2014 VOLVO XC90 towing capacity

06 Starting and driving
Fuel requirements
06
139
Octane rating
Minimum octane
G028920
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.
1
AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON), MON+RON/2.

07 Wheels and tires
Vehicle loading
07
187
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design perform-ance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize your- self with the following terms for determiningyour vehicle's weight ratings, with or withouta trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/ CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-tion placard.
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tankof fuel and all standard equipment. It doesnot include passengers, cargo, or optionalequipment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, includingcargo and optional equipment. When towing,trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargoweight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to the section "Towing a trailer."
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). Thesenumbers are shown on the Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label. The total load on each axlemust never exceed its maximum permissibleweight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-gers. A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle, is in chapter "Dimension andweights". For the location of the various labels in your vehicle, see page 282
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
•
Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo shouldnever exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-cle's placard.
• Determine the combined weight of thedriver and passengers that will be ridingin your vehicle. •
Subtract the combined weight of thedriver and passengers from XXX kilo-grams or XXX pounds.
• The resulting figure equals the availableamount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX"amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will befive 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,the amount of available cargo and lug-gage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750(5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
• Determine the combined weight of lug-gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-cle. That weight may not safely exceedthe available cargo and luggage loadcapacity calculated in Step 4.
• If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, loadfrom your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual 1
to deter-
mine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of yourvehicle.
1 For "Towing a trailer" see page 164.

12 Index
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298
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 80
A
A/C (air conditioning)........................... 98, 99
ABS.......................................................... 155Accessory installation warning.................. 14
Airbag system............................................ 23
Air cleaner................................................ 221
Air conditioning.......................................... 94
Air distribution...................................... 96, 99
Air quality sensor....................................... 98
Air vents..................................................... 96
Alarm........................................................ 133
All Wheel Drive......................................... 153
All Wheel Drive – towing.......................... 163Anti-lock brake system warning light......................................... 60
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 155
Ashtray..................................................... 115 Audio
system introduction............................ 252
Audio system Bluetooth streaming audio................. 268
HD digital radio................................... 260SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 263
AUTO (climate control)....................... 99, 100
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39
Automatic transmission........................... 149 shiftlock override.................................. 23
Autostart.......................................... 143, 145
AUX (audio system)................................. 267
Average speed........................................... 76
AWD......................................................... 153
B
Bass......................................................... 255
Battery..................................................... 219 maintenance....................................... 227
specifications...................................... 292
Battery – replacing................................... 228
Belt check................................................ 220
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 171 Blower (fan).............................................. 100
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 274Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 48
integrated.............................................. 52
Brake fluid................................................ 225
Brake system........................................... 154 Brake pad inspection.......................... 154
Bulbs........................................................ 230 specifications...................................... 236
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 230
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 288
Capacity weight....................................... 187
Cargo area cover..................................... 122
Cargo grid................................................ 121
Cargo net................................................. 119
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 293
CD Pause................................................. 270
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 274
Center console buttons............................. 64