2012 VOLVO XC90 length

06 Starting and driving
Towing
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CAUTION
Vehicles with AWD (All Wheel Drive) with the
front wheels off the ground should not be
towed at speeds above 50 mph (70 km/h) or
for distances longer than 30 miles (50 km).
CAUTION
•Please check with state and local
authorities before attempting this type
of towing, as vehicles being towed are
subject to regulations regarding maxi-
mum towing speed, length and type of
towing device, lighting, etc.
•If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not
attempt to start the vehicle by pushing
or pulling it as this will damage the
three-way catalytic converter(s). The
engine must be jump started using an
auxiliary battery (see page 147).
•If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to pull the vehicle up onto the flat
bed or to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
WARNING
•Remember that the power brakes and
power steering will not function when
engine is not running. The braking and
steering systems will function but con-
siderably higher pressure will be
required on the brake pedal and greater
steering effort must be exerted.
•The towing eyelets must not be used for
pulling the vehicle out of a ditch or for
any similar purpose involving severe
strain. Do not use the towing eyelets to
pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow
truck.
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Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/
All Wheel Drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equip-
ment.
If wheel lift equipment must be used, please
use extreme caution to help avoid damage to
the vehicle. In this case, the vehicle should
be towed with the rear wheels on the ground
if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle
with the front wheels on the ground, please
refer to the towing information on the previous
page.
CAUTION
•Sling-type equipment applied at the
front will damage radiator and air con-
ditioning lines.
•It is equally important not to use sling-
type equipment at the rear or apply lift-
ing equipment inside the rear wheels;
serious damage to the rear axle may
result.
•If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.

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.

10 Audio
CD player/changer
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264* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Playing a CD
CD player
If a CD is in the slot and the audio system is in
CD mode when it is switched on, the CD will be
played automatically. Otherwise, to play a CD:
1. Insert a CD into the slot (2).
2. Select the CD mode using the
SELECTOR control (4) or the CD button
(1).
CD changer*The CD changer can hold up to six discs.
If a CD position in the changer containing a disc
is selected, and the audio system is in CDmode when it is switched on, the CD will play
automatically. Otherwise, to play a CD:
1. Select an empty position using the station
setting buttons 1 – 6.
INSERT DISC will be
displayed. Be sure this text is displayed
before inserting a disc. The numbers of
positions already containing discs are
shown in the display.
2. Insert a CD into the slot (2).
3. Select the CD mode using the
SELECTOR control (4) or the CD button
(1).
Ejecting CDs
CD player
Press the EJECT button (3) to eject the CD.
CD changer
Ejecting one disc
A short press on the EJECT button (3) will
eject the CD that is currently playing.
NOTE
For reasons of traffic safety, the ejected CD
must be removed within 12 seconds or it will
be automatically drawn back into the slot
and the CD player will enter pause mode.
Press the CD button to restart the disc.
Ejecting all discsA long press on the EJECT button (3) starts
the EJECT ALL function.
The text
EJECTING ALL will be displayed and
the entire magazine will be emptied disc by
disc.
PauseTo pause CD playback, turn the volume all the
way down. "CD paused" will be displayed.
This will not occur if someone in the rear seat
is listening to the CD through the optional
headphones.
Play will resume when the volume is turned up
again.
Audio filesIn addition to playing normal music CDs, the
CD player/changer can also play discs con-
taining files in mp3 or wma format.
NOTE
Certain discs that are copy protected can-
not be read by the player.
When a disc with audio files is inserted in the
player, the player scans the disc's folders
before it begins playing the files. The length of
time that this takes depends on the quality of
the disc.

11 Specifications
Dimensions
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PositionDimensionin (mm)
AWheelbase112.6 (2857)
BLength189.3 (4807)
CLoad length, floor, seatback down79.4 (2018)
DLoad length, cargo area44 (1118)
EHeight70.2 (1784)
FLoad height34.3 (872)
GTrack, front64.3 (1634)
HTrack, rear63.9 (1624)