2014 VOLVO XC90 fuel

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Lighting panel
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Headlight/parking light switch
LED daytime running lights (DRL) in front spoiler
Rear fog light
Instrument panel lighting
Fuel filler door unlock button
Pos.Lighting
Headlights off A
. Pull the left-side
steering wheel lever to flash the high beam headlights.
Parking lights (the LED daytime running lights in the front spoilerdo not function with the switch in this position B
)
Low beam headlights and parking lights on. Pull the left-side steer-ing wheel lever to toggle betweenhigh and low beams. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Active Bending Lights(ABL), this feature will also beactivated with the light switch inthis position. The switch must also be in this position for the LED daytime run-ning lights to function (seepage 68).
A On Canadian models, the LED daytime running lights in the front spoiler will be on.
B On Canadian models, the LED daytime running lights in thefront spoiler will remain on.
Headlights
To illuminate the headlights, the ignition key must be turned to at least position II and the
headlight switch must be in position
.
For information on switching between high and low beams, see page 71.
Active Bending Lights (ABL)*
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Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light function deactivated (left headlight beam) andactivated (right headlight beam) When this function is activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curveaccording to movements of the steering

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wheel (see the right-pointing beam in the illustration).
NOTE
When driving in daylight conditions, the headlights will switch off and the daytimerunning lights will come on. In darkness,the daytime running lights will switch offand the Active Bending Lights will switchon.
The ABL function is activated automatically when the engine is started and the headlight switch is in the
position and can be
deactivated/reactivated by pressing the but- ton in the center console (see page 64.
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
To help conserve fuel by reducing the use of electrical current in the vehicle, DRL can beused in daylight conditions instead of the lowbeam headlights, which consume more elec-trical current. The daytime running lights aremounted in the front spoiler and use bright,electricity-saving LEDs (light emitting diodes).
Press button A to activate automatic DRL in day-
light driving conditions
With the headlight switch in the
posi-
tion as shown in the illustration, press the button with the A symbol to activate the auto-
matic LED daytime running lights in daylightdriving conditions (the indicator light in thebutton will illuminate). A light sensor thenmonitors the ambient lighting conditions andautomatically switches from LED DRL to thelow beam headlights in weaker ambient light(and will switch back to DRL when the ambi-ent light becomes brighter). Press the buttonagain (the indicator light in the switch will turnoff) to switch on the headlights. The LED DRLs will also switch off automati-cally (and the low beams will switch on) if:
• The rear fog light is switched on
• The windshield wipers are switched on for more than 10 seconds
If the LED DRL function was activated when the ignition was switched off, it will be activewhen the ignition is switched on again.
WARNING
• DRL is a driving aid designed to help conserve electrical current. This sys-tem cannot always determine if theambient lighting conditions are suffi-cient for switching from low beams toDRL (or vice versa). It is always thedriver's responsibility to visually deter-mine if the low beam headlights shouldbe used.
• As the driver, you have full responsibil-ity for operating the vehicle in a safemanner.

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Lighting panel
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Parking lights
The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignition is switchedoff.
–Turn switch (1) to position .
The license plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are switched on.
Rear fog light
The single rear fog light is located in the driv- er's side of the vehicle. The rear fog light will only function in combi- nation with the high/low beam headlights.
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Press button (3) to turn on the rear fog light.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog light is on.
NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should beused only when conditions such as fog,rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibilityfor other vehicles to less than 500 ft.(150 meters).
Instrument panel lighting
The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition key is in position II and the light switch (1) is in either position
or
.
–Move the thumb wheel (4) up to increase brightness or down to decrease bright-ness.
Unlocking the fuel filler door
Press button (5) when the vehicle is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door. Pleasenote that the fuel filler door will remainunlocked until the vehicle begins to move for-ward. An audible click will be heard when thefuel filler door relocks.
NOTE
If the fuel filler door does not unlock after the button has been pressed, drive thevehicle at a speed of at least 5 mph(8 km/h), stop the vehicle, and press thebutton again.
For information on unlocking the fuel filler door manually, see page 70.

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Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
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Panel on passenger's side of cargo area
To manually unlock the fuel filler door1. Open the upper and lower sections of thetailgate, and fold up the rear section of the cargo area floor.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder, detach theholder's bands.
3. Remove the corner panel from the floor of the cargo area.
4. Open the cover in the side panel by pull- ing the tab upward/outward.
5. Pull down the insulating material to access the fuel filler door motor.
6. Move the catch rearward to unlock thefuel filler door lock, or move it forward to lock the filler door.

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Trip computer
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76* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Trip computer*
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READ (press to acknowledge/confirm/
erase a message)
Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip computer menus)
RESET
The trip computer stores information gath- ered from several systems in your vehicle andhas four menus that can be displayed in thetext window.
• Driving distance on current fuel reserve
• Average fuel consumption
• Current fuel consumption
• Average speed •
Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)
• DSTC (see page 158 for detailed infor-mation)
NOTE
Warning messages from the vehicle's monitoring systems will override the tripcomputer function. If a warning message isdisplayed in the text window while you areusing the trip computer, you mustacknowledge the message by pressingbutton
A. Press button A again to return to
the trip computer function.
1. Trip computer controls and functionsThe trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting INFO (B ) one step at a time in
either direction. Twisting a final time returnsyou to the original function. The trip computer can be reset (current data will be erased from system memory) bypressing RESET (button C).
2. Driving distance on current fuel
reserve
This function shows the approximate dis-tance that can be driven on the fuel remainingin the tank. The calculation is based on aver-age fuel consumption during the last 20 miles(30 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading wastaken. When
"----" is displayed in the text window,
refuel as soon as possible.
3. Average fuel consumptionThis value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (bypressing RESET, button C). When the engine
is switched off, information on fuel consump-tion is stored and remains in system memoryuntil the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
4. Current fuel consumptionThis value indicates the current fuel con-sumption, based on readings taken once persecond. When the vehicle is not moving,"----" will be displayed.
5. Average speedThis value indicates average speed since thelast time the trip computer was reset (bypressing RESET, button C). When the engine
is switched off, information on average speedis stored and remains in system memory untilthe RESET (button C) is pressed again.

136* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. General information............................................................................... 138
Fuel requirements................................................................................. 139Refueling............................................................................................... 141
Starting the vehicle............................................................................... 143
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock................................................ 145
Economical driving................................................................................ 146
Difficult driving conditions..................................................................... 147
Automatic transmission........................................................................ 149Jump starting........................................................................................ 152All Wheel Drive*..................................................................................... 153
Brake system........................................................................................154Parking brake........................................................................................ 157Stability system..................................................................................... 158
Front/rear park assist*........................................................................... 160Towing.................................................................................................. 162Towing a trailer...................................................................................... 164
Detachable trailer hitch......................................................................... 167
Load carriers (accessory)...................................................................... 168
Cold weather precautions..................................................................... 169
Before a long distance trip.................................................................... 170
Blind Spot Information System*............................................................ 171

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Engine oil
Although some oil consumption occurs dur- ing normal engine operation, more oil is con-sumed when the engine is new as the internalparts generate higher friction while wearing-into each other. From the time the engine isnew until the first maintenance is performed,the oil consumption could be higher than nor-mal. For this reason, it is especially importantto check the oil regularly during this period,see page 222.
Fuel requirements
Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives)
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas- oline to control engine deposits. Detergentgasoline is effective in keeping injectors andintake valves clean. Consistent use of depositcontrol gasolines will help ensure good driva-bility and fuel economy. If you are not surewhether the gasoline contains deposit controladditives, check with the service station oper-ator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of external fuel injector cleaning systems.
Unleaded fuelEach Volvo has a three-way catalytic con- verter and must use only unleaded gasoline.U.S. and Canadian regulations require thatpumps delivering unleaded gasoline be label-led "UNLEADED". Only these pumps havenozzles which fit your vehicle's filler inlet. It isunlawful to dispense leaded fuel into a vehiclelabelled "unleaded gasoline only". Leadedgasoline damages the three-way catalyticconverter and the heated oxygen sensor sys-tem. Repeated use of leaded gasoline willlessen the effectiveness of the emission con-trol system and could result in loss of emis-sion warranty coverage. State and local vehi-cle inspection programs will make detectionof misfueling easier, possibly resulting inemission test failure for misfueled vehicles.
NOTE
Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines con- tain an octane enhancing additive calledmethyl-cyclopentadienyl manganese tri-carbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used,your Emission Control System perform-ance may be affected, and the CheckEngine Light (malfunction indicator lamp)located on your instrument panel maylight. If this occurs, please return yourvehicle to a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician for maintenance.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers"Oxygenated fuels" Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usually alcohols orethers. In some areas, state or local lawsrequire that the service pump be marked indi-cating use of alcohols or ethers. However,there are areas in which the pumps areunmarked. If you are not sure whether there isalcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy,check with the service station operator. Tomeet seasonal air quality standards, someareas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel. Volvo allows the use of the following "oxy- genated" fuels; however, the octane ratingslisted on page 139 must still be met. Alcohol – Ethanol: Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanolmay also be referred to as Ethyl alcohol, or"Gasohol". Ethers – MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be used.

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Octane rating
Minimum octane
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Typical pump octane labelVolvo recommends premium for best per- formance, but using 87 octane 1
or above will
not affect engine reliability.
Demanding drivingIn demanding driving conditions, such as operating the vehicle in hot weather, towing atrailer, or driving for extended periods athigher altitudes than normal, it may be advis-able to switch to higher octane fuel (91 orhigher) or to change gasoline brands to fullyutilize your engine's capacity, and for thesmoothest possible operation.
NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or changing gasoline brands, it may be nec-essary to fill the tank more than oncebefore a difference in engine operation isnoticeable.
Fuel FormulationsDo not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor, and do not use lead addi-tives. Besides damaging the exhaust emis-sion control systems on your vehicle, leadhas been strongly linked to certain forms ofcancer. Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. Unburned benzene has been strongly linkedto certain forms of cancer. If you live in anarea where you must fill your own gas tank,take precautions. These may include:
• standing upwind away from the filler noz- zle while refueling
• refueling only at gas stations with vaporrecovery systems that fully seal themouth of the filler neck during refueling
• wearing neoprene gloves while handling afuel filler nozzle.
Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas line antifreeze dur- ing winter months, do not add solvents, thick-eners, or other store-bought additives to yourvehicle's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems.Overuse may damage your engine, and someof these additives contain organically volatilechemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourselfto these chemicals.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, color- less, and odorless gas. It is present in allexhaust gases. If you ever smell exhaustfumes inside the vehicle, make sure thepassenger compartment is ventilated, andimmediately return the vehicle to a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician forcorrection.
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AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON), MON+RON/2.