2007 Volvo XC90
WARNING!
Never use the transmitter to lock the doors from inside the vehicle.
Doing so would ACTIVATE:
l the break-in alarm, which would sound if one of the doors were opened
l the optional interior motion and inclination alarm sensors.
Doing so would DEACTIVATE:
l the moonroof and interior courtesy light controls.
l the central locking buttons on the front door armrests, although the int\
erior door handles would still
function to allow occupants to leave the vehicle.
Disabled features would remain disabled until the remote is used again t\
o unlock the vehicle.
In addition, locking an occupied vehicle would hinder rapid access to th\
e occupants in an accident or
emergency.
Replacing the battery in the remote control
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates th\
at the battery is weak and should be
replaced.
To replace the battery:
- Carefully pry open the rear edge of the cover with a small screwdriver\
.
- Insert a new 3-volt, CR2032 battery, with the battery's plus side up. \
Avoid touching the contact
surfaces of the battery with your fingers.
- Press the cover back into place. Ensure that the rubber seal is correc\
tly positioned to help keep out
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WARNING!
Never switch off the ignition (turn the ignition key to position 0) or\
remove the key from the ignition switch while the
vehicle is in motion. This could cause the steering wheel to lock, which\
would make the vehicle impossible to steer.
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid\
starts and stops and adjusting the speed of your
vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:
l Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by \
driving with a light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fu\
el and is subject to increased wear.
l Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle for driving short distances. \
This does not allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.
l Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
l Use the transmission's (D)rive position as often as possible and avoid using "kickdown" to help \
improve fuel economy.
l Do not exceed posted speed limits.
l Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the vehicle.
l Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tir\
es are cold).
l Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
1. The gear selector must be in the (P)ark position (automatic transmission).
2. Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will increase b\
attery drain.
pg. 122 Starting and driving
Economical driving
l Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increase air resistance and also f\
uel consumption.
l At highway driving speeds, fuel consumption will be lower with the air c\
onditioning on and the windows closed than
with the air conditioning off and the windows open.
l Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you le\
arn how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
l Dirty air cleaner
l Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
l Dragging brakes
l Incorrect front end alignment.
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard\
Maintenance Service intervals.
CAUTION!
Drive slowly and carefully if going through standing water (i.e. floode\
d roadways, etc.). Damage to the engine could
result if excess water is drawn in through the air intake system. Never \
drive the vehicle in water deeper than 18 inches
(48 cm).
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Positioning the load carriers
Make sure that the wing-shaped load carriers are installed on the roof r\
ails with the rounded edge forward (see the inset
illustration above). The load carriers are identical and can be placed \
anywhere along the roof rails.
When not in use, we recommend that the front load carrier be placed appr\
oximately 2 inches (5 cm) in front of the center
roof rail anchorage point and the rear load carrier approximately 1.5 in\
ches (3.5 cm) in front of the rear rail anchorage.
This will help to reduce wind noise.
NOTE: Volvo accessories mounted on these load carriers will require T-track m\
ounting hardware for correct installation.
Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Installing the load carriers
Make sure that the load carrier is pressed firmly out against the roof r\
ail. Screw the load carrier in place. Use the supplied
torque wrench and tighten to the mark on the wrench (corresponding to 6\
Nm). See illustration.
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.). Excess\
ive loads on the roof can adversely affect the
handling and roadholding characteristics of the vehicle.
pg. 142 Starting and driving
Load carriers (accessory)
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l Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover after the vehicle \
has been washed.
l A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapy water can be used to clean the \
wiper blades. Frequent
cleaning improves visibility considerably.
l Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheel housings, fenders, etc.). \
l In areas of high industrial fallout, more frequent washing is recommende\
d.
l After cleaning the engine, the spark plug wells should be inspected for \
water and blown dry if
necessary.
Suitable detergents
Special vehicle washing detergents should be used. A suitable mixture is\
about 2.5 fl. oz. (8.5 cl) of
detergent to 2.6 US gal. (10 liters) of warm water. After washing with\
a detergent the vehicle should be
well rinsed with clean water.
Exterior plastic components
Cleaning exterior plastic components should be done with a cleaning agen\
t specially designed for this
purpose. Solvents or stain removers should not be used. Consult your Vol\
vo retailer.
NOTE: When washing the vehicle, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes \
in the doors and sills.
CAUTION!
During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be closer \
to the vehicle than 13" (30
cm). Do not spray into the locks.
When washing or steam cleaning the engine, avoid spraying water or steam\
directly on the electrical
components or toward the rear side of the engine.
Special moonroof cautions:
l Always close the moonroof and sun shade before washing your vehicle.
l Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the moonroof.
l Never use wax on the rubber seals around the moonroof.
pg. 175 Vehicle care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
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NOTE: After the battery has been disconnected or replaced, lock and unlock th\
e vehicle with the central
locking system's remote control to reactivate such features as the power\
windows, moonroof, courtesy
lighting, etc.
WARNING!
Ventilation hose:
l The battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Th\
e battery is fitted with a
ventilation hose which vents hydrogen gas out of the battery compartment\
through a ventilation
opening in the bottom of this compartment. If the battery must be replac\
ed, it is essential that the
ventilation hose is properly connected to the battery and that it is rou\
ted through the ventilation
opening provided (see illustration).
l Be sure the ventilation hose is free of debris.
l Only use replacement batteries equipped with a ventilation hose. Consult\
your Volvo retailer.
pg. 194 Maintenance
Replacing bulbs
When replacing bulbs, keep the following points in mind:
l Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from y\
our fingers vaporize in the
heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
l The optional Active Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of me\
rcury. These bulbs should
always be disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer.
l The following bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified V\
olvo service technician:
- Active Bi-Xenon headlights,
- Courtesy (dome) lighting,
- Reading lights,
- Glove compartment lights
- Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors
- High-mounted brake lights
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11. Ignition switch, SRS, engine control module (V8, 6-cyl.) immobiliz\
er, transmission
control module (V8, 6-cyl.)7.5
12. Ceiling lighting, upper electronic control module 10
13. Moonroof (option) 15
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7-seat, 8-cyl, AWD 2930
lbs 1330 kg
1. Permissible axle weight or gross vehicle weight must never be exceede\
d.
Permissible axle weight,
rear
1 USA
Canada
5-seat, 6-cyl, FWD 3060 lbs -
5-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 3150 lbs 1430 kg
5-seat, 8-cyl, AWD 3150 lbs 1430 kg
7-seat, 6-cyl, FWD 3170 lbs -
7-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 3240 lbs 1470 kg
7-seat, 8-cyl, AWD 3240 lbs 1470 kg
Curb weight
5-seat, FWD 4290-4400
lbs -
5-seat, AWD 4420-4655
lbs 2020-2130 kg
7-seat, FWD 4475-4570
lbs -
7-seat, AWD 4605-4820
lbs 2110-2160 kg
Max. roof load 220 lbs 100 kg
Trailer weight, w/o brakes 1650 lbs 750 kg
Trailer weights, with brakes See the table on
page 137
Max. tongue weight See the table on
page 137
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehi\
cle, the total capacity
weight must not be exceeded.
pg. 210 Specifications
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Coolant - changing 184, 188
Coolant - checking level of
184
Cooling system
213
Courtesy light
91
Cruise control
63
Cup holder
95
Curb weight
161
Current fuel consumption
62
D
Defroster
80
Detachable trailer hitch
140
Dimensions
210
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)
225
Door mirror defroster
61
Driver distraction
5
Driving economically
121
E
Economical driving
121
Electrical current - conserving
116
Electrical system
216
Electrically operated moonroof
73
Emission inspection
182
Engine - starting
119
Engine compartment
185
Engine oil
186, 212
Engine oil, volume
212
Engine specifications
217
F
Federal Clean Air Act
180
FIX NEXT SERVICE
51
Flat tire, changing
166
Fog light
48
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