
2006 VOLVO XC90
 Seat belt reminder 
This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/h\
er seat belt. 
 Tire pressure monitoring light  
See 
page 117 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 149. 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 
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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.
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SERVICE URGENT: Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician 
for inspection immediately.
SEE MANUAL:  Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please 
contact your Volvo retailer.
SERVICE REQUIRED:  Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at 
your convenience (but preferably before the next scheduled 
maintenance service). 
FIX NEXT SERVICE:  Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled 
maintenance.
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE  This message will be displayed 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 service 
interval has been exceeded. The message will be displayed for 2 
minutes each time the vehicle is started until reset by the 
servicing retailer.
OIL LEVEL LOW - FILL OIL
a  Check the oil level and top up if necessary. See page 149. 
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 149. 
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 149. 
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 149. 
a. The yellow warning symbol also lights up (see 
page 23) 
b. The red warning symbol also lights up (see 
page 23) 
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Switches in center console
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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.\
 
 
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 100 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. 
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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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(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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Cruise control
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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. 
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. 
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Opening the tailgate, Auxiliary 12-volt sockets
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 (option)
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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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. 
 
Opening the hood
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. 
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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