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2005 VOLVO XC90
1. Headlights/Parking lights 33
2. Instrument lighting 33
3. Panel vents 51
4. Text window 30
5. Temperature gauge 26
6. Odometer/Trip odometer/Cruise control indicator 26, 40
7. Speedometer iv
8. Turn signal indicator lights 26
9. Tachometer 26
10. Ambient temperature gauge, clock, gear indicator 26
11. Fuel gauge 26
12. Indicator and warning symbols 27
13. Panel vents 51
14. Glove compartment 69
15. Hazard warning flashers 38
16. Audio system 175
17. Switches in the center console 31
18. Climate system controls 52
19. Windshield wiper/washer lever 36
20. Audio control buttons in steering wheel 177
21. Instrument panel 26
22. Horn iv
23. Cruise control buttons in steering wheel 40
24. Turn signals, High/low beams 35
25. Front fog lights, Rear fog light 33
26. Parking brake pedal 42
27. Parking brake release handle 42
28. Button for unlocking fuel filler door 33
29. Hood open lever 42
30. Reading lights 65
31. Courtesy light 65
32. Moonroof control (option) 47
33. Seat belt reminder 29
34. Rearview mirror 46
35. Central locking button 79
36. Lockout switch for rear seat power windows 45
37. Power window controls 44
38. Sideview mirror controls 46
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Instruments and controls

pg. 25 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel26
Indicator and warning symbols27
Switches in center console31
Lighting panel33
Lighting panel, Manually unlocking the fuel filler door34
Turn signals, Steering wheel adjustment35
Windshield wipers36
Tailgate wiper/washer, Water repellent glass37
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster, heated f\
ront seats38
Trip computer (option)39
Cruise control40
Parking brake, Opening/closing the hood42
Opening the tailgate, Auxiliary 12-volt sockets43
Electrically operated windows44
Rearview mirror/power folding sideview mirror46
Power moonroof (option)47
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the text window.
Yellow symbol -Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
Anti-lock brake system ABS
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system \
(the standard braking system
will still function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer \
for inspection. See
page 98 for
additional information.
pg. 28 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols (contd)
BRAKE Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open t\
he hood and check the brake
fluid level in the reservoir. See
page 140 for reservoir position and page 144 for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light.
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could\
indicate a fault in the
brake system.
l Stop the vehicle in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
l Restart the engine.
l If both warning lights go off, no further action is required.
l If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted, switch \
off the engine again and check the
brake fluid level (see
page 140 for the location of the brake fluid reservoir).
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WARNING!
The Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving o\
n wet or slippery roads, or
when driving on unpaved or uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may not \
maintain set speed on steep
downgrades.
pg. 42 Instruments and controls
Parking brake, Opening/closing the hood
Parking brake
l To apply the parking brake, press the pedal (C). The brake is applied \
to the rear wheels. The indicator
light in the instrument panel will light up to indicate that the parking\
brake is applied.
NOTE: There is also an audible signal that will sound if the car is driven wi\
th the parking brake
engaged.
l Release the parking brake pulling out the lower edge of the release hand\
le (A).
l If you inadvertently pull the plastic cover (B), it can be pressed bac\
k into place.
WARNING!
Always use the parking brake when parking. On hills, also turn the front\
wheels toward the curb.The
indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the parkin\
g brake is applied only slightly.
Be sure to press down on the pedal sufficiently.
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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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Power child locks (option)
To prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside:
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition key to at least position 1.
2. Press the button shown above.
Indicator light in the button ON: the doors cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation from
the outside.
Indicator light in the button OFF: the doors can be opened from the inside.
pg. 82 Locks and Alarms
Alarm
Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the ve\
hicle. The following
conditions will set off the alarm:
l The hood is forced open.
l The tailgate is forced open.
l A door is forced open.
l The ignition switch is tampered with.
l If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the vehicle is eq\
uipped with the optional
movement sensor).
l The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle is equipped with the opt\
ional inclination sensor).
l The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
l The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the vehicle using the \
key in the driver's door or press
the central lock button on one of the front doors with the door open. On\
e long flash of the turn signals
will confirm that the alarm is armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with t\
he key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK butto\
n on the remote control or by
unlocking the driver's door with the key.
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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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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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