2012 VOLVO XC90 tires

11 Specifications
Label information
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Model plate: includes e.g., Vehicle Identi-
fication Number (VIN), codes for color and
upholstery, etc. The model plate is located
on the rear side of the B-pillar (the pillar
between the front and rear passenger
doors) and the rear passenger's door must
be open in order to see it.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Min-
istry of Transport (CMVSS) standards
(Canada): Your Volvo is designed to meet
all applicable safety standards, as evi-
denced by the certification label on the
driver's side B-pillar (the structural mem-
ber at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of
the driver's door opening). For further infor-
mation regarding these regulations, please
consult your Volvo retailer.
Tire inflation pressures: This label indi-
cates the correct inflation pressures for the
tires that were on the vehicle when it left
the factory. Canadian models have the
upper decal; U.S. models have the lower
one.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The
VIN plate is located on the top left surface
of the dashboard. The VIN is also stamped
on the right hand door pillar.
Vehicle Emission Control Information:
Your Volvo is designed to meet all appli-
cable emission standards, as evidenced by
the certification label on the underside of
the hood. For further information regarding
these regulations, please consult your
Volvo retailer.

12 Index
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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
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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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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

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299
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 62
Tire inflation pressure..............................177
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 194
Tires.........................................................172
age...................................................... 172
changing............................................. 190
changing from summer to winter........ 173
designations....................................... 178
improving economy............................ 172
inflation............................................... 175
inflation pressure, checking................ 175
inflation pressure table.......................177
load ratings......................................... 176
rotation............................................... 173
spare................................................... 184
speed ratings...................................... 176
storing................................................. 173
tire sealing system.............................. 185
tread wear indicator............................ 174
Tire sealing system.................................. 185
Towing a trailer........................................ 159
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive.......... 158
Towing the vehicle................................... 157
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 162
Trailer towing........................................... 159
Transmission, automatic.......................... 144Tread wear indicator................................ 174
Treble....................................................... 249
Trip computer............................................ 75
Trip odometer............................................ 58
Turn signals............................................... 70
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................182
Unlocking fuel filler door............................ 68
Unlocking the car..................................... 128
Unpaved roads, driving on...................... 143
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 112
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 280
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 13
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)......... 279
Vehicle loading........................................ 181
Vehicle maintenance................................ 208
Vehicle weights........................................ 282Ventilated seats......................................... 97
Volvo and the environment........................ 14
Volvo maintenance.................................. 208
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 293
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Warning symbol......................................... 58
Warning symbol in center of dashboard.... 58
Warranties................................................ 208
Washer fluid reservoir......................213, 217
Washing the vehicle................................. 200
Water, driving through............................. 143
Waxing..................................................... 201
Weights.................................................... 282
Wheels.....................................................172
storing................................................. 173
Windshield
IR coating............................................. 73
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............217
Windshield wipers.................................... 219
Winter/Wet driving mode......................... 164
Wipers...................................................... 219