
2004 VOLVO XC90
Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the ignition key.
In order to help reduce vehicle theft, make sure the steering wheel lock\
is engaged before leaving
the vehicle.
WARNING!
Never switch off the ignition (turn the ignition key to position 0) or\
remove the key from the ignition
switch while the vehicle is in motion. This could cause the steering whe\
el to lock, which would make
the vehicle impossible to steer.
* The gear selector must be in the (P)ark position (automatic transmission).
** Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will increase b\
attery drain.
pg. 87 Starting and driving
General information
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid\
starts and stops and
adjusting the speed of your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Obs\
erve the following rules:
l Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by \
driving with a light foot on
the accelerator pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold eng\
ine uses more fuel and is subject
to increased wear.
l Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle for driving short distances. \
This does not allow the engine
to reach normal operating temperature.
l Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
l Use the transmission's (D)rive position as often as possible and avoid using "kickdown" to help
improve fuel economy.
l Do not exceed posted speed limits.
l Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the vehicle.
l Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tir\
es are cold).
l Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
l Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increase air resistance and also f\
uel consumption.
l At highway driving speeds, fuel consumption will be lower with the air c\
onditioning on and the
windows closed than with the air conditioning off and the windows open. \
l Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you le\
arn how to drive more
economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
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pg. 104 Starting and driving
Load carriers
Positioning the load carriers
Make sure that the wing-shaped load carriers are installed on the roof r\
ails with the rounded edge
forward (see the inset illustration above). The load carriers are iden\
tical and can be placed anywhere
along the roof rails.
When not in use, we recommend that the front load carrier be placed appr\
oximately 2 inches (5 cm) in
front of the center roof rail anchorage point and the rear load carrier \
approximately 1.5 inches (3.5 cm)
in front of the rear rail anchorage. This will help to reduce wind noise\
.
NOTE: Volvo accessories mounted on these load carriers will require T-track mo\
unting hardware for
correct installation. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Installing the load carriers
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Make sure that the load carrier is pressed firmly out against the roof r\
ail. Screw the load carrier in place.
Use the supplied torque wrench and tighten to the mark on the wrench (c\
orresponding to 6 Nm). See
illustration.
Load carrier cover
The vehicle's ignition key or the stud on the edge of the supplied torqu\
e wrench can be used to undo or
tighten the cover. Turn a quarter turn (90 degrees). See illustration.\
pg. 105 Starting and driving
Cold weather precautions
If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, t\
he following advice is worth
noting:
l Make sure that the engine coolant contains 50 percent antifreeze. Any ot\
her mixture will reduce
freeze protection. This gives protection against freezing down to -31°\
F (-35°C). See section "Coolant".
The use of "recycled" antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different typ\
es of antifreeze must not
be mixed.
l Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's r\
adiator. Your Volvo
retailer stocks plenty of Volvo engine coolant to help protect your vehi\
cle during cold weather.
l Try to keep the fuel tank well filled - this prevents the formation of condensation in the tank. \
In
addition, in extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add f\
uel line de-icer before refueling.
l The viscosity of the engine oil is important. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-
weather starting as well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine\
is warming up. For winter use,
5W-30 oil, particularly the synthetic type*, is recommended. Be sure to \
use good quality oil but do not
use cold-weather oil for hard driving or in warm weather. See section "E\
ngine oil" for more information.
l The load placed on the battery is greater during the winter since the windshield wipers, lighting, etc\
.
are used more often. Moreover, the capacity of the battery decreases as \
the temperature drops. In very
cold weather, a poorly charged battery can freeze and be damaged. It is \
therefore advisable to check the
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CAUTION
- During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be close\
r to the vehicle than
13" (30 cm). Do not spray into the locks.
- When washing or steam cleaning the engine, avoid spraying water or ste\
am directly on the electrical
components or toward the rear side of the engine.
Special moonroof cautions:
- Always close the moonroof and visor before washing your vehicle.
- Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the moonroof.
- Never use wax on the rubber seals around the moonroof.
l After cleaning the engine, the spark plug wells should be inspected for \
water and blown dry if
necessary.
Suitable detergents: Special vehicle washing detergents should be used. A suitable mixture i\
s about 2.5
fl. oz. (8.5 cl) of detergent to 2.6 US gal. (10 liters) of warm wat\
er. After washing with a detergent the
vehicle should be well rinsed with clean water.
Bumpers: Wash the bumpers with the same cleaning agent used on the rest of the v\
ehicle. Never clean
the bumpers with gasoline or paint thinner. Difficult spots can be remov\
ed with denatured alcohol. To
avoid scratches, do not dry the bumpers with paper.
NOTE: When washing the vehicle, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes i\
n the doors and sills.
WARNING!
When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the bra\
kes several times in order to
remove any moisture from the brake linings.
Engine cleaning agents should not be used when the engine is warm. This \
constitutes a fire risk.
pg. 119 Vehicle care
Automatic washing - simple and quick
l We do NOT recommend washing your vehicle in an automatic wash during the\
first six months
(because the paint will not have hardened sufficiently).
l An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your vehicle, but i\
t is worth remembering that
it may not be as thorough as when you yourself go over the vehicle with \
sponge and water. Keeping the
underbody clean is most important, especially in the winter. Some automa\
tic washers do not have
facilities for washing the underbody.
l Before driving into an automatic car wash, make sure that side view mirr\
ors, auxiliary lamps, etc, are
secure, and that any antenna(s) are retracted or removed. Otherwise th\
ere is risk of the machine
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locking system's remote control to reactivate such features as the power\
windows, moonroof, courtesy
lighting, etc.
WARNING!
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead \
compounds, chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash h\
ands after handling.
pg. 135 Maintenance
Bulbs
The following bulbs are used in the vehicle:
1. Low beam/high beam 55W H7
2. Bi-Xenon headlight (option) 35W D2R
3. Backup light 21 W BA15
4. Brake light 21W BA15
5. Turn signals, rear
(amber bulb) PY21W
6. Turn signals, front H21W
7. Door step courtesy light/cargo area lighting W5W
8. Vanity mirror 1,2W
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19. Heated front passenger's seat (option)15
20. Infotainment system 10
21. Relay extended D1 feed: climate control system, power driver's seat,\
instrument panel 10
22. Headlight switch module, climate control system, onboard diagnostic \
connector,
steering wheel lever modules 5
23. Turn signals 20
24. Automatic transmission - shift inhibitor, extended D2 feed 10
25. Fuel pump 15
26. Moonroof (option) 15
27. Central electronic module, vanity mirror lighting, courtesy lighting\
, glove compartment
lighting, alarm siren* 10
28. Alarm siren* 5
29. -
30. Daytime running lights 10
31. Daytime running lights 10
32. Left front/rear parking lights 7.5
33. Right front/rear parking lights, license plate lights 7.5
34. Front fog 15
35. -
36. High beam headlights 20
37. Navigation system (option), DVD player 10
38. Low beam headlights, Bi-Xenon headlights (option) 15
* Please be aware that if these fuses are not intact, or have been remov\
ed, the alarm will not sound.
pg. 146 Maintenance
Fuses (contd)
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7-seat, 5-cyl, AWD 2820
lbs 1280 kg
7-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 2880
lbs 1310 kg
FWD = Front Wheel Drive
AWD = All Wheel Drive
* Permissible axle weight or gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded\
. Permissible axle weight, rear* USA Canada
5-seat, 5-cyl, FWD 3060 lbs -
5-seat, 5-cyl, AWD 3150 lbs 1430 kg
5-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 3150 lbs 1430 kg
7-seat, 5-cyl, FWD 3170 lbs -
7-seat, 5-cyl, AWD 3240 lbs 1470 kg
7-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 3240 lbs 1470 kg
Curb weight
5-seat, FWD 4300-4330
lbs -
5-seat, AWD 4445-4625
lbs 2030-2100 kg
7-seat, FWD 4495-4525
lbs -
7-seat, AWD 4595-4775
lbs 2090-2160 kg
Max. roof load 220 lbs 100 kg
Trailer weight, w/o brakes 1650 lbs 750 kg
Trailer weight, with brakes
FWD 3970 lbs -
AWD 4960 lbs 2250 kg
Max. tongue weight 198 lbs 90 kg
pg. 151 Specifications
Capacities
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Jump starting 102
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
120
Paint - color code
120
Paintwork damage
120
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