2014 VOLVO XC90 warning

04 Interior
Storage compartments
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118* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Refrigerator*
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The refrigerator is located under the cover in the front seat center armrest. Use the button(see the inset illustration) to adjust the level ofcooling. The refrigerator functions when the engine is running or when the ignition is in position II.
WARNING
Bottles kept in the refrigerator should be firmly sealed and the cover over the refrig-erator must be securely closed while thevehicle is in motion.

04 Interior
Securing cargo
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As a safety precaution, all cargo in your vehi- cle should be securely anchored to keep itfrom being thrown forward in the event ofsudden braking, etc. The vehicle is equippedwith eyelets in the cargo space to whichstraps or other cargo restraints can beattached.
WARNING
The eyelets are not to be used as passen- ger restraints or as anchorages for childrestraints.
Consult your Volvo retailer about suitable accessories for this purpose.Remember that an object weighing 44 lbs(20 kg) produces a force of 2,200 lbs(1,000 kg) in a head-on collision at 30 mph(50 km/h)! Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle:
• The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as thenumber of passengers, the amount ofcargo, the weight of any accessories thatmay be installed, etc. See the section"Vehicle loading" in the chapter "Wheeland tires" for more detailed information.
• Load the cargo
against the backrest.
• Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
• If no one is sitting in the outboard rearseat(s), reinforce the backrest by fasten-ing the seat belts.
• Never load cargo above the backrestwithout a cargo net.
WARNING
When the rear backrest(s) are folded down, the vehicle should not be loaded toa level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below theupper edge of the rear side windows.Objects placed higher than this level couldimpede the function of the inflatable cur-tain.
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Attachment bracket
Nylon cargo net (accessory)The Volvo XC90 can be equipped with a cargo net made of strong nylon fabric. This net can be installed in two places:
• Behind the rear seat backrests (the sec- ond row of seats)
• Behind the front seat backrests if the rearseat backrests (the second row of seats)have been folded down.

04 Interior
Securing cargo
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Attachment eyelet in front seat rail
If the vehicle is equipped with the cargo area cover, lift the cover out of the vehicle beforeinstalling the cargo net.
1. The upper and lower rods of the cargo net are hinged. Position the rods so that they are straight and lock in position.
2. Insert the end of the upper rod in one of the attachment brackets (see illustrationin the left column).
3. Insert the other end of the rod in the attachment bracket on the opposite sideof the vehicle.
NOTE
When using the net in the rear attachment brackets, be sure it is installed in front ofthe side armrests.
4. Attach the lower straps to the eyelets onthe floor if the net has been installed in the rear attachment brackets. Use theeyelets in the front seat rails if the net hasbeen installed in the forward attachmentbrackets.
5. Adjust the straps to pull the net taut.
Folding and storing the cargo netPress the release buttons on the hinges (1 in the illustration) and fold the net.
WARNING
• Be sure the cargo net is properly inserted in the attachment bracketsand the straps are correctly attachedto the eyelets and pulled taut.
• Do not use the net if it is damaged inany way.
• When it is not in use, store the net sothat it cannot be thrown forward in theevent of sudden braking, etc.
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Upper attachments

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Securing cargo
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Steel grid (accessory)
Installing the grid, upper attachments1. Lift in the grid through the tailgate orthrough one of the rear passenger doors (in this case, fold down the rear seatbackrests/backrests in second row ofseats in seven-seat models).
2. Insert one of the grid's upper attach- ments into an attachment bracket aboveone of the rear passenger doors (seeillustration above).
3. Push the grid's attachment into the for- ward position in the attachment bracket(see inset illustration above) to lock theattachment in place.
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Lower attachments
4. Insert the grid's other upper attachment in the attachment bracket above the opposite rear passenger door, and pressthe attachment into the forward positionin the attachment bracket to lock it inplace.
Installing the grid, lower attachments1. Insert the lower attachment bracketthrough the steel grid's lower mount from underneath.
2. Install the spring on the attachment bracket and tighten the knob. 3. Secure the attachment bracket hook in
the lower cargo eyelet. Turn the knob totension the attachment bracket in thecargo eyelet.
4. Repeat the operation on the opposite side.
5. Tighten both attachment brackets alter- natively.
6. Place the protective caps on the threads above the knobs.
WARNING
•The backrests of the third row seats must be folded down when installingthe steel grid.
• The steel grid is installed behind thesecond row of seats. To avoid the riskof injury, no one should be allowed tosit in the third row of seats when thesteel grid is in place in the vehicle.

05 Locks and alarm
Remote keys and key blades
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Key blades
Your vehicle is equipped with two coded remote key transmitters with integrated igni-tion key blades called Key Integrated Remote(KIR). To unlock/lock the vehicle using the key blade:
1. If necessary, press button (1) to fold outthe key blade.
2. Insert the key blade in the driver's door lock and turn it once to unlock the driv-
er's door only .
3. Turn the key blade again (within 10 sec- onds) to unlock all doors and the tailgate. 4. Turn the key blade once in the opposite
direction to lock all doors and the tailgate.
Use the switch on the driver's door armrest to lock/unlock the vehicle from the inside.
WARNING
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to the occupantsof the vehicle in the event of an accident.(Also see information on "Child safetylocks".)
NOTE
To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the vehicle, the central locking sys-tem is designed to unlock the doors imme-diately if the key is left in the ignitionswitch, the vehicle is locked using the lockbutton on the door and the door is thenclosed. A sound from the lock will be audi-ble at this time. Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine is running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle contains a coded transmitter. The code in thekey is transmitted to an antenna in the igni-tion switch where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module. The vehi-cle will start only with a properly coded key. Each key has a unique code, which your Volvo retailer uses if new keys are required. Amaximum of six remote keys can be pro-grammed and used for one vehicle. If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer for reprogram-ming as an antitheft measure. If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g., on the same key ring, whenyou try to start the vehicle, this could causeinterference in the immobilizer system andresult in the vehicle not starting. If this shouldoccur, remove one of the keys from the keyring before trying to start the vehicle again.
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing condition: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

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Remote keys and key blades
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WARNING
Never use the transmitter to lock the doors from inside the vehicle.• Doing so would ACTIVATE:
• the break-in alarm, which would sound if one of the doors were opened
• the optional interior motion and incli-nation alarm sensors.
• Doing so would DEACTIVATE:
• the moonroof and interior courtesylight controls.
• the central locking buttons on the frontdoor armrests, although the interiordoor handles would still function toallow occupants to leave the vehicle.
• Disabled features would remain disa-bled until the remote is used again tounlock the vehicle.
• In addition, locking an occupied vehi-cle would hinder rapid access to theoccupants in an accident or emer-gency.
Replacing the battery in the remote keyIf the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates that the battery isweak and should be replaced.
To replace the battery:1. Carefully pry open the rear edge of the
cover with a small screwdriver.
2. Insert a new 3-volt, CR2032 battery, with the battery's plus side up. Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the battery withyour fingers.
3. Press the cover back into place. Ensure that the rubber seal is correctly posi-tioned to help keep out moisture.
NOTE
The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or at yourVolvo retailer.

05 Locks and alarm
Child safety locks
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132* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Child safety locks in the rear doors - driver's side and passenger's side respectively
Manual child safety locks – rear doorsThe controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use a key or small screwdriver toadjust these controls.
Turn outward: the door cannot be
opened from the inside. The door can be opened from the outside.
Turn inward: the door locks function
normally (the door can be opened from the inside).
WARNING
Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot open thedoors from the inside with the buttons inposition A.
REAR AC
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Power child locks*To prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside:
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition key to at least
position I or II.
2. Press the button in the center console (see the illustration). Indicator light in the button ON:
the rear
doors and windows cannot be opened from the inside. Indicator light in the button OFF: the rear
doors can be opened from the inside and the windows can be opened. A message will appear in the instrument panel display when the child safety locks areactivated/deactivated.

06 Starting and driving
Fuel requirements
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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.