2012 VOLVO XC90 maintenance

09 Maintenance and servicing
09
243

11 Specifications
Volvo programs
11
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.

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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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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

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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
U
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
W
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