2017 VOLVO XC90 octane

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving354
Brakes 354
Brake functions 356
Auto-hold brake function 356
Brake assist system 357
Braking effect after a collision 357
Emergency brake lights 358
Hill Descent Control (HDC) 358
Low Speed Control (LSC) *
359
Hill Start Assist 360
Parking brake 360
Using the parking brake 361
Parking brake malfunctions 363
Before a long distance trip 363
Driving economically 364
Driving through standing water 365
Overheating the engine and transmission 366
Winter driving 367
Towing eyelet 367
Towing recommendations 369
Fuel 371
Octane rating 372
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 373
Emission controls 374

Jump starting374
Driving with a trailer 376
Detachable trailer hitch *
378
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) 379
Ignition modes 380
Battery drain 382
Starting the engine 382
Turning the engine off 384
Drive modes *
384
ECO drive mode 387
Start/Stop 389
Using the Start/Stop function 389
Conditions for Start/Stop 391
Automatic transmission 392
Shiftlock 393
Gear shift indicator 394
Gear selector positions 394
Steering wheel paddles *
396
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 397
Leveling control * and suspension
398
INFOTAINMENT
The infotainment system
402
Apps (applications) 402
Sound settings 403
Radio 404
Radio settings 404
RBDS radio 405
Changing and searching for radio stations 405
HD Radio ™reception
406
Switching HD Radio on and off 408
HD Radio sub-channels 408
HD Radio limitations 409
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * 410
Using SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio *411
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * settings 412
SiriusXM Travel Link *
413
SiriusXM Travel Link - Weather 415
SiriusXM Travel Link - Alerts 416
SiriusXM Travel Link - Fuel 417
SiriusXM Travel Link - Sports 418
Phone 419
Pairing a cell phone 420
Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone 421
Handling phone calls 422

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Fuel Volvo recommends the use of detergent gaso- line to control engine deposits.
Deposit control gasoline (detergentadditives)
Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping injec- tors and intake valves clean. Consistent use ofdeposit control gasolines will help ensure gooddrivability and fuel economy. If you are not surewhether the gasoline contains deposit controladditives, check with the service station operator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of exter- nal fuel injector cleaning systems.
Unleaded fuelEach Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. andCanadian regulations require that pumps deliver-ing unleaded gasoline be labeled "UNLEADED".Only these pumps have nozzles which fit yourvehicle's filler inlet. It is unlawful to dispense lea-ded fuel into a vehicle labeled "unleaded gaso-line only". Leaded gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and the heated oxygensensor system. Repeated use of leaded gasolinewill lessen the effectiveness of the emission con-trol system and could result in loss of emissionwarranty coverage. State and local vehicle inspection programs will make detection of mis-fueling easier, possibly resulting in emission testfailure for misfueled vehicles.
NOTE
Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methyl-cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl(MMT). If such fuels are used, your EmissionControl System performance may be affected,and the Check Engine Light (malfunctionindicator light) located on your instrumentpanel may light. If this occurs, please returnyour vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician for service.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers, "Oxygenated fuels"
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usually alcohols orethers. In some areas, state or local laws requirethat the service pump be marked indicating useof alcohols or ethers. However, there are areas inwhich the pumps are unmarked. If you are notsure whether there is alcohol or ethers in thegasoline you buy, check with the service stationoperator. To meet seasonal air quality standards,some areas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel. Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygen- ated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listedmust still be met.
Alcohol – Ethanol
Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanol may also be referred to asEthyl alcohol, or "Gasohol". Ethers – MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be used.
MethanolDo not use gasolines containing methanol(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This practice canresult in vehicle performance deterioration andcan damage critical parts in the fuel system. Suchdamage may not be covered under the NewVehicle Limited Warranty.
Related information
•
Octane rating (p. 372)
• Opening/closing the fuel filler door (p. 373)

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Octane rating Volvo requires premium fuel (91 octane or above) for best performance.
Minimum octane
Sample fuel pump octane label
TOP TIER Detergent GasolineVolvo endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help maintain engineperformance and reliability. TOP TIER DetergentGasoline meets a new standard jointly estab-lished by leading automotive manufactures tomeet the needs of today

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Opening/closing the fuel filler door The fuel tank has a filling system that does not have a cover.
Opening/closing the fuel filler doorThe vehicle must be unlocked before the fuel filler door can be opened.An arrow next to the fuel pumpsymbol in the instrument panelindicates the side of the vehiclewhere the fuel filler door islocated.
1. Open the fuel filler door by pressing lightlyon its rear edge.
2. After refueling, close the fuel filler door by pressing lightly.
Refueling from a service station pump
To refuel:
1. Open the fuel filler door. Do not refuel with
the engine running 1
2. Insert the pump's nozzle into the fuel filler pipe's opening as far as possible (see the
illustration).
3. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Do not press the handle on the filler nozzle after it has stopped pumping. Too much fuel in the tankin hot weather conditions can cause the fuelto overflow. Overfilling could also cause dam-age to the emission control systems.
CAUTION
Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In addition to causing damage to the environ-ment, gasolines containing alcohol can causedamage to painted surfaces, which may notbe covered under the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty.
Related information
• Fuel (p. 371)
• Octane rating (p. 372)
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If the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected.

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Emission controls
Three-way catalytic converter
•Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involving theelectrical, fuel or distributor ignition systems,may cause unusually high three-way catalyticconverter temperatures. Do not continue tooperate your vehicle if you detect enginemisfire, noticeable loss of power or otherunusual operating conditions, such as engineoverheating or backfiring. A properly tunedengine will help avoid malfunctions thatcould damage the three-way catalytic con-verter.
• Do not park your vehicle over combustiblematerials, such as grass or leaves, which cancome into contact with the hot exhaust sys-tem and cause such materials to ignite undercertain wind and weather conditions.
• Excessive starter cranking (in excess of oneminute), or an intermittently firing or floodedengine can cause three-way catalytic con-verter or exhaust system overheating.
• Remember that tampering or unauthorizedmodifications to the engine, the Engine Con-trol Module, or the vehicle may be illegal andcan cause three-way catalytic converter orexhaust system overheating. This includes:altering fuel injection settings or compo-nents, altering emission system components or location or removing components, and/orrepeated use of leaded fuel.NOTE
Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic converters.
Heated oxygen sensorsThe heated oxygen sensors monitor the oxygen content of the exhaust gases. Readings are fedinto a control module that continuously monitorsengine functions and controls fuel injection. Theratio of fuel to air into the engine is continuouslyadjusted for efficient combustion to help reduceharmful emissions.
Related information
•
Octane rating (p. 372)
Jump starting
Follow the instructions provided here to jump start your vehicle or to jump start another vehi-cle.
Jumper cable connecting points
If the 12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in
another vehicle, check that the vehicles are not touching to prevent premature completion of acircuit. Be sure to follow jump starting instruc-tions provided for the other vehicle.
1. Switch off the ignition in your vehicle (set the
ignition to mode 0).

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INFOTAINMENT
* Option/accessory.
418 arrange the list according to
Nearest orRecommended. Tap Done to return to the pre-
vious screen.
Related information
• SiriusXM Travel Link
* (p. 413)
• Octane rating (p. 372)
• Opening/closing the fuel filler door (p. 373)
• Fuel (p. 371)
SiriusXM Travel Link - Sports
This SiriusXM Travel Link service provides infor- mation sporting events, tournaments, teams, lea-gues, etc.
From the SiriusXM Travel Link home screen, to display sports information:
–Tap the Sports button to display the main
sports screen.
A number of
Sports categories will be listed
(Football, Baseball, Basketball, etc.) Tap a sport to select a league in that sport (NFL, MLB, etc.) or a sport organization (PGA, LPGA,etc.). The following is an example of the result of tapping Baseball :
1. MLB (Major League Baseball) will be dis- played.
2. Tap MLB to display the two leagues in Major League Baseball (American League orNational League).
3. Tap one of the league names to display the divisions in the league. 4. Tap one of the divisions to display:
•
In progress: play-by-play information
about a match/game/tournament cur- rently in progress. Continue tapping todisplay. In the detailed view, you can alsoselect a radio station that is currentlybroadcasting an ongoing sporting event
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Headlines for MLB: Tap to display brief
headline information
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Scheduled: schedules for coming
matches, games, etc.
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Scores: match/game results
The same principle applies to all sports.
Related information
• Using SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * (p. 411)

SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine oil specifications and volume
Full synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used. Lower quality oilsmay not offer the same fuel economy, engineperformance, or engine protection.
Volvo recommends:
Refer to the warranty and Service Records infor- mation booklet for information on oil changeintervals and oil type requirements.
NOTE
This vehicle comes from the factory with syn- thetic oil.
Oil additives must not be used.
Oil viscosityIncorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life under normal use. SAE 5W-30 will provide goodfuel economy and engine protection. See the vis-cosity chart.
Viscosity chart
Extreme engine operation
Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recom- mended for extreme driving conditions.
Oil volumeThe oil volume for the engine is: 6.2 US qts (5.9 liters).
Related information
• Checking and refilling engine oil (p. 517)
Fuel tank volume
The fuel tank's volume is shown below.
The fuel tank's refillable volume is approx. 18.8 US gallons (71 liters).
Related information
• Octane rating (p. 372)
• Opening/closing the fuel filler door (p. 373)

INDEX
552
L
Labelslist of 533
location of 533
Laminated panoramic roof 103, 104
Lane Keeping Aid 328, 331 settings 330
LATCH anchors 84
Leather care 525
Lighting panel 138
Load anchoring eyelets 216
Loading the vehicle 208, 458
Locking 233, 235
Locks and alarm 224
Low beam bulb, replacing 508
Low beams 141, 142
Low Speed Control 359
M
Maintenance 480 hoisting the vehicle 512
performed by the owner 480
Malfunction indicator light 127
Manual front seat adjustment 162
Media player 426, 427 compatible file formats 437
Media player (infotainment system) 432 Menus instrument panel 150, 152, 154, 156
Mirrors defroster 194
power door 102
retractable 102
Mirrors, rearview mirror 108
Modem 444Motor oil checking 516, 517
MP3 files 437
Multifunctional front seats 166
MY CAR 109, 110
N
Navigation system voice commands 123
Net cargo 213
O
Occupant safety 56
Occupant weight sensor 69
Octane recommendations 372
Odometer 95Oilchecking 516, 517
Oil quality 544
On-board diagnostics 480
On-board Diagnostic socket 21
On Call Roadside Assistance 14
Opening the hood 514
Option/accessory 48
Options 21
Outside temperature sensor 114
Overhead courtesy lighting 147
Overheating, engine 366Owner's information mobile applications 20
Owner's manual 16
Ownership, changing 114
Oxygen sensors, heated 374