2015 VOLVO XC90 mileage

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Trip computer The trip computer registers and calculates infor- mation such as distance driven, fuel consump-tion and average speed. This information is dis-played in the instrument panel.
To help promote fuel efficient driving, the trip computer provides readings for current and aver-age fuel consumption. The trip computer includes the following gauges:
• Trip odometers
• Odometer
• Current fuel consumption
• Distance to empty
• Tourist (alternative speedometer)
Trip odometerThere are two trip odometers: TM and TA. Duringa drive, the trip odometer registers:
• Mileage
• Driving time
• Average speed
• Average fuel consumption
The values displayed are those since the lasttime the trip odometer was reset.
OdometerThe odometer registers the vehicle's total mile-age and cannot be reset.
Current fuel consumptionThis gauge shows the current fuel consumption.This reading is updated once a second.
Distance to emptyThis function shows the approximate distancethat can be driven on the fuel remaining in thetank. The calculation is based on average fuel con- sumption during the last 20 miles (30 km) ofdriving and the amount of fuel remaining in thetank. When the gauge displays "----", there is very little useable fuel remaining in the tank; refuel as soonas possible. The accuracy of this figure may vary if your driv- ing style changes. An economical driving style willgenerally increase this distance.
Tourist (alternative speedometer)This is an alternative digital speedometer can beused when driving in areas in which the speedlimit is listed in a different unit of measure. If the speedometer is in mph, this gauge will show the
vehicle's speed in km/h and vice versa.
Related information
•Displaying trip computer information (p. 92)
• Displaying trip statistics (p. 94)
Displaying trip computer information
The trip computer registers and calculates infor- mation such as distance driven, fuel consump-tion and average speed. This information is dis-played in the instrument panel.
Use the right-side steering wheel keypad to navigate in the trip computer
Open/close the app menu
Left/right arrow keys
Up/down arrow keys
Confirm

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
• Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increaseair resistance and also fuel consumption.
• At highway driving speeds, fuel consumptionwill be lower with the air conditioning on andthe windows closed than with the air condi-tioning off and the windows open.
• Using the onboard trip computer's fuel con-sumption modes can help you learn how todrive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
• Dirty air cleaner
• Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
• Dragging brakes
• Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard maintenance inter-vals.
Handling and roadholding
• Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pres- sure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,check that the tires are inflated to the rec-ommended pressure according to the vehicleload. Loads should be distributed so thatcapacity weight or maximum permissible axleloads are not exceeded.
• At the specified curb weight your vehicle hasa tendency to understeer, which means thatthe steering wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curva-ture of a bend. This ensures good stabilityand reduces the risk of rear wheel skid.Remember that these properties can alterwith the vehicle load. The heavier the load inthe cargo compartment, the less the ten-dency to understeer.
Driving through standing water
The vehicle should be driven with extreme cau- tion if it is necessary to drive through standingwater.
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 17.7 in. (45 cm) at walk-ing speed to help prevent water from enteringthe differential and the transmission. Thisreduces the oil's lubricating capacity and mayshorten the service life of these components.
• Take particular care when driving through flowing water.
• After driving through water, apply the brakesand check that they are functioning correctly.
• Clean the electrical connections for trailerwiring after driving in mud or water.
• When driving through water, maintain lowspeed and do not stop in the water.

WHEELS AND TIRES
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to reduce the chance of oversteer during hard braking.
• Hitting curbs or potholes can damage thetires and/or wheels permanently.
Tire rotationYour vehicle has no required tire rotation. Tire wear is affected by a number of factors such astire inflation, ambient temperature, driving style,etc.
NOTE
• If the tires are rotated, they should only be moved from front to rear or vice versa.They should never be rotated left toright/right to left.
• Ideally, tire rotation should be done thefirst time after approximately 3,000 miles(5,000 km) and thereafter at 6,000-mile(10,000-km) intervals. Some customersfind that tire rotation may help to getextra mileage from tire life.
• Tire rotation should only be performed iffront/rear tire wear is fairly even andtread height is above 1/16" (1.6 mm).
Storing wheels and tiresWhen storing complete wheels (tires mounted on rims), they should be suspended off the floor orplaced on their sides on the floor. Tires not mounted on rims should be stored ontheir sides or standing upright, but should not besuspended.
CAUTION
Tires should preferably be stored in a cool, dry, dark place, and should never be stored inclose proximity to solvents, gasoline, oils, etc.
WARNING
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The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo are specified to meet stringent stabilityand handling requirements. Unapprovedwheel/tire size combinations can nega-tively affect your vehicle's stability andhandling.
• Any damage caused by installation ofunapproved wheel/tire size combinationswill not be covered by your new vehiclewarranty. Volvo assumes no responsibilityfor death, injury, or expenses that mayresult from such installations.
Related information
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Checking tire inflation pressure (p. 473)
• Tread wear indicator (p. 471)
Tire sidewall designations
The following information can be found on a tire's sidewall.
Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on the sidewall ofall tires (see the illustration). The vehicle has been certified with certain combi- nations of wheels and tires. The following information is listed on the tire sidewall: The tire designation:

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Before the service can be used
Volvo ID
•The owner (primary driver) must create or have a Volvo ID (see the article "Volvo ID").
• Register your Volvo ID in the vehicle asexplained in the article "Volvo ID". If you havealready registered a Volvo ID, use the sameemail address that you used to create theVolvo ID.
Changing a
Volvo ID email addressIf you would like to register a different email address, open the Volvo ID app and tap Change
Volvo ID. Follow the instructions provided. See
also the article "Volvo ID" for additional informa- tion.
Selecting a Volvo retailerBy default, the retailer where you purchased your vehicle will be your preferred retailer/Volvoauthorized workshop who will perform serviceand repairs on your vehicle. To change the pre-ferred retailer, go to Dealer Locator atvolvocars.com and select a retailer, click "ServiceScheduler" and book an appointment at the newpreferred retailer.
Prerequisites for booking service from the
vehicle
In order to book an appointment from the vehicle, it must be connected to the Internet (see the arti-cle "Internet connected vehicle").
Using the serviceWhen it is time for service or in certain cases ifrepairs are necessary, a message will appear inthe instrument panel and in the center display.This message is triggered by: • the amount of time that has elapsed since the last service
• the number of hours the engine has runsince the last service
• mileage since the last service.
• Specific warnings or fault codes in the vehi-cle
Booking service or repairsSubmit a booking request whenever you need a workshop appointment or when a messageregarding the need for service or repairs hasbeen displayed in the instrument panel and in thecenter display.
Sending an appointment request
1.
Open the Car status app in the center dis-
play's App view.
2. Tap
Appointments. 3.
Under
Appointments, tap Request
appointment.
4. Check that your
Volvo ID is correct.
5. Check that the correct retailer is listed. If you prefer, simply tap the button to initiate a call to the retailer.
6. Tap
Send appointment request. Your
request and vehicle data will be sent to your retailer through the vehicle's Internet con-nection.
> Volvo will send a booking invitation to your email address.
7. Open the email and click the link to the Volvo On-Line Service Scheduler for your retailer and book a workshop appointment at a con-venient time with your preferred service advi-sor. Add any additional preferences and freetext to your booking. At this point in thebooking procedure, you can also change yourpreferred retailer by selecting the second linkin the email, which leads you to the VolvoRetailer Locator where you can selectanother retailer. Click the "Service Appoint-ment" link to start your booking.
8. When you have submitted your workshop booking in the Volvo On-Line Service Sched-uler, your appointment will be confirmedonline in an email and by a message in thecenter display after a short delay.

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9. One day prior to your appointment, you will
receive a reminder via email and a message will appear on the center display.
10. On the day of your appointment, a reminder will appear again on the center display.
Viewing your appointments on the center display
When the vehicle has received information about an appointment, a message will appear on thecenter display.
–Tap the message to see the appointment details.
Sending vehicle-related informationInformation about the vehicle can be sent at any time using its Internet connection. Using this function does not sent a workshop
appointment request to your retailer ; only
vehicle data will be transmitted to Volvo. This vehicle data can be accessed by any retailer ifyou call the retailer and provide your VehicleIdentification Number (VIN).
1. Open the Car status app in the center dis-
play's App view. 2.
Tap
Appointments.
3. Under
Appointments, tap Send vehicle
data.
> A message confirming that vehicle infor- mation has been sent via the Internet connection will appear on the center dis-play. Transmission of the vehicle informa-tion can be cancelled at any time by tap-ping the X in the activity indicator.
Viewing workshop information
1. Open the Car status app in the center dis-
play's App view.
2. Tap
Appointments.
3. Under
Appointments, tap Retailer
information.
> A window with retailer information will appear.
4. If you prefer, call the retailer, or select an address or GPS coordinates to activate the navigation system.
Booking and vehicle informationWhen you make an appointment or send vehicleinformation from you vehicle, this information will be sent using the Internet connection. Informa-tion about the vehicle includes:
• service requirements
• time since service was last performed
• function status
• fluid levels
• mileage (odometer reading)
• VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
• The vehicle's software version
• Diagnostic information
Related information
•Internet connected vehicle (p. 401)
• Volvo ID (p. 27)