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2004 VOLVO XC90
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VOLVO XC90
Instruments and controls

pg. 23 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel24
Indicator and warning symbols25
Switches in center console29
Lighting panel30
Lighting panel, Manually unlocking the fuel filler door31
Turn signals, Steering wheel adjustment32
Windshield wipers33
Tailgate wiper/washer34
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster, heated f\
ront seats35
Trip computer (option)36
Cruise control37
Parking brake, Opening/closing the hood38
Opening the tailgate, Auxiliary 12-volt sockets39
Electrically operated windows40
Rearview mirror/power folding sideview mirror42
Power moonroof (option)43
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Anti-lock brake system ABS
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system \
(the standard braking system
will still function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer \
for inspection. See
page 94 for
additional information.
pg. 26 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols (contd)
BRAKE Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open t\
he hood and check the brake
fluid level in the reservoir. See
page 126 for reservoir position and page 130 for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light.
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could\
indicate a fault in the
brake system.
l Stop the vehicle in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
l Restart the engine.
l If both warning lights go off, no further action is required.
l If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted, switch \
off the engine again and check the
brake fluid level (see
page 126 for the location of the brake fluid reservoir).
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start to spin.
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
l Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. Press "resume" to return to the previously set
speed.
l Press the brake pedal. Press "resume" to return to the previously set speed.
WARNING!
The Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving o\
n wet or slippery roads, or
when driving on unpaved or uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may not \
maintain set speed on steep
downgrades.
pg. 38 Instruments and controls
Parking brake, Opening/closing the hood
Parking brake
l To apply the parking brake, press the pedal (C). The brake is applied \
to the rear wheels. The indicator
light in the instrument panel will light up to indicate that the parking\
brake is applied.
l Release the parking brake pulling out the lower edge of the release hand\
le (A).
l If you inadvertently pull the plastic cover (B), it can be pressed bac\
k into place.
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WARNING!
Always use the parking brake when parking. On hills, also turn the front\
wheels toward the curb.The
indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the parkin\
g brake is applied only slightly.
Be sure to press down on the pedal sufficiently.

Opening the hood
Opening/closing the hood
1. Pull the lever (1) located under the left side of the dashboard to \
release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control (2) located under the front edge of th\
e hood and lift.
To close the hood, place your hand on it and press down until the hood l\
ocks in the closed position.
WARNING!
l Do not grasp the ribs in the grille when closing the hood. If your finge\
rs protrude through the
grille, they could be injured on components in the engine compartment as\
the grille closes. We
recommend pressing down on the hood to close it.
l Check that the hood locks properly when closed!
pg. 39 Instruments and controls
Opening the tailgate, Auxiliary 12-volt sockets
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Child safety locks
Manual child safety locks - rear doors/tailgate
The controls are located on the rear door jambs and at the lower edge of\
the tailgate. Use a screwdriver
to adjust these controls.
A The door/tailgate locks function normally.
B The door/tailgate cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation fr\
om the outside.
WARNING!
Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot o\
pen the doors from the inside
with the buttons in position A.
pg. 78 Locks and Alarms
Alarm
Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the ve\
hicle. The following
conditions will set off the alarm:
l The hood is forced open.
l The tailgate is forced open.
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9. License plate lighting/parking light in headlight/side marker light, \
rear W5W
Side turn signal W5W (amber bulb)
10. Fog lights, front 55W H1
11. Fog light, rear 21W BA5
12. Parking lights, rear P21/4W
l Never touch the glass of bulbs 1, 2, 3, 10 with your fingers. Grease and\
oils from
your fingers evaporate in the heat and will leave a deposit on the refle\
ctor, quickly
damaging it.
l Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs (option) contain trace amounts of mercury. Th\
ese
bulbs should always be disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these h\
eadlights, these bulbs should
only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician.
pg. 136 Maintenance

Retaining pins
Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/parking light bulbs
The entire lamp housing must be lifted out when replacing these bulbs.
To lift out the lamp housing:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the retaining pins (see the illustration above).
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General information ii
Generator warning light
27
Glove compartment
65
H
Handling
90
Hazard warning flashers
35
Headlight flasher
33
Headlight washer
34
Headlight wiper blades
133
Headlights
31
Headphones
162
Heated front seats
35, 50
High beam "flash"
33
High beam indicator
24
High/low beams - replacing
138
Hoisting the car
126
Home Safe System
33
Hood - opening
38
I
IC
12
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
74
Indicator and warning symbols
24, 25
Inflatable Curtain
12
Instrument lighting
31
Instrument panel
24
Interior
53
Interior Air Quality sensor
51
Interior lighting
61
Intermittent wiping
34
Introduction
i
Isofix fasteners (child seats)
18
J
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Jump starting 102
K
Keylock
ii, 87
Keys
74
L
LED illumination
33
Lighting panel
31
Locking
77
Locking steering wheel
88
Locks
73
Long distance trips
108
Lubricants
153
M
Maintenance services
124
Malfunction indicator light
27
Messages in the display
28
Moonroof (electrically operated)
43
Multifilter with air quality sensor
51
O
Occupant safety
21
Octane rating
84
Odometer
24
Oil pressure
27
Oil quality
129
Oil viscosity
129
Opening the hood
38
Opening the tailgate
39
P
P Park
91
Paint
120
Paint - color code
120
Paintwork damage
120
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