ESP VOLVO XC90 2007 Owners Manual

2007 Volvo XC90
l Drive at a constant speed.
l See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if t\
he check engine (malfunction
indicator) lamp illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.\

l Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, us\
ed batteries, brake pads, etc.
l When cleaning your vehicle, use Volvo's own vehicle care products, all o\
f which have systematically
been adapted to the environment.
For additional information regarding the environmental activities in whi\
ch Volvo Cars of North America,
LLC and Volvo Car Corporation are involved, visit our Internet home page\
at:
http://www.volvocars.us
pg. 5 Introduction
Important warnings
Accessory Installation
l We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-appr\
oved accessories, and that
accessory installations be performed only by the factory-trained technic\
ians at your authorized Volvo
retailer.
l Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the pe\
rformance, safety, and
emission systems in your vehicle. Additionally, your authorized Volvo re\
tailer knows where accessories
may and may not be safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please \
consult your authorized Volvo
retailer before installing any accessory in or on your vehicle.
l Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be speci\
fically tested for
compatibility with your vehicle. Additionally, an inexperienced installe\
r may not be familiar with some of
your vehicle's systems.
l Any of your vehicle's performance and safety systems could be adversely \
affected if you install
accessories that Volvo has not tested, or if you allow accessories to be\
installed by someone unfamiliar
with your vehicle.
l Damage caused by unapproved or improperly installed accessories may not \
be covered by your new
vehicle warranty. See your Warranty and Service Records Information book\
let for more warranty
information. Volvo assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expen\
ses that may result from the
installation of non-genuine accessories.
Driver Distraction
l Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly \
related to controlling the vehicle in
the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with man\
y feature-rich entertainment
and communication systems. These include hands-free cellular telephones,\
navigation systems, and
multipurpose audio systems. You may also own other portable electronic d\
evices for your own
convenience. When used properly and safely, they enrich the driving expe\
rience. Improperly used, any of
these could cause a distraction.
l For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning that \
reflects the strong Volvo
concern for your safety:
l Never use these devices or any feature of your vehicle in a way that dis\
tracts you from the task of
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driving safely. Distraction can lead to a serious accident.In addition t\
o this general warning, we offer the
following guidance regarding specific newer features that may be found i\
n your vehicle:
l Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictio\
ns prohibit cellular telephone
use by a driver while the vehicle is moving.
l If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, set and make chang\
es to your travel itinerary only
with the vehicle parked.
l Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving. Program rad\
io presets with the vehicle
parked, and use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and si\
mpler.
l Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the ve\
hicle is moving.
A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or\
her own safety and the safety of
passengers in the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distr\
actions is part of that
responsibility.
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pg. 7 Introduction
Contents
Safety
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Interior
Locks and alarm
Starting and driving
Wheels and tires
Vehicle care
Maintenance
Specifications
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WARNING!
l No objects that add to the total weight on the seat should be placed on \
the front passenger's seat. If
a child is seated in the front passenger's seat with any additional weig\
ht, this extra weight could cause
the OWS system to enable the airbag, which might cause it to deploy in t\
he event of a collision,
thereby injuring the child.
l The seat belt should never be wrapped around an object on the front pass\
enger's seat. This could
interfere with the OWS system's function.
l The front passenger's seat belt should never be used in a way that exert\
s more pressure on the
passenger than normal. This could increase the pressure exerted on the w\
eight sensor by a child, and
could result in the airbag being enabled, which might cause it to deploy\
in the event of a collision,
thereby injuring the child.
pg. 23 Safety
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
WARNING!
Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system. Failur\
e to follow these
instructions could adversely affect the system's function and result in \
serious injury to the occupant of
the front passenger's seat:
l The full weight of the front seat passenger should always be on the seat\
cushion. The passenger
should never lift him/herself off the seat cushion using the armrest in \
the door or the center console,
by pressing the feet on the floor, by sitting on the edge of the seat cu\
shion, or by pressing against the
backrest in a way that reduces pressure on the seat cushion. This could \
cause OWS to disable the
front passenger's side airbag.
l Do not place any type of object on the front passenger's seat in such a \
way that jamming, pressing,
or squeezing occurs between the object and the front seat, other than as\
a direct result of the correct
use of the ALR/ELR seat belt (see
page 30).
l No objects should be placed under the front passenger's seat. This could\
interfere with the OWS
system's function.
pg. 24 Safety
Side impact (SIPS) airbag
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Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has bec\
ome a traffic hazard. To activate
the flashers, press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the \
button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, d\
epending on where you
live.

Rear window and sideview mirror defroster
Press the switch to start heating the rear window and sideview mirrors t\
o remove ice or condensation. A
light in the switch will light up.
A timer automatically switches off the heating after approximately 12 mi\
nutes. The LED will go out
correspondingly.
pg. 62 Instruments and controls
Trip computer (option)
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NOTE: This function is automatically switched off when the gear selector is p\
laced in the Reverse
position.
Rearview mirror with compass (option)
The upper left-hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated disp\
lay that shows the compass
direction toward which the car is pointing. Eight different directions c\
an be displayed: N, NE, E, SE, S,
SW, W and NW. The display shows your car's orientation with respect to t\
rue north.
If the compass is activated, it will be displayed automatically when the\
ignition is in postilion II or when
the engine is running. The compass can be switched off or on by pressing\
the inset button on the rear
side of the mirror (see the inset illustration). This can be done with\
straightened paperclip or similar
object. The button is recessed approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm) in the mir\
ror.
pg. 71 Instruments and controls
Rearview mirror/power folding sideview mirrors
Magnetic zones
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Reading lights and courtesy light
1. Driver's side front reading lamp
2. Courtesy lights
3. Passenger's side front reading lamp
The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing buttons 1 or 3.\

The courtesy light can be turned on or off by pressing button 2.
4. Driver's side rear reading light
5. Passenger's side rear reading light
The rear reading lights can be switched on and off by pressing buttons 4\
or 5.
Automatic function
The reading lights and courtesy lights will switch off automatically app\
roximately 10 minutes after the
engine has been turned off. The lights can be turned off sooner by press\
ing the respective buttons.
The courtesy lights come on automatically
1 and remain on for approximately 30 seconds when:
l The vehicle has been unlocked from the outside with the remote control o\
r key
l If the engine has been switched off and the ignition key has been turned\
to position 0
The courtesy lights will come on and remain on for approximately 10 minu\
tes when:
l One of the doors is opened (assuming the courtesy lighting has not prev\
iously been switched off)
The courtesy lighting will go off when:
l The engine is started
l The vehicle is locked from the outside with the remote control or key
The automatic function can be disconnected by pressing button 2 for more\
than 3 seconds.
Briefly pressing the button again automatically reconnects the function.\

The courtesy light timer periods can be changed. Contact your Volvo reta\
iler.
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moisture.
NOTE: The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or\
at your Volvo retailer.
pg. 108 Locks and alarm
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.
Each door can also be locked with the lock button on the respective door\
and opened by pulling the door
handle on the door.
Automatic locking
The function locks the doors automatically when the vehicle's speed exce\
eds approximately 5 mph (7
km/h). The doors will then remain locked until a door
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Starting and driving

pg. 113 Starting and driving
General information
114
Fuel requirements
115
Refueling
117
Starting the vehicle
119
Economical driving
121
Difficult driving conditions
123
Automatic transmission with Geartronic
124
All Wheel Drive (option)
126
Brake system
127
Stability system
130
Front/rear park assist (accessory/option)
132
Towing
134
Jump starting
136
Towing a trailer
137
Detachable trailer hitch
140
Load carriers (accessory)
141
Cold weather precautions
143
Before a long distance trip
144
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) -
option
145
pg. 114 Starting and driving
General information
Engine oil
Although some oil consumption occurs during normal engine operation, mor\
e oil is consumed when the engine is new as
the internal parts generate higher friction while wearing-in to each oth\
er. From the time the engine is new until the first
maintenance is performed, the oil consumption could be higher than norma\
l. For this reason, it is especially important to
check the oil every time you refuel your vehicle during this period. See\

page 187.
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- Select the desired gear. The gear engages after a very slight delay wh\
ich is especially noticeable when selecting R.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a KEYLOCK system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must be
in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed from the ignition switch. W\
hen starting in cold weather, the
transmission may shift up at slightly higher engine speeds than normal u\
ntil the automatic transmission fluid reaches
normal operating temperature.
NOTE: Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not \
reach some lubrication points fast enough
to prevent engine damage.
WARNING!
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal to ca\
tch. Check that the movement of the accelerator
pedal is not impeded. No more than one protective floor covering may be \
used at one time.
1. If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g. on the sa\
me key ring when you try to start the vehicle, this could cause
interference in the immobilizer system and result in the vehicle not sta\
rting. If this should occur, remove one of the keys from the key
ring before trying to start the vehicle again.
2. On vehicles equipped with the autostart feature, release the key imme\
diately. See also
page 121.
pg. 120 Starting and driving
Starting the vehicle
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector in Park and apply the parking brake befor\
e leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle
unattended with the engine running. Always open garage doors fully befor\
e starting the engine inside a garage to ensure
adequate ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which i\
s invisible and odorless but very poisonous.
CAUTION!
Automatic transmission
The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector. Never accel\
erate until after you feel the transmission
engage! Accelerating immediately after selecting a gear will cause harsh\
engagement and premature transmission wear.
Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of ti\
me will help prevent overheating of the automatic
transmission fluid.
pg. 121 Starting and driving
Economical driving
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
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WARNING!
The stability system is intended to help improve driving safety. It supp\
lements, but can never replace, the driver's
judgement and responsibility when operating the vehicle. Speed and drivi\
ng style should always be adapted to traffic
and road conditions.
pg. 132 Starting and driving
Front/rear park assist (accessory/option)
Front/rear park assist
The park assist system(s) are designed to assist you when driving into\
parking spaces, garages, etc. They utilize ultrasound
sensors located in the bumpers to measure the distance to a vehicle or o\
ther object, or a person who may be close to the
front or rear of the vehicle.
When is park assist active
Front: the system is active from the time the engine is started until the vehi\
cle exceeds a speed of approximately 10 mph
(15 km/h). It is also active when the vehicle is backing up. Front par\
k assist reactivates automatically when the vehicle's
speed goes under 10 mph (15 km/h).
Rear: the system is active when the engine is running and reverse gear is sel\
ected.
NOTE:
l If the vehicle is equipped with front and rear park assist, both systems\
will either be activated or deactivated together.
They cannot be used separately.
l The indicator light in the button (see the illustration on page 52) will light up to indicate that park assist system(s) are
activated.
When park assist is actively working:
l The audio system's volume will be reduced.
l An intermittent signal will be audible from the speakers to indicate tha\
t you are approaching a person, object, parked
vehicle, etc. The signals begin when the distance between the bumper and\
the object is:
Rear: approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters)
Front: approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 meters)
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