
2007 Volvo XC90 
For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA: 
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC 
Customer Care Center 
P.O. Box 914  
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 
1-800-458-1552 
www.volvocars.us
In Canada:  
Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. 
National Customer Service 
175 Gordon Baker Road 
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 
1-800-663-8255 
www.volvocanada.com
2006 © Volvo Car Corporation 
pg. 2 Introduction 
General Information
Shiftlock 
When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector 
from this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the \
engine), depress the brake pedal, press 
the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector \
from (P)ark.
Keylock 
When you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the key can be 
removed from the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 
The ABS system in your vehicle performs a self-diagnostic test when the \
vehicle first reaches the speed of 
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several t\
imes and a sound may be audible 
from the ABS control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door 
The fuel filler door, located on the right rear fender, is connected to \
your vehicles central locking system. 
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Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 55) when the vehicle is at a standstill to 
unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will \
remain unlocked until the vehicle 
begins to move forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel fil\
ler door relocks.
Fuel filler cap 
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until\
 it clicks into place. If this cap is not 
closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled,\
 the Malfunction Indicator Lamp 
("Check Engine" light) will illuminate.
Important information 
Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize y\
ourself with the new engine oil 
consumption information on 
page 114. You should also be familiar with the information in chapters one, 
two and eight of this manual. 
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful a\
nd should be read after operating 
the vehicle for the first time. 
The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this \
reason, it should be kept in the 
vehicle for ready access. 
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that co\
untry's applicable safety and 
exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impo\
ssible to comply with these 
requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may rend\
er your Volvo not certifiable for 
legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries. 
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manu\
al are based on the latest product 
information available at the time of publication. Please note that some \
vehicles may be equipped 
differently, depending on special legal requirements. Optional equipment\
 described in this manual may 
not be available in all markets. 
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change\
 specifications or design without 
notice and without incurring obligation. 
pg. 3 Introduction 
General Information
WARNING! 
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning 
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components\
 contain or emit chemicals 
known to the state of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or o\
ther reproductive harm. In 
addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of c\
omponent wear contain or emit 
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth de\
fects or other reproductive 
harm. 
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WARNING! 
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect you\
r vehicle's drivability and 
safety. 
pg. 4 Introduction 
Volvo and the environment 
Volvo is committed to the well being of its customers. As a natural part\
 of this commitment, we care 
about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment m\
eans an everyday involvement 
in reducing our environmental impact. 
Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which mea\
ns we consider the overall 
environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In\
 this context, design, production, 
product use, and recycling are all important considerations. 
In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemica\
ls including chloro-
fluorocarbons (CFCs), freons, lead chromates, naphtanates, asbestos, m\
ercury and cadmium; and reduced 
the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991. 
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-wa\
y catalytic converter with a heated 
oxygen sensor in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient syst\
em reduces emissions of harmful 
substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% an\
d the search to eliminate the 
remaining emissions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer\
 to offer CFC-free retrofit kits 
for the air conditioning system of all models as far back as the 1975 Vo\
lvo 240. Advanced electronic 
engine controls, refined purification systems and cleaner fuels are brin\
ging us closer to our goal. 
After Volvo vehicles and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is th\
e next critical step in completing the 
life cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the total weight of a vehi\
cle, which makes the vehicle 
among the most recycled industrial products. In order to have efficient \
and well controlled recycling, 
many Volvo variants have printed dismantling manuals, indicating the wei\
ght and material of individual 
components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than \
1.7 oz. (50 grams) are marked 
with international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sort\
ed for recycling. 
In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasol\
ine-powered internal 
combustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alt\
ernative-fuel vehicles. 
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the\
 vehicle's impact on the 
environment. 
To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can: 
l     Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased f\
uel economy with improperly 
inflated tires. 
l     Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service\
 Records Information 
booklet. 
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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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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 
pg. 47 Instruments and controls 
Indicator and warning symbols 
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 Generator warning light 
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging sys\
tem checked.
 Rear fog light 
This light indicates that the fog light is on. 
CHECK ENGINE Malfunction indicator light 
On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called "OBDI\
I" monitors your vehicle's 
engine, transmission, electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE \
light will light up if the 
computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting. When t\
his happens, please have your 
vehicle checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as possible. 
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice\
 a change in your 
vehicle's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel ec\
onomy, emission cleanliness, and 
driveability. Extended driving without correcting the cause could even d\
amage other components in 
your vehicle. 
 Canadian models are equipped with this warning light. 
pg. 49 Instruments and controls 
Indicator and warning symbols 
 Anti-lock brake system ABS  
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system \
(the standard braking system 
will still function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer \
for inspection. See 
page 128 for 
additional information.
 DSTC system  
The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system (DSTC) is explained \
in greater detail on 
page 130. 
 Tire pressure monitoring light  
See 
page 154 for more information on this function.
 Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models)  
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with t\
he turn signals on the trailer. If the 
light does not flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals \
nor the vehicle's turn signals are 
functioning. 
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1. Headlight/parking light switch 
2. Front fog lights 
3. Rear fog light 
4. Instrument panel lighting 
5. Fuel filler door unlock button
Parking lights 
The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignitio\
n is switched off. 
- Turn switch 1 to position 
. The license plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are 
switched on.
Headlights 
- Turn the ignition key to position II. 
- The low beam headlights (daytime running lights) illuminate automati\
cally, except when the light 
switch (1) is in position 
1.
See 
page 58 for information on switching between high and low beams.
NOTE: Active Bi-Xenon headlights (option): Turn the headlight switch to pos\
ition 0 to activate a 
daylight sensor, which automatically switches the low beams on or off, d\
epending on ambient light 
conditions. When driving in daylight, the headlights will switch off and\
 the daytime running lights will 
come on. In darkness, the daytime running lights will switch off and the\
 Active Bi-Xenon headlights 
will switch on. 
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when conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility\
 for other vehicles to less than 
500 ft. (150 meters).
Instrument panel lighting 
The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition key is in po\
sition II and the light switch (1) 
is in either position 
or . 
- Move the thumb wheel (4) up to increase brightness or down to decrea\
se brightness.
Unlocking the fuel filler door 
Press button 5 when the vehicle is at a standstill to unlock the fuel fi\
ller door. Please note that the fuel 
filler door will remain unlocked until the vehicle begins to move forwar\
d. An audible click will be heard 
when the fuel filler door relocks.
NOTE: If the fuel filler door does not unlock after the button has been press\
ed, drive the vehicle at a 
speed of at least 5 mph (8 km/h), stop the vehicle, and press the butt\
on again. 
See 
page 57 for information on unlocking the fuel filler door manually. 
pg. 57 Instruments and controls 
Lighting panel 
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door 
- Open the upper and lower sections of the tailgate, and fold up the rea\
r section of the cargo area floor. 
- If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder, detac\
h the holder's bands. 
- Remove the corner panel (1) from the floor of the cargo area. 
- Open the cover (2) in the side panel by pulling the tab (3) upward\
/outward. 
- Pull down the insulating material (4) to access the fuel filler door\
 motor (5).
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