fuel type VOLVO V90 2017 Owners Manual

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Wiper blades in service position527
Replacing a wiper blade 528
Filling washer fluid 529
Starter battery 530
Symbols on the batteries 533
Support battery 533
Fuses 535
Replacing a fuse 536
Fuses in engine compartment 537
Fuses under glovebox 542
Fuses in cargo area 546
Cleaning the exterior 549
Polishing and waxing 551
Rustproofing 552
Cleaning the interior 552
Cleaning the centre display 553
Paint damage 554
Repairing paint damage 555
SPECIFICATIONS
Type designations558
Dimensions 561
Weights 563
Towing capacity and towball load 564
Engine specifications 566
Engine oil — specifications 567
Adverse driving conditions for engine oil 569
Coolant — specifications 570
Transmission fluid — specifications 570
Brake fluid — specifications 570
Fuel tank - volume 571
Air conditioning — specifications 571
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions 572
Approved tyre pressures 574
Performance 575
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Alphabetical Index 577

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INTRODUCTION
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Contributing to a better environment
An energy-efficient and fuel-efficient car not only contributes to a reduced impact on the environ-ment, but also means reduced costs for theowner of the car. As the driver, it is easy toreduce fuel consumption and thereby savemoney and contribute to a better environment -here is some advice:
• Plan for an effective average speed. Speedsabove approx. 80 km/h (approx. 50 mph)and below 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph) lead toincreased energy consumption.
• Follow the Service and Warranty Booklet'srecommended intervals for service and main-tenance of the car.
• Avoid letting the engine idle - switch off theengine when stationary for longer periods.Pay attention to local regulations.
• Plan the journey - a lot of unnecessary stopsand uneven speed contribute to increasedfuel consumption.
• Use preconditioning
* before starting in cold
conditions - it improves starting capacity andreduces wear in cold weather. The enginereaches normal operating temperature morequickly, which decreases consumption andreduces emissions.
Also remember to always dispose of environmen-tally hazardous waste, such as batteries and oil, inan environmentally safe manner. Consult a work-shop in the event of uncertainty about how this type of waste should be discarded - an author-ised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Efficient emission controlYour Volvo is manufactured following the concept"Clean inside and out" – a concept that encom-passes a clean interior environment as well ashighly efficient emission control. In many casesthe exhaust emissions are well below the applica-ble standards.
Clean air in the passenger
compartment
A passenger compartment filter prevents dustand pollen from entering the passenger compart-ment via the air intake. The Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) * ensures
that the incoming air is cleaner than the air in the traffic outside. The system cleans the air in the passenger com- partment from contaminants such as particles,hydrocarbons, nitrous oxides and ground-levelozone. If the outside air is contaminated then theair intake is closed and the air is recirculated.Such a situation may arise in heavy traffic,queues and tunnels for example. IAQS is a part of the Clean Zone Interior Pack- age (CZIP) *, which also includes a function that
allows the fan to start when the car is unlocked with the remote control key.
InteriorThe material used in the interior of a Volvo iscarefully selected and has been tested in order tobe pleasant and comfortable. Some of the detailsare hand-made, such as the seams of the steer-ing wheel that are sewn by hand. The interior ismonitored in order not to emit strong odours orsubstances that cause discomfort in the event ofe.g. high heat and bright light.
Volvo workshops and the environmentRegular maintenance creates the conditions for along service life and low fuel consumption foryour car. In this way you also contribute to acleaner environment. When Volvo's workshopsare entrusted with the service and maintenanceof your car it becomes part of Volvo's system.Volvo makes clear demands regarding the way inwhich workshop premises shall be designed inorder to prevent spills and discharges into theenvironment. The workshop staff have the knowl-edge and the tools required to guarantee goodenvironmental care.
RecyclingSince Volvo works from a life cycle perspective, itis also important that the car is recycled in anenvironmentally sound manner. Almost all of thecar can be recycled. The last owner of the car istherefore requested to contact a dealer for refer-ral to a certified/approved recycling facility.

SAFETY
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Door and seatbelt reminderThe system reminds unbelted occupants to wear a seatbelt, and also warns about an open door,bonnet, tailgate or fuel filler flap.
Driver display graphics
Graphics in the driver display with different types of warnings. The warning colour on the door and tailgate isdependent on the vehicle's speed.
The driver display's graphics show which seats in the car are occupied by belted and unbelted pas-sengers. The same graphic also shows if the bonnet, tail- gate, fuel filler flap or any door is open. The graphics are cleared automatically after approximately 30 seconds of driving, or by press-ing on the right-hand the steering wheel keypad's O button.
Seatbelt reminder
Visual reminder in the roof console.
A visual reminder is given in the roof console and by means of the warning symbol in the driver dis-play. The acoustic reminder is dependent on speed, driving time and distance. The belt status of the driver and passengers is shown in the driver display graphics when a beltis buckled or unbuckled. Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt reminder system.
Front seat
A visual and acoustic reminder remind the driver and front seat passenger to use a seatbelt ifeither of them is not wearing one.
Rear seat
The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two subfunctions: • Provides information on which seatbelts are being used in the rear seat. The driver dis-play's graphics are shown when the seatbeltsare in use.
• Reminding that a seatbelt in the rear seat isunfastened during a journey by means of avisual and acoustic reminder. The reminderstops when the seatbelt is refastened, or itcan be acknowledged manually by pressing the
O button on the right-hand steering
wheel keypad.
Reminder for doors, bonnet, tailgate
and fuel filler flap
If the bonnet, tailgate, fuel filler flap or a door is not closed properly, the driver display's graphicsshow what is open. Stop the car in a safe placeas soon as possible and close the source of thewarning.
If the car is driven at a speed lowerthan approx. 10 km/h (6 mph) then thedriver display's information symbol illu-minates.
If the car is driven at a speed higher than approx. 10 km/h (6 mph) then thedriver display's warning symbol illumi-nates.

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SymbolSpecification
Low oil pressure If this symbol illuminates during driving then the engine's oil pres-sure is too low. Stop the engineimmediately and check the engineoil level, top up if necessary. If thesymbol illuminates and the oil levelis normal, contact a workshop.Volvo recommends that an author-ised Volvo workshop is contacted.
Alternator not charging This symbol illuminates during driv- ing if a fault has occurred in theelectrical system. Visit a workshop.Volvo recommends that an author-ised Volvo workshop is contacted.
Reminder for doors, bonnet, tailgate and fuel filler flap
If the bonnet, tailgate, fuel filler flap or door is not closed properly then the information or warningsymbol and graphics illuminate in the driver dis-play.
Related information
•Driver display (p. 90)
• Indicator symbols in the driver display (p. 95)
• Door and seatbelt reminder (p. 62)
• Safety (p. 56)
Outside temperature gauge
The outside temperature gauge is shown in the driver display.
A sensor detects the temperature outside of the car.
Outside temperature gauge location in the 12-inch and 8-inch driver display.
If the car has been stationary, the gauge may dis- play a temperature reading that is too high. When the outside temperature is within the range +2°C to -5°C, a snowflake symbol is shown in thedriver display as a warning for potentially slipperyconditions. The snowflake symbol is also illumi-nated briefly in the head-up display, if the car isequipped with one.
Outside temperature gauge settingChange the unit for the temperature gauge viathe centre display's top view.
–Select SettingsSystemUnits of
Measurement and select the required unit
type, Metric, Imperial or US.
Related information
• Driver display (p. 90)
• Climate control - sensors (p. 183)

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Related information
•Driving with a trailer under special conditions (p. 428)
• Preparations for a long trip (p. 415)
Overloading the starter battery
The electrical functions in the car load the starter battery to varying degrees. Avoid using the igni-tion position II when the car is switched off.
Instead, use ignition position I - which uses less
power.
Also, be aware of different accessories that load the electrical system. Do not use functions whichuse a lot of power when the car is switched off.Examples of such functions are:
• ventilation fan
• headlamps
• windscreen wiper
• audio system (high volume).
If the starter battery voltage is low, the message
12 V Battery Low charge, will soon enter
power save mode is shown in the driver display.
The energy-saving function then shuts down cer- tain functions or reduces certain functions suchas the ventilation fan and/or audio system.
–In which case, charge the starter battery by starting the car and then running it for atleast 15 minutes - starter battery charging ismore effective during driving than runningthe engine at idling speed while stationary.
Related information
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
• Starter battery (p. 530)
Preparations for a long trip
Before a driving holiday or some other type of long journey, it is important to check the car'sfunctions and equipment particularly carefully.
Check that:
• the engine is working normally and that fuel consumption is normal
• there are no leaks (fuel, oil or other fluid)
• all bulbs are working
• the tyres have sufficient tread depth andpressure
• a warning triangle and high-visibility vest arelocated in the car - legally required in certaincountries
• the wiper blades are in good condition.
Related information
•
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions(p. 572)
• Checking the tyre pressures (p. 484)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 529)
• Winter driving (p. 416)
• Economical driving (p. 422)
• Settings for car modem
* (p. 468)
• Loading (p. 227)
• Pilot Assist
* (p. 304)
• Speed limiter
* (p. 277)

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Speed camera information
* (p. 350)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 426)
• Driving in water (p. 413)
• Alarm
* (p. 262)
• Level control
* and shock absorption (p. 405)
• Warning triangle (p. 500)
• Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 490)
• Spare wheel
* (p. 498)
Winter driving
For winter driving it is important to perform cer- tain checks of the car in order to ensure that itcan be driven safely.
Check the following in particular before the cold season:
• The engine coolant must contain 50% glycol.This mixture protects the engine againstfrost erosion down to approximately –35 °C.To avoid health risks, different types of glycolmust not be mixed.
• The fuel tank must be kept filled to preventcondensation.
• Engine oil viscosity is important. Oils withlower viscosity (thinner oils) facilitate startingin cold weather and also reduce fuel con-sumption while the engine is cold. Readmore about suitable oils in the section"Adverse driving conditions for engine oil".
IMPORTANT
Low viscosity oil must not be used for hard driving or in hot weather.
• The condition of the starter battery and charge level must be inspected. Coldweather places great demands on the starter battery and its capacity is reduced by thecold.
• Use washer fluid with antifreeze to avoid iceforming in the washer fluid reservoir.
Slippery driving conditionsTo achieve optimum roadholding Volvo recom-mends using winter tyres on all wheels if there isa risk of snow or ice.
NOTE
The use of winter tyres is a legal requirement in certain countries. Studded tyres are notpermitted in all countries.
Practise driving on slippery surfaces under con- trolled conditions to learn how the car reacts.
Related information
•Topping up coolant (p. 518)
• Adverse driving conditions for engine oil(p. 569)
• Starter battery (p. 530)
• Winter wheels (p. 499)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 529)
• Replacing a wiper blade (p. 528)
• Parking climate
* (p. 206)
• Activating/deactivating defrost of windowsand door mirrors (p. 194)

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IMPORTANT
Mixtures of various fuel types or use of fuels which are not recommended will invalidateVolvo's guarantees and any supplementaryservice agreements; this is applicable to allengines.
NOTE
Extreme weather conditions, driving with a trailer or driving at high altitudes in combina-tion with fuel grade are factors that couldaffect the car's performance.
Related information
•Petrol (p. 419)
• Diesel (p. 420)
• Opening/closing the fuel filler flap and refu- elling (p. 417)
• Economical driving (p. 422)
Petrol
Petrol is a type of engine fuel that is intended for cars with a petrol engine.
Only use petrol from well-known producers. Never use fuel of dubious quality. The petrol mustfulfil the EN 228 standard.
IMPORTANT
• Fuel that contains up to 10 percent by volume ethanol is permitted.
• EN 228 E10 petrol (max10 percent by volume ethanol) isapproved for use.
• Ethanol higher than E10 (max.10 percent by volume ethanol) is not per-mitted, e.g. E85 is not permitted.
Octane rating
•95 RON can be used for normal driving.
• 98 RON is recommended for optimum per- formance and minimum fuel consumption.
When driving in temperatures above +38 °C, fuelwith the highest possible octane rating is recom-mended for optimum performance and fuel econ-omy.
IMPORTANT
• Use only unleaded petrol to avoid damag- ing the catalytic converter.
• Fuel containing metallic additives mustnot be used.
• Do not use any additives which have notbeen recommended by Volvo.
Related information
•Handling of fuel (p. 418)
• Opening/closing the fuel filler flap and refu- elling (p. 417)

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Diesel Diesel is a type of engine fuel that is intended for cars with a diesel engine.
Only use diesel fuel from well-known producers. Never use fuel of dubious quality. Diesel fuelmust fulfil the EN 590 or SS 155435 standard.Diesel engines are sensitive to contaminants inthe fuel, such as excessively high volumes of sul-phur and metals. At low temperatures (lower than 0 °C) a paraffin precipitate may form in the diesel fuel, which maylead to ignition problems. The fuel qualities thatare sold must be adapted for season and climatezone, but for extreme weather conditions, old fuelor moving between climate zones, paraffin precip-itate may occur. The risk of condensation in the fuel tank is reduced if the tank is kept well filled. When refuelling, check that the area around the fuel filler pipe is clean. Avoid spilling fuel onto thepaintwork. Wash off any spillage with detergentand water.
IMPORTANT
Diesel fuel must: •fulfil the EN 590 and/or SS 155435 standards
• have a sulphur content not exceeding10 mg/kg
• have a maximum of 7 vol % FAME 15
(B7).
IMPORTANT
Diesel type fuels that must not be used:
• Special additives
• Marine diesel fuel
• Heating oil
• FAME 16
and vegetable oil.
These fuels do not fulfil the requirements in accordance with Volvo recommendations andgenerate increased wear and engine damagethat is not covered by the Volvo warranty.
Related information
• Empty tank and diesel engine (p. 420)
• Diesel particulate filter (p. 421)
Empty tank and diesel engine
Once the engine has stopped due to fuel starva- tion, the fuel system needs a few moments tocarry out a check.
Before starting the engine after the fuel tank has
been filled with diesel - proceed as follows:
1. The remote control key must be inside the car.
2. Set the car in ignition position II - turn the
ignition dial to START without depressing
the brake pedal and hold the knob in the START position for approx. 4 seconds. Then
release the knob, which automatically returns to its starting position.
3. Wait approx. one minute.
4. To start the engine: Depress the brake pedal and turn the ignition dial to START again.
NOTE
Before filling with fuel in the event of fuel shortage:
• Stop the car on as flat/level ground aspossible - if the car is tilting there is a riskof air pockets in the fuel supply.
15
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester
16 Diesel fuel with maximum 7 vol % FAME (B7) is permitted.

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Driving with a trailer
When driving with a trailer, there are a number of points that are important to think about regar-ding the towing bracket, the trailer and how theload is positioned in the trailer.
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The total of the weight of the passengers and allaccessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car's pay-load by a corresponding weight. The car is supplied with the necessary equipment for towing a trailer.
• The car's towing bracket must be of anapproved type.
• Distribute the load on the trailer so that theweight on the towing bracket complies withthe specified maximum towball load. Towballload is calculated as part of the car's payload.
• Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-mended pressure for a full load. For moreinformation on tyre pressure, see the section"Approved tyre pressures".
• The engine is loaded more heavily than usualwhen driving with a trailer.
• Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car isbrand new. Wait until it has been driven atleast 1000 km.
• The brakes are loaded much more than usualon long and steep downhill slopes. Downshiftto a lower gear and adjust your speed. •
Follow the regulations in force for the permit-ted speeds and weights.
• Maintain a low speed when driving with atrailer up long, steep ascents.
• The maximum trailer weights given only applyto altitudes up to 1000 metres above sealevel. At higher altitudes, engine power andthus the car's climbing ability is decreaseddue to the reduced air density, and the maxi-mum trailer weight must therefore bereduced. The weight of the car and trailermust be decreased by 10 % for each addi-tional 1000 m (or part thereof).
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of morethan 12%.
NOTE
Extreme weather conditions, driving with a trailer or driving at high altitudes in combina-tion with fuel quality are factors that consider-ably increase the car's fuel consumption.
Trailer connectorAn adapter is required if the car's towing bracket has a 13 pin connector and the trailer has a 7 pinconnector. Use an adapter approved by Volvo.Make sure the cable does not drag on theground.
IMPORTANT
When the engine is switched off, the constant battery voltage to the trailer connector can beswitched off automatically so as not to drainthe starter battery.
Trailer weightsInformation about Volvo's permitted trailer weights is available in the article "Towingcapacity and towball load".
WARNING
Follow the stated recommendations for trailer weights. Otherwise, the car and trailer may bedifficult to control in the event of suddenmovement and braking.
NOTE
The stated maximum permitted trailer weights are those permitted by Volvo. National vehicleregulations can further limit trailer weightsand speeds. Towbars can be certified forhigher towing weights than the car canactually tow.
Direction indicators and brake lights on the trailer
If one or more of the trailer's direction indicators or brake light bulbs is broken, the driver display

WHEELS AND TYRES
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TyresAmongst other things, the function of the tyres is to carry load, provide grip on the road surface,dampen vibration and protect the wheel fromwear.
The tyres greatly affect the car's driving characte- ristics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyre pressureand speed rating are important for how the carperforms.
Recommended tyresOn delivery, the car is equipped with Volvo origi- nal tyres that have the VOL 1
marking on the side
of the tyres. These tyres are carefully adapted to the car. In the event of changing tyres, it is there-fore important that the new tyres also have thismarking in order for the car's driving characteris-tics, comfort and fuel consumption to be main-tained.
New tyres
Tyres are perishable. After a few years they begin to harden at the same time as the frictioncapacity/characteristics gradually deteriorate. Forthis reason, aim to get as fresh tyres as possiblewhen you replace them. This is especially impor-tant with regard to winter tyres. The last four dig-its in the sequence mean the week and year ofmanufacture. This is the tyre's DOT marking(Department of Transportation), and this is statedwith four digits, for example 0715. The tyre in thefigure was manufactured in week 07 of 2015.
Tyre ageAll tyres older than 6 years old should bechecked by an expert even if they seem undam-aged. Tyres age and decompose, even if they arehardly ever or never used. The function cantherefore be affected. This applies to all tyres that are stored for future use. Examples of externalsigns which indicate that the tyre is unsuitable foruse are cracks or discoloration.
Wear and maintenanceCorrect tyre pressure results in more even wear.Driving style, tyre pressure, climate and road con-dition affect how quickly the tyres age and wear. To avoid differences in tread depth and to pre- vent wear patterns forming on the tyres, the frontand rear wheels can be switched with each other.A suitable distance for the first change is approx.5000 km and then at 10000 km intervals. Volvo recommends the an authorised Volvo work- shop is contacted for checking if you are uncer-tain about tread depth. If significant differences inwear (> 1 mm difference in tread depth) betweentyres have already occurred, then the least worntyres must always be fitted on the rear. Under-steer is normally easier to correct than oversteer,and leads to the car continuing forwards in astraight line rather than having the rear end skid-ding to one side, resulting in possible completeloss of control over the car. This is why it isimportant for the rear wheels never to lose gripbefore the front wheels.
WARNING
A damaged tyre may lead to loss of control over the car.
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There may be deviations for certain tyre dimensions.