tailgate VOLVO XC90 2005 User Guide

2005 VOLVO XC90
Button 3 (Approach lighting): Press this button when approaching the car at night to light up the
interior courtesy light, parking lights, license plate lights and the li\
ghts in the sideview mirrors.
Button 4 (Panic): See
page 82 for more information on this function.
Button 5 (Tailgate unlock): Press this button twice within 3 seconds to unlock the tailgate (witho\
ut
unlocking the other doors).
Button 6 (Unlock): Press this button once to unlock the driver's door only. Wait for at le\
ast 1 second
and press the button again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors, an\
d the tailgate.
NOTE:
l Airbag deployment will automatically unlock the doors.
l The keys may also be used to lock and unlock the doors, and to activate \
and deactivate the alarm
system.
l To avoid leaving your keys in the vehicle, make a habit of always lockin\
g the vehicle with the remote
control.
Automatic re-locking If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-l\
ock) and the
alarm will rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the tailgate has been \
opened.
Automatic locking (option)
The doors lock automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds approximat\
ely 5 mph (7 km/h) and
remain locked a door is opened from the inside or until the car is unloc\
ked with the remote.
pg. 78 Locks and Alarms
l FCC ID:LQNP2T-APU This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Op\
eration is subject to
the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interf\
erence, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause \
undesired operation.
l Canadian 2306104388 Model 504 2927 by Donnelly Operation is subject to t\
he following conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must\
accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
l Canadian 2306104388A Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics Operation is\
subject to the
following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and \
(2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation \
of the device.
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pg. 79 Locks and Alarms
Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
The switch on the driver's door armrest can be used to lock or unlock al\
l doors and the tailgate, and to
set the alarm.
Locking the glove compartment
The glove compartment can be locked with the master key.
pg. 80 Locks and Alarms
Locking and unlocking (contd)
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Unlocking the tailgate
The tailgate lock is incorporated in the central locking system and is l\
ocked or unlocked when all doors
are locked/unlocked.
The tailgate can be unlocked by:
l Pressing UNLOCK on the remote control twice.
l Using the central locking button on the driver's door.
l Pressing twice on the remote control's tailgate unlock button (see illustration above\
).
l Relock the tailgate using the remote's "Lock" button.
Automatic relocking:
l If you use the tailgate unlock button to unlock the tailgate without ope\
ning it, it will automatically
relock after approximately 2 minutes.
Note: If you open the tailgate and close it again, it will remain unlocked an\
d the alarm will not be
rearmed. Press the lock button on the remote control to relock the tailg\
ate and rearm the alarm.
pg. 81 Locks and Alarms
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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 key 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.
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Power child locks (option)
To prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside:
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition key to at least position 1.
2. Press the button shown above.
Indicator light in the button ON: the doors cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation from
the outside.
Indicator light in the button OFF: the doors can be opened from the inside.
pg. 82 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.
l A door is forced open.
l The ignition switch is tampered with.
l If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the vehicle is eq\
uipped with the optional
movement sensor).
l The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle is equipped with the opt\
ional inclination sensor).
l The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
l The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the vehicle using the \
key in the driver's door or press
the central lock button on one of the front doors with the door open. On\
e long flash of the turn signals
will confirm that the alarm is armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with t\
he key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK butto\
n on the remote control or by
unlocking the driver's door with the key.
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FCC ID: MAYDA5823
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian IC: 4405A-DA5823
Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may \
not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cau\
se undesired operation of the
device.
In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory incl\
ination and movement alarm
sensors if, for example, you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the r\
ocking of the boat could trigger
the alarm or if a pet is left in the vehicle with the doors locked.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and movement alarm sensors from \
the alarm system:
From the time the ignition key is turned from the Drive position (posit\
ion II) until you lock the vehicle,
you can press the button in the center console. The LED in the switch wi\
ll light up and a message will be
displayed in the text window to indicate that the sensors are disconnect\
ed.
The vehicle can then be locked in the usual way to set the alarm.
NOTE:
l This function will not turn off the vehicle's standard alarm.
l The optional sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system t\
he next time the vehicle is
unlocked and then locked again.
LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED at the top of\
the dash:
l LED off - the alarm is not armed
l LED flashes once per second - the alarm is armed
l LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has b\
een triggered
l Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has been detected in the alarm system, a message will be
displayed in the text window. Contact your Volvo retailer.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm system
If the vehicle is unlocked with the remote, the vehicle will re-lock and\
the alarm will re-arm after 2
minutes unless a door or the tailgate has been opened.
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engine, and some of these additives contain organically volatile chemica\
ls. Do not needlessly expose
yourself to these chemicals.
pg. 88 Starting and driving
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on
page 33) when the vehicle is at a standstill
to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door wi\
ll remain unlocked until the vehicle
begins to move forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel fil\
ler door relocks.
If you intend to leave your vehicle while it is being refueled, this fea\
ture enables you to lock the doors/
tailgate while leaving the fuel filler door unlocked.
You can also keep the vehicle locked if you remain inside it during refu\
eling. The central locking button
does not lock the fuel filler door.
Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed and is completely closed \
after refueling.
Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather.
NOTE: During a transitional period, a small number of service stations may st\
ill have fuel nozzles that
are not compatible with the fuel filler neck on vehicles equipped with t\
he evaporative control system.
Refueling
Fuel tank capacity:
6-cylinder turbo - 19 US gallons (72 liters), 5-cylinder turbo - 18 US\
gallons (68 liters) with sufficient
volume left over to accommodate possible expansion of the fuel in hot we\
ather. Be aware that the
"usable" tank capacity will be somewhat less than the specified maximum.\
When the fuel level is low,
such factors as ambient temperature, the fuel's "Reid vapor pressure" ch\
aracteristics, and terrain can
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WARNING!
Driving with the tailgate open: Driving with the tailgate open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases
entering the passenger compartment. If the tailgate must be kept open fo\
r any reason, proceed as
follows
- Close the windows
- Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield an\
d side windows and blower
control to its highest setting.
CAUTION
Drive slowly and carefully if going through standing water (i.e. floode\
d roadways, etc.). Damage to
the engine could result if excess water is drawn in through the air inta\
ke system. Never drive the
vehicle in water deeper than 18 inches (48 cm).
pg. 92 Starting and driving
General information (contd)
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle hand\
ling. Therefore, check that the tires
are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. \
See "Tire pressure" section.
Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissib\
le axle loads are not exceeded.
Driving on rough/unpaved surfaces
The Volvo XC90 is designed primarily for onroad driving, and it has exce\
llent handling characteristics
on very rough or unpaved roads.
When driving on poorly maintained or unpaved roads, please keep the foll\
owing in mind:
l Reduce speed on rough surfaces to minimize possible damage to the vehicl\
e's underbody.
l When driving on soft surfaces such as dry sand or snow, try to avoid sto\
pping if at all possible.
WARNING!
Avoid driving diagonally across steep inclines as this could increase th\
e risk of a roll-over. Try to
drive straight up or down the slope.
If the road is very steep, avoid turning the vehicle around to help avoi\
d the risk of rolling over. Back
the vehicle up or down the incline instead.
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If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder: Fold up\
the rear section of the cargo area
floor, disconnect the grocery bag holder's retaining cords and fold up t\
he lower section of the floor.
CAUTION: Seven-seat models: Do not store objects in the area for the rear seat c\
ushions (when the
backrests are to be folded down). This could damage the cushions.
pg. 125 Wheels and tires
Changing wheels

Lowering the spare wheel
Changing wheels - lowering the spare wheel
The spare wheel is located under the floor of the rear cargo compartment\
. It can be lowered using the
crank (see previous page for location).
WARNING!
When raising or lowering the spare wheel, please keep in mind that compo\
nents in the exhaust system
may be very hot.
Lowering the spare wheel:
1. Fold down the lower section of the tailgate.
2. Fold up the rear section of the floor in the cargo compartment.
3. Connect the two sections of the jack's crank.
4. Insert the hooked end of the crank in the spare wheel retaining attac\
hment (see the illustration above).
5. Lower the spare wheel under the vehicle by turning the crank counterc\
lockwise until it is not possible
to turn it further.
6. Pivot the toggle at the end of the cable 90 degrees to release it fro\
m the spare wheel.
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Tailgate wiper blade
1. Pull the wiper blade out, away from the tailgate window.
2. Pull the wiper blade outward, toward the tailgate.
3. Press the new wiper blade into place. Check that it is properly secur\
ed.




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