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2006 VOLVO XC90

12 volt socket
This 12 volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories such as c\
ellular telephones, etc. The
ignition key must be in position 1 (or higher) for the auxiliary socke\
t to function.
NOTE: The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which ar\
e available as accessories
at your Volvo retailer.

Power child locks (option)
See page 81 for more information on this function.
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Lighting panel
Lighting panel
1. Headlight/parking light switch
2. Front fog lights
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3. Rear fog light
4. Instrument panel lighting
5. Fuel filler door unlock button
Parking lights
The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignitio\
n is switched off.
l Turn switch 1 to position .
The license plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are swi\
tched on.
Headlights
l Turn the ignition key to position II.
l The low beam headlights (daytime running lights) illuminate automatica\
lly, except when the light
switch (1) is in position
1.
See
page 32 for information on switching between high and low beams.
NOTE: Bi-Xenon headlights (option): Turn the headlight switch to position 0\
to activate a daylight
sensor, which automatically switches the low beams on or off, depending \
on ambient light conditions.
When driving in daylight, the headlights will switch off and the daytime\
running lights will come on. In
darkness, the daytime running lights will switch off and the Bi-Xenon he\
adlights will switch on.
Foglights
Front fog lights (option)
The front fog lights can be used in combination with either the headligh\
ts or the parking lights.
l Turn the ignition key to position II.
l Press button 2 to turn on the front fog lights.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the front fog lights a\
re on.
Rear fog light
The single rear fog light is located in the driver's side tail light clu\
ster.
The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/low b\
eam headlights or the optional
front fog lights.
l Turn the ignition key to position II.
l Press button 3 to turn on the rear fog light.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog light is \
on.
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NOTE: The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights \
and should be used only
when conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility\
for other vehicles to less than
500 ft. (150 meters).
Instrument panel lighting
The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition key is in po\
sition II and the light switch (1)
is in either position
or .
l Move the thumb wheel (4) up to increase brightness or down to decrease\
brightness.
Unlocking the fuel filler door
Press button 5 when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler\
door. Please note that the fuel filler
door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward. An audib\
le click will be heard when the
fuel filler door relocks.
NOTE: If the fuel filler door does not unlock after the button has been press\
ed, drive the car
1. On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with th\
e light switch in this position.
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Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
NOTE: at a speed of at least 5 mph (8 km/h), stop the car, and press the b\
utton again. See the
information to the right on unlocking the fuel filler door manually.

Panel on passenger's side of cargo area
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
1. Open the upper and lower sections of the tailgate, and fold up the re\
ar section of the cargo area floor.
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steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING!
The Never adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
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Left-side steering wheel lever
Lever positions
1. Turn signals, lane change position
2. Turn signals, position for normal turns
3. High beam flash
4. Toggle between high and low beams, Home Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible (to position 2) to start \
the turn signals. The turn signals will
be cancelled automatically by the movement of the steering wheel, or the\
lever can be returned to its
initial position by hand.
When changing lanes
The driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever up\
or down to position 1 and
releasing it. The turn signals will flash until the lever has been relea\
sed.
NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a bur\
ned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
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Continuous high beams
l Turn the ignition key to position II.
l With the light switch (1) in position , (see page 29) pull the turn signal lever toward the
steering wheel (position 4) to toggle between high and low beams (thi\
s also applies on models equipped
with the optional Bi-Xenon headlights).
High beam flash
l Turn the ignition key to position II.
l Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The high beams will remain on \
until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the home safe ligh\
ting function to illuminate the
area in front of the car.
l Remove the key from the ignition switch.
l Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steeri\
ng wheel (to position 4) and
release it.
l Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time
interval can be changed by an authorized Volvo retailer.
1. Factory setting
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Right-side steering wheel lever
Windshield wipers
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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.
CAUTION
Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield to avoid scratching t\
he
glass.
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.



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Rearview mirror
A Normal position
B Night position, reduces glare from following headlights
Autodim function (option)
The autodim function reacts to headlights from following traffic and aut\
omatically reduces glare.
NOTE: The autodim function is automatically switched off when the gear selecto\
r is placed in the
Reverse position.
Electrically operated sideview mirrors
The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.
Driver's side: Press the L button (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the \
adjustment control. Use
this control to adjust the driver's door mirror.
Passenger's side: Press the R switch (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the \
adjustment control.
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When the ECC system is in the AUTO mode, the green LED will be on .
Operation
Press
to operate the Air Quality sensor (normal setting).
Or:
Select one of the following three functions by pressing
1, 2 or 3 times.
1. The AUT LED lights. The Air Quality sensor is now activated.
2. No LED lights. Recirculation is not activated unless needed to cool t\
he passenger compartment in a warm
climate.
3. The MAN LED lights. Recirculation is now activated.
Keep in mind the following:
l Make it a rule to have the Air Quality sensor activated at all times.
l Recirculation is limited in cold climates to avoid fogging.
l If window fogging occurs, you should deactivate the Air Quality sensor. \
l If fogging occurs, use the defroster functions for the windshield, side \
windows and rear window. See page
54.
l The filter should be changed at the intervals recommended in the mainten\
ance schedule. However, if the
vehicle is used in a severely contaminated environment, it may be necess\
ary to change the filter more
frequently.



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