2012 VOLVO XC90 power steering

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids 09
218
WARNING
•Never remove the expansion tank cap
while the engine is warm. Wait until the
vehicle cools.
•If it is necessary to top up the coolant
when the engine is warm, unscrew the
expansion tank cap slowly so that the
overpressure dissipates.
Brake fluid reservoir
G000000
The brake fluid should always be above the
MIN mark on the side of the reservoir. Check,
without removing the cap, that there is suffi-
cient 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 replaced once
a year or every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when
driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc.).
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
•If the fluid level is below the MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a brake-related
message is shown in the information
display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake
system inspected.
•Dot 4+ should never be mixed with any
other type of brake fluid.
Power steering fluid reservoir
FULL
ADD
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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 or equiva-
lent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
If a problem should occur in the power steering
system or if the vehicle has no electrical current
and must be towed, it is still possible to steer
the vehicle. However, keep in mind that greater
effort will be required to turn the steering
wheel.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
236* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuses in the passenger compartment on the edge of the dashboard
G032316
The decal shows the positions and amperage of the fuses
Fuses are located inside the access panel on
the edge of the dashboard, on the driver's side.
There are also a number of spare fuses. When
replacing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it
with a new one of the same color and amper-
age (written on the fuse).
NoA
1Blower – climate system30
2Audio amplifier*30
3Power driver's seat*25
NoA
4Power passenger's seat*25
5Driver's door – central lock-
ing, power windows, door
mirror25
6Front passenger's door – cen-
tral locking, power windows,
door mirror25
7–
NoA
8Radio, CD player, Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE)*15
9Volvo Navigation System*,
Sirius satellite radio*10
10On-board diagnostics, head-
light switch, steering wheel
angle sensor, steering wheel
module5

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
238* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind the plastic cover, driver's side
G028412
This fuse box is located behind the plastic
cover below the steering wheel. When replac-
ing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it with a
new one of the same color and amperage (writ-
ten on the fuse).
NoA
1Heated passenger's seat15
2Heated driver's seat15
3Horn15
4–
NoA
5Audio system10
6–
7–
8Alarm siren*5
9Break light switch feed5
10Instrument panel, climate sys-
tem, power driver's seat,
Occupant Weight Sensor10
NoA
1112-volt sockets – front and rear
seats, refrigerator* (XC90
Executive)15
12–
13–
14–
15ABS, DSTC5
16Power steering, Active Bend-
ing Lights*10

10 Audio
Audio system controls
10

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.249
To activate the system:
1.
Turn the ignition key to position I.
NOTE
If you switch off the ignition while the audio
system is on, the system will be on when the
ignition is switched on again.
2.
Press the POWER button (3) to switch the
audio system on or off.
Volume control
Turn the knob (2) clockwise or counterclock-
wise to raise or lower the volume. The volume
control is electronic and has no end position.
Volume can also be raised (+) or lowered (–)
using the steering wheel keypad.
Pause modeIf the volume is turned off, the CD player will go
into pause mode. Re-activate the player by
turning up the volume.
Selecting a sound source
•Press AM/FM (4) repeatedly to toggle
between FM1, FM2, and AM
•Press the CD button (1) to change to the
CD player or optional CD changer
•Turn the SELECTOR control (5) to choose
FM1, FM2, AM, CD, CD changer*, AUX*,
Sirius satellite radio* or BT
1 (see
page 262).
The selected sound source will be shown in the
display.
Sound settings
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1.
Press the SOUND button (2) repeatedly
until you come to the setting that you wish
to change. Choose
BASS, TREBLE,
FADER, BALANCE, , CENTER* orSURROUND*.
2.
Use the SELECTOR control (1) to adjust
the level of the setting you have selected.
The display shows a scale from min. to
max. position. The center indicates the
normal position.
NOTE
Sound level for the center speaker can only
be set if Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II) or three-
channel stereo (3-CH) is selected in the
menu.
SettingShown in the dis-
play
BassBASS
TrebleTREBLE
Balance between
the right and left
speakersBALANCE
1BluetoothŸ streaming audio

11 Specifications
Fluids
11
284* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Specifications and capacities
Category
Identifier b05ba8cc8f1288e9c0a80be101bcf274Specification
Fuel tank21.1 US gals. (80 liters)
Octane rating: unleaded gasoline, minimum octane requirement AKI 87,
recommended rating AKI 91 or above (See also page 134)
Transmission oilA
TF-80SC
JWS 3309
7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)
Miscellaneous
Power steering
Windshield washer reservoir
Brake fluid
Air conditioning systemMiscellaneous
1.1 US qts. (1.0 liters)
6.9 US qts. (6.5 liters)
0.63 US qts. (0.6 liters)
Front – 2.2 lb. (1 kg), Rear* 2.9 lb. (1.3 kg) R 134a (HFC134a)
CoolantVolvo original coolant/antifreeze (Thermostat begins to open at 194 ° F
(90 ° C)).
7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters)
Brake fluidDOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C), P/N 9437433
Power steering fluidVolvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 or
equivalent 1.1 US quarts (1.0 liters)

11 Specifications
Suspension
11
286
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitu-
dinal support arms, double link arms and track
rods.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock
absorbers and control arms linked to the sup-
port frame. Power-assisted rack and pinion
steering. Safety type steering column.

12 Index
12
297
Instrument overview.................................. 56
Instrument panel........................................ 58
Instrument panel lighting........................... 68
Interior lighting......................................... 111
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 48
J
Jack.........................................................190
Jump starting........................................... 147
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 141
Keylock...................................................... 13
Keys......................................................... 124
L
Label information..................................... 278
Lighting panel............................................ 67
Load carriers............................................ 163Locking steering wheel............................ 141
Locking the car........................................ 128
Locks, child safety................................... 130
Long distance trips.................................. 164
Low beam headlight.................................. 70
M
Maintenance............................................ 208
Maintenance, periodic............................. 209
Malfunction indicator light......................... 61
Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 64
power door........................................... 84
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 83
Moonroof................................................... 86
Motor oil
checking............................................. 215
MP3 player, connecting........................... 261
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 98
O
OBD II...................................................... 209
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Oil
checking............................................. 215
Oil quality................................................. 214
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 209
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 293
Owner maintenance................................. 209
P
Paint - color code....................................204
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 68
Park assist.......................................155, 156
Parking brake........................................... 152
warning symbol.................................... 60
Parking lights............................................. 67
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 209
Permissible axle weight........................... 181
Polishing.................................................. 201

12 Index
12
298
Power moonroof........................................ 86
Power seat............................................... 105
Power steering fluid................................. 218
R
Radiator................................................... 213
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................257
Radio functions........................................ 248
HD digital radio................................... 253
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 72
Rear seat entertainment..........................273
Rear suspension...................................... 286
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 83
Rear window defroster.............................. 74
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 39
Recirculation.............................................. 99
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 62
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 94
Refrigerator (XC90 Executive).................. 117
Registering child restraints........................ 39Remote key.............................................. 125
replacing the battery........................... 127
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Safety locks, child.................................... 130
Seat belt..................................................... 20
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 38
Seats........................................................ 104
Shiftlock.............................................13, 139
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 257
Snow chains............................................ 183
Snow tires................................................ 183
Spare tire................................................. 184
Spare tire – accessing.............................190Spare wheel, lowering.............................190
Speedometer............................................. 58
Starting the car........................................ 139
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 124
Steering wheel lock.................................141
Stone chips, touching up......................... 204
Storage compartments............113, 115, 116
Studded tires........................................... 183
Sun visor.................................................... 87
Symbols, overview................................... 291
T
Tachometer................................................ 58
Tailgate
locking/unlocking................................ 129
opening................................................. 80
Tailgate wipers......................................... 219
Technician certification............................ 293
Temperature control................................ 100
Temperature gauge................................... 58
Temporary spare tire............................... 184
Three-way catalytic converter................. 290