trailer VOLVO XC90 2007 User Guide

2007 Volvo XC90

Areas monitored by BLIS
Distance A = approx. 10 ft. (3 meters)
Distance B = approx. 31 ft. (9.5 meters)
When does BLIS function
The system functions when your vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (\
10 km/h).
When you pass another vehicle:
The system reacts when you pass another vehicle at a speed of up to 6 mp\
h (10 km/h) faster than that vehicle.
When you are passed by another vehicle:
The system reacts if your vehicle is passed by another vehicle at a spee\
d of up to 43 mph (70 km/h) faster than your
vehicle.
pg. 146 Starting and driving
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) - option
WARNING!
l BLIS does not function in sharp curves.
l BLIS does not function when your vehicle is backing up.
l If you are towing a wide trailer, this may prevent the BLIS cameras from\
detecting other vehicles in adjacent
lanes.
How BLIS functions in daylight and darkness
Daylight
BLIS reacts to the shape of surrounding vehicles. The system is designed to help detect motor ve\
hicles such as cars,
trucks, buses, motorcycles, etc.
Darkness
BLIS reacts to the headlights of surrounding vehicles. In order to be detected by BLIS, a vehicle in \
the blind area must
have its headlights on. This means, for example, that the system will no\
t detect a trailer without headlights that is being
towed behind a car or truck.
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Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle des\
ign performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following ter\
ms for determining your vehicle's
weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/ C\
anadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire information plac\
ard.
Curb weight
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard\
equipment. It does not include
passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Capacity weight
All weight added to the curb weight, including cargo and optional equipm\
ent. When towing, trailer hitch
tongue load is also part of cargo weight.
NOTE: For trailer towing information, please refer to the section "Towing a t\
railer" on
page 137.
Permissible axle weight
The maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (fron\
t or rear). These numbers are
shown on the Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/ CM\
VSS) label. The total
load on each axle must never exceed its maximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passengers.
NOTE:
l The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page 208.
l A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on\
page 209.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
- Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo shoul\
d never exceed XXX pounds''
on your vehicle's placard.
- Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will b\
e riding in your vehicle.
- Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kil\
ograms or XXX pounds.
- The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage \
load capacity. For example, if
the "XXX'' amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passen\
gers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400- 750 (5\
x 150) = 650 lbs.)
- Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the\
vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculat\
ed in Step 4.
- If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will \
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual
1 to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capa\
city of
your vehicle.
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1. See "Towing a trailer" on page 137.
pg. 162 Wheels and tires
Vehicle loading
WARNING!
l Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any othe\
r weight rating limits can
cause tire overheating resulting in permanent deformation or catastrophi\
c failure.
l Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than th\
e tires that were original
equipment on the vehicle because this will lower the vehicle's GVW ratin\
g. Replacement tires with a
higher limit than the originals do not increase the vehicle's GVW rating\
limitations.
pg. 163 Wheels and tires
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES
Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall betw\
een the tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of th\
e tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example\
, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and one half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a t\
ire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, ho\
wever, and many depart
significantly from the norm due to variation in driving habits, maintena\
nce practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, as mea\
sured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete\
. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
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Engine oil
Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, and A\
CEA A1/ B1. Lower
quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or\
engine protection.
Volvo recommends
.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or synthetic oils may provide \
superior fuel economy and
engine protection. Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on pr\
emium or synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
NOTE: Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal mainten\
ance services. This oil is
only used at customer request, at additional charge. Please consult your\
Volvo retailer.
Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)
Operation in hot climates
When temperatures exceed 86° F (30° C) in your area, Volvo recom\
mends, for the protection of your
engine, that you use a heavier weight oil, such as such as SAE 5W-40 or \
0W-40. See the viscosity chart.
Operation in temperate climates
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life. Under normal use when t\
emperatures do not exceed 86° F
(30° C), SAE 5W-30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protec\
tion. See the viscosity chart.
Extreme engine operation
Synthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40 and complying with oil quality\
requirements are
recommended for driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot\
or cold), when towing a trailer
over long distances, and for prolonged driving in mountainous areas.
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Fuses in the cargo compartment
The fuses in the cargo area are located behind the panel on the driver's\
side of the cargo compartment.
When replacing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it with a new one of the\
same color and amperage
(written on the fuse). No. Amperage
1. Backup lights 10
2. Parking lights, foglights, cargo compartment lighting, license plate \
lights, brake light
diodes 20
3. Accessories 15
4. -
5. Rear Electronic module 10
6. Rear Seat Entertainment (accessory) 7.5
7. Trailer wiring (30-feed) 15
8. 12-volt socket in cargo compartment 15
9. Rear passenger's side door - power window, power window cutout functi\
on 20
10. Rear driver's side door - power window, power window cutout function\
20
11. -
12. -
13. -
14. Subwoofer (option), rear air conditioning system (option) 15
15. -
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16. -
17. Accessory audio 5
18. -
19. Rear window wiper 15
20. Trailer wiring (15-feed) 20
21. -
22. -
23. All Wheel Drive 7.5
24. -
25. -
26. Park assist 5
27. Main fuse: trailer wiring, park assist, All Wheel Drive 30
28. Central locking system 15
29. Driver's side trailer lighting: parking lights, turn signal 25
30. Passenger's side trailer lighting: brake light, fog light, turn sign\
al 25
pg. 206 Maintenance
Fuses
No.Amperage
31. Main fuse: fuses 37 and 38 40
32. -
33. -
34. -
35. -
36. -
37. Heated rear window 20
38. Heated rear window 20


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7-seat, 8-cyl, AWD 2930
lbs 1330 kg
1. Permissible axle weight or gross vehicle weight must never be exceede\
d.
Permissible axle weight,
rear
1 USA
Canada
5-seat, 6-cyl, FWD 3060 lbs -
5-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 3150 lbs 1430 kg
5-seat, 8-cyl, AWD 3150 lbs 1430 kg
7-seat, 6-cyl, FWD 3170 lbs -
7-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 3240 lbs 1470 kg
7-seat, 8-cyl, AWD 3240 lbs 1470 kg
Curb weight
5-seat, FWD 4290-4400
lbs -
5-seat, AWD 4420-4655
lbs 2020-2130 kg
7-seat, FWD 4475-4570
lbs -
7-seat, AWD 4605-4820
lbs 2110-2160 kg
Max. roof load 220 lbs 100 kg
Trailer weight, w/o brakes 1650 lbs 750 kg
Trailer weights, with brakes See the table on
page 137
Max. tongue weight See the table on
page 137
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehi\
cle, the total capacity
weight must not be exceeded.
pg. 210 Specifications
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Fuel tank 21.1 US gals. (80 liters) Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON
91) - unleaded fuel (See also page 117)
Transmission oil
1
TF-80SC 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)
Miscellaneous
Power steering 1.1 US qts. (1.0 liters)
Windshield washer
reservoir 6.9 US qts. (6.5 liters)
Brake fluid 0.63 US qts. (0.6 liters)
Air conditioning system Front - 2.2 lb. (1 kg), Rear (option) 2.9 lb. (1.3 kg) R 134a (HF\
C134a)
Coolant Volvo original coolant/antifreeze (Thermostat begins to open at 194°\
F
(90° C)).
3.2 6-cyl. 7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters)
V8 10.7 US qts. (10.2 liters)
1. The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the \
service life of the vehicle. However, it
may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in ar\
eas of sustained temperature extremes (hot
or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, for prolonged driv\
ing in mountainous areas, or if the vehicle
is often driven short distances in temperatures under 40°F (5°C)\
.
Transmission
Oil grade:
Type: JWS 3309
Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
Grade: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 o\
r equivalent.
Brake fluid
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536° F (280° C), P/N 9437433
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double \
link arms and track rods.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms\
linked to
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Coolant - changing 184, 188
Coolant - checking level of
184
Cooling system
213
Courtesy light
91
Cruise control
63
Cup holder
95
Curb weight
161
Current fuel consumption
62
D
Defroster
80
Detachable trailer hitch
140
Dimensions
210
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)
225
Door mirror defroster
61
Driver distraction
5
Driving economically
121
E
Economical driving
121
Electrical current - conserving
116
Electrical system
216
Electrically operated moonroof
73
Emission inspection
182
Engine - starting
119
Engine compartment
185
Engine oil
186, 212
Engine oil, volume
212
Engine specifications
217
F
Federal Clean Air Act
180
FIX NEXT SERVICE
51
Flat tire, changing
166
Fog light
48
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Tachometer 46
Tailgate - locking/unlocking
109
Tailgate wiper
60
Temperature control
80
Temperature gauge
46
Text window - messages
50
Three-way catalytic converter
215
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE
51
Tire designations
159
Tire economy, improving
151
Tire inflation
152
Tire inflation pressure table
US models
154
Tire inflation pressure tables
154
Tire inflation pressure, checking
153
Tire pressure monitoring system
49
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
156
Tire, changing
166
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive
135
Towing a trailer - V8-engine
139
Towing the car
134
Trailer hitch - detachable
140
Trailer indicator lamp
49
Tread wear indicator
150
Treble
225
Trip computer
62
Trip odometer
46
Turn signals
58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
163, 170
Unlocking the car
108
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