2005 VOLVO XC90 engine

2005 VOLVO XC90
WARNING!
The If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "B\
rake failure - Service urgent"
message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle \
towed to an authorized
Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected.
l If the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark, drive carefully to an au\
thorized Volvo retailer and
have the brake system inspected.
DSTC
The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system (DSTC) is explained \
in greater detail on
pages 99
and 100.
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Supplemental Restraint system (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the\
SRS diagnostic system has detected a
fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the sy\
stem. See the SRS section for more
information.
Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging sys\
tem checked.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/h\
er seat belt.
Tire pressure monitoring light
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See page 116 for more information on this function.

PARKING BRAKE
This light will be on when the parking brake is applied. The parking bra\
ke pedal is located on the left
side of the driver's footwell.
Canadian models are equipped with this symbol.
Rear fog light
This light indicates that the fog light is on.
Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with t\
he turn signals on the trailer. If the
light does not flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals \
nor the vehicle's turn signals are
functioning.
Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, stop the vehicle and then stop the \
engine immediately and
check the engine oil level See
page 142. If the light stays on after restart, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may com\
e on occasionally when the
engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine s\
peed is increased.
CHECK ENGINE Malfunction indicator light
On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called "OBDI\
I" monitors your vehicle's
engine, transmission, electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE \
light will light up if the
computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting. When t\
his happens, please have your
vehicle checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice\
a change in your
vehicle's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel ec\
onomy, emission cleanliness, and
driveability. Extended driving without correcting the cause could even d\
amage other components in
your vehicle.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light.
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Indicator and warning symbols (contd)
Messages in the text window
When a warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is also\
displayed in the text window.
After you have read the message, you can erase it by pressing button A (\
see illustration).
NOTE: Certain messages cannot be erased until the condition has been correcte\
d.
If a warning message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip compu\
ter, this message must be
erased before you can access the function of your choice. Press button A\
to erase the warning message.
You can scroll through the stored messages by pressing button A (see il\
lustration). The text window can
be cleared (the message will be returned to memory) by pressing button\
A again. Message Meaning:
STOP SAFELY: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of
damage.
STOP ENGINE: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of
damage.
SERVICE URGENT: Take your vehicle to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection
as soon as possible.
SEE MANUAL: Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please
contact your Volvo retailer.
SERVICE REQUIRED: Take your vehicle to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection
at your convenience (but preferably before the next scheduled
maintenance).
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FIX NEXT SERVICE: Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled
maintenance.
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals,
after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever occurs
first, to remind the driver that the maintenance interval has been
exceeded. The light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until
reset by the servicing retailer.
OIL LEVEL LOW - FILL OIL
a Check the oil level and top up if necessary. See page 142.
OIL LEVEL LOW - STOP
SAFELY
b Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil
level and top up if necessary. See page 142.
OIL LEVEL LOW - STOP
ENGINE
b Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil
level and top up if necessary. See page 142.
OIL LEVEL LOW - SEE
MANUAL
b Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil
level and top up if necessary.See page 142.
a. The yellow warning symbol also lights up (see
page 27)
b. The red warning symbol also lights up (see
page 27)
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Switches in center console

Dynamic Stability Traction Control system (DSTC)
This button is used to switch off DSTC's stability Control function. See\

pages 99 and 100 for additional
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manual folding, reset the folding mirrors as follows:
l Turn the ignition key to position II.
l Manually fold the mirror(s) to the normal position.
l Press the button to fold both mirrors in.
l Press the button again to fold the mirrors out to their normal position.\

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Park Assist (option/accessory as available)
This system provides an audible warning when the vehicle is being parked\
or if it is driven close to a
person or object. See
page 101 for more information.
NOTE: The system activates automatically when the engine is started, and can \
be deactivated by
pressing this button (e.g. when towing a trailer) or reactivated if ne\
cessary.

Temporarily disconnecting the alarm sensors (option)
See
page 83 for more details.

Auxiliary lights
This button is used to switch on auxiliary lights (if installed). An L\
ED in the switch will light up to
indicate that the auxiliary lights are illuminated.
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you must acknowledge the message by pressing button A. Press button A ag\
ain to return to the trip
computer function.
Trip computer controls and functions.
The four* trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting control B \
one step at a time in either
direction. Twisting a fifth** time returns you to the original function.\
The trip computer can be reset (current data will be erased from system\
memory) by pressing RESET
(button C).
1. Driving distance on current fuel reserve
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the f\
uel remaining in the tank. This
calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 12 mile\
s (20 km) of driving and the
amount of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading was taken.
When the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles \
(20 km), "----" will be displayed
in the text window.
2. Average fuel consumption
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip compu\
ter was reset (by pressing
RESET, button C). When the engine is switched off, information on fuel \
consumption is stored and
remains in system memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
3. Current fuel consumption
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings tak\
en once per second. When the
vehicle is not moving, "----" will be displayed.
4. Average speed
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer\
was reset (by pressing RESET,
button C). When the engine is switched off, information on average spee\
d is stored and remains in
system memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
5. Current speed in miles per hour (Canadian models only)
This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of th\
e vehicle's current speed from
km/h to mph.
NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference\
of the tires on the
vehicle.
* Five functions on Canadian models
** A sixth time on Canadian models
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Use + or - in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's s\
peed:
l Press and hold down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. \
l Press + or - for approximately a half second and release the button to i\
ncrease or decrease vehicle
speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE: Cruise control will not function at speeds below approximately 20 mph (\
30 km/h).
Braking
l Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depre\
ssed. The currently set speed
is stored in memory.
l Pressing resume will return the vehicle to the previously set speed.
Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as when passing another vehicle, does not a\
ffect cruise control operation.
The vehicle will automatically return to the previously set speed when y\
ou release the accelerator pedal.
Disengaging cruise control
To disengage cruise control, press the CRUISE button. CRUISE or CRUISE-O\
N will no longer be
displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.
NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if:
l the engine is switched off
l the gear selector is placed in (N)eutral
l the wheels start to spin or lock
l if an increase in speed is maintained for more than one minute
l if the vehicle's speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
l Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. CRUISE will be displaye\
d in the information window
in the instrument panel.
l Press the brake pedal.
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Press "resume"
to return to the previously set speed.
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Opening the hood
Opening/closing the hood
1. Pull the lever (1) located under the left side of the dashboard to \
release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control (2) located under the front edge of th\
e hood and lift.
To close the hood, place your hand on it and press down until the hood l\
ocks in the closed position.
WARNING!
l Do not grasp the ribs in the grille when closing the hood. If your finge\
rs protrude through the
grille, they could be injured on components in the engine compartment as\
the grille closes. We
recommend pressing down on the hood to close it.
l Check that the hood locks properly when closed!
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Opening the tailgate, Auxiliary 12-volt sockets
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