2007 Volvo XC90 
Volvo's leather upholstery is manufactured with a protectant to repel so\
iling. Over time, sunlight, grease 
and dirt can break down the protection. Staining, cracking, scuffing, an\
d fading can result. 
 
Volvo offers an easy-to-use, non-greasy leather care kit formulated to c\
lean and beautify your vehicle's 
leather, and to renew the protective qualities of its finish. The cleane\
r removes dirt and oil buildup. The 
light cream protectant restores a barrier against soil and sunlight. 
 
Volvo also offers a special leather softener that should be applied afte\
r the cleaner and protectant. It 
leaves leather soft and smooth, and reduces friction between leather and\
 other finishes in the vehicle. 
 
Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting and conditioning your vehicle's le\
ather two to four times a year. 
Ask your Volvo retailer about Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather Soft\
ener 943 7429. CAUTION! 
- Under no circumstances should gasoline, naphtha or similar cleaning ag\
ents be used on the plastic 
or the leather since these can cause damage. 
- Take extra care when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since the\
 coloring can spread. 
- Use solvents sparingly. Too much solvent can damage the seat padding. \
- Start from the outside of the stain and work toward the center. 
- Sharp objects (e.g. pencils or pens in a pocket) or velcro fasteners\
 on clothing may damage the 
textile upholstery. 
- Clothing that is not colorfast, such as new jeans or suede garments, m\
ay stain the upholstery. 
Cleaning the seat belts 
Clean only with lukewarm water and a mild soap solution.
Cleaning floor mats 
The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushed clean regularly, especially\
 during winter when they 
should be taken out for drying. Spots on textile mats can be removed wit\
h a mild detergent. 
pg. 178 Vehicle care 
Paint touch up 
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2007 Volvo XC90 
American Petroleum Institute (API) symbol 
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts: 
l     The upper section describes the oil's performance level. 
l     The center identifies the oil's viscosity. 
l     The lower section indicates whether the oil has demonstrated energy-cons\
erving properties in a 
standard test in comparison to a reference oil. 
pg. 187 Maintenance 
Engine oil 
Changing engine oil and oil filter 
See the previous page for oil specifications and 
page 212 for oil volumes. Refer to the Warranty and 
Service Records Information booklet for information on the oil change in\
tervals.
NOTE: 
l     Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives. 
l     Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintena\
nce intervals except at owner 
request and at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Checking and adding oil 
The oil level should be checked every time the vehicle is refueled. This\
 is especially important during 
the period up to the first scheduled maintenance service. 
l     The vehicle should be parked on a level surface when the oil is checked.\
 
l     If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10-15 minutes after the engine has been switched off\
 before 
checking the oil. 
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