warning VOLVO XC90 2012 Owner´s Manual

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Overview of information and warning symbols
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291 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

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SymbolDescriptionPage
Left turn signal58
Right turn signal58
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Cruise control77
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionPage
Surround sound250
HD radio253
Audio files265
CD folder265
SymbolDescriptionPage
Bluetooth-con-
nected cell phone269
BluetoothTM
hands-free
269
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionPage
Seat belt reminder56
Occupant weight
sensor28

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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 79
A
A/C (air conditioning)...........................98, 99
ABS.......................................................... 150
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.......................... 158
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 60
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 150
Ashtray..................................................... 114Audio
system introduction............................ 246
Audio system
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 262
HD digital radio................................... 253
Rear seat entertainment..................... 273
Sirius satellite radio............................257
AUTO (climate control)....................... 99, 100
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission........................... 144
Autostart..........................................139, 141
AUX (audio system).................................261
Average speed........................................... 75
AWD......................................................... 148
B
Bass......................................................... 249
Battery..................................................... 211
maintenance....................................... 220
specifications...................................... 289
Battery – replacing................................... 221
Belt check................................................ 212
Black box................................................... 13Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 166
Blower (fan).............................................. 100
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 268
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 47
integrated.............................................. 51
Brake fluid................................................ 218
Brake system........................................... 149
Brake pad inspection.......................... 149
Bulbs........................................................ 223
specifications...................................... 230
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 223
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 284
Capacity weight....................................... 181
Cargo area cover..................................... 121
Cargo grid................................................ 120
Cargo net................................................. 118
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 290
CD Pause................................................. 264
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 268

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295
Center console buttons............................. 64
Central locking system - remote key....... 125
Changing a wheel.................................... 192
Changing coolant....................................212
Charge air cooler..................................... 288
Check Engine warning light....................... 61
Child restraint anchors......................... 48, 50
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
Child safety................................................ 37
Child safety locks....................................130
Climate system.......................................... 94
refrigerant............................................. 94
Clock reset button..................................... 58
Coat hanger............................................. 116
Cold weather precautions........................ 164
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 266
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant.................................................... 217
changing............................................. 212
Courtesy light........................................... 111Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 115
Curb weight............................................. 181
Current fuel consumption.......................... 75
D
Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 74
rear window and mirrors..................... 100
windshield............................................. 99
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 162
Dimensions.............................................. 280
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display, instrument panel.......................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 249
Door mirrors............................................... 84
defroster............................................... 74
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 64
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving conditions, difficult......................143
Driving economically................................ 142
Driving through water..............................143
E
Economical driving.................................. 142
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 86
Electrical system...................................... 289
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emission inspection readiness................ 209
Engine
specifications...................................... 288
starting................................................ 139
Engine oil................................................. 214
checking............................................. 215
specifications...................................... 287
Environment............................................... 14
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 208
Flat tires
changing............................................. 190
repairing with tire sealing system....... 185
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 203
placing correctly................................. 139
Fog light..................................................... 60

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Fog lights
front*.....................................................68
Folding door mirrors.................................. 64
Front airbags.................................. 24, 25, 28
Front seat
folding backrest.................................. 104
manually adjusted............................... 104
Front seats
power.................................................. 105
ventilated.............................................. 97
XC90 Executive.................................. 107
Front suspension..................................... 286
Fuel.......................................................... 134
Fuel filler cap........................................... 137
Fuel filler door
opening manually...............................137
unlocking.............................................. 68
Fuel system.............................................. 288
Fuses.......................................................232G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. . . 88
Gasoline................................................... 134
Geartronic – manual shifting.................... 145
Generator................................................. 289
Generator warning light............................. 60
Glove compartment................................. 115
Grocery bag holder.................................. 121
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 181
H
Hand brake.............................................. 152
Hazard warning flashers............................ 74
HD digital radio........................................ 253
Headlights.................................................. 67
Active Bending Lights............. 64, 68, 223
Dual Xenon........................................... 64
Headlights, high and low beams............... 70
Heated front seats..................................... 99
High/low beams – replacing....................223High beam bulb, replacing...................... 229
High beam flash......................................... 70
High beam indicator.................................. 58
Hoisting the vehicle.................................211
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System........ 88
Home safe lighting..................................... 70
Hood, opening/closing.............................. 80
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 141
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 124
Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols.................. 58
indicator light............................................. 60
Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 175
Inflation pressure table............................177
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 291
Information display.................................... 58
Inspection readiness................................ 209

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Instrument overview.................................. 56
Instrument panel........................................ 58
Instrument panel lighting........................... 68
Interior lighting......................................... 111
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 48
J
Jack.........................................................190
Jump starting........................................... 147
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 141
Keylock...................................................... 13
Keys......................................................... 124
L
Label information..................................... 278
Lighting panel............................................ 67
Load carriers............................................ 163Locking steering wheel............................ 141
Locking the car........................................ 128
Locks, child safety................................... 130
Long distance trips.................................. 164
Low beam headlight.................................. 70
M
Maintenance............................................ 208
Maintenance, periodic............................. 209
Malfunction indicator light......................... 61
Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 64
power door........................................... 84
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 83
Moonroof................................................... 86
Motor oil
checking............................................. 215
MP3 player, connecting........................... 261
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 98
O
OBD II...................................................... 209
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Oil
checking............................................. 215
Oil quality................................................. 214
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 209
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 293
Owner maintenance................................. 209
P
Paint - color code....................................204
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 68
Park assist.......................................155, 156
Parking brake........................................... 152
warning symbol.................................... 60
Parking lights............................................. 67
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 209
Permissible axle weight........................... 181
Polishing.................................................. 201

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TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 62
Tire inflation pressure..............................177
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 194
Tires.........................................................172
age...................................................... 172
changing............................................. 190
changing from summer to winter........ 173
designations....................................... 178
improving economy............................ 172
inflation............................................... 175
inflation pressure, checking................ 175
inflation pressure table.......................177
load ratings......................................... 176
rotation............................................... 173
spare................................................... 184
speed ratings...................................... 176
storing................................................. 173
tire sealing system.............................. 185
tread wear indicator............................ 174
Tire sealing system.................................. 185
Towing a trailer........................................ 159
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive.......... 158
Towing the vehicle................................... 157
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 162
Trailer towing........................................... 159
Transmission, automatic.......................... 144Tread wear indicator................................ 174
Treble....................................................... 249
Trip computer............................................ 75
Trip odometer............................................ 58
Turn signals............................................... 70
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................182
Unlocking fuel filler door............................ 68
Unlocking the car..................................... 128
Unpaved roads, driving on...................... 143
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 112
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 280
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 13
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)......... 279
Vehicle loading........................................ 181
Vehicle maintenance................................ 208
Vehicle weights........................................ 282Ventilated seats......................................... 97
Volvo and the environment........................ 14
Volvo maintenance.................................. 208
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 293
W
Warning symbol......................................... 58
Warning symbol in center of dashboard.... 58
Warranties................................................ 208
Washer fluid reservoir......................213, 217
Washing the vehicle................................. 200
Water, driving through............................. 143
Waxing..................................................... 201
Weights.................................................... 282
Wheels.....................................................172
storing................................................. 173
Windshield
IR coating............................................. 73
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............217
Windshield wipers.................................... 219
Winter/Wet driving mode......................... 164
Wipers...................................................... 219