maintenance VOLVO XC90 2014 Owner´s Manual

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WARNING
•Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is warm. Waituntil the engine cools.
• If it is necessary to top up the coolantwhen the engine is warm, unscrew thecoolant reservoir cap slowly so thatthe overpressure dissipates.
Brake fluid reservoir
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The brake fluid should always be above the MIN
mark on the side of the reservoir. Check,
without removing the cap, that there is suffi-cient fluid in the reservoir. Fluid type:
DOT 4 boiling point >536 °F
(>280 °C). Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles
(48,000 km). The fluid should be replaced once a year or every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)when driving under extremely hard conditions(mountain driving, etc.). Always entrust brake fluid changing to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
• If the fluid level is below the
MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a brake-related message is shown in the informationdisplay: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the car
towed to a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician and have the brakesystem inspected.
• Dot 4 should never be mixed with anyother type of brake fluid.
Power steering fluid reservoir
The fluid level should always be between the ADD
and FULL marks.
Fluid type: Volvo synthetic power steering
fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 orequivalent. Replace: No fluid change required.
If a problem should occur in the power steer- ing system or if the vehicle has no electricalcurrent and must be towed, it is still possibleto steer the vehicle. However, keep in mindthat greater effort will be required to turn thesteering wheel.

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Windshield wiper bladesTo change a windshield wiper blade:
1. Fold the wiper arm out from the wind-shield and hold the wiper blade.
2. Press in the grooved catches and pull out the wiper blade.
3. Insert a new wiper blade and ensure that it is securely in place.
NOTE
The driver's side wiper blade is longer than the one on the passenger's side.
Tailgate wiper blade
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To change a tailgate wiper blade:
1. Pull the wiper arm rearward, away from the tailgate window.
2. Pull out the wiper blade as shown in the illustration.
3. Press the new wiper blade into place. Check that it is properly secured.
NOTE
Keeping the windshield/tailgate window and wiper blades clean helps improve visi-bility and prolongs the service life of thewiper blades, see page 208 for washinginstructions.

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Battery maintenance
The battery in your vehicle is located under the floor of the cargo compartment. Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc. all affect the service lifeand function of the battery. In order for yourbattery to perform satisfactorily, keep the fol-lowing in mind:
• Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water. The levelshould never be above the indicator.
• The fluid level should be checked if thebattery has been recharged.
• After inspection, be sure the cap overeach battery cell or the cover is securelyin place.
• Check that the battery cables are cor-rectly connected and properly tightened.
• Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running, or when the key is inthe ignition. This could damage the vehi-cle's electrical system.
• The battery should be disconnected fromthe vehicle when a battery charger isused directly on the battery.
• To help keep the battery in good condi-tion, the vehicle should be driven for atleast 15 minutes a week or connected to a charger with an automatic chargingfunction.
• If the battery is fully discharged a numberof times, this may shorten its service life.Keeping the battery fully charged helpsprolong its service life.
• The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as driving conditions and cli-mate. Extreme cold may also furtherdecrease the battery’s starting capacity.
• Because the battery’s starting capacitydecreases with time, it may be necessaryto recharge it if the vehicle is not drivenfor an extended period of time or if thevehicle is usually only driven short dis-tances.
•
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead com-pounds, chemicals known to the state ofCalifornia to cause cancer and reproduc-tive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
• Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. Ifcontact occurs, flush the affected areaimmediately with water. Obtain medi-cal help immediately if eyes are affec-ted.
NOTE
Used batteries should be properly dis- posed of at a recycling station or similarfacility, or taken to your Volvo retailer.

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Symbols
Wear protection goggles
See owner’s manual for details
Keep away from children
Corrosive
No smoking, no open flames, no sparks
Explosion
Recycle properly
Replacing the battery
DRAIN PIPE
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DISCONNECT
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WARNING
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1. Switch off the ignition. 2.
Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery
so that all information in the
vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the control modules.
3. Remove the retaining bracket and unscrew the cover over the battery. Waitat least 5 minutes after switching off theignition before disconnecting the batteryso that all information in the vehicle'selectrical system can be stored in thecontrol modules.

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4. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable
first.
5. Disconnect the positive cable and pull theventilation hose from the battery.
6. Lift out the old battery and put a new bat- tery into place.
7. Connect the positive cable first.
8. Connect the negative (ground) cable.
9. Be sure that the ventilation hose is securely connected to the battery and that the other end of the hose is properlyrouted through the ventilation opening inthe floor of the battery compartment.
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Ventilation hose
10. Reinstall the cover and retaining bracket and screw it securely in place.
NOTE
After the battery has been disconnected or replaced, lock and unlock the vehicle withthe central locking system's remote key toreactivate such features as the power win-dows, moonroof, courtesy lighting, etc.
WARNING
•The battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Thebattery is fitted with a ventilation hosewhich vents hydrogen gas out of thebattery compartment through a venti-lation opening in the bottom of thiscompartment. If the battery must bereplaced, it is essential that the ventila-tion hose is properly connected to thebattery and that it is routed throughthe ventilation opening provided (seeillustration).
• Be sure the ventilation hose is free ofdebris.
• Only use replacement batteries equip-ped with a ventilation hose. Consult atrained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.

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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
•
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.

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Location of the bulbs in the headlight housing
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Low/high beam (models with Active Bending Lights)*, Low beam (models withHalogen headlights)
High beam 1
(models with Halogen head-
lights)
Turn signal
Parking light
Side marker light
Replacing the low beam bulb (halogen headlights)
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1. Remove the plastic cover over the bulb by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Pull the connector from the lamp housing.
3. Loosen the bulb's retaining spring by first moving it to the right and then moving it out of the way.
4. Pull out the bulb from the holder.
5. Insert the new bulb (without touching the glass) in the holder.
1This bulb has no function on models with the optional Active Bending Lights.

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6. Move the retaining spring up and push itslightly to the left until it seats properly.
7. Press the bulb holder into place on the headlight housing.
8. Reinstall the plastic cap. The letters "HAUT " on the cap must be upward.
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
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1. Remove the rubber cover by pulling it off.
2. Pull the connector from the lamp housing.
3. Loosen the bulb's retaining spring by first
moving it to the right and then moving it out of the way. 4. Pull out the bulb from the holder.
5. Insert the new bulb (without touching the
glass) in the holder.
6. Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until it seats properly.
7. Press the bulb holder into place on the headlight housing.
8. Press the rubber cover into place.
Replacing parking light/side marker light bulbs
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1. Turn the lamp holder approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it out of the headlight housing. 2. Pull the bulb straight out.
3. Align the guide lugs on the side of the
base of the new bulb in the grooves in the holder and press it into place.
4. Press the lamp holder into the place in the headlight housing and turn it approxi-mately 1/4 turn clockwise.
Replacing the turn signal bulb
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1. Turn the lamp holder approximately 1/4turn counterclockwise and pull it out of the headlight housing.
2. Press in the bulb slightly and pull it out of the holder.

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3. Align the guide lugs on the side of the
base of the new bulb in the grooves in the holder. Press it in and turn it slightlyclockwise.
4. Press the lamp holder into the place in the headlight housing and turn it approxi-mately 1/4 turn clockwise.
Location of taillight bulbs
Turn signal
Backup light
NOTE
If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information displayafter a bulb has been replaced, consult atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.

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Replacing bulbs in the taillight cluster
1. Switch off all lights and turn ignition keyto position 0.
2. Fold down the lower section of the tail- gate, and fold up the rear section of the cargo area floor. If the vehicle is equippedwith the optional grocery bag holder,detach the holder's bands.
3. Remove the corner panel.
4. Open the cover in the side panel by pull- ing the tab upward and toward you.
5. Loosen the bolts. 6. Pull the entire tail light housing straight
out.
7. Disconnect the wiring.
8. Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth to help avoid scratching the lens.
9. Turn the lamp holder counterclockwise and pull out.
10. Turn the bulb to be replaced counter- clockwise and remove it.
11. Insert a new bulb.
12. Place the lamp holder in the groove and turn clockwise. 13. Press wiring back into place.
14. Align the tail light housing with the holes
for the retaining bolts and press it into place.
15. Tighten the retaining bolts.
16. Reinsert the side and corner panels.