2003 VOLVO XC90 brake

2003 VOLVO XC90
down:
5-seat: 92.0 cu ft (2606 litres)
7-seat: 93.2 cu ft (2640 litres) U.S.A. Canada
Gross vehicle weight*
5-cyl turbo: 5-seat-5770 lb/7-seat-6005 lb 2630 kg/2720 kg
6-cyl turbo: 5-seat-5880 lb/7-seat-6080 lb 2680 kg/2760 kg
Capacity weight
5-seat: 1150 lb 525 kg
7-seat: 1210 lb 550 kg
Permissible axle weight, front*
5-cyl turbo: 5-seat-2730 lb/7-seat-2820 lb 1240 kg/1280 kg
6-cyl turbo: 5-seat-2860 lb/7-seat-2880 lb 1300 kg/1310 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear*
5-cyl turbo: 5-seat-3150 lb/7-seat-3240 lb 1430 kg/1470 kg
6-cyl turbo: 5-seat-3150 lb/7-seat-3240 lb 1430 kg/1470 kg
Curb weight
5-seat: 4450-4620 lb 2035-2100 kg
7-seat: 4605-4775 2095-2160
* Permissible axle weight or gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded\
.
pg. 152 Specifications
Max. loads Max. roof load 220 lb 100 kg
Max. trailer
weight:
without brakes 1,650 lb (750 kg)
with brakes 3970 lb (1800 kg)1
4960 lb (2250 kg)2
198 lb (90 kg)
Max. tongue weight

1) Vehicles with front wheel drive (FWD)
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2) Vehicles with all wheel drive (AWD), see also page 103
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehi\
cle, the total capacity
weight must not be exceeded.
Capacities
Fuel tank 19 US gals. (72 liters), minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON
91) - unleaded fuel (See also page 84)
Engine oil
B5254T2 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
B6294T 7.1 US qts. (6.7 liters)
Transmission oil
Automatic (AW 55-50 5- speed) 7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters)
Automatic (GM 4-speed) 13.4 US qts (12.7 liters)
Miscellaneous
Power steering 0.9 US qts. (0.9 liters)
Windshield washer reservoir 6.9 US qts. (6.5 liters)
Brake fluid 0.63 US qts. (0.6 liters)
Air conditioning system Front - 2.2 lb. (1 kg), Rear (option) 2.9 lb. (1.3 kg) R 134a
pg. 153 Specifications
Lubricants
Engine oil
Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/\
CF and SJ/ Energy
Conserving.
Oil additives must not be used.
Transmission
Oil grade:
4-speed automatic (on models with 6-cylinder turbo engines):
Dexron III G (Volvo P/N 1161521).
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5-speed automatic (on models with 5-cylinder turbo engines):
Volvo synthetic transmission oil Volvo P/N 1161540.
Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
Grade: ATF
Brake fluid
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433
Cooling system
Type Positive pressure, closed system.
Coolant Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
Volume 5-cyl. turbo 9.3 US qts. (8.8 liters)
6-cyl. turbo 11.2 US qts (10.6 liters)
The thermostat begins to open at 194°F (90°C).
Suspension
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double \
link arms and track rods.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms\
linked to the support frame.
Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
pg. 154 Specifications
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Cold start capacity
(CCA) 520 A
600 A
Reserve capacity (RC) 90
min 115 min
If you must replace your battery, be sure to replace it with a battery o\
f the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (See the decal on the battery). Generator max. current 140 A*160 A
Starter motor, power 1.4 kW 1.7 kW
Spark plugs P/N272313-8 or equivalent
Gap 0.028-0.032 in.0.7-0.8
mm
Tightening torque 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
Firing order 1-2-4-5-3 1-5-3-6-2-4
* Models equipped with the optional rear A/C unit have 160 A generators.\

pg. 156 Specifications
Bulbs
Bulbs OutputSocket
Low beam 55 W H7
High beam 55 W H7
Bi-Xenon headlights
(option) 35 W
D2R
Fog lights, front 55 W H 1
Parking lights, front 5W5 W2.1x9.5d
Turn signals, front 21 W PY (amber)
Turn signals, rear 21 W PY (amber)
Parking lights, rear 5 W BA15
Brake light 21 W BA15
Back up lights 21 W BA15
Fog light, left rear 5 W BA15
License plate lighting 5 W W 2.1x9.5 d
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Index

pg. 183-186 Index
12-volt sockets
39
A
A/C (air conditioning)
50
ABS
ii, 25, 96
Adjustable steering wheel
30
Advanced user functions
172
Air bags - dual threshold/stage
5
Air cleaner
128
Air distribution
47, 50
Air Quality sensor
51
Air vents
47
Airbag - Side Impact (SIPS)
10
Airbags (front)
4
Alarm
73, 80
All Wheel Drive
94
All Wheel Drive - towing
101
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ii, 25
Approach lighting
33
Ashtray
39, 64
Audio
159
AUTO (climate control)
49
Automatic climate control, ECC
48
Automatic gearbox
89
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Auxiliary 12-volt socket 39
Auxiliary lamps
29
Average speed
36
AWD
94
B
Bass
165
Battery
126, 133, 155
Battery - replacing
135
Battery drain - avoiding
90
Battery maintenance
134
Belt check
127
Blower (fan)
49
Booster cushion
17
Brake circuit
95
Brake system
26, 95
Bulbs
137, 156
C
Capacities
152
Carbon Monoxide - Important Warning
85
Catalytic converter
154
CD changer
177
Ceiling lighting
143
Center console - storage compartments
64
Central locking system - remote control
75
Changing coolant
127
Changing oil and oil filter
129
Check Engine warning light
27
Child restraint anchorages
18
Child safety
17
Child safety locks
79
Child seat (Isofix fasteners)
18
Climate control systems - general information
46
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K
Keylock
ii, 87
Keys
74
L
LED illumination
33
Lighting panel
31
Locking
77
Locking steering wheel
88
Locks
73
Long distance trips
108
Lubricants
153
M
Maintenance services
124
Malfunction indicator light
27
Messages in the display
28
Moonroof (electrically operated)
43
Multifilter with air quality sensor
51
O
Occupant safety
21
Octane rating
84
Odometer
24
Oil pressure
27
Oil quality
129
Oil viscosity
129
Opening the hood
38
Opening the tailgate
39
P
P Park
91
Paint
112
Paint - color code
112
Paintwork damage
112
Parking brake
27, 38
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The following should be checked regularly:*
1. Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wint\
ertime: windshield washer anti-
freeze). See
page 131.
2. Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark\
and when hot it must not be
above the HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF f\
luid. See
page 132.
3. Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50\
% antifreeze and 50% water.
See
page 127.
4. Engine oil should be checked each time the vehicle is refueled. The o\
il level should be between the
dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx. 1.6 US\
qt. (1.5 liter). See
page 130.
5. Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is abov\
e the MIN mark. Use brake fluid
DOT 4+. See
page 132.
Fuel octane rating, see
page 84.
Tire pressure, see
page 116, and the label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover.
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