2015 VOLVO XC90 transmission fluid

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Volvo's service program488
System updates 490
Remote updates 491
Vehicle status 491
Booking service and repairs 491
Wi-Fi connection to a workshop 494
Climate system service 495
Start battery 495
Support battery 498
Battery symbols 499
Fuses 500
Replacing fuses 500
Fuses in the engine compartment 501
Fuses in the passenger compartment 505
Fuses in the cargo compartment 508
Replacing bulbs 510
Removing the rectangular headlight cover 512
Replacing low beam headlight bulbs 512
Replacing High Beam headlight bulbs 513
Replacing parking light bulbs 514
Replacing front turn signal bulbs 514
Bulb specifications 515
Hoisting the vehicle 516
Opening and closing the hood 518

Engine compartment overview519
Engine oil 520
Checking and refilling engine oil 521
Windshield wipers in the service position 522
Replacing wiper blades 523
Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir 524
Cleaning the exterior 525
Cleaning the interior 527
Cleaning the center display 529
Corrosion protection 529
Paint damage 530
Touching up paint damage 531
Polishing and waxing 531
SPECIFICATIONS
Label information534
Dimensions 537
Weights 539
Air conditioning refrigerant 541
Brake fluid specification and volume 541
Coolant specifications and volumes 542
Engine specifications 543
Engine oil specifications and volume 544
Fuel tank volume 544
Tire inflation pressure table 545
Transmission fluid specification and volume 546

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Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician before driving long distances. Yourretailer will also be able to supply you with bulbs,fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for your usein the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be checked before any long trip:
• Check that engine runs smoothly and that fuel consumption and the oil level are normal.
• Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
• Have the transmission oil level checked.
• Check condition of drive belts.
• Check state of the battery's charge.
• Examine tires carefully (including the sparetire where applicable), and replace those thatare worn. Also, check tire inflation pressure.
• The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steer-ing gear should be checked by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician only.
• Check all lights, including high beams.
• Reflective warning triangles are legallyrequired in some states/provinces.
• Have a word with a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician if you intend to drivein countries where it may be difficult toobtain the correct fuel. •
Consider your destination. If you will be driv-ing through an area where snow or ice arelikely to occur, consider using snow tires.
Driving economically
Better driving economy can be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stopsand adjusting the speed of your vehicle to imme-diate traffic conditions.
Economical driving conserves natural
resources
Observe the following rules: • Bring the engine to normal operating tem- perature as soon as possible by driving witha light foot on the accelerator pedal for thefirst few minutes of operation. A cold engineuses more fuel and is subject to increasedwear.
• Whenever possible, avoid using the vehiclefor driving short distances. This does notallow the engine to reach normal operatingtemperature.
• Drive carefully and avoid rapid accelerationand hard braking.
• Use the transmission's Drive (
D) position as
often as possible and avoid using kick-down.
• Using the engine's Eco function can helpimprove fuel economy.
• Do not exceed posted speed limits.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load)in the vehicle.
• Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly (when the tires are cold).

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WARNING
•Do not connect the jumper cable to any part of the fuel system or to any movingparts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
• Batteries generate hydrogen gas, whichis flammable and explosive.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin,fabrics or painted surfaces. If contactoccurs, flush the affected area immedi-ately with water. Obtain medical helpimmediately if eyes are affected.
• Never expose the battery to open flameor electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Failure to follow the instructions for jumpstarting can lead to injury.
Related information
• Ignition modes (p. 355)
• Starting the engine (p. 356)
• Turning the engine off (p. 359)
Driving with a trailer
When towing a trailer, always observe the legal requirements of the state/province.
• All Volvo models are equipped with energy- absorbing shock-mounted bumpers. Trailerhitch installation should not interfere with theproper operation of this bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any par- ticular problems, but take into consideration:
• Increase tire pressure to recommended full pressure.
• When your vehicle is new, avoid towing heavytrailers during the first 620 miles (1,000 km).
• Maximum speed when towing a trailer:50 mph (80 km/h).
• Engine and transmission are subject toincreased loads. Therefore, engine coolanttemperature should be closely watched whendriving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use alower gear and turn off the air conditioner ifthe temperature gauge needle enters the redrange.
• If the automatic transmission begins to over-heat, a message will be displayed in the textwindow.
• Avoid overload and other abusive operation.
• Hauling a trailer affects handling, durability,and economy.
• It is necessary to balance trailer brakes withthe towing vehicle brakes to provide a safe stop (check and observe state/local regula-tions).
• Do not connect the trailer's brake systemdirectly to the vehicle's brake system.
• More frequent vehicle maintenance isrequired.
• Remove the ball holder when the hitch is notbeing used.
NOTE
• When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brake before put- ting the gear selector in
P. Always follow
the trailer manufacturer's recommenda- tions for wheel chocking.
• When starting on a hill, put the gear selector in
D before releasing the parking
brake.
• If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, make surethe gear you select does not put toomuch strain on the engine (using toohigh a gear).
• The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch maybe rated for trailers heavier than the vehi-cle is designed to tow. Please adhere toVolvo's recommended trailer weights.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines ofmore than 15%.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Vehicle key not found is displayed in the
instrument panel, place the remote key in the back-up reader in the tunnel console (see theillustration) and try again to start the engine.
CAUTION
If the engine does not start after the third try, wait for approximately 3 minutes before tryingto start it again to give the battery time torecover its starting capacity.
WARNING
• Always remove the remote key from the passenger compartment when leaving thevehicle and ensure that the ignition in mode
0.
• On vehicles with the optional Passive Entry, never remove the remote key fromthe vehicle while it is being driven ortowed.
• Always place the gear selector in Parkand apply the parking brake before leav-ing the vehicle. Never leave the vehicleunattended with the engine running.
• Always open garage doors fully beforestarting the engine inside a garage toensure adequate ventilation. The exhaustgases contain carbon monoxide, which isinvisible and odorless but very poisonous.
NOTE
After a cold start, idle speed may be noticea- bly higher than normal for a short period. Thisis done to help bring components in theemission control system to their normal oper-ating temperature as quickly as possible,which enables them to control emissions andhelp reduce the vehicle's impact on the envi-ronment.
CAUTION
•
When starting in cold weather, the auto- matic transmission may shift up at slightlyhigher engine speeds than normal untilthe automatic transmission fluid reachesnormal operating temperature.
• Do not race a cold engine immediatelyafter starting. Oil flow may not reachsome lubrication points fast enough toprevent engine damage.
• The engine should be idling when youmove the gear selector. Never accelerateuntil after you feel the transmissionengage. Accelerating immediately afterselecting a gear will cause harsh engage-ment and premature transmission wear.
• Selecting
P or N when idling at a stand-
still for prolonged periods of time will helpprevent overheating of the automatictransmission fluid.
Related information
• Ignition modes (p. 355)
• Turning the engine off (p. 359)
• Changing the remote key's battery (p. 222)

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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)

SPECIFICATIONS
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Transmission fluid specification and volume
Under normal driving conditions the transmission fluid does not need to be changed during itsservice life. However, it may be necessary underadverse driving conditions.
Transmission: TG-81SC Specification: Transmission fluid AW-1

564Trailer towing 351, 354
trailer hitch 353
Transmission gear shift indicator 370
general description 367
Hill Start Assist 335
oil 546
shifting with steering wheel paddles 370
shiftlock override 369
Tread wear indicator 471
Trip computer 92, 94 reset 92
Trip odometers 92
Trips, long distance 339
Trip statistics 94Troubleshooting Sensus Navigation 462
Turn signals 148 changing bulbs 514
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 472
Unlocking the tailgate 233
Unlocking the vehicle 231, 232
USB/AUX connection 393, 397
User profile 112
V
Vehicle Event Data 26
Vehicle information 14
Vehicle loading 207, 471
Vehicle maintenance 488
performed by the owner 488
Vehicle status 491
Vehicle weights 539Voice control cell phones 121
giving commands 121
introduction 120
multimedia devices 122
radio 122
settings 125
Volvo and the environment 15
Volvo ID 27
Volvo maintenance 488Volvo On Call areas of availability 422
convenience services 416
personal information 420
PIN code 418
remote door unlock 426
safety services 424, 425
security services 425
using 414
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 14
Volvo On Call with Sensus Connect 414, 415
Volvo programs 14
W
Warning flashers, hazard 144
Warning lights 134
Warning system, collision 274
Warranties 488
Washer fluid 524Washers headlight 156
windshield 154
Water, driving through 340
Waxing 531Weights trailer 351
Wheels changing 475, 478
storing 467
Whiplash Protection System 89
Wi-Fi 406, 407