2005 VOLVO XC90 windshield wipers

2005 VOLVO XC90
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VOLVO XC90
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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WARNING!
The Never adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
pg. 36 Instruments and controls
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers off
If the lever is in the 0 position and you move it upwards, the wipers wi\
ll sweep one stroke at a time for
as long as you hold the lever up.
"Single sweep" position
Move the lever slightly upward from the 0 position for one sweep of the \
wipers. The lever return
automatically to 0 when released.
Intermittent wiper function
With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by twist\
ing ring (1) upward to increase
wiper speed or downward to decrease the speed.
Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper speed according to the amo\
unt of water on the windshield.
The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted by twisting ring 1 up (th\
e wipers will sweep the windshield
more frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less fr\
equently).
Activating the rain sensor :
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1. Turn the ignition key to at least position I and put the windshield w\
iper lever in position 0.
2. Press button 2. An LED in the button will light up to indicate that t\
he rain sensor is active.
Deactivating the rain sensor:
l Press button 2. or
l Move the windshield wiper lever down to another position. Moving the lev\
er up will not deactivate
the rain sensor. Doing so will cause the wipers to sweep the windshield \
until the lever is released, at
which time the wipers return to rain sensor mode.
The rain sensor is also deactivated when the key is removed from the ign\
ition.
CAUTION
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automat\
ic car wash, etc. If the rain
sensor function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the c\
ar wash and could be damaged.
Wipers operate at "normal" speed
Wipers operate at "high" speed
3 - Windshield washer/headlight washer (certain models)
Pull the lever toward you and release it. High pressure jets mounted in \
the bumper will spray the
headlights.
NOTE:
l To conserve washer fluid in driving conditions where the windshield wash\
ers are used frequently, the
headlights will only be washed once for every five times the windshield \
is washed within a 10- minute
period.
l When approximately 1 US quart (1 liter) remains in the washer fluid re\
servoir, the rear window and
headlights will not be washed when the lever is pulled to conserve washe\
r fluid for the windshield.



Contents | Top of Page
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WARNING!
Loads carried on the vehicle's roof should not exceed 220 lbs (100 kg)\
, including the weight of the
load carriers and any other load carrying equipment (ski boxes, bicycle\
racks, etc.). Excessive loads
on the roof can adversely affect the handling and roadholding characteri\
stics of the vehicle.
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. 109 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\
.
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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
state of charge more frequently and spray an antirust oil on the battery\
posts.
l Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter driving - see section "Wheels
and tires."
l To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from freezing, add washer solvents containing antifreeze (see
page 140 for the location of the washer fluid reservoir).
This is important since dirt is often splashed on the windshield during \
winter driving, requiring the
frequent use of the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be d\
iluted as follows:
Down to 14° F (-10° C): 1 part washer solvent and 4 parts water \
Down to 5° F (-15° C): 1 part washer solvent and 3 parts water
Down to 0° F (-18° C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts water
Down to -18° F (-28° C): 1 part washer solvent and 1 part water \
l Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE: Avoid the use of de-icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks.
W Winter/Wet driving mode-enhanced vehicle traction
l Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position.
l Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage th\
is driving mode.
l An LED in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and thi\
s will also be displayed in the
instrument panel (see
page 26).
l This mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.
* Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal mainte\
nance intervals except at owner request and at additional
charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.

pg. 110 Starting and driving
Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked at a Volvo retailer\
before driving long distances.
Your retailer will also be able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark p\
lugs and wiper blades for your use
in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be checked before any long trip\
:
l Check that engine runs smoothly and that fuel consumption is normal.
l Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage
l Check transmission oil level*.
l Check condition of drive belts.
l Check state of the battery's charge.
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A-To open, press the plastice catches on the rear side of the fuse box c\
over and lift.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
When replacing fuses, be sure to replace a blown fuse with a new one of \
the same color and amperage
(written on the fuse). Fuses in positions marked X are replacement fus\
es.
Fuses in the engine compartment
No. Amperage
1. -
2. Auxiliary lights (accessory) 20A
3. -
4. Oxygen sensors 20A
5. Crankcase ventilation heater, solenoid valves, fuel tank leakage moni\
tor 10A
6. Mass air flow sensor, engine control module, injectors 15A
7. -
8. A/C compressor, accelerator pedal position sensor, E-box fan 10A
9. -
10. -
11. Ignition coils 20A
12. -
13. Windshield wipers 25A
14. ABS 30A
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R
Radiator
140
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
187
Rain sensor - windshield wipers
36
Reading lamps
65
Rear fog light
34
Rear park assist
101
Rear seat air conditioning
31
Rear suspension
169
Rear window defroster
38
Rearview mirror/door mirrors
46
Recirculation
54
REDUCE SPEED
30
Refrigerant (A/C system)
50
Refueling
86, 88
Remote control - central locking system
77
Reporting safety defects
23
Restraint anchorages, for child seats
21
Roadholding
92
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
99
S
Safety
1
Safety defects - reporting
23
Safety system warning light
6
Seat belt
2
Seat belt maintenance
23
Seat belt reminder
46
Seat belts (keeping child seats in place)
22
Service
136
Service key
76
Service reminder
29
SERVICE REQUIRED
30
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Volvo and the environment iii
W
W - Winter
95
Warning light, safety systems
6
Warning symbol in center of dashboard
27
Warranties
136
Washer fluid reservoir
140, 143
Washing the car
130
Water repellent glass
37
Waxing
131
Weights
165
WHIPS
17
Windows, power
44
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
143
Windshield wiper blades, replacing
145
Windshield wipers
36
Windshield wipers (rain sensor function)
36
Winter/Wet driving mode
109
Wiper, tailgate
37
Back cover
Accessory Installation - Important Warning
l We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-appr\
oved accessories, and
that accessory installations be performed only by the factory-trained te\
chnicians at your authorized
Volvo retailer.
l Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the pe\
rformance, safety, and
emission systems in your vehicle. Additionally, your authorized Volvo re\
tailer knows where accessories
may and may not be safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please \
consult your authorized Volvo
retailer before installing any accessory in or on your vehicle.
l Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be speci\
fically tested for
compatibility with your vehicle. Additionally, an inexperienced installe\
r may not be familiar with some
of your vehicle's systems.
l Any of your vehicle's performance and safety systems could be adversely \
affected if you install
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