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Jump starting
Follow these instructions to jump start your vehicle's dead battery or t\
o jump start another vehicle's dead
battery using your vehicle.
Although your vehicle's battery is located under the floor of the cargo \
area, jumper cables should be
connected in the engine compartment, to the points shown in the illustrations.
If the 12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in another vehicle, check\
that the vehicles are not touching
to prevent premature completion of a circuit. Be sure to follow jump sta\
rting instructions provided for
the other vehicle.
To jump start your vehicle:
l Switch off the ignition.
l First connect the auxiliary battery positive (+) terminal (1) to the\
positive (+) terminal in your
vehicle's engine compartment (2), located under a small black plastic \
cover attached to the fuse box
cover, marked with a "+" sign.
Remove the cover on the main fuse box if necessary to access this termin\
al. Then connect the auxiliary
battery's negative (- ) terminal (3) to the ground point in your veh\
icle's engine compartment (4).
l Start the engine in the assisting vehicle, then start the engine in the \
vehicle with dead battery.
l After the engine has started, first remove the negative (-) terminal j\
umper cable. Then remove the
positive (+) terminal jumper cable.
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
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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 147 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 22).
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. 109 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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VOLVO XC90
Maintenance
pg. 141 Maintenance
Volvo maintenance142
Owner maintenance143
Emission inspection readiness144
Working on your vehicle145
Engine compartment147
Oils and fluids148
Wiper Blades152
Battery maintenance153
Bulbs156
Fuses164
pg. 142 Maintenance
Volvo Maintenance
Maintenance Service
Periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle running well. Your Warr\
anty and Service Records
Information booklet provides a comprehensive maintenance schedule up to \
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
of vehicle service. This maintenance program contains inspections and se\
rvices necessary for the proper
function of your car, and includes components that affect vehicle emissi\
ons. The maintenance services
contain several checks that require special instruments and tools and th\
erefore must be performed by a
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Engine compartment
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Relay/fuse box
3. Air cleaner
4. Cooling fan
5. Radiator
6. Dipstick - engine oil
7. Filler cap - engine oil
8. Washer fluid reservoir
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Expansion tank - coolant
11. Data plate
12. Battery (under floor in rear cargo area)
WARNING!
The cooling fan (4) may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 min\
utes) after the engine has been
switched off.
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Oil and fluids
Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, or AC\
EA A1/B1. Lower quality
oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine \
protection.
Volvo recommends
.
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Bulbs (contd)
License plaste lights
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Loosen the screws with a Torx screwdriver.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out.
4. Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one.
5. Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and turn it clockwise.
6. Reinstall the housing and screw it into place.
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Fuses
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Replacing fuses
If an electrical component fails to function, it is possible that a fuse\
has blown.
The fuse boxes are located in four different places:
1. Relays/fuse box in the engine compartment
2. Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind the plastic cover
3. Fuse box in the passenger compartment, on the edge of the dashboard
4. Fuse box in the cargo compartment.
A label on the inside of each cover indicates the amperage and the elect\
rical components that are
connected to each fuse.
The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to remove it. Pull the fuse\
straight out. If a fuse is difficult to
remove, you will find a special fuse removal tool (and several extra fu\
ses) in the passenger compartment
fuse box on the driver's end of the dashboard. From the side, examine th\
e curved metal wire (see next
page) to see if it is broken. If so, put in a new fuse of the same color and amperage (written on the
fuse). Spare fuses are stored in the fuse box in the engine compartment\
and the passenger compartment.
If fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electrical system inspected by an\
authorized Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Never use fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the following \
pages. Doing so could
overload the vehicle's electrical system.
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Fuses (contd)
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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. ABS 30A
2. ABS 30A
3. Headlight washers 35A
4. -
5. Auxiliary lights (option) 20A
6. Starter motor relay 35A
7. Windshield wipers 25A
8. -
9. Fuel pump 15A
10. Ignition coils, engine control module 20A
11. Throttle pedal sensor, A/C compressor, e-box fan 10A
12. Engine control module, fuel injectors, mass airflow sensor 15A
13. -
14. Heated oxygen sensor(s) 20A
15. Crankcase ventilation heater, solenoid valves (V8), mass airflow s\
ensor (V8), engine
control module (V8) 15A
16. Driver's side low beam headlight 20A
17. Passenger's side low beam headlight 20A
18. -
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19. Engine control module feed, engine relay 5A
20. Parking lights 15A
21. -
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Fuses in the passenger compartment
Fuses are located inside the access panel on the edge of the dashboard, \
on the driver's side. There are
also a number of spare fuses. When replacing a blown fuse, be sure to re\
place it with a new one of the
same color and amperage (written on the fuse).
No. Amperage
1. Blower - climate system 30A
2. Audio amplifier 30A
3. Power driver's seat (option) 25A
4. Power passenger's seat (option) 25A
5. Driver's door - central locking, power windows, door mirror 25A
6. Front passenger's door - central locking, power windows, door mirror \
25A
7. -
8. -
9. Audio, navigation system (option) 10A
10. On-board diagnostics, headlight switch, steering wheel angle sensor,\
steering wheel
module 5A
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