2013 VOLVO XC90 check transmission fluid

06 Starting and driving
Before a long distance trip
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It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer or service technician will also be
able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark
plugs and wiper blades for your use in the event
that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•Check transmission oil level1.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you
intend to drive in countries where it may be
difficult to obtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
1To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle’s transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle’s transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.

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

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12
305
changing............................................. 195
changing from summer to winter........ 177
designations....................................... 182
improving economy............................ 177
inflation............................................... 179
inflation pressure, checking................ 179
inflation pressure table.......................181
load ratings......................................... 180
rotation............................................... 176
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 202
spare................................................... 188
speed ratings...................................... 180
storing................................................. 178
tire sealing system.............................. 189
tread wear indicator............................ 177
Tire sealing system.................................. 189
Towing a trailer........................................ 163
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive.......... 162
Towing the vehicle................................... 161
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 166
Trailer towing........................................... 163
Transmission
shiftlock override.................................. 23
Transmission, automatic.......................... 148
Tread wear indicator................................ 177
Treble....................................................... 253Trip computer............................................ 76
Trip odometer............................................ 58
Turn signals............................................... 71
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................186
Unlocking fuel filler door............................ 69
Unlocking the car..................................... 130
Unpaved roads, driving on...................... 147
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 112
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 286
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)......... 285
Vehicle loading........................................ 185
Vehicle maintenance................................ 214
Vehicle weights........................................ 288
Ventilated seats......................................... 97
Volvo and the environment........................ 13
Volvo maintenance.................................. 214Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 299
W
Warning symbol......................................... 58
Warning symbol in center of dashboard.... 58
Warranties................................................ 214
Washer fluid reservoir......................219, 222
Washing the vehicle................................. 206
Water, driving through............................. 147
Waxing..................................................... 207
Weights.................................................... 288
Wheels.....................................................176
storing................................................. 178
Windshield
IR coating............................................. 74
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............ 222
Windshield wipers.................................... 224
Winter/Wet driving mode......................... 168
Wipers...................................................... 224
W – Winter............................................... 149