2017 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY open hood

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Opening and closing the hood The hood is opened by releasing it from the pas- senger compartment and then by using the han-dle under the front edge of the hood.
Opening
With the hood completely closed, pull the control (located to the left of the brakepedal).
Turn the handle under the front edge of the hood counterclockwise to release it from thelock and lift.
Warning–hood not closed
When the hood lock has been com- pletely released, this symbol and agraphic will illuminate in the instrumentpanel and an audible signal will be
given. If the vehicle begins to roll, the audible sig-nal will be repeated several times. For additional information about this symbol, see also the article "Door and seat belt reminders."
NOTE
If the warning symbol remains on or if the audible signal is given even if the hood iscompletely closed and locked, consult atrained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Closing1. Press down the hood until it begins to close due to its own weight.
2. When the handle under the front edge of the hood is in the lock, press down on the hood to close it completely.
WARNING
• Be sure the hood is completely unob- structed while it is being closed.
• Check that the hood locks properly whenclosed. It must audibly lock on both sides.
• Never drive if the hood is not completelyclosed and locked.
• While driving, if there are any indicationsthat the hood is not locked in the closedposition, stop safely as soon as possibleand close it completely.

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Related information
•Ignition modes (p. 375)
• Opening and closing the hood (p. 506)
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir (p. 513)
Engine oil
The correct oil must be used for the stated oil change (service) intervals for the warranty toapply.
Volvo recommends:
CAUTION
• Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oillevel becomes too low.
• Oil that is lower than the specified qualitycan damage the engine.
• Volvo does not recommend the use of oiladditives.
• Always add oil of the same type and vis-cosity as already used.
• Oil changes should be carried out by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
• Using oil of higher than the specifiedquality is permitted and may be neces-sary for demanding driving.
Also, refer to the Warranty and Service Records information booklet for information on oil changeintervals and oil specifications.
Related information
•
Checking and refilling engine oil (p. 509)
• Engine oil specifications and volume(p. 535)

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
514Volume:
• Models
with headlight washers: 5.8 qts
(5.5 liters).
• Models
without headlight washers: 3.7 qts
(3.5 liter).
Related information
• Opening and closing the hood (p. 506)
• Engine compartment overview (p. 507)
Cleaning the exterior
The vehicle should be washed at regular inter- vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spotsadhere to the paint and may cause damage. Tohelp prevent corrosion, it is particularly importantto wash the car frequently in the wintertime.
Hand washingThe following points should be kept in mind when washing and cleaning the vehicle:
CAUTION
Avoid using car washing detergents with a pH value lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5.Doing so could result in discoloring of ano-dized aluminum surfaces on e.g., roof rails orthe frames around the side windows.
• Avoid washing your vehicle in direct sunlight. Doing so may cause detergents and wax todry out and become abrasive. To avoidscratching, use lukewarm water to soften thedirt before you wash with a soft sponge, andplenty of sudsy water.
• Bird droppings
: Remove from paintwork as
soon as possible. Otherwise the finish maybe permanently damaged.
• A car washing detergent can be used tofacilitate the softening of dirt and oil. •
Dry the vehicle with a clean chamois andremember to clean the drain holes in thedoors and rocker panels.
• Tar spots can be removed with tar removerafter the vehicle has been washed.
• A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapywater can be used to clean the wiper blades.Frequent cleaning of the windshield andwiper blades improves visibility considerablyand also helps prolong the service life of thewiper blades.
• Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheelhousings, fenders, etc).
• In areas of high industrial fallout, more fre-quent washing is recommended.

INDEX
543
Headlights
Active Bending Lights 143
active high beams 142
daytime running lights 138, 140
high/low beams 142
high beam flash 142
Headlight washers 158
Head restraint - center, rear 169
Head restraints, rear seat 169
Head-up display 116
Heated front seats 194
Heated oxygen sensors 368
Heated steering wheel 192
High beam bulb, replacing 500
High beams 142 active 142
Hill Descent Control 352
Hill Start Assist (HSA) 354
Hoisting the vehicle 504 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System 98, 99
Home safe lighting 150
Hood, opening/closing 506
Horn, Keypad, Paddles, Signal 160
I
ID, Volvo 27
Ignition modes 375
Immobilizer (start inhibitor) 218
Indicator lights 135
Infant seats 78
Inflatable Curtain 73
Inflation pressure 452
Inflation pressure table 536
Information lights 135
Infotainment 441
Infotainment (Infotainment system) 394
Infotainment system 398, 400, 401 CD player 424
cell phone 411
general sound settings 395
Gracenote 428
introduction 394
media player 418, 424
media player sound settings 428
media search 426
radio 396
searching for radio stations 397
sound settings 395, 428
type approval 437
video 429
voice control 119
Inspection readiness 472
Instrument lighting 139
Instrument overview 94
Instrument panel 124 settings 126
Intellisafe 16
Interior Air Quality System 181
Interior lighting 147
Internet connection 431 applications (apps) 394
bluetooth settings 433
booking service 476
establishing a connection 431
troubleshooting 434
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 84
J
Jack 454 location of 454, 457
Jump starting 364, 368

INDEX
544
K
Keyremote 174, 221
Key blade 225, 237
Keys 224
L
Labels list of 525
location of 525
Laminated panoramic roof 104, 105
Lane Keeping Aid 322, 325 settings 324
LATCH anchors 84
Leather care 517
Lighting panel 138
Load anchoring eyelets 211
Loading the vehicle 202, 450
Locking 227, 229
Locks and alarm 218
Low beam bulb, replacing 499
Low beams 141, 142
Low Speed Control 353
M
Maintenance 472 hoisting the vehicle 504
performed by the owner 472
Malfunction indicator light 127
Manual front seat adjustment 162
Media player 418, 419 compatible file formats 429
Media player (infotainment system) 424Menus instrument panel 150, 152, 154, 156
Mirrors defroster 190
power door 102
retractable 102
Mirrors, rearview mirror 108
Modem 436Motor oil checking 508, 509
MP3 files 429
Multifunctional front seats 165, 166
MY CAR 109, 110
N
Navigation system voice commands 123
Net cargo 208
O
Occupant safety 56
Occupant weight sensor 68
Octane recommendations 366
Odometer 95Oilchecking 508, 509
Oil quality 535
On-board diagnostics 472
On-board Diagnostic socket 21
On Call Roadside Assistance 14
Opening the hood 506
Option/accessory 48
Options 21
Outside temperature sensor 114
Overhead courtesy lighting 147
Overheating, engine 360