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WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires478
Tire sidewall designations480
Wheel (rim) designations481
Tire terminology482
Tire direction of rotation483
Tread wear indicator483
Loading specifications484
Uniform Tire Quality Grading485
Snow tires and chains485
Checking tire inflation pressure486
Changing tires487
Tools488
Jack488
Wheel bolts489
Removing a wheel489
Installing a wheel491
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)491
Checking tire inflation pressure493
Reinflating tires equipped with theTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)494
Calibrating the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS)495
Tire sealing system496
Using the tire sealing system498
Inflating a tire with the tire sealingsystem compressor501
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Volvo's service program504
System updates506
Remote updates507
Vehicle status507
Booking service and repairs508
Wi-Fi connection to a workshop510
Climate system service511
Start battery512
Support battery514
Hybrid battery515
Battery symbols516
Fuses516
Replacing fuses517
Fuses in the engine compartment518
Fuses in the passenger compartment523
Fuses in the cargo compartment527
Replacing bulbs530
Removing the rectangular headlightcover532
Replacing low beam headlight bulbs533
Replacing High Beam headlight bulbs534
Replacing parking light bulbs534
Replacing front turn signal bulbs535
Bulb specifications536
Hoisting the vehicle537
STARTING AND DRIVING
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Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehiclechecked 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 bechecked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and thatfuel consumption and the oil level are normal.
•Before leaving on a trip, fill the fuel tank andmake sure the hybrid battery is fully charged.During the trip, make a habit of refueling reg-ularly.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully and replace thosethat are worn. Also, check tire inflation pres-sure.
•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 drive
in 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 bythinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stopsand adjusting the speed of your vehicle to imme-diate traffic conditions.
Driving economically with the XC90 T8
Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid
Plan your driving in order to utilize the electricmotor as much as possible.
An energy-conserving driving style lowers currentconsumption from the hybrid battery and helpsincrease electric driving range.
Charging
•Charge the hybrid battery regularly using thecharging cable. Whenever possible, begin adrive with a fully charged battery.
•Check the location of charging points.
•Where possible, choose parking spaces withcharging points.
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Replacing bulbs
The halogen headlight bulbs3 can be replacedby the owner.
Before the halogen headlight bulbs can bereplaced, that plastic covering over the headlighthousing has to be removed.
NOTE
Halogen headlights are not available on allmodels or in all markets.
Consult your Volvo retailer if you are uncertainabout the type of headlights in your vehicle.
To do so:
Lift the rubber strip by pressing in toward theengine compartment.
Release the pins in the plastic covering'sfour clips by pressing them down with ascrewdriver or similar object and remove thecovering.
The turn signal, high/low beam, Daytime RunningLight and parking light bulbs will be accessiblewhen the plastic covering has been removed.
Put the covering back in place in the reverseorder.
NOTE
The pins in the clips have to be pressed backcompletely before the clips are placed in theplastic covering.
When the covering is put back in place, thepins must be pressed so that their upper sur-face is flush with the surface of the clip.
3Halogen headlights are not available on all models.
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NOTE
•For information regarding any bulbs notmentioned in this section, please contactyour Volvo retailer or a trained andauthorized Volvo service technician.
•Always switch off the ignition before star-ting to replace a bulb.
•If an error message remains in the dis-play after a faulty bulb has been replaced,contact an authorized Volvo workshop.
•Condensation may form temporarily onthe inside of the lenses of exterior lightssuch as headlights, fog lights, or taillights.This is normal and the lights aredesigned to withstand moisture. Normally,condensation will dissipate after thelights have been on for a short time.
•The optional Active Bending Light bulbscontain trace amounts of mercury. Thesebulbs should always be disposed of by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vapor-ize in the heat and will leave a deposit on thereflector, which will damage it.
WARNING
•The ignition should be switched off com-pletely (be in ignition mode 0) whenreplacing bulbs.
•If the engine has been running just priorto replacing bulbs in the headlight hous-ing, please keep in mind that componentsin the engine compartment will be hot.
Front bulbs (vehicles with halogen
headlights)
Low beam
High beam
Parking light/Daytime Running Light
Turn signal
(Not in use)
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Taillight bulbs
Brake light (LED)
Side marker light (LED)
Backup light4
Taillight (LED)
Turn signal (LED)
Fog light (LED)
High-mounted brake light (LED)
Related information
•Bulb specifications (p. 536)
•Removing the rectangular headlight cover(p. 532)
•Replacing parking light bulbs (p. 534)
•Replacing front turn signal bulbs (p. 535)
•Replacing High Beam headlight bulbs(p. 534)
•Replacing low beam headlight bulbs(p. 533)
Removing the rectangular headlightcover
Most of the bulbs in the headlight housing canbe accessed when the rectangular cover hasbeen removed.
Before the rectangular cover can be removed, theplastic covering must be removed, see the article"Replacing bulbs" for information.
1. Loosen the cover's four screws with a T20Torx screwdriver (1) but do not remove themcompletely (turning them 3–4 turns isenough).
2.Push the cover to the side.
3. Remove the cover.
Put the cover back in place in the reverse order.
4Must be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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Related information
•Replacing bulbs (p. 530)Replacing low beam headlight bulbs
On models with halogen headlights, the lowbeam headlight bulb can be replaced by theowner.
Before the bulb can be replaced, the plastic cov-ering over the headlight housing has to beremoved, see the article "Replacing bulbs."
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vapor-ize in the heat and will leave a deposit on thereflector, which will damage it.
Driver's side bulb housing shown
1. Remove the low beam round rubber coverfrom the headlight housing.
2.Remove the connector from the bulb.
3. Remove the bulb by pressing it slightlyupward and then pulling it out.
4. Insert the bulb in the socket. The bulb's guid-ing pin should point straight up.
5. Press the connector into place.
6. Put the rubber cover back into place.
Related information
•Replacing bulbs (p. 530)
•Bulb specifications (p. 536)
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Replacing High Beam headlightbulbs
On models with halogen headlights, the HighBeam headlight bulb can be replaced by theowner.
Before the bulb can be accessed, the headlighthousing's rectangular cover must be removed,see the article "Removing the rectangular head-light cover."
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vapor-ize in the heat and will leave a deposit on thereflector, which will damage it.
Driver's side bulb housing shown
1. Remove the bulb by turning the bulb holderupward and then pulling it straight out.
2.Carefully pry the plastic sleeve by the con-nector's locking lug to release it.
3. Remove the connector from the bulb.
4. Insert a new bulb.
5. Insert the bulb in the socket and turn itdownward.
Related information
•Removing the rectangular headlight cover(p. 532)
•Bulb specifications (p. 536)
•Replacing bulbs (p. 530)
Replacing parking light bulbs
On models with halogen headlights, the frontparking light bulb can be replaced by the owner.
Before the bulb can be accessed, the headlighthousing's rectangular cover must be removed,see the article "Removing the rectangular head-light cover."
Remove the high beam bulb first by turning thebulb holder upward and then pulling it straightout. This makes it easier to access the parkinglight bulb.
Driver's side bulb housing shown
1. Pull the bulb holder straight out.
2.Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Insert a new bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder in the socket andpress it into place.
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5. If the high beam bulb was removed, insertthe bulb in the socket and turn downward.
Related information
•Replacing bulbs (p. 530)
•Bulb specifications (p. 536)
•Removing the rectangular headlight cover(p. 532)
Replacing front turn signal bulbs
On models with halogen headlights, the frontturn signal bulb can be replaced by the owner.
Before the bulb can be accessed, the headlighthousing's rectangular cover must be removed,see the article "Removing the rectangular head-light cover".
Driver's side headlight housing shown
1. Press the retaining catches together and pullthe bulb holder straight out.
2.The bulb holder and bulb must be replacedas one unit.
3. Press the new bulb holder into the socket.
Related information
•Removing the rectangular headlight cover(p. 532)
•Replacing bulbs (p. 530)
•Bulb specifications (p. 536)