
2007 Volvo XC90 
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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2007 Volvo XC90 
SERVICE REQUIRED Take your vehicle to an authorized Volvo retailer for 
inspection at your convenience (but preferably before the next 
scheduled maintenance service). 
FIX NEXT SERVICE  ave the system affected inspected at the next scheduled 
maintenance service. 
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE  This message will be displayed at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) 
intervals, after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months, 
whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the service 
interval has been exceeded. The message will be displayed for 
2 minutes each time the vehicle is started until reset by the 
servicing retailer. 
OIL LEVEL LOW - FILL OIL
1  Check the oil level and top up if necessary. See page 187. 
OIL LEVEL LOW - STOP SAFELY
2Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the 
oil level and top up if necessary. See 
page 187. 
OIL LEVEL LOW - STOP ENGINE
2Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the 
oil level and top up if necessary. See 
page 187. 
OIL LEVEL LOW - SEE MANUAL
2Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the 
oil level and top up if necessary. See 
page 187. 
DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF  The stability system's spin control function has been turned off. 
See 
page 130 for details. 
1. Yellow warning symbol, see page 47. 
2. Red warning symbol, see 
page 47. 
pg. 52 Instruments and controls 
Switches in the center console 
 
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2007 Volvo XC90 
pg. 82 Climate control 
Electronic climate control (ECC) 
system will recirculate the air in the passenger compartment until the r\
ecirculation button is pressed again. 
l     Timer mode memory: If the vehicle is turned off while timer mode is acti\
ve, timer mode will still be active 
when the vehicle is restarted. 
 Interior air quality sensor (option)  
Some vehicles are equipped with a multi-filter and air quality sensor. T\
he filter separates gases and particles, 
thereby reducing the amounts of odors and contaminants entering the vehi\
cle. The air quality sensor detects 
increased levels of contaminants in the outside air. When the air qualit\
y sensor detects contaminated outside air, 
the air intake closes and the air inside the passenger compartment is re\
circulated, i.e. no outside air enters the 
vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculated passenger compartment air. \
When the ECC system is in the AUTO mode, the green LED will be on 
. 
Operation 
Press 
to operate the air quality sensor (normal setting). 
or: 
Select one of the following three functions by pressing 
1, 2 or 3 times. 
1. The AUT LED lights. The air quality sensor is now activated. 
2. No LED lights. Recirculation is not activated unless needed to cool t\
he passenger compartment in a warm 
climate. 
3. The MAN LED lights. Recirculation is now activated.
Keep in mind the following: 
l     Make it a rule to have the air quality sensor activated at all times. 
l     Recirculation is limited in cold climates to avoid fogging. 
l     If window fogging occurs, you should deactivate the air quality sensor. \
l     If fogging occurs, use the defroster functions for the windshield, side \
windows and rear window. See page 80. 
l     The filter should be changed at the intervals recommended in the service\
 schedule. However, if the vehicle is 
used in a severely contaminated environment, it may be necessary to chan\
ge the filter more frequently. 
 
   
 
Contents | Top of Page
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2007 Volvo XC90 
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Maintenance 
pg. 179 Maintenance 
Volvo service 
180
Maintaining your car 
181
Emission inspection 
readiness 
182
Working on your vehicle 
183
Engine compartment 
185
Engine oil 
186
Fluids 
188
Wiper blades 
190
Battery 
191
Replacing bulbs 
194
Fuses 
201
pg. 180 Maintenance 
Volvo service 
Maintenance service 
Periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle running well. Your Warr\
anty and Service Records 
Information booklet provides a comprehensive maintenance schedule up to \
150,000 miles (240,000 km) 
of vehicle service. This maintenance program contains inspections and se\
rvices necessary for the proper 
function of your vehicle, and includes components that affect vehicle em\
issions. The maintenance 
services contain several checks that require special instruments and too\
ls and therefore must be 
performed by a qualified technician. Volvo advises you to follow the ser\
vice program outlined in this 
booklet. To keep your Volvo in top condition, specify time-tested and pr\
oven Genuine Volvo Parts and 
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pg. 181 Maintenance 
Maintaining your car 
Owner maintenance 
Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your ve\
hicle's Warranty and Service 
Records Information booklet. 
The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled m\
aintenance services.
Each time the vehicle is refueled: 
l     Check the engine oil level 
l     Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and tail lights
Monthly: 
l     Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear. 
l     Check that engine coolant and other fluid levels are between the indicat\
ed "min" and "max" markings. 
l     Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and soft paper towels\
. 
l     Wipe driver information displays with a soft cloth. 
l     Visually inspect battery terminals for corrosion. Corrosion may indicate\
 a loose terminal connector, or 
a battery near the end of its useful service life. Consult your Volvo re\
tailer for additional information.
As needed: 
l     Wash the vehicle, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can b\
e caused by a buildup of dirt, 
and corrosion that can be caused by salt residues. 
l     Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshie\
ld, and from other places 
where they may collect.
NOTE: Complete service information for qualified technicians is available onl\
ine for purchase or 
subscription at 
www.volvotechinfo.com. 
pg. 182 Maintenance 
Emission inspection readiness 
What is an Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)? 
OBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized engine management system. \
It stores diagnostic 
information about your vehicle's emission controls. It can light the Che\
ck Engine light (MIL) if it detects 
an emission control "fault." A "fault" is a component or system that is \
not performing within an expected 
range. A fault may be permanent or temporary. OBD II will store a messag\
e about any fault.
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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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