maintenance schedule VOLVO XC90 2015 Owners Manual

INTRODUCTION
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Mobile appsFor certain model year 2014 and 2015 Volvos, the owner's manual is available in the form of anapp. The VOC app can also be found here.
Owner's manuals for earlier model VolvosOwner's manuals for earlier model Volvos are available in PDF format. Quick Guides and sup-plements can also be found on the support site.Select a model and a model year and downloadthe desired information.
ContactContact information for customer support and thenearest Volvo retailer are available on the site.
Related information
•Using the owner's manual (p. 50)
• On-board digital owner's manual (p. 52)
• Volvo ID (p. 27)
Volvo and the environment Volvo is committed to the well-being of its cus- tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, wecare about the environment in which we all live.Concern for the environment means an everydayinvolvement in reducing our environmentalimpact.
Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the over-all environmental impact of a product throughoutits complete life cycle. In this context, design, pro-duction, product use, and recycling are all impor-tant considerations. In production, Volvo haspartly or completely phased out several chemicalsincluding CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, andcadmium; and reduced the number of chemicalsused in our plants 50% since 1991. Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with aLambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sen-sor, in 1976. The current version of this highlyefficient system reduces emissions of harmfulsubstances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipeby approximately 95 – 99% and the search toeliminate the remaining emissions continues.Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer tooffer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioningsystem of all models as far back as the 1975model 240. Advanced electronic engine controlsand cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to ourgoal. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-poweredinternal combustion engines, Volvo is activelylooking at advanced technology alternative-fuelvehicles. When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impact on theenvironment. To reduce your vehicle's environ-mental impact, you can:
• Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economywith improperly inflated tires.
• Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule in your Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet.
• Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
• See a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible for inspectionif the check engine (malfunction indicator)light illuminates, or stays on after the vehiclehas started.
• Properly dispose of any vehicle-related wastesuch as used motor oil, used batteries, brakepads, etc.
• When cleaning your vehicle, please use gen-uine Volvo car care products. All Volvo carcare products are formulated to be environ-mentally friendly.
Related information
•Driving economically (p. 339)

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Emission inspection readiness
How do states use OBD II for emission
inspections?
Many states connect a computer directly to a vehicle's OBD II system. The inspector can thenread "faults." In some states, this type of inspec-tion has replaced the tailpipe emission test.
How can my vehicle fail OBD II emission
inspection?
Your vehicle can fail OBD II emission inspection for any of the following reasons.
• If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit, your vehicle may fail inspection.
• If your vehicle's Check Engine light was lit,but went out without any action on your part,OBD II will still have a recorded fault. Yourvehicle may pass or fail, depending on theinspection practices in your area.
• If you had recent service that required dis-connecting the battery, OBD II diagnosticinformation may be incomplete and "notready" for inspection. A vehicle that is notready may fail inspection.
How can I prepare for my next
OBD II
emission inspection?
• If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit – or was lit but went out without service, have yourvehicle diagnosed and, if necessary, servicedby a qualified Volvo technician.
• If you recently had service for a lit CheckEngine light, or if you had service that required disconnecting the battery, a periodof driving is necessary to bring the OBD IIsystem to "ready" for inspection. Two half-hour trips of mixed stop-and-go/highwaydriving are typically needed to allow OBD II toreach readiness. Your Volvo retailer can pro-vide you with more information on planning atrip.
• Maintain your vehicle in accordance with yourvehicle's maintenance schedule.
Owner maintenancePeriodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your vehicle's Warranty andService Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Each time the car is refueled:
•Check the engine oil level.
• Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
•
Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
• Check that engine coolant and other fluidlevels are between the indicated "min" and"max" markings.
• Clean interior glass surfaces with a glasscleaner and soft paper towels.
• Wipe driver information displays with a softcloth. •
Visually inspect battery terminals for corro-sion. Corrosion may indicate a loose terminalconnector, or a battery near the end of itsuseful service life. Consult your Volvo retailerfor additional information.
As needed:Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup ofdirt, and corrosion that can be caused by salt res-idues. Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshield, and from other placeswhere they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchase orsubscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Related information
•
Climate system service (p. 495)

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Remote updates With the vehicle connected to the Internet, updates for a number of the vehicle's systemscan be downloaded from the center display.
The Remote updates app is
started from the center dis- play's App view and makes itpossible to:
• search for and update system software
• update the Sensus Navigation maps
• download, update and uninstall apps
Related information
•Downloading, updating and uninstalling apps (p. 404)
• System updates (p. 490)
• Map updates with MapCare (p. 456)
Vehicle status
The vehicle's general status can be displayed in the center display along with the possibility to book service 1
The Car status app is started
in the center display's App view and has three tabs:
•Messages: stored messages
•
Status: tire pressure and engine oil level
•
Appointments: booking service or repairs 1
Related information
•
Using the center display (p. 46)
• Booking service and repairs (p. 491)
• Checking inflation pressure (p. 482)
• Checking and refilling engine oil (p. 521)
Booking service and repairs Connected Service Booking (CSB) makes it possible to use the vehicle's Internet connectionto set up a time for service, maintenance and/orrepairs.
The information is handled through the Car
status app, which can be opened from the cen-
ter display's App view. Information about your vehicle is sent to your retailer, who will contact you to make a workshopappointment. The system will also send areminder as the appointment approaches and theSensus Navigation system will provide directionsto the workshop if necessary. This feature makes it convenient to book a work- shop appointment directly from your vehicle.Vehicle-related information is sent to yourretailer, who prepares your visit to the workshop.The retailer will send you an email with a link tothe Volvo On-Line Service Scheduler where youcan book a workshop appointment at a conven-ient time. Information about your retailer is alsoavailable in the vehicle so that you can contactthe retailer/workshop at any time.
1 Certain markets only.

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Before the service can be used
Volvo ID
•The owner (primary driver) must create or have a Volvo ID (see the article "Volvo ID").
• Register your Volvo ID in the vehicle asexplained in the article "Volvo ID". If you havealready registered a Volvo ID, use the sameemail address that you used to create theVolvo ID.
Changing a
Volvo ID email addressIf you would like to register a different email address, open the Volvo ID app and tap Change
Volvo ID. Follow the instructions provided. See
also the article "Volvo ID" for additional informa- tion.
Selecting a Volvo retailerBy default, the retailer where you purchased your vehicle will be your preferred retailer/Volvoauthorized workshop who will perform serviceand repairs on your vehicle. To change the pre-ferred retailer, go to Dealer Locator atvolvocars.com and select a retailer, click "ServiceScheduler" and book an appointment at the newpreferred retailer.
Prerequisites for booking service from the
vehicle
In order to book an appointment from the vehicle, it must be connected to the Internet (see the arti-cle "Internet connected vehicle").
Using the serviceWhen it is time for service or in certain cases ifrepairs are necessary, a message will appear inthe instrument panel and in the center display.This message is triggered by: • the amount of time that has elapsed since the last service
• the number of hours the engine has runsince the last service
• mileage since the last service.
• Specific warnings or fault codes in the vehi-cle
Booking service or repairsSubmit a booking request whenever you need a workshop appointment or when a messageregarding the need for service or repairs hasbeen displayed in the instrument panel and in thecenter display.
Sending an appointment request
1.
Open the Car status app in the center dis-
play's App view.
2. Tap
Appointments. 3.
Under
Appointments, tap Request
appointment.
4. Check that your
Volvo ID is correct.
5. Check that the correct retailer is listed. If you prefer, simply tap the button to initiate a call to the retailer.
6. Tap
Send appointment request. Your
request and vehicle data will be sent to your retailer through the vehicle's Internet con-nection.
> Volvo will send a booking invitation to your email address.
7. Open the email and click the link to the Volvo On-Line Service Scheduler for your retailer and book a workshop appointment at a con-venient time with your preferred service advi-sor. Add any additional preferences and freetext to your booking. At this point in thebooking procedure, you can also change yourpreferred retailer by selecting the second linkin the email, which leads you to the VolvoRetailer Locator where you can selectanother retailer. Click the "Service Appoint-ment" link to start your booking.
8. When you have submitted your workshop booking in the Volvo On-Line Service Sched-uler, your appointment will be confirmedonline in an email and by a message in thecenter display after a short delay.

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Checking and refilling engine oil The oil level is checked electronically.
Oil filler cap3
It may be necessary to top up engine oil between regularly scheduled services. No action is necessary until a message is dis- played in the instrument panel.
WARNING
•
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
• If
Engine oil level Service required is
displayed, have the vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian. The oil level may be too high.
Checking the oil levelThe oil level can be checked in the center display when theengine is not running. From the center display's Home view, swipe the screenfrom right to left to open App
view. Tap
Car status and then tap Status to
show the oil level.
Oil level graphic in the center display
The oil level should be checked at regular inter- vals, particularly during the period up to the firstscheduled maintenance service. If the oil level sensor indicates that the level is too low, using the correct oil, top up with theamount of oil indicated as soon as possible.
NOTE
• The system cannot detect changes in the oil level immediately. The vehicle must bedriven approximately 20 miles (30 km) orhave been parked on level ground withthe engine off for 5 minutes before theoil level reading will be correct.
• If the necessary conditions are not metfor checking the oil level electronically(time interval after the engine wasswitched off, if the vehicle is parked on an incline, etc.),
No values available will
be displayed. This does not indicate a
problem with the oil level sensor.
Related information
• Engine oil (p. 520)
• Ignition modes (p. 355)
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Models with an electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.