warning lights VOLVO XC90 2010 Owner´s Manual

06 Starting and driving
Before a long distance trip
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It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer or service technician will also be
able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark
plugs and wiper blades for your use in the event
that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•Check transmission oil level1.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you
intend to drive in countries where it may be
difficult to obtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
1To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle’s transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle’s transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.

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Blind Spot Information System
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BLIS camera
Indicator light
BLIS symbol
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an
information system that indicates the presence
of another vehicle moving in the same direction
as your vehicle in the side-view mirror's "blind
area."
The system is based on digital camera tech-
nology. The cameras (1) are located beneath
the side-view mirrors.
When one (or both) of the cameras have
detected a vehicle in the blind area (up to
approximately 10 ft. (3 meters) from the side ofyour vehicle, and up to approximately 31 ft.
(9.5 meters) behind the side-view mirror), see
the illustration, the indicator light in the door
panel (2) illuminates. The light will glow contin-
uously to alert the driver of the vehicle in the
blind area.
WARNING
•BLIS is an information system, NOT a
warning or safety system.
•BLIS does not eliminate the need for
you to visually confirm the conditions
around you, and the need for you to turn
your head and shoulders to make sure
that you can safely change lanes.
•As the driver, you have full responsibility
for changing lanes in a safe manner.
NOTE
The door panel indicator light illuminates on
the side of the vehicle where the system has
detected another vehicle. If your vehicle is
passed on both sides at the same time, both
lights will illuminate.
A B
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Areas monitored by BLIS
Distance A = approx. 10 ft. (3 meters)
Distance B = approx. 31 ft. (9.5 meters)
BLIS has an integrated function that alerts the
driver if a fault should occur with the system.
For example, if one or both of the system's
cameras are obscured, a message ( see the
table on page 162) will appear in the informa-
tion display in the instrument panel. If this
occurs, clean the camera lenses. If necessary,
the system can be temporarily switched off (for
instructions, see page 162).
When does BLIS functionThe system functions when your vehicle is
moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).

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Blind Spot Information System
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When you pass another vehicle:
The system reacts when you pass another
vehicle at a speed of up to 6 mph (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 speed of up to 43 mph
(70 km/h) faster than your vehicle.
WARNING
•BLIS does not function in sharp curves.
•BLIS does not function when your vehi-
cle is backing up.
•If you are towing a wide trailer, this may
prevent the BLIS cameras from detect-
ing other vehicles in adjacent lanes.
How BLIS functions in daylight and
darkness
Daylight
BLIS reacts to the shape of surrounding vehi-
cles. The system is designed to help detect
motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses,
motorcycles, etc.
Darkness
BLIS reacts to the headlights of surrounding
vehicles. In order to be detected by BLIS, avehicle in the blind area must have its head-
lights on. This means, for example, that the
system will not detect a trailer without head-
lights that is being towed behind a car or truck.
WARNING
•BLIS does not react to cyclists or
mopeds.
•BLIS does not react to vehicles that are
standing still.
•The function of the BLIS cameras may
be affected by intense light, or when
driving at night in areas where there are
no external sources of light (e.g., street
lights, other vehicles, etc.). In such
cases, the system may react as if the
cameras were obscured.
•In both of the above mentioned condi-
tions, a message will appear in the infor-
mation display.
•When driving in such conditions, the
system can be temporarily switched off.
For instructions, see page 162.
•When the message is no longer dis-
played, BLIS will return to normal func-
tion.
•The BLIS cameras have the same limi-
tation as the human eye. In other words,
their "vision is impaired" by adverse
weather conditions such as heavy
snowfall, dense fog, etc.

08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
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CAUTION
•Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub-
ber components
•Polishing chromed strips can wear
away or damage the surface
•Polishes containing abrasive sub-
stances should not be used
NOTE
When washing the vehicle, remember to
remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors
and sills.
WARNING
•When the vehicle is driven immediately
after being washed, apply the brakes
several times in order to remove any
moisture from the brake linings.
•Engine cleaning agents should not be
used when the engine is warm. This
constitutes a fire risk.
Automatic washing – simple and quick
•We do NOT recommend washing your
vehicle in an automatic wash during thefirst six months (because the paint will not
have hardened sufficiently).
•An automatic wash is a simple and quick
way to clean your vehicle, but it is worth
remembering that it may not be as thor-
ough as when you yourself go over the
vehicle with sponge and water. Keeping
the underbody clean is most important,
especially in the winter. Some automatic
washers do not have facilities for washing
the underbody.
•Before driving into an automatic car wash,
make sure that side view mirrors, auxiliary
lamps, etc, are secure, and that any
antenna(s) are retracted or removed. Oth-
erwise there is risk of the machine dislodg-
ing them.
Exterior lightingCondensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as
headlights, fog lights, or tail lights. This is nor-
mal and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-
pate after the lights have been on for a short
time.
Polishing and waxing
•Normally, polishing is not required during
the first year after delivery, however, wax-
ing may be beneficial.
•Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can
be removed with kerosene or tar remover.
Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing
compound.
•After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
•Several commercially available products
contain both polish and wax.
•Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-
ishing a dull surface.
•A wide range of polymer-based car waxes
can be purchased today. These waxes are
easy to use and produce a long-lasting,
high-gloss finish that protects the body-
work against oxidation, road dirt and fad-
ing.
•Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113° F (45° C).

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.217
When replacing bulbs, keep the following
points in mind:
•Never touch the glass of bulbs with your
fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
•The optional Active Bending Light bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury. These
bulbs should always be disposed of by an
authorized Volvo retailer.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•Active Bending Lights
•Courtesy (dome) lighting
•Reading lights
•Glove compartment lights
•Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side
door mirrors
•High-mounted brake lights
Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/
parking light bulbs
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•When changing in the headlight hous-
ing, if the engine has been running just
prior to replacing bulbs, please be
aware that components in the engine
compartment will be hot.
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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 illustra-
tion).
4. Lift out the lamp housing.
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WARNING
Active Bending Lights* - due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, these
bulbs should only be replaced by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.

11 Specifications
Electrical system
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.275 General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Battery3.2 6-cyl.V8
Voltage12 V12 V
Cold start
capacity
(CCA)520 A600 A
Battery3.2 6-cyl.V8
Reserve
capacity
(RC)100 min120 min
Capacity
(Ah)6070
If you must replace your battery, be sure to
replace it with a battery of the same cold start
capacity and reserve capacity as the original.
(See the decal on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Bulbs
BulbTypeSocket
High beamH7 65W–
Low beamH11 55W–
Active Bending Lights - low beam*D1S 35W
Active Bending Lights - high beam*H9
65W
Front fog lightsH1 55W

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Electrical system
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276* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
BulbTypeSocket
Front/rear parking lights, front/rear side marker
lights license plate light, rear footwell lightingW5WW2,1x9,5d
Front turn signalsH21WBAY9s
Rear fog lightP21/4WBAY9s
Brake lights, backup lightsP21WBA15s
Rear turn signalsPY21WBA15s
Vanity mirror lighting1.2WSV5.5
Front footwell lighting, cargo area lightingC5WSV8.5
WARNING
Active Bending Lights* - due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, these
bulbs should only be replaced by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.

12 Index
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Front suspension..................................... 272
Fuel.......................................................... 130
Fuel filler cap........................................... 133
Fuel filler door
opening manually...............................133
unlocking.............................................. 64
Fuel system.............................................. 274
Fuses.......................................................224
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Gasoline................................................... 130
Geartronic – manual shifting.................... 141
Generator................................................. 275
Generator warning light............................. 56
Glove compartment................................. 111
Grocery bag holder.................................. 117
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 176
H
Hand brake................................................ 76
Hazard warning flashers............................ 70HD digital radio........................................ 246
Headlights.................................................. 63
Active Bending Lights............. 60, 64, 217
Dual Xenon........................................... 60
Headlights, high and low beams............... 66
Heated front seats..................................... 95
High/low beams – replacing....................217
High beam bulb, replacing...................... 222
High beam flash......................................... 66
High beam indicator.................................. 54
Hoisting the vehicle.................................205
Home safe lighting..................................... 66
Hood, opening/closing.............................. 77
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Ignition switch.......................................... 137
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 120
Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols.................. 54
indicator light............................................. 56
Infant seats................................................ 37
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 29Inflation pressure, checking..................... 169
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 172
Information display.................................... 54
Inspection readiness................................ 203
Instrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel........................................ 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 64
Interior lighting......................................... 107
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 43
J
Jack.........................................................180
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 137
Keys......................................................... 120

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Label information..................................... 264
Lighting panel............................................ 63
Load carriers............................................ 157
Locking steering wheel............................ 137
Locking the car........................................ 124
Locks, child safety................................... 126
Long distance trips.................................. 158
Low beam headlight.................................. 66
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Maintenance............................................ 202
Maintenance, periodic............................. 203
Malfunction indicator light......................... 57
Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 60
power door........................................... 81
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 80
Moonroof................................................... 83
MP3 player, connecting........................... 253
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 94
O
OBD II...................................................... 203
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Oil quality................................................. 208
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 203
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 278
Owner maintenance................................. 203
P
Paint - color code....................................198
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist.......................................149, 150
Parking brake............................................. 76
warning symbol.................................... 56
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 25
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 203
Permissible axle weight........................... 176
Polishing.................................................. 195
Power moonroof........................................ 83
Power seat............................................... 100Power steering fluid................................. 212
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Radiator................................................... 207
Radio functions........................................ 241
HD digital radio................................... 246
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 68
Rear seat entertainment..........................259
Rear suspension...................................... 272
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 80
Rear window defroster.............................. 70
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Recirculation.............................................. 95
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 58
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 90
Refrigerator (XC90 Executive).................. 113
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote key.............................................. 121
replacing the battery........................... 123
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16