2017 VOLVO V90 refuelling

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Alcohol lock*
384
Bypass of the alcohol lock *
384
Before starting the engine with the alcohol lock 384
Ignition positions 385
Starting the car 386
Switching off the car 387
Steering lock 388
Using jump starting with another battery 388
Gearbox 389
Gear positions for automatic gearbox 390
Manual gearbox 392
Gear shift indicator *
392
Gear selector inhibitor 394
Changing gear with steering wheel paddles * 395
Start/Stop 396
Using the Start/Stop function 396
Conditions for the Start/Stop function 398
Drive modes *
400
Drive mode ECO 402
Level control * and shock absorption
405
All-wheel drive *
405
Brake functions 406
Foot brake 406

Emergency brake lights408
Brake assistance 408
Auto braking after a collision 408
Parking brake 409
Using the parking brake 410
In the event of a fault in the parking brake 411
Hill start assist 412
Automatic braking when stationary 412
Driving in water 413
Overheating in the engine and drivesystem 414
Overloading the starter battery 415
Preparations for a long trip 415
Winter driving 416
Opening/closing the fuel filler flapand refuelling 417
Handling of fuel 418
Petrol 419
Diesel 420
Empty tank and diesel engine 420
Diesel particulate filter 421
Economical driving 422
Towing bracket *
422
Extendable/retractable towing brackets *
423

Towing bracket specifications *
425
Driving with a trailer 426
Driving with a trailer under special conditions 428
Trailer Stability Assist *
428
Towing eye 430
Towing 431
Recovering the car 432

INTRODUCTION
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Introduction to vehicle gas (Bi- Fuel) *
Cars with Bi-Fuel engines can be driven on either vehicle gas or petrol. Vehicle gas can bebiogas or natural gas, or a mixture of the two.Vehicle gas is also called CNG (CompressedNatural Gas).
Methane is the main component in vehicle gas. In natural gas, the methane content varies between85% and 98%. In biogas, the content is almost100%. The tanks for vehicle gas are mounted under the floor in the cargo area and do not affect the nor-mal petrol tank. The system is tested in the same way as for pet- rol cars. The system is closed which means thatleaks are avoided during filling, for example. Thegas tanks are protected and are made to with-stand a collision. The gas is lighter than air, non-toxic and has a higher ignition temperature thanpetrol and diesel. The risk of fire or explosions inthe event of traffic accidents is therefore lowerthan with petrol and diesel. The tank is equipped with a safety valve that allows the gas to evacuate from the tank in theevent of abnormally high pressures. This valveensures that the tank cannot explode.
WARNING
In the event of an accident, the vehicle must be inspected and approved by an authorisedVolvo workshop before it may be used again.Always notify the emergency services on sitethat the vehicle is equipped with a CNG-sys-tem.
WARNING
Smoking and naked flames are prohibited during refuelling, service and repair work. Inthe event of a possible fire, leave the vehicleimmediately and stand a safe distance away. Do not under any circumstances disassemble or adjust the system or its component partsyourself. Carrying out such acts entails risk ofserious personal injury. All service and repairwork must therefore, for safety reasons, onlybe carried out by a trained mechanic - anauthorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
WARNING
If you smell gas in or around the vehicle, switch over to petrol immediately and havethe vehicle checked by the nearest trainedmechanics. If the car is placed in a spray/paint curing booth with a drying temperature higher than60 °C the system pressure must not exceed50 bar, check that the CNG tank is almostempty for this.

CLIMATE CONTROL
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Heater*
The heater helps the engine and passenger compartment reach the correct temperaturebefore and during driving.
The heater has two subfunctions: • Parking heater - heats the engine and pas- senger compartment, if necessary, when the parking climate control's preconditioning
* is
activated.
• Additional heater - heats the passenger compartment and engine, if necessary, dur-ing driving.
The heater is fuel-driven and is fitted in the frontright-hand wheel housing.
This symbol illuminates in the driverdisplay when the heater is active.
NOTE
When the heater is running, smoke may be emitted from the right-hand front wheel hous-ing and a low hum may be heard. A tickingsound from the fuel pump may also be heardfrom the rear section of the car. This is per-fectly normal.
Battery and chargingThe heater is powered by the car's starter battery. If the charge level of the starter battery is too low,then the heater is switched off automatically andthe driver display shows a message.
NOTE
Make sure that there is enough charge in the battery if the heater needs to be used.
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Warning label on fuel filler flap.
The heater uses fuel from the car's normal fuel tank. If the car is parked on a steep hill, the front of the car should point downhill to ensure that there is asupply of fuel to the heater. If the level in the fuel tank is too low then theheater is switched off automatically and the driverdisplay shows a message.
NOTE
Make sure there is enough fuel in the car's normal fuel tank if the heater needs to beused.
WARNING
Fuel which spills out could be ignited. Switch off the fuel-driven heater before starting torefuel. Check in the driver display that the heater is switched off. The heat symbol is shown whenit is operating.
Related information
•
Parking heater
* (p. 214)
• Additional heater
* (p. 215)
• Parking climate
* (p. 206)
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Applies to fuel-driven heater.

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Drive modes
* (p. 400)
• Foot brake (p. 406)
• All-wheel drive
* (p. 405)
• Electronic stability control (p. 273)
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap and refuelling
The fuel tank is fitted with a coverless fuel filler system.
Opening/closing the fuel filler flapThe car must be unlocked for the fuel filler flap to be opened.
In the driver display, the arrownext to the tank symbol indi-cates which side of the car thefuel filler flap is located.
1. Open the fuel filler flap with a gentle presson the rear of the flap.
2. After refuelling is finished - close the flap with a gentle press.
Refuelling at a petrol station
Refuelling is carried out as follows.
1. Open the fuel filler flap.
2. Choose fuel that is approved for use in the car. See information on approved fuels in the sections on "Petrol" and "Diesel" respec-tively.
3. Insert the pump nozzle in the fuel filler open- ing. The filler pipe has two opening caps. Thepump nozzle must be pushed past both capsbefore refuelling is started.

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4184. Do not overfill the tank but fill until the pump
nozzle cuts out the first time.
> The tank is full.
NOTE
Overfilled fuel in the tank can overflow in hot weather.
Filling with a fuel can 14When filling with a fuel can, use the funnel located under the floor hatch in the cargo area.
1. Open the fuel filler flap.
2. Insert the funnel in the fuel filler opening.
The filler pipe has two opening caps. The funnel's pipe must be pushed past both capsbefore filling can be started.
LabelNever use the fuel-driven heater when the car isin a filling station area.
Decal on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Related information
• Handling of fuel (p. 418)
• Petrol (p. 419)
• Diesel (p. 420)
Handling of fuel
Do not use fuel with a lower quality than that rec- ommended by Volvo, as this will negatively affectengine power and fuel consumption.
WARNING
Always avoid inhaling fuel vapour and getting fuel splashes in the eyes. In the event of fuel in the eyes, remove any contact lenses and rinse the eyes in plenty ofwater for at least 15 minutes and seek medi-cal attention. Never swallow fuel. Fuels such as petrol, bioe- thanol and mixtures of them and diesel arehighly toxic and could cause permanent injuryor be fatal if swallowed. Seek medical atten-tion immediately if fuel has been swallowed.
WARNING
Fuel which spills onto the ground can be igni- ted. Switch off the fuel-driven heater before star- ting to refuel. Never carry an activated mobile phone when refuelling. The ring signal could cause sparkbuild-up and ignite petrol fumes, leading tofire and injury.
14 Only applies to a car with diesel engine.

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Diesel Diesel is a type of engine fuel that is intended for cars with a diesel engine.
Only use diesel fuel from well-known producers. Never use fuel of dubious quality. Diesel fuelmust fulfil the EN 590 or SS 155435 standard.Diesel engines are sensitive to contaminants inthe fuel, such as excessively high volumes of sul-phur and metals. At low temperatures (lower than 0 °C) a paraffin precipitate may form in the diesel fuel, which maylead to ignition problems. The fuel qualities thatare sold must be adapted for season and climatezone, but for extreme weather conditions, old fuelor moving between climate zones, paraffin precip-itate may occur. The risk of condensation in the fuel tank is reduced if the tank is kept well filled. When refuelling, check that the area around the fuel filler pipe is clean. Avoid spilling fuel onto thepaintwork. Wash off any spillage with detergentand water.
IMPORTANT
Diesel fuel must: •fulfil the EN 590 and/or SS 155435 standards
• have a sulphur content not exceeding10 mg/kg
• have a maximum of 7 vol % FAME 15
(B7).
IMPORTANT
Diesel type fuels that must not be used:
• Special additives
• Marine diesel fuel
• Heating oil
• FAME 16
and vegetable oil.
These fuels do not fulfil the requirements in accordance with Volvo recommendations andgenerate increased wear and engine damagethat is not covered by the Volvo warranty.
Related information
• Empty tank and diesel engine (p. 420)
• Diesel particulate filter (p. 421)
Empty tank and diesel engine
Once the engine has stopped due to fuel starva- tion, the fuel system needs a few moments tocarry out a check.
Before starting the engine after the fuel tank has
been filled with diesel - proceed as follows:
1. The remote control key must be inside the car.
2. Set the car in ignition position II - turn the
ignition dial to START without depressing
the brake pedal and hold the knob in the START position for approx. 4 seconds. Then
release the knob, which automatically returns to its starting position.
3. Wait approx. one minute.
4. To start the engine: Depress the brake pedal and turn the ignition dial to START again.
NOTE
Before filling with fuel in the event of fuel shortage:
• Stop the car on as flat/level ground aspossible - if the car is tilting there is a riskof air pockets in the fuel supply.
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Fatty Acid Methyl Ester
16 Diesel fuel with maximum 7 vol % FAME (B7) is permitted.

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Bonnet completely closed.
WARNING
Never drive with an open bonnet! If there are any signs that the bonnet is not properly closed whilst driving, stop immedi-ately and close it.
Related information
•Engine compartment overview (p. 515)
• Door and seatbelt reminder (p. 62)
Engine compartment overview
The overview shows some service-related com- ponents.
The appearance of the engine compartment may differ depending on model and engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Reservoir for brake and clutch fluid (located on the driver's side)
Washer fluid filler pipe 7
Central electrical unit
Air filter
Engine oil filler pipe
WARNING
Remember that the radiator fan (located at the front of the engine compartment, behindthe radiator) may start automatically someafter the engine has been switched off. Always have the engine cleaned by a work- shop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-ommended. There is a risk of fire if the engineis hot.
WARNING
The ignition system works at a very high and hazardous voltage. The car's electrical system must always be in ignition position
0 when
work is being performed in the engine com- partment. Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil when the car's electrical system is in ignition position II or when the engine is hot.
Related information
• Opening and closing the bonnet (p. 514)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 529)
• Topping up coolant (p. 518)
• Fuses in engine compartment (p. 537)
• Checking and filling with engine oil (p. 517)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
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Fill the washer fluid at regular intervals, e.g. when refuelling.

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Cleaning the exterior
The car should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This means that the car is easierto clean since the dirt does not attach as firmly.It also reduces the risk of scratches and keepsthe car fresh. Wash the car in a car wash with oilseparator. Use car shampoo.
Handwashing
• Remove bird droppings from the paintwork as soon as possible. Bird droppings containchemicals that affect and discolour paintworkvery quickly. For example, use soft paper orsponge soaked in plenty of water. An author-ised Volvo workshop is recommended for theremoval of any discoloration.
• Hose down the underbody.
• Rinse the entire car until the dissolved dirthas been removed so as to reduce the risk ofscratches from washing. Do not spray directlyonto the locks.
• If necessary, use cold degreasing agent onvery dirty surfaces. Note that in this case, thesurfaces must not be hot from the sun.
• Wash using a sponge, car shampoo andplenty of lukewarm water.
• Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm soapsolution or car shampoo.
• Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or awater scraper. If you avoid allowing drops ofwater to dry in strong sunlight, you reduce the risk of water drying stains which mayneed to be polished out.
WARNING
Always have the engine cleaned by a work- shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is hot.
IMPORTANT
Dirty headlamps have impaired functionality. Clean them regularly, e.g. when refuelling. Do not use any corrosive cleaning agents but use water and a non-scratching spongeinstead.
NOTE
Outside lighting such as headlamps and rear lamps may temporarily have condensation onthe inside of the lens. This is normal, all exte-rior lighting is designed to withstand this.Condensation is normally vented out of thelamp housing when the lamp has beenswitched on for a time.
Automatic car washAn automatic car wash is a simple and quick way of washing the car, but it cannot reach every-where. Washing the car by hand is recommendedto achieve a good result, or to supplement auto-matic car washes with washing by hand.
NOTE
The car must only be washed by hand over the first few months. This is because the paintis more delicate when it is new.
IMPORTANT
Before driving the car into an automatic car wash, deactivate the functions for Automaticbraking when stationary (Auto Hold) andAutomatic application of parking brake. Ifthese functions are not deactivated, the brakesystem will jam when the car is stationary andthe car will not be able to move.
In car washes where the car is towed through with rolling wheels, the following applies:
1. Drive into the automatic car wash.
2. Deactivate the function for automatic braking
when stationary (Auto Hold) using the switch in the tunnel console.
3. Deactivate the function for automatic appli- cation of parking brake via the centre display.
4. Move the gear lever to position N.