2007 Volvo XC90
WARNING!
l The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the structural Side Impact Pro\
tection System and the
three-point seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collis\
ions from the front or rear of the
vehicle or in rollover situations.
l The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deploym\
ent.
l No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached t\
o or installed near the
SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment.
l Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. Th\
is should be done only
by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
l In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection, both front \
seat occupants should sit in an
upright position with the seat belt properly fastened.
l Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the occupan\
ts of the vehicle in the event
of an accident.
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Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)
This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of t\
he roof liners, stretching from the
front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side windows. It is desi\
gned to help protect the heads of
the occupants of the front seats and the occupants of the outboard rear \
seating positions, including the
outboard passenger in the optional third row of seats in certain side im\
pact collisions.
The inflatable curtains in the Volvo XC90 are also designed to help prot\
ect the occupants of the vehicle
in a roll-over situation, and to help prevent them from being thrown fro\
m the vehicle if a roll-over
occurs.
NOTE: In 5-seat models, the Inflatable Curtains extend to protect both rows o\
f seats. In 7-seat models,
they extend to protect all three rows.
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Instruments and controls
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Instrument overview
44
Instrument panel
46
Indicator and warning symbols
47
Switches in the center console
52
Steering wheel adjustment
54
Lighting panel
55
Left-side steering wheel lever
58
Right-side steering wheel lever
59
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror
defroster
61
Trip computer
62
Cruise control
63
Auxiliary 12-volt sockets
65
Parking brake
66
Opening the hood and tailgate
67
Power windows
68
Rearview mirror/power folding sideview mirrors
70
Power moonroof (option)
73
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Instrument overview
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3. Panel vents78
4. Text window
46
5. Temperature gauge
46
6. Odometer/Trip odometer/Cruise control indicator
46, 63
7. Speedometer
46
8. Turn signal indicator lights
46
9. Tachometer
46
10. Ambient temperature gauge, clock, gear indicator
46
11. Fuel gauge
46
12. Indicator and warning symbols
47
13. Panel vents
78
14. Glove compartment
94
15. Hazard warning flashers
61
16. Audio system
219
17. Switches in the center console
52
18. Climate system controls
79
19. Windshield wiper/washer lever
59
20. Audio control buttons in steering wheel
224
21. Instrument panel
46
22. Horn
44
23. Cruise control buttons in steering wheel
63
24. Turn signals, High/low beams
58
25. Front fog lights, Rear fog light
55
26. Parking brake pedal
66
27. Parking brake release handle
66
28. Button for unlocking fuel filler door
55
29. Hood open lever
67
30. Reading lights
91
31. Courtesy light
91
32. Moonroof control (option)
73
33. Seat belt reminder
11
34. Rearview mirror
70
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35. Central locking button45
36. Lockout switch for rear seat power windows
45
37. Power window controls
45
38. Sideview mirror controls
45
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Instrument panel
1. Turn signal indicators - right/left
2. Text window
The text window displays information and warning messages.
3. Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving. Do not drive the vehicle if
the warning light is on. The text window will provide you with additional information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see
page 184.
4. Trip odometer
The trip odometers are used for measuring shorter distances. The right-h\
and digit gives tenth of a mile/
kilometer. Press the button for more than 2 seconds to reset. Change bet\
ween trip odometers 1 and 2
using one short press on the button.
5. Odometer
6. Speedometer
7. Warning symbol
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8. High beam indicator
9. Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute\
(rpm). Do not drive
continuously with the needle in the red area of the dial, which indicate\
s maximum allowable engine rpm
range. Instead, shift to a higher gear or slow the vehicle down. The eng\
ine management system will
automatically prevent excessively high engines speeds. This will be noti\
ceable as a pronounced
unevenness in engine speed.
10. Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the Ge\
artronic function on the
automatic transmission, the currently selected gear will be displayed.
11. Ambient temperature gauge
This display indicates the air temperature outside your vehicle. A "snow\
flake" symbol in the text
window is displayed when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36 °\
F (-5 - +2 °C). Please note that this
symbol does not indicate a fault with your vehicle. At low speeds or whe\
n the vehicle is not moving, the
temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temp\
erature.
12. Clock/set button
Turn the button to set the clock.
13. Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gals. (80 liters).
When the warning light in the gauge comes on, there are approximately 2.\
1 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel
remaining in the tank.
14. Indicator and warning symbols
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Indicator and warning symbols
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The indicator and warning symbols light up when you turn the ignition ke\
y to the driving position
(position II) before starting. This shows that the symbols are functio\
ning. When the engine starts, all
symbols go out. If the engine is not started within 5 seconds, all symbo\
ls except CHECK ENGINE and
go out. Certain symbols may not have their functions illustrated, depen\
ding on the vehicle's
equipment. The symbol for the parking brake goes out when the parking br\
ake is released.
Warning symbol
in center of the instrument panel
This symbol shines as a red or yellow light depending on the severity of\
the discovered fault.
Red symbol - Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a suitable location and read t\
he message shown in
the text window. The symbol and accompanying text will remain on until t\
he fault has been corrected.
Yellow symbol - Follow the instructions shown in the text window. The text can be eras\
ed by pressing
the READ button (see
page 50), or will disappear automatically after two minutes.
NOTE: When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE" is displayed, the text can \
be erased and
the yellow symbol light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. T\
he text will disappear and the
symbol light will go out automatically after two minutes.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/h\
er seat belt.
Supplemental Restraint System SRS
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on \
for longer than approximately 10
seconds after the vehicle has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic \
functions have detected a fault in
a seat belt lock or tensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag, and/o\
r an inflatable curtain. Have the
system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technicia\
n as soon as possible.
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Indicator and warning symbols
BRAKE Brake failure warning light If the light comes on while driving or brak\
ing, stop immediately,
open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See
page 185 for reservoir position and
page 189 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.
- Stop the vehicle in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
- Restart the engine.
- If both warning lights go off, no further action is required.
- If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted, switc\
h off the engine again and check the
brake fluid level (see
page 185 for the location of the brake fluid reservoir).
- If the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark, drive carefully to an \
authorized Volvo retailer and have
the brake system inspected.
WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake\
failure - Service urgent"
message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle \
towed to an authorized
Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected.
PARK BRAKE Parking brake applied This light will be on when the parking brake (ha\
nd brake) is
applied. applied. The parking brake pedal is located on the left side of\
the driver's footwell. See also
page 66 for additional information.
Canadian models are equipped with this symbol.
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 187. If the light stays on after restart,
have the vehicle towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After h\
ard driving, the light may come
on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it g\
oes off when the engine speed is
increased.
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Indicator and warning symbols
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 computer, this message mus\
t 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.
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Indicator and warning symbols
STOP SAFELYStop 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.
SERVICE URGENT Take your vehicle 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.
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