2017 VOLVO XC90 T8 hood open

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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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any components in the engine compart- ment.
• The distributor ignition system operatesat very high voltages. Special safety pre-cautions must be followed to prevent injury. Always turn the ignition
off when
replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
• Do not touch any part of the distributorignition system while the engine is run-ning. This may result in unintended move-ments and body injury.
The layout of the engine compartment may differ slightly from model to model
Coolant expansion tank
Brake fluid reservoir
Washer fluid reservoir
Relay/fuse box
Air cleaner
Engine oil filler cap
Related information
•Ignition modes (p. 389)
• Opening and closing the hood (p. 533)
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir (p. 541)
Engine oil
The correct oil must be used for the stated oil change (service) intervals for the warranty toapply.
Volvo recommends:

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Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir
Washer fluid helps keep the windshield and headlights clean.
The windshield and headlight washers * share a
common reservoir. Open the blue cap to refill washer fluid (see the illustration for the locationof the reservoir). During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing anti-freeze. Use Volvo Original Washer Fluid or theequivalent with a recommended pH valuebetween 6 and 8 in a 1:1 solution. When there is approx. 1 qt (1 liter) of washer fluid remaining in the reservoir, a text message and the
symbol will be displayed in the
instrument panel. Volume:
• 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. 533)
• Engine compartment overview (p. 534)
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.

INDEX
569
Head restraints, rear seat 173
Head-up display 120
Heated front seats 208
Heated oxygen sensors 381
Heated steering wheel 206
High beam bulb, replacing 528
High beams 147
active 147
Hill Descent Control 366
Hill Start Assist (HSA) 368
Hoisting the vehicle 531 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System 102,
103
Home safe lighting 154
Hood, opening/closing 533
Horn, Keypad, Paddles, Signal 164hybrid battery 508
Hybrid battery charge level 410
battery charge status 404
battery specifications 559
charging cable circuit breaker 396
charging current 407
charging the battery 399, 401, 403, 406
drive systems 393
electric motor in city driving 408
information in the instrument panel 133
messages and symbols 397
vehicle storage 408
Hybrid battery charging cable 394
stopping the charging procedure 400
I
ID, Volvo 32
Ignition modes 389
Immobilizer (start inhibitor) 232
Indicator lights 140
Infant seats 83
Inflatable Curtain 77
Inflation pressure 480
Inflation pressure table 563
Information lights 140
Infotainment 469
Infotainment (Infotainment system) 422
Infotainment system 426, 427, 428, 429CD player 451
cell phone 438
general sound settings 423
Gracenote 456
introduction 422
media player 445, 446, 452
media player sound settings 455
media search 454
radio 424
searching for radio stations 425
sound settings 423, 455
type approval 464
video 456
voice control 123
Inspection readiness 498
Instrument lighting 144
Instrument overview 98
Instrument panel 128 hybrid information 133
settings 130
Intellisafe 21
Interior Air Quality System 195
Interior lighting 151
Internet connection 458 applications (apps) 422
bluetooth settings 460
booking service 502
establishing a connection 459
troubleshooting 462
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 89

INDEX
570
J
Jack 482location of 482, 483
Jump starting 378, 382
K
Key remote 181, 235
Key blade 239, 251
Keys 238
L
Labels list of 553
location of 553
Laminated panoramic roof 108, 109
Lane Keeping Aid 336, 339 settings 338
LATCH anchors 89
Leather care 544
Lighting panel 143
Load anchoring eyelets 224
Loading the vehicle 216, 478
Locking 241, 243
Locks and alarm 232
Low beam bulb, replacing 527
Low beams 146, 147
Low Speed Control 367
M
Maintenance 498 hoisting the vehicle 531
performed by the owner 498
Malfunction indicator light 131
Manual front seat adjustment 166
Media player 445, 446 compatible file formats 457
Media player (infotainment system) 452Menus instrument panel 154, 156, 157, 160
Mirrors defroster 204
power door 106
retractable 106
Mirrors, rearview mirror 112
Modem 464Motor oil checking 535, 536
MP3 files 457
Multifunctional front seats 169, 170
MY CAR 113, 114
N
Navigation systemvoice commands 127
Net cargo 221
O
Occupant safety 60
Occupant weight sensor 73
Octane recommendations 379
Odometer 99Oilchecking 535, 536
Oil quality 562
On-board diagnostics 498
On-board Diagnostic socket 26
On Call Roadside Assistance 14
Opening the hood 533
Option/accessory 53