2007 VOLVO XC90 wiring

2007 Volvo XC90
Difficult driving conditions
Driving on rough/unpaved surfaces
The Volvo XC90 is designed primarily for on-road driving, and it has exc\
ellent handling characteristics on very rough or
unpaved roads.
When driving on poorly maintained or unpaved roads, please keep the foll\
owing in mind:
l Reduce speed on rough surfaces to minimize possible damage to the vehicl\
e's underbody.
l When driving on soft surfaces such as dry sand or snow, try to avoid sto\
pping if at all possible.
WARNING!
Avoid driving diagonally across steep inclines as this could increase th\
e risk of a roll-over. Try to drive straight up or
down the slope.
If the road is very steep, avoid turning the vehicle around to help avoi\
d the risk of rolling over. Back the vehicle up or
down the incline instead.
NOTE: Avoid driving on steep inclines if the fuel tank is nearly empty. If th\
e flow of fuel to the engine is interrupted due
to the vehicle's angle of inclination, this could result in damage to th\
e three-way catalytic converter. We recommend
keeping the fuel tank at least half full when driving on steep inclines.\
Driving through water
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 1\
8 inches (48 cm), at a maximum speed of 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Take particular care when driving through flowing water.
Clean the electrical connections for trailer wiring after driving in mud\
or water.
When driving through water, maintain low speed and do not stop in the wa\
ter.
WARNING!
After driving through water, press lightly on the brake pedal to ensure \
that the brakes are functioning normally. Water
or mud can make the brake linings slippery, resulting in delayed braking\
effect.
CAUTION!
l Engine damage will occur if water is drawn into the air cleaner.
l If the vehicle is driven through water deeper than 18 in (48 cm), wate\
r may enter the differential and the
transmission. This reduces the oil's lubricating capacity and may shorte\
n the service life of these components.
l Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water up to the door sills longer t\
han absolutely necessary. This could result in
electrical malfunctions.
l If the engine has been stopped while the car is in water, do not attempt\
to restart the engine. Have the car towed out
of the water.
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watched when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use a lower gear \
and turn off the air conditioner if the temperature
gauge needle enters the red range.
l If the automatic transmission begins to overheat, a message will be disp\
layed in the text window.
l Hauling a trailer affects handling, durability, and economy.
l It is necessary to balance trailer brakes with the towing vehicle brakes\
to provide a safe stop (check and observe state/
local regulations).
l Do not connect the trailer's brake system directly to the vehicle's brak\
e system.
l Remove the ball and drawbar assembly when the hitch is not being used.
l Volvo recommends the use of synthetic engine oil when towing a trailer o\
ver long distances or in mountainous areas.
NOTE:
l When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking bra\
ke before putting the gear selector in (P)ark.
When starting on a hill, put the gear selector in (D)rive before relea\
sing the parking brake. Always follow the trailer
manufacturer's recommendations for wheel chocking.
l If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trai\
ler, make sure the gear you select does not put too
much strain on the engine (using too high a gear).
WARNING!
l Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor should s\
afety chains be attached to the bumper.
l Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle rear axle must not be used.
l Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle\
brake system, nor a trailer's lighting system
directly to the vehicle lighting system. Consult your nearest authorized\
Volvo retailer for correct installation.
l When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety wire must be correctly faste\
ned to the hole or hook provided in the trailer
hitch on the vehicle. The safety wire should never be fastened to or wou\
nd around the drawbar ball.
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Towing a trailer
Smoother starts with a trailer
Models equipped with the V8-engine and the 6-speed automatic transmissio\
n have a built-in function that reduces
acceleration slightly in first gear when the vehicle is towing a trailer\
. This is done to help avoid wheel spin and to make
starting off smoother.
l This function is activated when the trailer's electrical connector is pl\
ugged into the electrical socket mounted near the
trailer hitch.
l The function is automatically deactivated when the trailer's wiring is d\
isconnected from the socket. The vehicle will
then accelerate normally.
NOTE: Since this function is activated when a connector is plugged into the e\
lectrical socket near the trailer hitch, it will
be activated by any electrical equipment (e.g. bicycle racks with light\
ing, etc) that is plugged in, and will remain active
until the equipment is unplugged from the socket.
Leveling
If your vehicle is equipped with automatic leveling, the rear suspension\
always retains the correct ride height regardless of
the load.
l The system adjusts the rear suspension to the correct level after the ve\
hicle has been driven a short distance.
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Location of tail light bulbs
1. Parking light
2. Turn signal
3. Back-up light
4. Parking light
5. Brake light
NOTE: If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information \
display after a bulb has
been replaced, consult an authorized Volvo retailer or workshop.
Replacing bulbs in the tail light cluster
- Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to position 0.
- Fold down the lower section of the tailgate, and fold up the rear sect\
ion 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 (A in the illustration above).
- Open the cover (B) in the side panel by pulling the tab (C) upward\
/outward.
- Loosen the bolts (D).
- Pull the entire tail light housing straight out.
- Disconnect the wiring.
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- Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth to avoid scratching the l\
ens.
- Turn the lamp holder(s) counterclockwise and pull out.
- Turn signal, back-up light, brake light bulbs: Turn the bulb countercl\
ockwise and remove it.
- Parking light bulbs: Pull the bulb straight out.
- Insert a new bulb.
- Place the lamp holder in the groove and turn clockwise.
- Press wiring back into place.
- Align the tail light housing with the holes for the retaining bolts an\
d press it into place.
- Tighten the retaining bolts.
- Reinsert the side and corner panels.
pg. 199 Maintenance
Replacing bulbs
Rear fog light
- Switch off the ignition.
- Carefully insert a small screwdriver (see illustration above).
- Pry out the lamp housing.
- Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
- Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
- Insert a new bulb and press the lamp housing back into place.
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Fuses in the cargo compartment
The fuses in the cargo area are located behind the panel on the driver's\
side of the cargo compartment.
When replacing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it with a new one of the\
same color and amperage
(written on the fuse). No. Amperage
1. Backup lights 10
2. Parking lights, foglights, cargo compartment lighting, license plate \
lights, brake light
diodes 20
3. Accessories 15
4. -
5. Rear Electronic module 10
6. Rear Seat Entertainment (accessory) 7.5
7. Trailer wiring (30-feed) 15
8. 12-volt socket in cargo compartment 15
9. Rear passenger's side door - power window, power window cutout functi\
on 20
10. Rear driver's side door - power window, power window cutout function\
20
11. -
12. -
13. -
14. Subwoofer (option), rear air conditioning system (option) 15
15. -
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16. -
17. Accessory audio 5
18. -
19. Rear window wiper 15
20. Trailer wiring (15-feed) 20
21. -
22. -
23. All Wheel Drive 7.5
24. -
25. -
26. Park assist 5
27. Main fuse: trailer wiring, park assist, All Wheel Drive 30
28. Central locking system 15
29. Driver's side trailer lighting: parking lights, turn signal 25
30. Passenger's side trailer lighting: brake light, fog light, turn sign\
al 25
pg. 206 Maintenance
Fuses
No.Amperage
31. Main fuse: fuses 37 and 38 40
32. -
33. -
34. -
35. -
36. -
37. Heated rear window 20
38. Heated rear window 20


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