ABS VOLVO XC90 2011 Owner´s Manual

08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
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CAUTION
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-
life or durable paint protection coatings,
some of which may claim to prevent pitting,
fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings have
not been tested by Volvo for compatibility
with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of them
may cause the clear coat to soften, crack,
or cloud. Damage caused by application of
paint protection coatings may not be cov-
ered under your vehicle's paint warranty.
Mirrors with the water repellent glass
coating
•Do not apply wax, degreasing agents, etc
to this glass. This could damage the coa-
ting.
•Clean the glass surface with care to avoid
scratching.
NOTE
The water repellent coating is subject to
natural wear
•In order to maintain the coating's water
repellent characteristics, it should be trea-ted with a special compound that is avail-
able at your Volvo retailer.
•This treatment should be carried out for the
first time after three years, and thereafter
once a year.
Cleaning the upholstery
FabricClean with soapy water or a detergent. For
more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream,
shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric
stain remover. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Interior plastic componentsCleaning interior plastic components should
be done with a cleaning agent specially
designed for this purpose. Consult your Volvo
retailer.
Alcantera™ suede-like materialSuede-like upholstery can be cleaned with a
soft cloth and mild soap solution.
Leather careVolvo's leather upholstery is manufactured
with a protectant to repel soiling. Over time,
sunlight, grease and dirt can break down the
protection. Staining, cracking, scuffing, and
fading can result.
Volvo offers an easy-to-use, non-greasy
leather care kit formulated to clean and beau-tify your vehicle's leather, and to renew the
protective qualities of its finish. The cleaner
removes dirt and oil buildup. The light cream
protectant restores a barrier against soil and
sunlight.
Volvo also offers a special leather softener that
should be applied after the cleaner and pro-
tectant. It leaves leather soft and smooth, and
reduces friction between leather and other fin-
ishes in the vehicle.
Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting and
conditioning your vehicle's leather two to four
times a year. Ask your Volvo retailer about
Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather Soft-
ener 943 7429.
Cleaning leather upholstery1. Pour leather cleaner on a damp sponge
and squeeze it until the cleaner foams.
2. Apply the foam to the stain by moving the
sponge with circular movements.
3. Dampen the stain thoroughly with the
sponge. Let the sponge absorb the stain,
do not rub.
4. Dry the stain with soft paper towels or a
towel, and allow the leather to dry com-
pletely.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs09
229 Vanity mirror lights
G027080
1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out
the lens.
2. Pry out the bulb and replace it.
3. Carefully press the lower edge of lens onto
the four tabs and press the upper edge of
the lens into place.
License plate lights
G030886
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Loosen the screws with a Torx screw-
driver.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
pull it out.
4. Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new
one.
5. Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing
and turn it clockwise.
6. Reinstall the housing and screw it into
place.
NOTE
Other bulbs may be difficult for you to
replace yourself. Let a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician replace these
bulbs if necessary.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
232* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuses in the engine compartment
G026972
When replacing fuses, be sure to replace a
blown fuse with a new one of the same color
and amperage (written on the fuse).
NoA
1ABS30
2ABS30
3Headlight washers35
4–20
5Auxiliary lights*35
NoA
6Starter motor relay25
7Windshield wipers15
8Fuel pump15
9Transmission control module
(V8 and 6-cyl.)15
10Ignition coils, engine control
module20
11Throttle pedal sensor, A/C
compressor, e-box fan10
NoA
12Engine control module, fuel
injectors, mass airflow sensor15
13Throttle control (V8), Intake
manifold actuator (6-cyl.)10
14Heated oxygen sensor20
15Crankcase ventilation, sole-
noid valves, A/C connection,
leakage diagnostics, engine
control module (V8, 6-cyl.),
mass airflow sensor (V8)15

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
236* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind the plastic cover, driver's side
G028412
This fuse box is located behind the plastic
cover below the steering wheel. When replac-
ing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it with a
new one of the same color and amperage (writ-
ten on the fuse).
NoA
1Heated passenger's seat15
2Heated driver's seat15
3Horn15
4–
NoA
5Audio system10
6–
7–
8Alarm siren*5
9Break light switch feed5
10Instrument panel, climate sys-
tem, power driver's seat,
Occupant Weight Sensor10
NoA
1112-volt sockets – front and rear
seats, refrigerator* (XC90
Executive)15
12–
13–
14–
15ABS, DSTC5
16Power steering, Active Bend-
ing Lights*10

11 Specifications
Suspension
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Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitu-
dinal support arms, double link arms and track
rods.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock
absorbers and control arms linked to the sup-
port frame. Power-assisted rack and pinion
steering. Safety type steering column.

11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
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Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their meaning and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning/information symbol
This symbol () lights up and glows red if
the condition is related to safety and/or driva-
bility or yellow to alert the driver to e.g., fill the
washer fluid reservoir, etc. In either case, a
message will be displayed in the instrument
panel display.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Warning59
Malfunction indi-
cator light61
SymbolDescriptionPage
Fault in the ABS
system61
Rear fog light60
Stability system
DSTC61
Trailer turn signal
indicator61
Parking brake
applied60
SRS airbag sys-
tem59
SymbolDescriptionPage
Oil pressure warn-
ing light60
Seat belt reminder59
Generator warn-
ing light60
Brake failure
warning light60
High beam indica-
tor58

12 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 79
A
A/C (air conditioning)...........................98, 99
ABS.......................................................... 149
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Airbag system............................................ 23
Air cleaner................................................ 213
Air conditioning.......................................... 94
Air distribution...................................... 96, 99
Air quality sensor....................................... 98
Air vents..................................................... 96
Alarm........................................................ 131
All Wheel Drive......................................... 148
All Wheel Drive – towing.......................... 157
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 60
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 149
Ashtray..................................................... 114Audio
system introduction............................ 244
Audio system
HD digital radio................................... 251
Rear seat entertainment..................... 270
Sirius satellite radio............................255
AUTO (climate control)....................... 99, 100
Automatic transmission........................... 144
Autostart..........................................139, 141
AUX (audio system).................................259
Average speed........................................... 75
AWD......................................................... 148
B
Bass......................................................... 247
Battery..................................................... 211
maintenance....................................... 220
specifications...................................... 287
Battery – replacing................................... 221
Belt check................................................ 212
Black box................................................... 13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 165
Blower (fan).............................................. 100Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 265
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 46
integrated.............................................. 51
Brake fluid................................................ 218
Brake system........................................... 149
Bulbs........................................................ 223
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 223
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 282
Capacity weight....................................... 182
Cargo area cover..................................... 121
Cargo grid................................................ 120
Cargo net................................................. 118
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 289
CD Pause................................................. 261
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 265
Center console buttons............................. 64
Central locking system - remote key....... 125
Changing a wheel.................................... 193
Changing coolant....................................212