
2004 VOLVO XC90
Opening the tailgate
To open the upper section of the tailgate, pull the handle (A) downwar\
d.
To fold down the lower section of the tailgate, pull handle (B) upward\
.
12-volt socket at the rear of the center console
Auxiliary 12-volt sockets
These 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as\
cellular telephones, etc.
12-volt socket in the cargo compartment
Fold down the lid to use the socket.
NOTE!
l If the 12-volt sockets are used while the engine is not running, there i\
s a risk that the vehicle's battery
will be discharged.
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12-volt socket in the cargo compartment
l If the ignition is switched off and a device drawing more than 0.1A is c\
onnected to a socket, a battery
warning will be displayed in the text window.
l The covers should be kept on when the auxiliary sockets are not in use. \
l Maximum current from the sockets is 15A.
Ashtrays/cigarette lighter
The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters.
Ashtrays and lighters are available as accessories. Please contact your \
Volvo retailer.
pg. 40 Instruments and controls
Electrically operated windows
The electrically operated windows are controlled by buttons in the arm r\
ests.
l The ignition switch must be ON* (ignition key in position I, II or the \
engine running) for the
electrically operated windows to function.
l To lower: Press down the front edge of the button to the first detent (\
"stop").
l To raise: Lightly pull up the front edge of the button to the first dete\
nt ("stop").
* The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignitio\
n has been switched off as long as
neither of the front doors has been opened.
Auto up/down function (front doors only):
Either front door window can be opened or closed automatically.
Auto down: Press the front part of the button as far down as possible and release i\
t immediately. To
stop the window at any time, pull the button up.
Auto up: Pull the front part of the button up as far as possible and release it i\
mmediately. To stop the
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The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.
Driver's side: Press the L button (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the \
adjustment control. Use
this control to adjust the driver's door mirror.
Passenger's side: Press the R switch (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the \
adjustment control.
Use this control to adjust the passenger's door mirror. After you have a\
djusted the mirror(s), press the L
or R switch again (the LED will go out) to deactivate the adjustment c\
ontrol.
WARNING!
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in \
the passenger's side wide-
angle sideview mirror are closer than they appear to be.
Mirror memory function (with the central locking system) - option
If you lock the vehicle and later unlock it with the same remote control and open the driver's door, the
sideview mirrors (and the driver's seat) will automatically move to th\
e position they were in when you
left the vehicle. This feature will work in the same way with all of the\
remote control transmitters (up to
3) that you use with your vehicle. This feature will not function if yo\
u lock your vehicle with the key.
pg. 43 Instruments and controls
Power moonroof (option)
Power moonroof
To operate the moonroof, turn the ignition key to position I or II, or s\
tart the engine. The moonroof can
be operated in two ways:
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Climate control
pg. 45 Climate control
Climate control system-general information46
Air distribution47
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)48
pg. 46 Climate control
Climate control system-general information
Condensation on the inside of the windows
Keeping the insides of the windows clean will help reduce the amount of \
condensation that forms on the windows. Use a
commercial window cleaning agent to clean the windows.
Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of \
snow.
Cabin air filter
Replace the cabin air filter with a new one at the recommended intervals\
. Please refer to your Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet, or consult your Volvo retailer for these in\
tervals. The filter should be replaced more often
when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The filter cannot be clea\
ned and therefore should always be replaced with a
new one.
Sensors
The sunlight sensor on the dashboard and passenger compartment temperatu\
re sensor in the ECC control panel should not
be covered in any way as this could cause incorrect information to be se\
nt to the ECC system.
Parking the vehicle in warm weather
If your vehicle has been parked in the sun in warm weather, opening the \
windows and moonroof (option) for several
minutes before driving will help release the warm air from the passenger\
compartment. When the engine is running, close
the windows and moonroof and use the recirculation function for several \
minutes to enable the air conditioning to cool the
compartment as quickly as possible.
Windows and optional moonroof
The ECC system will function best if the windows and optional moonroof a\
re closed. If you drive with the moonroof open,
we recommend that you manually adjust the temperature and blower control\
(the LED in the AUTO switch should be off).
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Acceleration
The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acce\
leration.
Climate control maintenance
All maintenance on the climate control systems should be carried out by \
an authorized Volvo service technician only.
Refrigerant
Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your v\
ehicle contains a CFC-free refrigerant - R134a.
This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 2.2\
lbs (1000 g) R134a and uses PAG oil.
Passenger compartment blower
Approximately 50 minutes after the ignition is turned off, the blower ma\
y come on automatically, and run for seven
minutes, to remove condensation in the A/C evaporator.
Blower function to reduce battery drain
The climate system's blower functions normally while the engine is runni\
ng.
However, when the engine is switched off (even if the ignition is switc\
hed to positions I or II), the blower control will be
automatically switched off to avoid unnecessary battery drain. The follo\
wing points pertain if the ignition key is on but the
engine is not running:
l To restart the blower, turn the control knob to the setting of your choi\
ce.
l After approximately 2 minutes, the blower speed will be reduced to avoid\
battery drain.
You can reset the blower speed at any time. Please be aware that the sys\
tem has been designed to reduce the blower's speed
again after 2 minutes, until the engine is started. If the battery becom\
es drained:
l LOW BATTERY, FAN IS REDUCED will be displayed in the text window in the \
instrument panel.
l The yellow warning light in the instrument panel (see page 25) will also light up.
pg. 47 Climate control
Air distribution
Air distribution
The incoming air is distributed through the ventilation points in the pa\
ssenger compartment shown above.
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Folding the backrests in the front seat
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded to a horizontal position\
to make room for a long load.
Fold the backrest as follows:
l Move the seat as far back as possible.
l Adjust the backrest to the upright position.
l Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest.
l Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward.
l Move the seat as far forward as possible.
WARNING!
Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secur\
e the load to help prevent
shifting during sudden stops.
pg. 56 Interior
Front seats (contd)
Power seat
Operation
Passenger seat: The seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I, II \
or if the engine is
running.
Driver's seat: The seat can be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I, II or if\
the engine is running.
It can also be adjusted in the following circumstances:
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The courtesy light switches off if:
l The engine is started.
l The vehicle is locked from the outside with the key or remote control.
The courtesy light can be switched off or on in all situations by briefl\
y pressing the button.
When you switch the light on, it remains lit for 10 minutes.
You can disconnect the automatic function by pressing the courtesy light\
button for more than 3
seconds. Briefly pressing the courtesy light button again automatically \
reconnects the function.
The courtesy light timer periods can be changed. Contact your Volvo reta\
iler.
Rear reading lights
l The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective \
buttons.
l Seven-seat models: Both reading lights for the third row of seats will switch on if one of \
the buttons
is pressed.
l The reading lights switch off automatically after 10 minutes if the engi\
ne is not running.
l The lights can be switched off at any time by pressing the button.
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WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to t\
he occupants of the vehicle in
the event of an accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks"\
).
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the vehicle, the centra\
l locking system is
designed to unlock the doors immediately if the key is left in the ignit\
ion switch, the vehicle is locked
using the lock button on the door and the door is then closed. A sound f\
rom the lock will be audible at
this time.
Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine i\
s running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle contains a coded transmitter\
. The code in the key is
transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to\
the code stored in the start
inhibitor module. The vehicle will start only with a properly coded key.\
If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retail\
er for reprogramming as an
antitheft measure.
NOTE: If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g., on the same\
key ring, when you try to
start the vehicle, this could cause interference in the immobilizer syst\
em and result in the vehicle not
starting. If this should occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring\
before trying to start the vehicle
again.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following condition: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
pg. 73 Locks and Alarms
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