2013 VOLVO XC90 battery

10 Audio
Rear Seat Entertainment – Dual Screen (RSE)*
10
280* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Replacing batteries in the remote
control and cordless headphones
The remote control and headphones each run
on 2 AAA batteries.
G031359
Remote control
1. Remove the retaining screw and lift off the
battery cover.
2. Remove the old batteries and insert new
ones as indicated by the symbols in the
battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover and tighten the
retaining screw.
G030395
Cordless headphones
1. Remove the retaining screw and lift off the
battery cover.
2. Remove the old batteries and insert new
ones as indicated by the symbols in the
battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover and tighten the
retaining screw.
NOTE
If the temperature in the passenger com-
partment is high (e.g., if the car has been
parked in the sun for a prolonged period) or
if the batteries in the remote or headphones
are weak, a message will appear on the RSE
screens.
Concern for the environmentUsed batteries should be disposed of properly
(e.g., at a recycling facility, etc).

11 Specifications
Electrical system
11
295 General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Battery3.2 6-cyl.
Voltage12 V
Cold start capacity
(CCA)520 A
Reserve capacity
(RC)100 min
Capacity (Ah)60
If you must replace your battery, be sure to
replace it with a battery of the same cold start
capacity and reserve capacity as the original.
(See the decal on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

12 Index
12
300
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 80
A
A/C (air conditioning)...........................98, 99
ABS.......................................................... 154
Accessory installation warning.................. 14
Airbag system............................................ 23
Air cleaner................................................ 219
Air conditioning.......................................... 94
Air distribution...................................... 96, 99
Air quality sensor....................................... 98
Air vents..................................................... 96
Alarm........................................................ 133
All Wheel Drive......................................... 152
All Wheel Drive – towing.......................... 162
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 60
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 154
Ashtray..................................................... 115Audio
system introduction............................ 250
Audio system
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 266
HD digital radio................................... 257
Rear seat entertainment..................... 278
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 261
AUTO (climate control)....................... 99, 100
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission........................... 148
shiftlock override.................................. 23
Autostart..........................................143, 145
AUX (audio system).................................265
Average speed........................................... 76
AWD......................................................... 152
B
Bass......................................................... 253
Battery..................................................... 217
maintenance....................................... 225
specifications...................................... 295
Battery – replacing................................... 226
Belt check................................................ 218Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 170
Blower (fan).............................................. 100
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 272
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 47
integrated.............................................. 51
Brake fluid................................................ 223
Brake system........................................... 153
Brake pad inspection.......................... 153
Bulbs........................................................ 228
specifications...................................... 234
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 228
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 290
Capacity weight....................................... 185
Cargo area cover..................................... 122
Cargo grid................................................ 121
Cargo net................................................. 119
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 296
CD Pause................................................. 268
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 272

12 Index
12
304
Radio functions........................................ 252
HD digital radio................................... 257
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73
Rear fog light............................................. 69
Rear seat entertainment..........................278
Rear suspension...................................... 292
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 84
Rear window defroster.............................. 75
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 39
Recirculation.............................................. 99
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 62
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 94
Refrigerator (XC90 Executive).................. 118
Registering child restraints........................ 39
Remote key.............................................. 127
replacing the battery........................... 129
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Safety locks, child.................................... 132
Seat belt..................................................... 20
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 38
Seats........................................................ 104
Shiftlock.............................................11, 143
override................................................. 23
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31
SiriusXM
E satellite radio......................... 261
Snow chains............................................ 187
Snow tires................................................ 187
Spare tire................................................. 188
Spare tire – accessing.............................195
Spare wheel, lowering.............................195
Speedometer............................................. 58
Starting the car........................................ 143
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 126
Steering wheel lock.................................145Stone chips, touching up......................... 210
Storage compartments............114, 116, 117
Studded tires........................................... 187
Sun visor.................................................... 88
Symbols, overview................................... 297
T
Tachometer................................................ 58
Tailgate
locking/unlocking................................ 131
opening................................................. 81
Tailgate wipers......................................... 224
Technician certification............................ 299
Temperature control................................ 100
Temperature gauge................................... 58
Temporary spare tire...............................188
Three-way catalytic converter................. 296
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 62
Tire inflation pressure..............................181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 200
Tires.........................................................176
age...................................................... 176