VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owners Manual

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Periodic maintenance helps minimize
emissions
NOTE •
Refer to your Service and Warranty Book-
let for a comprehensive service and main-
tenance schedule up to 240,000 km
(150,000 miles). This program contains
inspections and services necessary for
the proper function of your vehicle and
includes components that affect vehicle
emissions.
• The Warranty and Service Records Infor-
mation booklet also contains detailed
information concerning the warranties
that apply to your vehicle.
On-board Diagnostic SystemOBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized
engine management system. It stores diagnostic
information about your vehicle's emission con-
trols. It can light the Check Engine light (MIL) if it
detects an emission control "fault." A "fault" is a
component or system that is not performing
within an expected range. A fault may be perma-
nent or temporary. OBD II will store a message
about any fault.
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 then
read "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. Your
vehicle may pass or fail, depending on the
inspection practices in your area.
• If you had recent service that required dis-
connecting the battery, OBD II diagnostic
information may be incomplete and "not
ready" for inspection. A vehicle that is not
ready 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 your vehicle diagnosed and, if necessary, serviced
by a qualified Volvo technician.
• If you recently had service for a lit Check
Engine light, or if you had service that
required disconnecting the battery, a period
of driving is necessary to bring the OBD II
system to "ready" for inspection. Two half-
hour trips of mixed stop-and-go/highway
driving are typically needed to allow OBD II to
reach readiness. Your Volvo retailer can pro-
vide you with more information on planning a
trip.
• Maintain your vehicle in accordance with your
vehicle's maintenance schedule.
Owner maintenancePeriodic maintenance requirements and intervals
are described in your vehicle's Warranty and
Service 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.

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Monthly:
•
Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect
the tires for wear.
• Check that engine coolant and other fluid
levels are between the indicated "min" and
"max" markings.
• Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass
cleaner and soft paper towels.
• Wipe driver information displays with a soft
cloth.
• Visually inspect battery terminals for corro-
sion. Corrosion may indicate a loose terminal
connector, or a battery near the end of its
useful service life. Consult your Volvo retailer
for additional information.
As needed:
Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to
reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup of
dirt, 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 places
where they may collect.
NOTE Complete service information for qualified
technicians is available online for purchase or
subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Related information
•
Vehicle status (p. 602)
• Scheduling service and repairs (p. 603)
• Connecting equipment to the vehicle's data
link connector (p. 36)
• Technician certification (p. 37)
• Climate control system service (p. 608)
• Maintenance of the brake system (p. 432)
• Engine compartment overview (p. 609) Data transfer between vehicle and
workshop over Wi-Fi
Volvo workshops have a designated Wi-Fi net-
work for secure data transfer between your vehi-
cle and the workshop. Your visit to the workshop
will be easier and more effective when diagnos-
tics information and software can be transferred
over the workshop's network.
When you arrive at the workshop, your technician
can connect your vehicle to the workshop's Wi-Fi
network to perform troubleshooting and down-
load software. For this type of communication,
the vehicle only connects to the workshop's net-
work. The vehicle can only be connected to the
designated workshop networks, not to any other
network, e.g. your home network.
Manual connection to workshop Wi-FiManual connection is usually performed by a
service technician. Because the technician uses
the buttons on your remote key to connect the
vehicle, it is important that you bring a key with
buttons when taking the vehicle in to a workshop.
Pressing the lock button on the remote key three
times will connect the vehicle to the workshop's
Wi-Fi network.
When the car is connected to a Wi-Fi network,
the symbol appears in the center display.

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WARNINGThe vehicle may not be driven when it is con-
nected to the workshop's networks and sys-
tems.
Related information
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Handling system updates via Download Cen-
ter (p. 601)
• Scheduling service and repairs (p. 603) Download Center
With the vehicle connected to the Internet 1
,
updates for a number of the vehicle's systems
can be downloaded from the center display.
The
Download Center app is
started from the center display
and makes it possible to: •
search for and update system software
• update Sensus Navigation* map data
• download, update and delete apps.
Related information
•Handling system updates via Download Cen-
ter (p. 601)
• Download apps (p. 488)
• Updating apps (p. 489)
• Deleting apps (p. 490)
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 115) Handling system updates via
Download Center
System updates are available for infotainment
and Internet-related functions and systems in the
vehicle. If system software updates are available,
they can be downloaded all at once or sepa-
rately.
Searching for updateIn order for system updates to
be possible, the vehicle must
have an Internet connection 2
.
System updates are handled
through the Download
Center app in the center dis-
play's App view. If no search for updates has
been performed since the last time the infotain-
ment system was started, a search will be initi-
ated. No search will begin if a software download
is in progress. A number in the System updates button shows how many updates are available.
Tap the button to display a list of updates that
can be installed in the vehicle. If an update is
available, the message New software updates
available will also be displayed in the center dis- play's status field. 1
There may be a charge for transmitting data over the Internet, depending\
on your service plan.
2 There may be a charge for transmitting data over the Internet, depending\
on your service plan.

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NOTE Data downloading can affect other services
such as transfer data, e.g. web radio. If the
affect on other services is experienced as
problematic, the download can be interrupted.
Alternatively, it may be appropriate to switch
off or cancel other services.
NOTE
An update can be interrupted when the igni-
tion is switched off and the vehicle is left.
However, the update does not have to be
completed before the vehicle is left as the
update is resumed the next time the vehicle is
used.
Updating all system software
–
Select Install all at the bottom of the list.
To avoid displaying a list, select Install all via the
System updates button.
Updating individual system software
–Select Install to choose the software you
would like to download.
Canceling software download
– Tap the checkbox in the activity indicator that
replaced the
Install button when the down-
load began. Note that only a download can be cancelled. An
installation cannot be cancelled once it has
begun.
Deactivating the background search for
software update
Automatic background searching for software
updates is activated as the default factory setting,
but the function can be deactivated.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap System Download Center
.
3. Tap to deselect Auto Software Update.
Related information
•Download Center (p. 601)
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 115) Vehicle status
The vehicle's general status can be displayed in
the center display along with the option to
schedule service 3
.
The
Car status app is started
from the center display's App
view and has four tabs: •
Messages - status messages
• Status - engine oil level check
• TPMS - tire inflation pressure check
• Appointments - appointment information
and vehicle information 3
.
Related information
• Handling messages saved from the instru-
ment panel (p. 107)
• Checking and filling engine oil (p. 611)
• Tire pressure monitoring system* (p. 559)
• Scheduling service and repairs (p. 603)
• Sending vehicle information to the workshop
(p. 604)
• Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 115)

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Scheduling service and repairs
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This service offers a convenient way to schedule
service and workshop appoints directly from the
vehicle. When it is time for service, and in certain cases if
the vehicle requires repairs, a message will be
displayed in the instrument panel and at the top
of the center display. The time for service is
determined by how much time has elapsed, the
number of hours the engine has run, or the dis-
tance driven since the last service.
To use the service
• Create a Volvo ID and register the Volvo ID
to the vehicle.
• To select a Volvo retailer you would like to
contact, go to www.volvocars.com and log in.
• To send and receive appointment informa-
tion, the vehicle must be connected to the
Internet 5
.
Book serviceWhen you schedule service from your vehicle, the
information is sent via your Internet connection 5
.
Submit an appointment request whenever you
need service or when a message regarding the
need for service or repairs has been displayed in the instrument panel and at the top of the center
display. 1.
Open the Car status app from App view in
the center display.
2. Tap the Appointments button.
3. Tap the Request appointment button.
4. Check that your Volvo ID is correct.
5. Make sure your preferred Workshop is cor-
rect.
6. In the Tap to write information to the
Workshop field, you can provide details on
what you would like performed during the
visit or other important information to your
workshop. 7.
Tap the Send appointment request but-
ton.
>

You will receive an appointment sugges-
tion to your vehicle within a couple of
days 6
. You will also receive the same
message via email and when you log in to
www.volvocars.com.
On some markets, the message in the
instrument panel indicating that the vehi-
cle requires service will go out once the
appointment request has been sent.
8. Tap Cancel request if you would like to
cancel your request.
The appointment request contains information
about your vehicle that helps the workshop plan
for your visit.
The retailer will send you a digital appointment
suggestion. Information about your retailer is also
available in the vehicle so that you can contact
your workshop at any time.
Accepting an appointment suggestionWhen the vehicle has received an appointment
suggestion, a message will be displayed at the
top of the center display.
1. Tap the message. 3
Certain markets only.
4 Certain markets only.
5 There may be a charge for transmitting data over the Internet, depending\
on your service plan.
6 Timespan may vary depending on market.

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Accept. To decline the suggested appoint-
ment, tap Send new proposal or Decline.
For some markets, the system reminds you when
an appointment time is approaching and the navi-
gation system 7
can also guide you to the work-
shop at the appointed time.
Related information
• Vehicle status (p. 602)
• Sending vehicle information to the workshop
(p. 604)
• Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 115)
• Volvo ID (p. 26)
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529) Sending vehicle information to the
workshop
8
Vehicle-related information can be sent at any
time from the vehicle, e.g. if you schedule a visit
to a workshop and would like to assist your
workshop by providing additional basic informa-
tion. Sending vehicle information is not the same
as scheduling service. 1.
Open the Car status app from App view in
the center display.
2. Tap the Appointments button.
3. Tap the Send vehicle data button.
>

A message confirming that vehicle-related
information has been sent will appear at
the top of the center display. You can
cancel data transmission by tapping the
checkbox in the activity indicator.
Information is sent via the vehicle's Inter-
net connection 9
. Vehicle information can be accessed by any
retailer if they are provided with your vehicle iden-
tification number (VIN
10
).
Vehicle information contentsThe most recently saved vehicle-related informa-
tion will be sent (the last time the vehicle was
turned on). This includes information regarding:
• service requirements
• time since last service was performed
• function status
• fluid levels
• mileage (odometer reading)
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN 10
)
• software version
• diagnostic information.
Related information
•Scheduling service and repairs (p. 603)
• Vehicle status (p. 602)
• Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 115)
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529) 7
For vehicles with Sensus Navigation*.
8 Certain markets only.
9 There may be a charge for transmitting data over the Internet, depending\
on your service plan.
10 Vehicle Identification Number.

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Hoisting the vehicle
When hoisting the vehicle, it is important to
ensure the jack/vehicle hoist is correctly
engaged in the designated attachment points
under the vehicle.
For vehicles with self-leveling*, pneumatic sus-
pension (if installed) must be turned off before
the vehicle is lifted. Turning off the function in the
center display.
WARNING If the vehicle is lifted on a garage jack, the
jack must be placed under one of the four lift-
ing points. Make sure that the vehicle is cor-
rectly positioned on the jack and that it can-
not slide off. Make sure the jack plate has a
rubber pad to help keep the vehicle stable
and prevent damage. Always use axle stands
or similar.
NOTE Volvo recommends only using the jack
intended for your specific vehicle model. If a
jack other than that recommended by Volvo is
used, follow the instructions included with the
equipment.
The vehicle's ordinary jack is only intended to
be used in temporary situations for short peri-
ods of time, such as when changing wheels in
the event of a flat tire. If the vehicle needs to
be lifted more frequently, or for a longer
period of time than for a wheel change, a
garage jack or hoist is recommended. Always
follow the instructions for use provided with
the equipment.

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606 The triangles in the plastic covering indicate where the jack attachment\
points/lifting points (red areas) are located.
Related information
•
Removing a wheel (p. 566)
• Jack* (p. 565)
• Leveling control settings* (p. 453)

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Opening and closing the hood
To open the hood, pull the lever in the passen-
ger compartment and then turn the handle under
the hood.
Opening the hood
Pull the lever near the pedals to release the
hood from its fully closed position. Turn the handle under the front edge of the
hood counterclockwise to release the catch
and lift the hood.
Warning - hood not closedWhen the hood is released, a warning
symbol and graphic will be displayed in
the instrument panel and an audible
signal will sound. If the vehicle begins
to roll, the audible signal will be repeated several
times.
NOTE If the warning symbol is illuminated or an
audible warning signal sounds even though
the hood is securely closed, consult a work-
shop - an authorized Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended.
Closing the hood1. Press down the hood until it begins to close
under its own weight.
2. When the hood reaches the catch at the handle in the front edge of the vehicle, press
down on the hood to close it completely.
WARNING Risk of injury! When closing, make sure that
the hood is completely unobstructed and that
no one can be injured.
WARNING
Make sure the hood locks securely after clos-
ing. It must audibly lock on both sides.
Hood not completely closed. The illustration is generic -
details may vary according to vehicle model.

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608 Hood completely closed. The illustration is generic -
details may vary according to vehicle model.
WARNING
Never drive with the hood open!
If there are any indications while driving that
the hood is not completely closed, stop imme-
diately and close it securely.
Related information
•
Engine compartment overview (p. 609)
• Door and seat belt reminders (p. 51) Climate control system service
Service and repairs on the air conditioning sys-
tem should only be done by an authorized work-
shop.
Troubleshooting and repairsThe air conditioning system contains a fluores-
cent tracer substance. Ultraviolet light is used to
search for leaks in the system.
Volvo recommends contacting an authorized
Volvo workshop.
Vehicles with R134a refrigerant
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains the
refrigerant R134a under pressure. Service
and repairs to the system should only be done
by an authorized workshop.
Related information
•
Volvo's service program (p. 598) Replacing a windshield with head-
up display*
Vehicles with a head-up display have a special
type of windshield that meets the requirements
for displaying projected information.
Volvo recommends contacting an authorized
Volvo workshop for assistance replacing the
windshield. The correct type of replacement
windshield must be used in order for the head-up
display to function properly.
Related information
•
Head-up display* (p. 142)
• Cleaning the head-up display* (p. 634)