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A-To open, press the plastice catches on the rear side of the fuse box c\
over and lift.
Relay/Fuse box in the engine compartment
When replacing fuses, be sure to replace a blown fuse with a new one of \
the same color and amperage
(written on the fuse).
Fuses in the engine compartment
No. Amperage
1. Accessories 25
2. -
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3. Vacuum pump15
4. Oxygen sensors 20
5. Crankcase ventilation heater, solenoid valves 10
6. Mass air flow sensor, engine control module, injectors 15
7. -
8. A/C compressor, accelerator pedal position sensor, E-box
fan 10
9. Horn 15
10. Tailgate washer 10
11. A/C compressor, ignition coils 20
12. Brake light contact 5
13. Windshield wipers 25
14. ABS/DSTC 30
15. Headlight washers 25
16. Windshield washers 15
17. Low beam, right 10
18. Low beam, left 10
19. ABS/DSTC 30
20. High beam, left 15
21. High beam, right 15
22. Starter motor 25
23. Engine control module, system relay 5
24. -
pg. 147 Maintenance
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Fuses in the passenger compartment
Fuses are located inside the access panel on the end face of the dashboa\
rd. There are also a number of
spare fuses. No. Amperage
1. Blower - climate system 30
2. Audio amplifier 30
3. Power driver's seat 30
4. Power passenger's seat (option) 30
5. Driver's door - central locking, power windows, door mirror 25
6. Front passenger's door - central locking, power windows, door mirror \
25
7. Rear side doors - power windows, child safety locks 30
8. -
9. -
10. Power passenger's seat 5
11. Electric socket 12V 15
12. Ignition switch (30-feed), central electronic module, starter moto\
r relay, SRS, antenna
ring, engine management system 10
13. -
14. Electronic module (ceiling), courtesy lighting (ceiling) 10
15. -
16. Speed-sensitive power steering (T6 only) 5
17. ABS/DSTC 5
18. Heated driver's seat (option) 15
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VOLVO XC90
Specifications
pg. 149 Specifications
Label information150
Dimensions and weights151
Capacities152
Lubricants153
Cooling system153
Suspension153
Electrical system155
Bulbs156
Engine specifications, Transmission157
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 150 Specifications
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1 Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards, as evi\
denced by the certification label
on the underside of the hood. For further information regarding these re\
gulations, please consult your
Volvo retailer.
2 Vacuum hose routing
(underside of hood)
3 Loads and Tire Pressures
(on inside of fuel filler door)
4 Model plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery, e\
tc. The plate is located in the
engine compartment, on the inside of the left front fender.
5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) *
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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
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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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Three-way catalytic converter cautions
l Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particular\
ly involving the electrical,
fuel or distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way\
catalytic converter
temperatures. Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you detect engi\
ne misfire, noticeable loss of
power or other unusual operating conditions, such as engine overheating \
or backfiring. A properly tuned
engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the three-way cata\
lytic converter.
l Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials, such as grass or le\
aves, which can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite u\
nder certain wind and weather
conditions.
l Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one minute), or an intermitte\
ntly firing or flooded engine can
cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
l Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the\
Electronic Control
Module, or the vehicle may be illegal and can cause three-way catalytic \
converter or exhaust system
overheating. This includes:
- Altering fuel injection setting or components.
- Altering emission system components or location or removing components\
.
- Repeated use of leaded fuel.
NOTE: Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic converte\
rs.
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Electrical system
12-volt system with voltage controlled generator. Single wire system in \
which the chassis and engine
block are used as conductors, grounded on the chassis. Battery 2.5TT6
Voltage 12 V12 V
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