airbag VOLVO XC90 2013 Owner´s Manual

04 Interior
Storage compartments
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Storage compartment in rear side of the
center console
Grasp the upper edge of cover and pull to open
this compartment.
Ashtray (accessory)An ashtray insert is available from your Volvo
retailer.
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Cup holders for the rear seats
•Grasp the lower edge of the panel to pull
out the cup holders in the rear side of the
center console.
•The cup holder insert can be removed to
provide space for a large plastic bottle. Pull
the insert straight up to remove it. Press
down to reinsert it.
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Glove compartmentThe glove compartment can be used to store
things such as the owner's manual, maps,
pens, etc.

05 Locks and alarm
Remote keys and key blades
05
128
Tailgate unlock
Press this button to unlock the tailgate (without
unlocking the other doors). This function will
not open the tailgate.
Panic function
For more information on this function, see
page 133.
Approach lighting
Press this button when approaching the vehi-
cle at night to light up the interior courtesy light,
parking lights, license plate lights and the lights
in the door mirrors.
Lock
Press once to lock all doors, and the tailgate.
Fold key blade in/out
Press to extend the key blade. This button
must also be pressed when the key blade is
folded back into the slot in the side of the
remote key unit.
NOTE
•If an airbag deploys, your vehicle's SRS
control module will attempt to automat-
ically unlock all doors.
•The key blade may also be used to lock
and unlock the doors, and to activate
and deactivate the alarm system.
•To avoid leaving your keys in the vehi-
cle, make a habit of always locking the
vehicle with the remote key.
•If the key blade section of the remote is
not fully folded out when starting the
vehicle, the immobilizer function may
make it impossible to start the engine.
•The vehicle can be locked even if a door
is open. When the door(s) are closed,
they will be locked. Please be aware
that the keys could be locked in the car
when this is done.
Automatic re-lockingIf the doors are unlocked, the locks will auto-
matically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will
rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the tail-
gate has been opened. This helps prevent the
car from inadvertently being left unlocked.
FCC ID: LQNP2T-APU
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian 2306104388
Model 504 2927 by Donnelly
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Canadian 2306104388A
Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

05 Locks and alarm
Locking and unlocking
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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from
the inside
The switch on the driver's door armrest can be
used to lock or unlock all doors and the tail-
gate, 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.
Alternative locking when parkingThe central locking button on the driver's door
can also be used to lock the vehicle when you
leave it. To do so:
1. Open the door.2. Press the lock section of the button.
3. Close the door. This will lock the vehicle
completely and arm the alarm.
NOTE
Please be aware that locking the vehicle in
this way makes it possible to lock the
remote key in the passenger compartment.
To help avoid this, lock the vehicle from the
outside by pressing the lock button on the
remote key.
If the vehicle is locked using the central
locking button, be sure that the remote key
is in your possession before closing the
door.
Automatic lockingThe function locks the doors automatically
when the vehicle's speed exceeds approxi-
mately 5 mph (7 km/h). The doors will then
remain locked until a door in opened from the
inside or if all of the doors are unlocked from
the control panel in the driver's door.
This function can be activated/deactivated
from the control panel in the driver's door.
Activating/deactivating automatic
locking
1.
Turn the ignition key to position I or II.2.
Press the READ button on the left-side
steering wheel lever to erase any mes-
sages that may be displayed in the infor-
mation display.
3. Depress the central locking button on the
control panel until a new message about
the locking status is displayed.
The message
AUTOLOCK ON (the doors will
be locked when the vehicle begins to move) or
AUTOLOCK OFF will be displayed.
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Locking the glove compartmentThe glove compartment can be locked with the
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11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
11

297 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
12
300
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 80
A
A/C (air conditioning)...........................98, 99
ABS.......................................................... 154
Accessory installation warning.................. 14
Airbag system............................................ 23
Air cleaner................................................ 219
Air conditioning.......................................... 94
Air distribution...................................... 96, 99
Air quality sensor....................................... 98
Air vents..................................................... 96
Alarm........................................................ 133
All Wheel Drive......................................... 152
All Wheel Drive – towing.......................... 162
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 60
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 154
Ashtray..................................................... 115Audio
system introduction............................ 250
Audio system
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 266
HD digital radio................................... 257
Rear seat entertainment..................... 278
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 261
AUTO (climate control)....................... 99, 100
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission........................... 148
shiftlock override.................................. 23
Autostart..........................................143, 145
AUX (audio system).................................265
Average speed........................................... 76
AWD......................................................... 152
B
Bass......................................................... 253
Battery..................................................... 217
maintenance....................................... 225
specifications...................................... 295
Battery – replacing................................... 226
Belt check................................................ 218Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 170
Blower (fan).............................................. 100
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 272
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 47
integrated.............................................. 51
Brake fluid................................................ 223
Brake system........................................... 153
Brake pad inspection.......................... 153
Bulbs........................................................ 228
specifications...................................... 234
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 228
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 290
Capacity weight....................................... 185
Cargo area cover..................................... 122
Cargo grid................................................ 121
Cargo net................................................. 119
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 296
CD Pause................................................. 268
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 272

12 Index
12
301
Center console buttons............................. 64
Central locking system - remote key....... 127
Changing a wheel.................................... 197
Changing coolant....................................218
Charge air cooler..................................... 294
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....................................132
Climate system.......................................... 94
refrigerant............................................. 94
Clock reset button..................................... 58
Coat hanger............................................. 117
Cold weather precautions........................ 168
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 270
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant.................................................... 222
changing............................................. 218
Courtesy light........................................... 111Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 116
Curb weight............................................. 185
Current fuel consumption.......................... 76
D
Daytime running lights............................... 68
Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 75
rear window and mirrors..................... 100
windshield............................................. 99
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 166
Dimensions.............................................. 286
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag 28
Display, instrument panel.......................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 253
Door mirrors............................................... 85
defroster............................................... 75
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 64
Driver distraction warning.......................... 14
Driving conditions, difficult......................147
Driving economically................................ 146
Driving through water..............................147
E
Economical driving.................................. 146
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 87
Electrical system...................................... 295
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 294
starting................................................ 143
Engine oil................................................. 220
checking............................................. 220
specifications...................................... 293
Environment............................................... 13
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing............................................. 195
repairing with tire sealing system....... 189
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 209
placing correctly................................. 143
Fog light...............................................60, 69

12 Index
12
302
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..................................... 292
Fuel.......................................................... 138
Fuel filler cap........................................... 141
Fuel filler door
opening manually...............................141
unlocking.............................................. 69
Fuel system.............................................. 294
Fuses.......................................................236
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. . . 89
Gasoline................................................... 138
Geartronic – manual shifting.................... 149Generator................................................. 295
Generator warning light............................. 60
Glove compartment................................. 116
Grocery bag holder.................................. 122
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 185
H
Hand brake.............................................. 156
Hazard warning flashers............................ 75
HD digital radio........................................ 257
Headlights.................................................. 67
Active Bending Lights............. 64, 67, 228
Dual Xenon........................................... 64
Headlights, high and low beams............... 71
Heated front seats..................................... 99
High/low beams – replacing....................228
High beam bulb, replacing...................... 230
High beam flash......................................... 71
High beam indicator.................................. 58
Hoisting the vehicle.................................217
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System........ 89
Home safe lighting..................................... 71Hood, opening/closing.............................. 81
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 145
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 126
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator and warning symbols.................. 58
indicator light............................................. 60
Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 179
Inflation pressure table............................181
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 297
Information display.................................... 58
Inspection readiness................................ 215
Instrument overview.................................. 56
Instrument panel........................................ 58
Instrument panel lighting........................... 69
Interior lighting......................................... 111
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 48

12 Index
12
303
J
Jack.........................................................195
Jump starting........................................... 151
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 145
Keylock...................................................... 11
Keys......................................................... 126
L
Label information..................................... 284
Lighting panel...................................... 67, 68
Load carriers............................................ 167
Locking steering wheel............................ 145
Locking the car........................................ 130
Locks, child safety................................... 132
Long distance trips.................................. 168
Low beam headlight.................................. 71
M
Maintenance............................................ 214
Maintenance, periodic............................. 215
Malfunction indicator light......................... 61
Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 64
power door........................................... 85
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 84
Moonroof................................................... 87
Motor oil
checking............................................. 220
MP3 player, connecting........................... 265
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 98
O
OBD II...................................................... 215
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Oil
checking............................................. 220
Oil quality................................................. 220
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 215
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 299Owner maintenance................................. 215
P
Paint - color code....................................210
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 69
Park assist.......................................159, 160
Parking brake........................................... 156
warning symbol.................................... 60
Parking lights............................................. 69
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 215
Permissible axle weight........................... 185
Polishing.................................................. 207
Power moonroof........................................ 87
Power seat............................................... 105
Power steering fluid................................. 223
R
Radiator................................................... 219
Radio
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 261

12 Index
12
304
Radio functions........................................ 252
HD digital radio................................... 257
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73
Rear fog light............................................. 69
Rear seat entertainment..........................278
Rear suspension...................................... 292
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 84
Rear window defroster.............................. 75
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 39
Recirculation.............................................. 99
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 62
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 94
Refrigerator (XC90 Executive).................. 118
Registering child restraints........................ 39
Remote key.............................................. 127
replacing the battery........................... 129
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Safety locks, child.................................... 132
Seat belt..................................................... 20
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 38
Seats........................................................ 104
Shiftlock.............................................11, 143
override................................................. 23
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31
SiriusXM
E satellite radio......................... 261
Snow chains............................................ 187
Snow tires................................................ 187
Spare tire................................................. 188
Spare tire – accessing.............................195
Spare wheel, lowering.............................195
Speedometer............................................. 58
Starting the car........................................ 143
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 126
Steering wheel lock.................................145Stone chips, touching up......................... 210
Storage compartments............114, 116, 117
Studded tires........................................... 187
Sun visor.................................................... 88
Symbols, overview................................... 297
T
Tachometer................................................ 58
Tailgate
locking/unlocking................................ 131
opening................................................. 81
Tailgate wipers......................................... 224
Technician certification............................ 299
Temperature control................................ 100
Temperature gauge................................... 58
Temporary spare tire...............................188
Three-way catalytic converter................. 296
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 62
Tire inflation pressure..............................181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 200
Tires.........................................................176
age...................................................... 176