countries permit the use ofstudded tires.
Practice driving on slippery surfaces under controlled conditions to learn how the vehiclereacts.
Related information
Snow tires (p. 521)
Snow chains (p. 522)
Braking on salted roads (p. 385)
Braking on wet roads (p. 384)
Filling washer fluid (p. 607)
Start battery (p. 567)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 605)
Refilling coolant (p. 556)
Driving through standing water
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle through standing water, e.g. deep puddles orflooding on the road. This must be done withgreat caution.
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of 25 cm (9 in) at no more than walk-ing speed. Be particularly careful when drivingthrough flowing water. When driving through standing water, drive slowly and do not stop the vehicle. When youhave passed the water, press lightly on thebrake pedal and check that the brakes arefunctioning properly. Water, mud, slush, etc.can make the brake linings slippery, resultingin delayed braking effect. If the vehicle is equipped with contacts for an electric heater or trailer coupling, cleanthese after driving in water or mud.
Do not allow the vehicle to stand in waterup to the sills any longer than absolutelynecessary. This could result in electricalmalfunctions.
CAUTION
Engine damage could occur if water enters the air cleaner.
If water enters the transmission, thelubricating ability of the oils is reducedand the service life of these systems isshortened.
Damage to any component, engine,transmission, turbocharger, differentialor its internal components caused byflooding, vapor lock or insufficient oil isnot covered under warranty.
If the engine stalls while the vehicle isin water, do not attempt to restart it.Have the vehicle towed out of thewater to a workshop. An authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended. Riskof engine failure.
CAUTION
Because it can be difficult to determine the water depth, Volvo recommends not driv-ing through standing or running water. Thedriver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle in a safe manner and adheringto all applicable laws and regulations.
Related information
Recovery (p. 425)
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Opening/closing the fuel filler door
The vehicle must be unlocked before the fuel filler door can be opened 14
.
An arrow next to the fuel pump symbol in the instru-ment panel indicates the sideof the vehicle on which thefuel filler door is located.
1. Open the fuel filler door by pressing lightly
on its rear edge.
2. After refueling, press the fuel filler door lightly to close it.
Related information
Refueling (p. 414)
Refueling
The fuel tank is equipped with a fuel filling system without a cover.
Refueling the vehicle at a service station
It is important to insert the pump's nozzle past both of the two flaps in the fuel filler pipe before beginningfueling.
Instructions for fueling:
1. Turn off the engine and open the fuel filler door.
2. Select a fuel approved for use in the vehi- cle. For more information on approved fuels, see the section on “Fuel”. 3. Insert the pump's nozzle into the fuel filler
pipe's opening. There are two flaps justinside the fuel filler pipe and the pump'snozzle must push both of these flaps openbefore fuel can be added.
4. Avoid overfilling the tank. Do not press the handle on the filler nozzle again after it hasinitially stopped pumping.
> The fuel tank is now filled.
NOTE
An over-full tank may overflow in hot weather.
CAUTION
Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In addition to causing damage to the environ-ment, gasolines containing alcohol cancause damage to painted surfaces, whichmay not be covered under the New VehicleLimited Warranty.
Refueling from a fuel containerWhen filling from a fuel container, use the fun- nel provided in a foam block under the floorhatch in the cargo compartment.
1. Open the fuel filler door.
14Only locking and unlocking using the remote key, Passive Entry * or Volvo On Call will affect the status of the fuel filler door.
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2. Insert the funnel into the fuel filler pipe's
opening. There are two flaps just inside the fuel filler pipe and the tube section ofthe funnel must push both of these flapsopen before fuel can be added.
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas- senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-oxide, phthalates, and lead, which areknown to the State of California to causecancer and birth defects or other reproduc-tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoidbreathing exhaust, do not idle the engineexcept as necessary, service your vehicle ina well ventilated area and wear gloves orwash your hands frequently when servicingyour vehicle. For more information go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Related information
Opening/closing the fuel filler door (p. 414)
Fuel (p. 415)
Fuel
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas- oline to control engine deposits.
Deposit control gasoline (gasoline with detergent additives)
Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping injectors and intake valves clean. Consistentuse of deposit control gasolines will helpensure good driveability and fuel economy. Ifyou are not sure whether the gasoline containsdeposit control additives, check with the serv-ice station operator.
NOTE
Volvo recommends not using external fuel injector cleaning systems, e.g. do not adddetergent additives to gasoline before orafter refueling.
Unleaded fuelAll Volvo vehicles have a three-way catalytic converter and must only use unleaded gaso-line. US and Canadian regulations require thatpumps delivering unleaded gasoline arelabeled "UNLEADED". Only the nozzles ofthese pumps will fit in your vehicle's fuel fillerinlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel intoa vehicle labeled "unleaded gasoline only".Leaded gasoline damages the three-way cata-lytic converter and the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated use of leaded gasoline willlessen the effectiveness of the emission con-trol system and could result in loss of emissionwarranty coverage. State and local vehicleinspection programs will make detection ofmisfueling easier, possibly resulting in emis-sion test failure for misfueled vehicles.
NOTE
Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive calledmethyl-cyclopentadienyl manganese tricar-bonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, yourEmission Control System performancemay be affected, and the Check EngineLight (malfunction indicator light) locatedon your instrument panel may light. If thisoccurs, please return your vehicle to atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian for service.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers, "Oxygenated fuels"
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usually alcohols orethers. In some areas, state or local lawsrequire that the service pump be marked indi-cating use of alcohols or ethers. However,there are areas in which the pumps areunmarked. If you are not sure whether there isalcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy,check with the service station operator. To
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416meet seasonal air quality standards, some areas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel. Volvo permits the use of the following "oxy- genated" fuels. However, the specified octaneratings must still be met.
Alcohol - Ethanol
Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanol may also be referred toas Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol". Ethers - MTBE/ETBE: Fuels containing up to 22% MTBE/ETBE by volume may be used.
MethanolDo not use gasolines containing methanol(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This practicecan result in vehicle performance deteriorationand can damage critical parts in the fuel sys-tem. Such damage may not be covered underthe New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Related information
Octane rating (p. 416)
Opening/closing the fuel filler door(p. 414)
Refueling (p. 414)
Emission controls (p. 418)
Octane rating Volvo requires premium fuel (91 octane 15
or
higher) for all T5, T6 and T8 engines, and rec- ommends AKI 93 for optimal performanceand fuel economy. See decal examples inillustrations 1 and 2.
Minimum octane
Decals
Illustration 1: Sample fuel pump octane label 15
.
Illustration 2: Decal on the inside of the fuel filler flap on vehicles that require premium fuel 16
.
TOP TIER Detergent GasolineVolvo endorses the use of "TOP TIER Deter- gent Gasoline" where available to help main-tain engine performance and reliability. TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline meets a new stand-ard jointly established by leading automotivemanufactures to meet the needs of today'sadvanced engines. Qualifying gasoline retail-ers (stations) will, in most cases, identify theirgasoline as having met the "TOP TIER Deter-gent Gasoline" standards.
NOTE
Information about TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is available atwww.toptiergas.com.
15 AKI (Anti Knock Index) is an average value of RON (Research Octane Number) and MON (Motor Octane Number) - (RON)+(MON)/2
16 For supplementary information - see the car's Service and Warranty Booklet.
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NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or changing gasoline brands, it may be neces-sary to fill the tank more than once before adifference in engine operation is noticea-ble.
Fuel FormulationsDo not use gasoline that contains lead or man- ganese as a knock inhibitor, and do not uselead additives. Besides damaging the exhaustemission control systems on your vehicle, leadhas been strongly linked to certain forms ofcancer. Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. Unburned benzene has been strongly linked tocertain forms of cancer. If you live in an areawhere you must fill your own gas tank, takeprecautions. These may include: standing upwind away from the filler noz-zle while refueling
refueling only at gas stations with vaporrecovery systems that fully seal the mouthof the filler neck during refueling
wearing neoprene gloves while handling afuel filler nozzle.
Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas line antifreeze dur-ing winter months, do not add solvents, thick-eners, or other store-bought additives to yourvehicle's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems.Overuse may damage your engine, and someof these additives contain organically volatilechemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourselfto 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 fireand injury.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless, and odorless gas. It is present in all exhaustgases. If you ever smell exhaust fumesinside the vehicle, make sure the passengercompartment is ventilated, and immedi-ately return the vehicle to a trained andqualified Volvo service technician for cor-rection.
Demanding drivingIn demanding driving conditions, such as when towing a trailer or driving in hot weather or for prolonged periods at high altitudes, it may be a good idea to switch to a higher- octane fuel (AKI
15
91 or higher) or to switch to
another brand of gasoline in order to fully uti- lize the vehicle's engine capacity and optimizetraction.
Related information
Fuel (p. 415)
Emission controls (p. 418)
15
AKI (Anti Knock Index) is an average value of RON (Research Octane Number) and MON (Motor Octane Number) - (RON)+(MON)/2
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WARNING
High voltage may be dangerous if handled incorrectly. Do not touch anything on bat-teries that is not clearly described in thisOwner's Manual. Never use a 48 V support battery to jump start the vehicle.
External electrical equipment may notunder any circumstance be connectedto the 48 V battery.
Only a workshop may replace or per-form service on the 48 V battery – anauthorized Volvo workshop is recom-mended.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery
posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-cals known to the state of California tocause cancer and reproductive harm. Washhands after handling.
WARNING
Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive.
Do not connect the jumper cable toany part of the fuel system or to anymoving parts. Avoid touching hotmanifolds.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
If contact occurs, flush the affectedarea immediately with water. Obtainmedical help immediately if eyes areaffected.
Never expose the battery to open flameor electric spark. Do not smoke nearthe battery. Failure to follow theinstructions for jump starting can leadto injury.
NOTE
If the starter battery has been discharged to the extent that the vehicle does not havenormal electrical functions and the enginemust then be jump-started with an externalbattery or a battery charger, the Start/Stopfunction may remain activated. If the Start/Stop function shortly thereafter auto-stopsthe engine, there is a huge risk that auto-start of the engine will fail due to insuffi-cient battery capacity since the battery hadnot had time to recharge. If the vehicle has been jump-started or if there has not been enough time for thebattery to be charged with a batterycharger, the Start/Stop function should betemporarily deactivated until the batteryhas been recharged by the vehicle. At anambient temperature of about +15°C(about 60°F), the battery must be chargedby the vehicle for at least one hour. Atlower ambient temperatures, the chargingtime can increase to 3-4 hours. It is advisa-ble to charge the battery with an externalbattery charger.
Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 378)
Ignition modes (p. 381)
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 193)
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Recovery
This section refers to transporting the vehicle with a tow truck or similar vehicle.
Call a professional towing service for assis- tance. In certain conditions, the towing eyelet can be used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed towtruck. For vehicles equipped with leveling con- trol *: If the vehicle is equipped with pneumatic
suspension, this feature must be turned off before the vehicle is lifted onto a tow truck.Turning off the function in the center display. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarParking Brake and
Suspension.
3. Select
Disable Leveling Control.
The vehicle's location and ground clearance determine if it can be lifted onto a tow truck. Ifthe incline of the tow truck is too steep or ifthe ground clearance under the vehicle isinsufficient, attempting to pull it up may resultin damage. In this case, the vehicle shouldonly be lifted with the tow truck's lifting equip-ment.
WARNING
No person or object should be behind the tow truck when the vehicle is lifted ontothe bed of the truck.
CAUTION
The towing eyelet is only intended for tow- ing on roads, and must not be used to pull
vehicles from ditches or any similar pur-pose involving severe strain. Call a towtruck for professional assistance.
CAUTION
Note that the vehicle must always be towed with the wheels rolling forward.
Related information
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet (p. 423)
HomeLink ®
*17
HomeLink ®
18
is a programmable remote con-
trol, integrated in the vehicle electrical sys- tem, that can control up to three differentdevices (e.g. garage door opener, alarm sys-tem, outdoor and indoor lighting) and therebyreplace the remote controls for these.
General
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
Button 1
Button 2
Button 3
Indicator light
17 Certain markets only.
18 HomeLink and the HomeLink house symbol are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.
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Apps
The App view contains applications (apps) that provide access to certain vehicle servi-ces.
Swipe the center display screen from right to left 1
to access the App view from the Home
view. This view displays downloaded apps (third-party apps) as well as apps for inte- grated functions, such as
FM radio.
App view. (generic illustration; basic apps vary depending on market and model)
Several basic apps are always available. More apps such as web radio and music servicescan be downloaded when the car is connectedto the Internet. Some apps can only be used when the vehicle is connected to the Internet. Start an app by pressing the app in the centerdisplay's app view. All apps used should be updated to the latest version.
Related information
Download apps (p. 437)
Updating apps (p. 437)
Deleting apps (p. 438)
Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 464)
Android Auto
* (p. 468)
Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 480)
Hard disk storage space (p. 488)
Terms of use and data sharing (p. 486)
1
Applies for left-hand drive vehicles. For right-hand drive vehicles, swipe in the other direction.
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Download apps New apps can be downloaded when the vehi- cle is connected to the Internet.
NOTE
Data downloading can affect other services such as transfer data, e.g. web radio. If theaffect on other services is experienced asproblematic, the download can be interrup-ted. Alternatively, it may be appropriate toswitch off or cancel other services.
NOTE
When downloading using a phone, pay extra attention to the data traffic costs.
1.
Open the Download Center app in App
view.
2. Select New apps to open a list of apps
that are available but are not installed in the vehicle. 3. Tap on the row for an app in order to
expand in the list and get more informa-tion about the app.
4. Select
Install to start the download and
installation of the app.
> The current status of the download and installation will be shown. If a download cannot be started imme- diately, a message will be displayed.The app will remain in the list and it willbe possible to reattempt downloading.
Canceling a download
–Tap Abort to cancel a download in pro-
gress.
Note that only a download can be cancelled. An installation cannot be cancelled once it hasbegun.
Related information
Apps (p. 436)
Updating apps (p. 437)
Deleting apps (p. 438)
Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 480)
Handling system updates via DownloadCenter (p. 545)
Hard disk storage space (p. 488)
Updating apps
Apps can be updated when the vehicle is connected to the Internet.
NOTE
Data downloading can affect other services such as transfer data, e.g. web radio. If theaffect on other services is experienced asproblematic, the download can be interrup-ted. Alternatively, it may be appropriate toswitch off or cancel other services.
NOTE
When downloading using a phone, pay extra attention to the data traffic costs.
If an app is being used while an update is in progress, it will be restarted to complete theupdate.
Update all
1. Open the Download Center app in App
view.
2. Select Install all.
> The update will begin.
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Radio settings
There are a number of different radio func- tions that can be activated and deactivated.
Canceling a traffic messageA current broadcast (e.g. a traffic message) can be temporarily interrupted by pressing
in the right-side steering wheel keypad or
tapping Cancel in the center display.
Activating and deactivating radio
functions
Pull down Top view and select SettingsMedia and the desired waveband to see avail-
able functions.
AM/FM Radio
HD Radio AM: HD Radio ™
Technology:
makes it possible for AM audio to achieve an audio quality comparable to analog FM.
HD Radio FM: HD Radio ™
Technology:
makes it possible to achieve a sound qual- ity comparable with a CD.
Show Broadcast Information: shows
information on program content, artists, etc.
Freeze Program Name: select to stop
the program service name from scrolling continuously. Instead it freezes after 20seconds.
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio *
Pull down Top view and select Settings
MediaSiriusXM to show a list of available
options.
Related information
Radio (p. 438)
Settings for SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio *
(p. 449)
Symbols in the center display status bar (p. 121)
RBDS
RBDS radio
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) ena- bles certain functionality 2
, such as:
Searches for program types or new broad- casts
Text information about currently broadcastprograms
Related information
Radio (p. 438)
Radio settings (p. 442)
2
Certain stations only.