
2007 Volvo XC90 
 
- Move the catch (6) rearward to unlock the fuel filler door lock, or \
move it forward to lock the filler 
door. 
pg. 58 Instruments and controls 
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 
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initial position by hand.
When changing lanes 
The driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by: 
l     Moving the turn signal lever up or down to position 1 and releasing it. \
l     Moving the lever up or down to position 2 and immediately back to its or\
iginal position.
NOTE: 
l     This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately movin\
g the lever in the opposite 
direction. 
l     If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a bur\
ned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights 
Continuous high beams 
- Turn the ignition key to position II. 
- With the light switch (1) in position 
, (see page 55) pull the turn signal lever toward the steering 
wheel (position 4) to toggle between high and low beams (this also ap\
plies on models equipped with the 
optional Active Bi-Xenon headlights).
High beam flash 
- Turn the ignition key to position II. 
- Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The high beams will remain o\
n until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting 
When you leave your vehicle at night, you can make use of the home safe \
lighting function to illuminate 
the area in front of the vehicle. 
- Remove the key from the ignition switch. 
- Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the stee\
ring wheel (to position 4) and 
release it. 
- Exit the vehicle 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 Vo\
lvo retailer. 
1. Factory setting 
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Right-side steering wheel lever 
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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 46). 
l     This mode may be selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads. 
1. Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maint\
enance service intervals except at owner request and at 
additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer. 
pg. 144 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 plugs and wiper blad\
es 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 level1. 
l     Check condition of drive belts. 
l     Check state of the battery's charge. 
l     Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those th\
at are worn. Check tire pressures. 
l     The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked b\
y your Volvo retailer only. 
l     Check all lights, including high beams. 
l     Reflective warning triangles are legally required in some states/provinc\
es. 
l     Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries\
 where it may be difficult to obtain the correct 
fuel. 
l     Consider your destination. If you will be driving through an area where \
snow or ice are likely to occur, consider snow 
tires. 
1. To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your\
 vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's 
transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technici\
an. 
pg. 145 Starting and driving 
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) - option 
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station gauges may be inaccurate. 
l     Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance\
 and wear. 
l     Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 
WARNING! 
l     Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failure and may result \
in severe tire cracking, 
tread separation, or "blowout," with unexpected loss of vehicle control \
and increased risk of injury. 
l     Under-inflated tires reduce the load carrying capacity of your vehicle. \
When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also ch\
ange. A 10- degree temperature 
drop causes a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressur\
e. Check your tire pressures 
frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure, which can be found on\
 the vehicle's tire information 
placard or certification label.
Checking tire pressure 
A certain amount of air seepage from the tires occurs naturally and tire\
 pressure fluctuates with seasonal 
changes in temperature. Always check tire pressure regularly.
Cold tires 
Inflation pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. 
pg. 153 Wheels and tires 
General information 
The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperature \
as the surrounding 
(ambient) air. 
This temperature is normally reached after the vehicle has been parked f\
or at least 3 hours. 
 
After driving a distance of approximately 1 mile (1.6 km), the tires a\
re considered to be hot. If you have 
to drive farther than this distance to pump your tire(s), check and re\
cord the tire pressure first and add 
the appropriate air pressure when you get to the pump. 
 
If checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, never "bleed" or reduce \
air pressure. The tires are hot from 
driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended col\
d pressures. A hot tire at or 
below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-i\
nflated.
To check inflation pressure: 
- Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire \
gauge onto the valve. 
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- Drive the vehicle for several minutes at a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h)\
 or faster.
This will erase the warning text and the warning light will go out. 
WARNING! 
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to tire failure, resulting in a \
loss of control of the 
vehicle. 
Changing wheels with TPMS 
Please note the following when changing or replacing the factory install\
ed TPMS wheels/ tires on the 
vehicle: 
l     Only the factory-mounted wheels are equipped with TPMS sensors in the va\
lves. 
l     If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire, this tire does n\
ot have a TPMS sensor. 
l     If wheels without TPMS sensors are mounted on the vehicle, TIRE PRESS SY\
ST SERVICE 
REQUIRED will be displayed each time the vehicle is driven above 25 mph \
(40 km/h) for 10 minutes or 
more. 
l     Once TPMS sensors are properly installed, the warning message should not\
 reappear. 
l     Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors be fitted on all wheels used on the v\
ehicle. Volvo does not 
recommend moving sensors back and forth between sets of wheels. 
CAUTION! 
When inflating tires with TPMS valves, press the pump's mouthpiece strai\
ght onto the valve to help 
avoid bending or otherwise damaging the valve. 
Adjusting (recalibrating) TPMS
1 
TPMS can be adjusted, or recalibrated, in order to help adapt the system\
 to different inflation pressures, 
for example when transporting heavy loads. To do so: 
- Switch off the engine. 
- Inflate the tires to the desired pressure. 
- Turn the ignition key to position I or II. 
- Turn the thumbwheel on the left steering wheel lever until the text TI\
RE PRESSURE CALIBRATION 
is displayed. 
- Press in and hold the Reset button (see the illustration on 
page 50) until TIRE PRESSURE 
CALIBRATED is displayed. This completes the procedure.
NOTE: TPMS should be recalibrated each time tire inflation pressure is change\
d. 
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- Place the jack on the ground, under one of the attachment points (see\
 the illustration on the previous 
page) and crank while simultaneously guiding the jack's attachment brac\
ket onto the attachment point 
(see illustration above) The base of the jack must be flat on a level,\
 firm, non-slippery surface. Before 
raising the vehicle, check that the jack is still correctly positioned i\
n the attachment. 
- Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is lifted off the grou\
nd. 
- Unscrew the wheel bolts completely and carefully remove the wheel so a\
s not to damage the threads on 
the studs.
NOTE: To avoid excessive wear and the necessity of rebalancing, mark and rein\
stall wheels in the same 
location and position as before removal. To lessen the chance of imbalan\
ce, each wheel hub is equipped 
with a guide stud to ensure that a removed wheel can be reinstalled in i\
ts original position (as when 
changing over to winter tires/wheels).
Installing the wheel 
- Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub. 
- Lift the wheel and place it on the hub. 
- Install the wheel bolts and tighten hand-tight. Using the lug wrench, \
tighten crosswise until all bolts are 
snug. 
- Lower the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the bolts cros\
swise to 102 ft. lbs. (140 Nm). 
- Install the wheel cap (where applicable). 
pg. 171 Wheels and tires 
Changing wheels 
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Brake fluid reservoir 
The brake fluid should always be above the MIN mark on the side of the r\
eservoir. Check, without 
removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir. 
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C), P/N 9437433. 
Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid should be re\
placed once a year or 
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard condi\
tions (mountain driving, etc.). 
Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer. 
Power steering fluid reservoir 
The fluid level should always be between the ADD and FULL marks. 
Fluid type: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 o\
r equivalent. 
Replace: No fluid change required.
NOTE: If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicl\
e has no electrical current 
and must be towed, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, k\
eep in mind that greater effort will 
be required to turn the steering wheel. 
pg. 190 Maintenance 
Wiper blades 
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Fuel tank 21.1 US gals. (80 liters) Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 
91) - unleaded fuel (See also page 117)
Transmission oil
1
TF-80SC  7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)
Miscellaneous
Power steering  1.1 US qts. (1.0 liters)
Windshield washer 
reservoir  6.9 US qts. (6.5 liters)
Brake fluid  0.63 US qts. (0.6 liters)
Air conditioning system  Front - 2.2 lb. (1 kg), Rear (option) 2.9 lb. (1.3 kg) R 134a (HF\
C134a)
Coolant  Volvo original coolant/antifreeze (Thermostat begins to open at 194°\
 F 
(90° C)).
3.2 6-cyl.  7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters)
V8  10.7 US qts. (10.2 liters)
1. The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the \
service life of the vehicle. However, it 
may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in ar\
eas of sustained temperature extremes (hot 
or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, for prolonged driv\
ing in mountainous areas, or if the vehicle 
is often driven short distances in temperatures under 40°F (5°C)\
. 
Transmission 
Oil grade: 
Type: JWS 3309 
Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering 
Grade: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 o\
r equivalent.
Brake fluid 
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536° F (280° C), P/N 9437433
Rear suspension 
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double \
link arms and track rods.
Front suspension 
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms\
 linked to 
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