2005 VOLVO XC90 warning lights

2005 VOLVO XC90
l Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those th\
at are worn. Check tire pressures.
l The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked b\
y your Volvo retailer only.
l Check all lights, including high beams.
l Reflective warning triangles are legally required in some states/provinc\
es.
l Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries\
where it may be difficult to
obtain the correct fuel.
l Consider your destination. If you will be driving through an area where \
snow or ice are likely to
occur, consider snow tires.
* To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your \
vehicle's transmission fluid
yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qu\
alified Volvo service technician.



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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. 149 Maintenance
Bulbs
The following bulbs are used in the vehicle:
Bulb Type Socket
1. High beam H7 65W-
1. Low beam H11 55W-
2. Bi-Xenon headlight (option) D2R 35W
3. Front fog lights H1 55W
4. Front parking lights, front/rear side marker lights, license plate li\
ght, rear
footwell lighting W5W
W2,1x9,5d
5. Front turn signals H21W BAY9s
5. Rear fog light P21/4W BAY9s
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6. Side turn signals WY5W W2,1x9,5d
7. Brake lights, backup lights P21W BAY15d
8. Rear turn signals PY21W BA15s
9. Rear parking lights P21/4W BAZ15s
10. Vanity mirror lighting 1.2W SV5.5
11. Front footwell lighting, cargo area lighting C5W SV8.5
WARNING!
Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these h\
eadlights, these bulbs should
only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician.
pg. 150 Maintenance

Retaining pins
Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/parking light bulbs
The entire lamp housing must be lifted out when replacing these bulbs.
To lift out the lamp housing:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the retaining pins (see the illustration above).
4. Lift out the lamp housing.
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Auxiliary 12-volt sockets 43
Auxiliary lights
32
Average speed
39
AWD
96
B
Bass
181
Battery
138, 145, 171
Battery - replacing
147
Battery drain - avoiding
92
Battery maintenance
146
Belt check
139
Blower (fan)
53
Booster cushion, integrated
20
Brake system
28, 97
Bulbs, list of
149
Bulbs, replacing
150
C
Capacities
167
Capacity weight
120
Carbon Monoxide - Important Warning
87
Cargo capacity
166
Catalytic converter
170
CD changer
193
CD eject
192
CD Pause
191
CD player
191
Ceiling lighting
155
Center console - storage compartments
68
Central locking system - remote control
77
Changing coolant
139
Changing oil and oil filter
141
Check Engine warning light
29
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Fuel filler door - unlocking 33
Fuel filler door - unlocking manually
34
Fuel Formulations
87
Fuel gauge
26
Fuel tank, capacity
167
Fuses
157
G
Gasoline
86
Geartronic
93
Geartronic - kickdown
94
Geartronic - manual shifting
94
General information
ii
Generator warning light
29
Glove compartment
69
H
Handling
92
Hazard warning flashers
38
Headlight flasher
35
Headlight washer
36
Headlights
33
Headphones
178
Heated front seats
38, 54
High beam "flash"
35
High beam indicator
26
High/low beams - replacing
150
Hoisting the car
138
Home Safe System
35
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
196
Hood - opening
42
I
IC
14
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
76
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Messages in the display 30
Mirror memory function
46
Mirror, rearview
46
Mirrors - sideview, adjusting
46
Mirrors - sideview, folding
31
Multifilter with air quality sensor
55
O
Occupant safety
23
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS), disabling front passenger's side airbag \
7
Octane rating
86
Odometer
26
Oil pressure
29
Oil quality
141
Oil viscosity
141
Opening the hood
42
Opening the tailgate
43
P
Park
93
Paint - color code
133
Paintwork damage
133
Park assist
101
Parking brake
29, 42
Parking lights
33
Passenger's side front airbag, disabling
7
Permissible axle weight
120
Polishing
131
Power child locks
81
Power moonroof
47
Power seat
60
Power steering fluid
144
PremAir®
iii
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
104, 148
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