2012 VOLVO XC90 Owner´s Manual

VOLVO XC90
Owner's ManualWeb Edition

Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you
will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile
designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We encourage you
to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions and operating
instructions in this manual.
We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times
in this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate avehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impair-
ment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable federal safety and
emission standards. If you have any questions regarding your vehicle,
please contact your Volvo retailer or see the section "Contacting
Volvo" in this manual's "Introduction" chapter for information on get-
ting in touch with Volvo in the United States and Canada.

Contents
4* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
00
00 Introduction
Important information............................... 10
Environment.............................................. 14
Important warnings................................... 15
01
01 Safety
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Seat belts.................................................. 20
Supplemental Restraint System............... 23
Front airbags............................................. 24
Occupant Weight Sensor.......................... 28
Side impact protection airbags................. 31
Inflatable Curtain....................................... 33
Whiplash Protection System..................... 35
Child safety............................................... 37
Child restraint systems............................. 40
Infant seats............................................... 42
Convertible seats...................................... 44
Booster cushions...................................... 47
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.................. 48
Top tether anchors.................................... 50
Integrated booster cushion....................... 51
02
02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview.................................. 56
Instrument panel....................................... 58
Information display................................... 62
Center console buttons............................ 64
Steering wheel adjustment....................... 66
Lighting panel........................................... 67
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door...... 69
Left-side steering wheel lever................... 70
Right-side steering wheel lever................. 71
Hazard warning flashers........................... 74
Trip computer........................................... 75
Cruise control............................................ 77
12-volt sockets......................................... 79
Hood/tailgate............................................ 80
Power windows......................................... 81
Mirrors....................................................... 83
Power moonroof....................................... 86
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System*...... 88

Contents
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03
03 Climate
Climate control system – general informa-
tion............................................................ 94
Air distribution........................................... 96
Electronic climate control (ECC)............... 98
04
04 Interior
Front seats.............................................. 104
Rear seats............................................... 108
Interior lighting........................................ 111
Storage compartments........................... 113
Securing cargo........................................ 118
05
05 Locks and alarm
Remote keys and key blades..................124
Locking and unlocking............................ 128
Child safety locks.................................... 130
Alarm....................................................... 131

Contents
6* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
06
06 Starting and driving
General information................................134
Fuel requirements................................... 135
Refueling................................................. 137
Starting the vehicle................................. 139
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock. . 141
Economical driving.................................. 142
Difficult driving conditions...................... 143
Automatic transmission..........................144
Jump starting.......................................... 147
All Wheel Drive*....................................... 148
Brake system.......................................... 149
Parking brake.......................................... 152
Stability system....................................... 153
Front/rear park assist*............................. 155
Towing.................................................... 157
Towing a trailer....................................... 159
Detachable trailer hitch........................... 162
Load carriers (accessory)........................ 163
Cold weather precautions....................... 164
Before a long distance trip...................... 165
Blind Spot Information System*.............. 166
07
07 Wheels and tires
General information................................172
Tire inflation ............................................ 175
Tire inflation pressure table..................... 177
Tire designations..................................... 178
Glossary of tire terminology.................... 180
Vehicle loading........................................ 181
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................. 182
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires. . 183
Temporary spare..................................... 184
Tire Sealing System ............................... 185
Changing wheels....................................190
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 194
08
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle.......... 200
Paint touch up......................................... 204

Contents
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.7
09
09 Maintenance and servicing
Volvo service........................................... 208
Maintaining your vehicle.........................209
Working on your vehicle......................... 211
Engine compartment............................... 213
Engine oil................................................ 214
Fluids...................................................... 217
Wiper blades........................................... 219
Battery..................................................... 220
Replacing bulbs...................................... 223
Fuses...................................................... 232
10
10 Audio
Audio system overview........................... 246
Audio system controls............................247
Radio functions....................................... 252
Sirius satellite radio................................. 257
Auxiliary equipment................................261
CD player/changer.................................. 264
Menu structure........................................ 267
Bluetooth
® hands-free connection......... 268
Rear Seat Entertainment – Dual Screen
(RSE)*......................................................273
11
11 Specifications
Label information.................................... 278
Dimensions ............................................ 280
Weights .................................................. 282
Fluids...................................................... 284
Suspension............................................. 286
Engine oil................................................ 287
Engine specifications.............................. 288
Electrical system..................................... 289
Three-way catalytic converter................. 290
Overview of information and warning sym-
bols ........................................................291
Volvo programs....................................... 293

Contents
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12
12 Index
Index.......................................................294