2012 VOLVO XC90 Owner´s Manual

11 Specifications
Electrical system
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289 General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Battery3.2 6-cyl.
Voltage12 V
Cold start capacity
(CCA)520 A
Reserve capacity
(RC)100 min
Capacity (Ah)60
If you must replace your battery, be sure to
replace it with a battery of the same cold start
capacity and reserve capacity as the original.
(See the decal on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

11 Specifications
Three-way catalytic converter
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290
Three-way catalytic converter -
general information
•Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain
engine malfunctions, particularly involving
the electrical, fuel or distributor ignition
systems, may cause unusually high three-
way catalytic converter temperatures. Do
not continue to operate your vehicle if you
detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of
power or other unusual operating condi-
tions, such as engine overheating or back-
firing. A properly tuned engine will help
avoid malfunctions that could damage the
three-way catalytic converter.
•Do not park your vehicle over combustible
materials, such as grass or leaves, which
can come into contact with the hot exhaust
system and cause such materials to ignite
under certain wind and weather condi-
tions.
•Excessive starter cranking (in excess of
one minute), or an intermittently firing or
flooded engine can cause three-way cata-
lytic converter or exhaust system over-
heating.
•Remember that tampering or unauthorized
modifications to the engine, the Electronic
Control Module, or the vehicle may be ille-
gal and can cause three-way catalytic con-
verter or exhaust system overheating. This
includes: altering fuel injection settings or
components, altering emission systemcomponents or location, or removing com-
ponents, and/the repeated use of leaded
fuel.
NOTE
Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with
three-way catalytic converters.

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Overview of information and warning symbols
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291 Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their meaning and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning/information symbol
This symbol () lights up and glows red if
the condition is related to safety and/or driva-
bility or yellow to alert the driver to e.g., fill the
washer fluid reservoir, etc. In either case, a
message will be displayed in the instrument
panel display.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Warning59
Malfunction indi-
cator light61
SymbolDescriptionPage
Fault in the ABS
system61
Rear fog light60
Stability system
DSTC61
Trailer turn signal
indicator61
Parking brake
applied60
SRS airbag sys-
tem59
SymbolDescriptionPage
Oil pressure warn-
ing light60
Seat belt reminder59
Generator warn-
ing light60
Brake failure
warning light60
High beam indica-
tor58

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Overview of information and warning symbols
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292
SymbolDescriptionPage
Left turn signal58
Right turn signal58
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Cruise control77
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionPage
Surround sound250
HD radio253
Audio files265
CD folder265
SymbolDescriptionPage
Bluetooth-con-
nected cell phone269
BluetoothTM
hands-free
269
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionPage
Seat belt reminder56
Occupant weight
sensor28

11 Specifications
Volvo programs
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293 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON
CALL roadside assistance. Additional informa-
tion, features, and benefits are described in a
separate information package in your glove
compartment.
If you require assistance, dial:
In the U.S. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-
VOLVO)
In Canada 1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup-
ports certification by the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certi-
fied technicians have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams, each technician must
also have worked in the field for two or more
years before a certificate is issued. These pro-
fessional technicians are best able to analyze
vehicle problems and perform the necessary
maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at
peak operating condition.

12 Index
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294
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 79
A
A/C (air conditioning)...........................98, 99
ABS.......................................................... 150
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Airbag system............................................ 23
Air cleaner................................................ 213
Air conditioning.......................................... 94
Air distribution...................................... 96, 99
Air quality sensor....................................... 98
Air vents..................................................... 96
Alarm........................................................ 131
All Wheel Drive......................................... 148
All Wheel Drive – towing.......................... 158
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 60
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 150
Ashtray..................................................... 114Audio
system introduction............................ 246
Audio system
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 262
HD digital radio................................... 253
Rear seat entertainment..................... 273
Sirius satellite radio............................257
AUTO (climate control)....................... 99, 100
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission........................... 144
Autostart..........................................139, 141
AUX (audio system).................................261
Average speed........................................... 75
AWD......................................................... 148
B
Bass......................................................... 249
Battery..................................................... 211
maintenance....................................... 220
specifications...................................... 289
Battery – replacing................................... 221
Belt check................................................ 212
Black box................................................... 13Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 166
Blower (fan).............................................. 100
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 268
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 47
integrated.............................................. 51
Brake fluid................................................ 218
Brake system........................................... 149
Brake pad inspection.......................... 149
Bulbs........................................................ 223
specifications...................................... 230
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 223
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 284
Capacity weight....................................... 181
Cargo area cover..................................... 121
Cargo grid................................................ 120
Cargo net................................................. 118
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 290
CD Pause................................................. 264
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 268

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295
Center console buttons............................. 64
Central locking system - remote key....... 125
Changing a wheel.................................... 192
Changing coolant....................................212
Charge air cooler..................................... 288
Check Engine warning light....................... 61
Child restraint anchors......................... 48, 50
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
Child safety................................................ 37
Child safety locks....................................130
Climate system.......................................... 94
refrigerant............................................. 94
Clock reset button..................................... 58
Coat hanger............................................. 116
Cold weather precautions........................ 164
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 266
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant.................................................... 217
changing............................................. 212
Courtesy light........................................... 111Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 115
Curb weight............................................. 181
Current fuel consumption.......................... 75
D
Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 74
rear window and mirrors..................... 100
windshield............................................. 99
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 162
Dimensions.............................................. 280
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display, instrument panel.......................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 249
Door mirrors............................................... 84
defroster............................................... 74
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 64
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving conditions, difficult......................143
Driving economically................................ 142
Driving through water..............................143
E
Economical driving.................................. 142
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 86
Electrical system...................................... 289
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emission inspection readiness................ 209
Engine
specifications...................................... 288
starting................................................ 139
Engine oil................................................. 214
checking............................................. 215
specifications...................................... 287
Environment............................................... 14
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 208
Flat tires
changing............................................. 190
repairing with tire sealing system....... 185
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 203
placing correctly................................. 139
Fog light..................................................... 60

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Fog lights
front*.....................................................68
Folding door mirrors.................................. 64
Front airbags.................................. 24, 25, 28
Front seat
folding backrest.................................. 104
manually adjusted............................... 104
Front seats
power.................................................. 105
ventilated.............................................. 97
XC90 Executive.................................. 107
Front suspension..................................... 286
Fuel.......................................................... 134
Fuel filler cap........................................... 137
Fuel filler door
opening manually...............................137
unlocking.............................................. 68
Fuel system.............................................. 288
Fuses.......................................................232G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. . . 88
Gasoline................................................... 134
Geartronic – manual shifting.................... 145
Generator................................................. 289
Generator warning light............................. 60
Glove compartment................................. 115
Grocery bag holder.................................. 121
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 181
H
Hand brake.............................................. 152
Hazard warning flashers............................ 74
HD digital radio........................................ 253
Headlights.................................................. 67
Active Bending Lights............. 64, 68, 223
Dual Xenon........................................... 64
Headlights, high and low beams............... 70
Heated front seats..................................... 99
High/low beams – replacing....................223High beam bulb, replacing...................... 229
High beam flash......................................... 70
High beam indicator.................................. 58
Hoisting the vehicle.................................211
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System........ 88
Home safe lighting..................................... 70
Hood, opening/closing.............................. 80
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 141
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 124
Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols.................. 58
indicator light............................................. 60
Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 175
Inflation pressure table............................177
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 291
Information display.................................... 58
Inspection readiness................................ 209