2013 VOLVO XC90 jump start

Contents
4* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
06
06 Starting and driving
General information................................138
Fuel requirements................................... 139
Refueling................................................. 141
Starting the vehicle................................. 143
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock. . 145
Economical driving.................................. 146
Difficult driving conditions...................... 147
Automatic transmission..........................148
Jump starting.......................................... 151
All Wheel Drive*....................................... 152
Brake system.......................................... 153
Parking brake.......................................... 156
Stability system....................................... 157
Front/rear park assist*............................. 159
Towing.................................................... 161
Towing a trailer....................................... 163
Detachable trailer hitch........................... 166
Load carriers (accessory)........................ 167
Cold weather precautions....................... 168
Before a long distance trip...................... 169
Blind Spot Information System*.............. 170
07
07 Wheels and tires
General information................................176
Tire inflation ............................................ 179
Tire inflation pressure table..................... 181
Tire designations..................................... 182
Glossary of tire terminology.................... 184
Vehicle loading........................................ 185
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................. 186
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires. . 187
Temporary spare..................................... 188
Tire Sealing System ............................... 189
Changing wheels....................................195
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 200
08
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle.......... 206
Paint touch up......................................... 210

136* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General information............................................................................... 138
Fuel requirements................................................................................. 139
Refueling............................................................................................... 141
Starting the vehicle............................................................................... 143
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock................................................ 145
Economical driving................................................................................ 146
Difficult driving conditions..................................................................... 147
Automatic transmission........................................................................ 148
Jump starting........................................................................................ 151
All Wheel Drive*..................................................................................... 152
Brake system........................................................................................ 153
Parking brake........................................................................................ 156
Stability system..................................................................................... 157
Front/rear park assist*........................................................................... 159
Towing.................................................................................................. 161
Towing a trailer...................................................................................... 163
Detachable trailer hitch......................................................................... 166
Load carriers (accessory)...................................................................... 167
Cold weather precautions..................................................................... 168
Before a long distance trip.................................................................... 169
Blind Spot Information System*............................................................ 170

06 Starting and driving
Jump starting
06
151
G030860
Follow these instructions to jump start your
vehicle's dead battery or to jump start another
vehicle's dead battery using your vehicle.
Although your vehicle's battery is located
under the floor of the cargo area, jumper cables
should be connected in the engine compart-
ment, to the points shown in the illustrations.
If the 12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in
another vehicle, check that the vehicles are not
touching to prevent premature completion of a
circuit. Be sure to follow jump starting instruc-
tions provided for the other vehicle.
To jump start your vehicle:1. Switch off the ignition.2. First connect the auxiliary battery positive
(+) terminal (1) to the positive (+) terminal in
your vehicle's engine compartment (2),
located under a small black plastic cover
attached to the fuse box cover, marked
with a "+" sign. Remove the cover on the
main fuse box if necessary to access this
terminal. Then connect the auxiliary bat-
tery's negative (–) terminal (3) to the ground
point in your vehicle's engine compartment
(4).
3. Start the engine in the assisting vehicle,
then start the engine in the vehicle with
dead battery.
4. After the engine has started, first remove
the negative (–) terminal jumper cable.
Then remove the positive (+) terminal
jumper cable.
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.
WARNING
•Do not connect the jumper cable to any
part of the fuel system or to any moving
parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
•Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•Do not smoke near the battery.
•Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive.
•Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If con-
tact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
•Failure to follow the instructions for
jump starting can lead to personal
injury.

06 Starting and driving
Towing
06
162
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 151).
•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
•The power brakes and power steering
will not function when the engine is not
running. Approximately 5 times more
pressure will be required on the brake
pedal and the steering wheel will be
considerably harder to turn.
•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.
G030862
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.

12 Index
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303
J
Jack.........................................................195
Jump starting........................................... 151
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 145
Keylock...................................................... 11
Keys......................................................... 126
L
Label information..................................... 284
Lighting panel...................................... 67, 68
Load carriers............................................ 167
Locking steering wheel............................ 145
Locking the car........................................ 130
Locks, child safety................................... 132
Long distance trips.................................. 168
Low beam headlight.................................. 71
M
Maintenance............................................ 214
Maintenance, periodic............................. 215
Malfunction indicator light......................... 61
Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 64
power door........................................... 85
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 84
Moonroof................................................... 87
Motor oil
checking............................................. 220
MP3 player, connecting........................... 265
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 98
O
OBD II...................................................... 215
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Oil
checking............................................. 220
Oil quality................................................. 220
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 215
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 299Owner maintenance................................. 215
P
Paint - color code....................................210
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 69
Park assist.......................................159, 160
Parking brake........................................... 156
warning symbol.................................... 60
Parking lights............................................. 69
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 215
Permissible axle weight........................... 185
Polishing.................................................. 207
Power moonroof........................................ 87
Power seat............................................... 105
Power steering fluid................................. 223
R
Radiator................................................... 219
Radio
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 261