warning lights VOLVO XC90 2014 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 Volvoservice technician before driving long dis-tances. Your retailer or service technician willalso be able to supply you with bulbs, fuses,spark plugs and wiper blades for your use inthe 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 level 1
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• Check condition of drive belts.
• Check state of the battery's charge.
• Examine tires carefully (the spare tire aswell), and replace those that are worn.Check tire pressures.
• The brakes, front wheel alignment, andsteering gear should be checked by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian only.
• Check all lights, including high beams.
• Reflective warning triangles are legallyrequired in some states/provinces. •
Have a word with your Volvo retailer ifyou intend to drive in countries where itmay be difficult to obtain the correct fuel.
• Consider your destination. If you will bedriving through an area where snow or iceare likely to occur, consider snow tires.
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To 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 techni- cian.

06 Starting and driving
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 pres-ence of another vehicle moving in the samedirection as your vehicle in the side-view mir-ror's "blind area." The system is based on digital camera tech- nology. The cameras (1) are located beneaththe 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 sideof your vehicle, and up to approximately 31 ft.(9.5 meters) behind the side-view mirror), seethe illustration, the indicator light in the doorpanel (2) illuminates. The light will glow con-tinuously to alert the driver of the vehicle inthe blind area.
WARNING
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BLIS is an information system, NOT a warning or safety system.
• BLIS does not eliminate the need foryou to visually confirm the conditionsaround you, and the need for you toturn your head and shoulders to makesure that you can safely change lanes.
• As the driver, you have full responsibil-ity for changing lanes in a safe man-ner.
NOTE
The door panel indicator light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the sys-tem has detected another vehicle. If yourvehicle is passed on both sides at thesame time, both lights will illuminate.
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'scameras are obscured, a message ( see thetable on page 173) will appear in the informa-tion display in the instrument panel. If thisoccurs, clean the camera lenses. If neces-sary, the system can be temporarily switchedoff (for instructions, see page 173).
When does BLIS functionThe system functions when your vehicle ismoving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).

06 Starting and driving
Blind Spot Information System*
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172* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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 yourvehicle is backing up.
• If you are towing a wide trailer, thismay prevent the BLIS cameras fromdetecting other vehicles in adjacentlanes.
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, a vehicle in the blind area must have its head-lights on. This means, for example, that thesystem will not detect a trailer without head-lights that is being towed behind a car ortruck.
WARNING
• BLIS does not react to cyclists or mopeds.
• BLIS does not react to vehicles thatare standing still.
• The BLIS cameras have the same limi-tation as the human eye. In otherwords, their "vision is impaired" byadverse weather conditions such asheavy snowfall, intense light directlyinto the camera, dense fog, etc.
Cleaning the BLIS camera lensesIn order to function optimally, the BLIS cam- era lenses must be kept clean. They can bewiped clean with a soft cloth or wet sponge.
CAUTION
• Clean the lenses carefully to avoid scratching.
• The lenses are electrically heated tohelp melt ice or snow. If necessary,gently brush away snow from the len-ses.
LimitationsIn certain situations, the BLIS indicator light(s) may illuminate even when there are no othervehicles in the area monitored by the system.
NOTE
If the BLIS indicator lights illuminate occa- sionally even when there are no other vehi-cles in the blind area, this does not indi-cate a fault in the system. In the event of a fault,
Blind spot syst.
service required will be displayed.
The following are several examples of situa- tions in which the BLIS indicator light(s) mayilluminate even when there are no other vehi-cles in the area monitored by the system.

08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
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Exterior componentsVolvo recommends the use of special clean- ing products, available at your Volvo retailer,for cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or orna-mental components such as chromed stripson the exterior of your vehicle. The instruc-tions for using these products should be fol-lowed carefully. Solvents or stain removersshould not be used.
CAUTION
•Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rubber components
• Polishing chromed strips can wearaway 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 thedoors and sills.
WARNING
•When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakesseveral times in order to remove anymoisture from the brake linings.
• Engine cleaning agents should not beused when the engine is warm. Thisconstitutes a fire risk.
Automatic washing – simple and quick
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We do NOT recommend washing your vehicle in an automatic wash during thefirst few months (because the paint willnot have hardened sufficiently).
• An automatic wash is a simple and quickway to clean your vehicle, but it is worthremembering that it may not be as thor-ough as when you yourself go over thevehicle with sponge and water. Keepingthe underbody clean is most important,especially in the winter. Some automaticwashers do not have facilities for washingthe underbody.
• Before driving into an automatic carwash, make sure that side view mirrors,auxiliary lamps, etc, are secure, and thatany antenna(s) are retracted or removed.Otherwise there is risk of the machinedislodging them.
Exterior lightingCondensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights such asheadlights, fog lights, or tail lights. This is nor-mal and the lights are designed to withstandmoisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-pate after the lights have been on for a shorttime.
Polishing and waxing
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Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery, however, wax-ing may be beneficial.
• Before applying polish or wax the vehiclemust be washed and dried. Tar spots canbe removed with kerosene or tar remover.Difficult spots may require a fine rubbingcompound.
• After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
• Several commercially available productscontain both polish and wax.
• Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-ishing a dull surface.
• A wide range of polymer-based carwaxes can be purchased today. Thesewaxes are easy to use and produce along-lasting, high-gloss finish that pro-

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs 09
230* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
When replacing bulbs, keep the following points in mind:
• Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from your fingersvaporize in the heat and will leave adeposit on the reflector, which will dam-age it.
• The optional Active Bending Light bulbscontain trace amounts of mercury. Thesebulbs should always be disposed of by anauthorized Volvo retailer.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-nician:
• Active Bending Lights (ABL)
• Daytime running lights (DRL) under the front bumper
• Turn signals and courtesy lights in theside door mirrors
• Reading lights and glove compartmentlight
• Courtesy (dome) lighting
• Rear parking lights
• Brake lights
• High-mounted brake lights
If a problem occurs with the daytime running lights (DRL) under the front bumper, the entirelamp housing will have to be replaced. If a problem occurs with the rear parkinglights or the brake lights, the entire taillighthousing will have to be replaced. See page 236 for a list of bulb specifications.
Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/parking light bulbs
WARNING
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The engine should not be running when changing bulbs.
• If the engine has been running justprior to replacing bulbs in the head-light housing, please keep in mind thatcomponents in the engine compart-ment will be hot.
WARNING
Active Bending Lights* - due to the high voltage used by these headlights, thesebulbs should only be replaced by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
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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.

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 commonsymbols, their meaning and the pages in thismanual that provide more detailed informa-tion.
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 thewasher fluid reservoir, etc. In either case, amessage will be displayed in the instrumentpanel display.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Warning59
Malfunction indicator light61
Fault in the ABS sys- tem61
Rear fog light60
Stability system DSTC61
Trailer turn signal indicator61
SymbolDescriptionPage
Parking brake applied60
SRS airbag system59
Oil pressure warning light60
Seat belt reminder59
Generator warning light60
Brake failure warning light60

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Central locking system - remote key....... 127
Changing a wheel.................................... 200
Changing coolant.................................... 220
Charge air cooler..................................... 291
Check Engine warning light....................... 61
Child restraint anchors......................... 49, 51Child restraints recalls and registration......................... 40
Child restraint systems.............................. 41
Child safety................................................ 38
Child safety locks.................................... 132
Climate system.......................................... 94 refrigerant............................................. 94
Clock reset button..................................... 58
Coat hanger............................................. 117
Cold weather precautions........................ 169Compact disc care CD care............................................... 272
Convertible seats....................................... 45
Coolant.................................................... 224 changing............................................. 220
Courtesy light........................................... 111Cup holder rear seat.............................................. 116 Curb weight............................................. 187
Current fuel consumption.......................... 76
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Daytime running lights............................... 68 Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 75
rear window and mirrors..................... 100
windshield............................................. 99
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 167
Dimensions.............................................. 284Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display, instrument panel.......................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 255
Door mirrors............................................... 85 defroster............................................... 75
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 64
Driver distraction warning.......................... 14
Driving conditions, difficult...................... 147
Driving economically................................ 146
Driving through water.............................. 147
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Economical driving.................................. 146
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 87
Electrical system...................................... 292
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emission inspection readiness................ 217Engine specifications...................................... 291
starting................................................ 143
Engine oil................................................. 222 checking............................................. 222
specifications...................................... 290
Environment............................................... 13
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Federal Clean Air Act............................... 216 Flat tires changing............................................. 198
repairing with tire sealing system....... 192
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 211
placing correctly................................. 143
Fog light............................................... 60, 69

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Folding door mirrors.................................. 64
Front airbags.................................. 24, 25, 28Front seat folding backrest.................................. 104
manually adjusted............................... 104
Front seats power.................................................. 105
ventilated.............................................. 97
XC90 Executive.................................. 107
Front suspension..................................... 289
Fuel.......................................................... 138
Fuel filler cap........................................... 141Fuel filler door opening manually............................... 141
unlocking.............................................. 69
Fuel system.............................................. 291
Fuses....................................................... 238
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Garage door opener HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System... 89
Gasoline................................................... 138
Geartronic – manual shifting.................... 150 Generator................................................. 292
Generator warning light............................. 60
Glove compartment................................. 116
Grocery bag holder.................................. 122
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 187
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Hand brake.............................................. 157
Hazard warning flashers............................ 75
HD digital radio........................................ 260
Headlights.................................................. 67
Active Bending Lights............. 64, 67, 230
Dual Xenon........................................... 64
Headlights, high and low beams............... 71
Heated front seats..................................... 99
High/low beams – replacing.................... 230
High beam bulb, replacing...................... 232
High beam flash......................................... 71
High beam indicator.................................. 58
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 219 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System........ 89
Home safe lighting..................................... 71 Hood, opening/closing.............................. 81
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Ignition switch.......................................... 145
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 126
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator and warning symbols.................. 58
indicator light............................................. 60
Infant seats................................................ 43
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 34
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 181
Inflation pressure table............................ 183Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 294
Information display.................................... 58
Inspection readiness................................ 217
Instrument overview.................................. 56
Instrument panel........................................ 58
Instrument panel lighting........................... 69
Interior lighting......................................... 111
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 49

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Jack......................................................... 198
Jump starting........................................... 152
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Key (ignition switch) positions................. 145
Keylock...................................................... 11
Keys......................................................... 126
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Label information..................................... 282
Lighting panel...................................... 67, 68
Load carriers............................................ 168
Locking steering wheel............................ 145
Locking the car........................................ 130
Locks, child safety................................... 132
Long distance trips.................................. 169
Low beam headlight.................................. 71
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Maintenance............................................ 216Maintenance, periodic............................. 217
Malfunction indicator light......................... 61Mirrors door, folding......................................... 64
power door........................................... 85
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 84
Moonroof................................................... 87 Motor oil checking............................................. 222
MP3 player, connecting........................... 267
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 98
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OBD II...................................................... 217
Occupant safety........................................ 18Oil checking............................................. 222
Oil quality................................................. 222
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 217
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 296 Owner maintenance................................. 217
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Paint - color code.................................... 213
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 69
Park assist....................................... 160, 161
Parking brake........................................... 157
warning symbol.................................... 60
Parking lights............................................. 69
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling... 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 217
Permissible axle weight........................... 187
Polishing.................................................. 209
Power moonroof........................................ 87
Power seat............................................... 105
Power steering fluid................................. 225
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Radiator................................................... 221 Radio SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 263