2012 VOLVO XC90 brake

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.231
Lighting functionWattageBulb
Daytime running lights (models with Active Bending
Lights*)45H10
Front parking lights, front side marker lights, taillights5W5W LL
Front fog lights55H1
Front turn signals21H21W LL
Rear fog light21H21W LL
Brake lights, backup lights21P21W LL
Rear turn signals21PY21W LL
Vanity mirror lighting1.2SV5.5 (length 35mm)
License plate lighting5C5W LL
Glove compartment5SV8.5 (length 43mm)
Cargo area lighting10SV8.5 (length 43mm)
Front footwell lighting5SV8.5 (length 38mm)
NOTE
Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts
department for the most up-to-date speci-
fications.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
240
Fuses in the cargo compartment
G032342
The fuses in the cargo area are located behind
the panel on the driver's side of the cargo com-
partment. When replacing a blown fuse, be
sure to replace it with a new one of the same
color and amperage (written on the fuse).
NoA
1Backup lights10
2Parking lights, foglights, cargo
compartment lighting, license
plate lights, brake light diodes20
3Accessories15
NoA
4–
5Rear Electronic module10
6Rear Seat Entertainment
(accessory)7,5
7Rear Seat Entertainment
(accessory)15
812-volt socket in cargo com-
partment15
NoA
9Rear passenger's side door –
power window, power window
cutout function20
10Rear driver's side door – power
window, power window cutout
function20
11–
12–
13–

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.241
NoA
14Rear air conditioning system*15
15–
16–
17Accessory audio5
18–
19Rear window wiper15
20Trailer wiring (15-feed)*20
21–
22–
23Park assist7,5
24–
25–
26Park assist*5
27Main fuse: trailer wiring, park
assist, All Wheel Drive30
28Central locking system15
29Driver's side trailer lighting:
parking lights, turn signal*25
NoA
30Passenger's side trailer light-
ing: brake light, fog light, turn
signal*25
31Main fuse: fuses 37 and 3840
32–
33–
34–
35–
36–
37Heated rear window20
38Heated rear window20

11 Specifications
Weights
11
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CategoryUSACanada
Gross vehicle weightA
7-seat, 6-cyl, FWDB
7-seat, 6-cyl, AWDC
5915 lbs
6080 lbs–
2760 kg
Capacity weight
7-seat models
1210 lbs550 kg
Permissible axle weight, frontA
7-seat, 6-cyl, FWD
7-seat, 6-cyl, AWD2770 lbs
2880 lbs–
1310 kg
Permissible axle weight, rearA
7-seat, 6-cyl, FWD
7-seat, 6-cyl, AWD3170 lbs
3240 lbs–
1470 kg
Curb weight
All models
4560 - 4710 lbs2100 - 2150 kg
Max. roof load220 lbs100 kg
Trailer weight, w/o brakes1650 lbs750 kg
Trailer weights, with brakesSee the table on page 159See the table on page 159
Max. tongue weightSee the table on page 159See the table on page 159
APermissible axle weight or gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded.BFront Wheel DriveCAll Wheel Drive

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
Overview of information and warning symbols
11

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

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

12 Index
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296
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