2009 VOLVO XC90 Owner´s Manual

VOLVO XC90Owner Manual
Web Edition

Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust
that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an
automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We
encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment
descriptions and operating instructions in this manual. We also
urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in
this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate
a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any
impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emis-
sion standards. 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
2008 © Volvo Car Corporation, All rights reserved.

Contents
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00 IntroductionGeneral information.................................. 10
Volvo and the environment....................... 11
Important warnings................................... 13
01
01 SafetyOccupant safety........................................ 16
Seat belts.................................................. 18
Supplemental Restraint System............... 20
Front airbags............................................. 21
Occupant Weight Sensor.......................... 25
Side impact protection airbags................. 28
Volvo Inflatable Curtain............................. 29
Whiplash Protection System..................... 31
Child safety............................................... 33
Child restraint systems............................. 35
Infant seats............................................... 37
Convertible seats...................................... 39
Booster cushions...................................... 42
ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 43
Top tether anchors.................................... 45
Child restraint registration and recalls...... 46
Integrated booster cushion....................... 47
02
02 Instruments and controlsInstrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel....................................... 54
Information display................................... 58
Center console controls............................ 60
Steering wheel adjustment....................... 62
Lighting panel........................................... 63
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door...... 65
Left-side steering wheel lever................... 66
Right-side steering wheel lever................. 68
Hazard warning flashers........................... 70
Trip computer........................................... 71
Cruise control............................................ 73
12-volt sockets......................................... 75
Parking brake............................................ 76
Hood/tailgate............................................ 77
Power windows......................................... 78
Mirrors....................................................... 80
Power moonroof....................................... 83
HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(option)...................................................... 85

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03 ClimateClimate control system – general informa-
tion............................................................ 90
Air distribution........................................... 92
Electronic climate control (ECC)............... 93
04
04 InteriorFront seats.............................................. 100
Rear seats............................................... 103
Interior lighting........................................ 106
Storage compartments........................... 108
Securing cargo........................................ 112
05
05 Locks and alarmKeys and remote controls....................... 118
Locking and unlocking............................ 122
Child safety locks.................................... 124
Alarm....................................................... 125

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06 Starting and drivingGeneral information................................128
Fuel requirements................................... 129
Refueling................................................. 131
Starting the vehicle................................. 133
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock. . 135
Economical driving.................................. 136
Difficult driving conditions...................... 137
Automatic transmission..........................138
Jump starting.......................................... 141
All Wheel Drive (option)........................... 142
Brake system.......................................... 143
Stability system....................................... 145
Front/rear park assist (accessory/option) 147
Towing.................................................... 149
Towing a trailer....................................... 151
Detachable trailer hitch........................... 155
Load carriers (accessory)........................ 156
Cold weather precautions....................... 157
Before a long distance trip...................... 158
Blind Spot Information System...............159
07
07 Wheels and tiresGeneral information................................166
Tire inflation ............................................ 168
Tire inflation pressure tables – U.S. mod-
els............................................................ 170
Tire inflation pressure tables – Canadian
models.................................................... 171
Tire designations..................................... 172
Glossary of tire terminology.................... 174
Vehicle loading........................................ 175
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................. 176
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires. . 177
Temporary spare..................................... 178
Tire rotation............................................. 179
Changing wheels....................................180
Tire Sealing System ............................... 185
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
U.S. models only..................................... 190
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08 Car careWashing and cleaning the vehicle.......... 194
Paint touch up......................................... 198

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09 Maintenance and servicingVolvo service........................................... 202
Maintaining your vehicle......................... 203
Working on your vehicle......................... 205
Engine compartment............................... 207
Engine oil................................................ 208
Fluids....................................................... 211
Wiper blades........................................... 213
Battery..................................................... 214
Replacing bulbs...................................... 217
Fuses....................................................... 224
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10 AudioAudio system overview........................... 236
Audio system controls............................237
Radio functions....................................... 242
Sirius satellite radio................................. 244
Auxiliary equipment................................248
CD player/changer.................................. 249
Menu structure........................................ 252
Rear Seat Entertainment - Dual Screen
(RSE)–option.......................................... 253
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11 SpecificationsLabel information.................................... 258
Dimensions............................................ 260
Weights ..................................................262
Fluids....................................................... 265
Suspension............................................. 267
Engine oil................................................ 268
Engine specifications.............................. 269
Electrical system..................................... 270
Three-way catalytic converter................. 272
Volvo programs....................................... 273

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12 IndexIndex.......................................................274