service VOLVO XC90 2011 Owner´s Manual

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs09
229 Vanity mirror lights
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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
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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
230* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Replacing fuses
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Relays/fuse box in the engine compart-
ment
Fuse box in the passenger compartment,
behind the plastic cover
Fuse box in the passenger compartment,
on the edge of the dashboard
Fuse box in the cargo compartment
Fuse box in the cargo compartment1.
Additional fuses in cargo compartment
(XC90 Executive*)If an electrical component fails to function, it is
possible that a fuse has blown.
The fuse boxes are located in four different
places, see the illustration above.
A label on the inside of each cover indicates the
amperage and the electrical components that
are connected to each fuse.
The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to
remove it. Pull the fuse straight out. If a fuse is
difficult to remove, you will find a special fuse
removal tool (and several extra fuses) in the
passenger compartment fuse box on the driv-er's end of dashboard. From the side, examine
the curved metal wire (see the illustration) to
see if it is broken. If so, put in a new fuse of the
same color and amperage (written on the
fuse). Spare fuses are stored in the fuse box in
the engine compartment and the passenger
compartment. If fuses burn out repeatedly,
have the electrical system inspected by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
1Certain markets only.

11 Specifications
Fluids
11
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CategorySpecification
Washer fluid reservoirUse washer fluid solvent in cold weather conditions 6.9 US quarts (6.5 lit-
ers)
Air conditioning systemRefrigerant – R134aB
AThe 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 areas of sustained
temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, for prolonged driving in mountainous areas, or if the vehicle is often driven short distances in temperatures under 40 °F
(5 °C).
BSee page 94 for volumes

11 Specifications
Electrical system
11
288* 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.

11 Specifications
Volvo programs
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Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON
CALL roadside assistance. Additional informa-
tion, features, and benefits are described in a
separate information package in your glove
compartment.
If you require assistance, dial:
In the U.S. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-
VOLVO)
In Canada 1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup-
ports certification by the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certi-
fied technicians have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams, each technician must
also have worked in the field for two or more
years before a certificate is issued. These pro-
fessional technicians are best able to analyze
vehicle problems and perform the necessary
maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at
peak operating condition.

12 Index
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298
Rear seat entertainment..........................270
Rear suspension...................................... 284
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 83
Rear window defroster.............................. 74
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 50
Recirculation.............................................. 99
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 62
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 94
Refrigerator (XC90 Executive).................. 117
Registering child restraints........................ 50
Remote key.............................................. 125
replacing the battery........................... 127
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Safety locks, child.................................... 130
Seat belt..................................................... 20
Seats........................................................ 104Shiftlock................................................... 139
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 255
Snow chains............................................ 184
Snow tires................................................ 184
Spare tire................................................. 185
Spare tire – accessing.............................191
Spare wheel, lowering.............................191
Speedometer............................................. 58
Starting the car........................................ 139
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 124
Steering wheel lock.................................141
Stone chips, touching up......................... 204
Storage compartments............113, 115, 116
Studded tires........................................... 184
Sun visor.................................................... 87
Symbols, overview................................... 290
T
Tachometer................................................ 58
Tailgate
locking/unlocking................................ 128
opening................................................. 80
Tailgate wipers......................................... 219
Technician certification............................ 292
Temperature control................................ 100
Temperature gauge................................... 58
Temporary spare tire............................... 185
Three-way catalytic converter................. 289
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 62
Tire inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 178
US models.......................................... 177
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 195
Tires.........................................................172
age...................................................... 172
changing............................................. 191
changing from summer to winter........ 173
designations....................................... 179
improving economy............................ 172
inflation............................................... 175
inflation pressure, checking................ 175